When was CamelBak founded?

CamelBak was founded in 1989 and raised its 1st funding round 14 years after it was founded.

Where is CamelBak located?

CamelBak is headquartered in Petaluma, United States.

How many employees does CamelBak have?

As of May 31, 2026, the latest employee count at CamelBak is 178.

Is CamelBak a funded company?

CamelBak is a funded company, having raised a total of $***** in its 1st and only funding round, a PE round on 2003.

When was the latest funding round of CamelBak?

CamelBak's latest funding was a $***** PE round on 2003, with participation from 1 investor.

Where does CamelBak rank among its competitors?

CamelBak ranks 2nd amongst 102 active competitors, of which 9 are funded. It stands 4th in terms of total funding among its competitors. The most recent competitor to raise funding was Air up, which secured $46.9M in Sep, 2021.

Who are the top competitors of CamelBak?

CamelBak's top competitors include Air up, Thermos and EQUA. Among them, Air up secured the most recent funding round in September, 2021.

CamelBak - 2026 Company Profile, Team, Funding & Competitors

Q: Is CamelBak an acquired company?

CamelBak got acquired by Vista Outdoor on Jul 27, 2015.

Company Details

CamelBak is a brand of hands-free hydration systems and outdoor gear offering hydration packs, water bottles, reservoirs, travel mugs etc. Its products are used for outdoor activities such as mountain biking, cycling, running, ski etc. It sells its products through offline and online retailer across the world. It invented the concept of hands-free hydration systems in 1989.

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Founded Year

1989

Location

Petaluma, United States

Stage

Acquired

Latest Funding Round

PE, 2003, $*****

Investors

Irving Place Capital & 1 more

Ranked

2^nd among 102 active competitors

Employee Count

178 as on May 31, 2026

Similar Companies

Premsons & 5 more

Exit Details

Acquired by Vista Outdoor (Jul 27, 2015)

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CamelBak is associated with 1 legal entity given below:

Legal Entity Name	Date of Incorporation	Revenue	Latest Employee Count	Documents
Camelbak Products, Llc CIN: 562412154 , United States, Active	Dec 31, 1999	-	152 (As on Dec 31, 2016)	-

CamelBak got acquired by Vista Outdoor on Jul 27, 2015 at an acquisition amount of $*****.

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CamelBak has raised funding over 1 round. Its latest funding round was a PE round on 2003 for $*****. 1 investor participated in its latest round. CamelBak has 2 institutional investors.

Here is the list of recent funding rounds of CamelBak:

Date of Funding	Funding Amount	Round Name	Post-Money Valuation	Revenue Multiple	Lead Investors	Other Investors
2003	4414	PE	5506	3369	4176	6771

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The founders of CamelBak is Michael Eidson.

Here are the details of CamelBak's key team members:

Michael Eidson: Founder of CamelBak.

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CamelBak's employee count trend

CamelBak has 178 employees as of May 26. Here is CamelBak's employee count trend over the years:

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Top competitors of CamelBak include Air up, Thermos and EQUA. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of CamelBak, ranked by Tracxn score:

Rank	Company Details	Short Description	Total Funding	Investors	Tracxn Score
1st	Air up 2018, Munich (Germany), Series B	Manufacturer of water bottles	$70.7M	Five Seasons Ventures, Oyster Bay & 9 others	60/100
2nd	CamelBak 1989, Petaluma (United States), Acquired	Brand of hands-free hydration systems and outdoor gear	-	Irving Place Capital, Firelight Capital Partners	55/100
3rd	Thermos 1904, Chicago (United States), Unfunded	Manufacturer of vacuum-insulated drinkware and food storage products	-	-	43/100
4th	EQUA 2010, Ljubljana (Slovenia), Unfunded	Designer and retailer of sustainable water bottles and related wellness products	-	-	41/100
5th	Sigg 1908, Zurich (Switzerland), Acquired	Manufacturer of high-quality, sustainable drink bottles	-	Riverside, Afinum	41/100
6th	LARQ 2017, San Francisco (United States), Acquired	Manufacturer of self-cleaning water bottles and filtration systems	$19.8M	Seventure Partners, Heuristic Capital Partners ... & 6 others	39/100
7th	EKOPAK 2005, Kutch (India), Unfunded	Manufacturer of bottles	-	-	39/100
8th	Soma 2012, San Francisco (United States), Acquired	Provider of drinking water services	$9.85M	Forerunner Ventures, Baseline Ventures & 13 others	39/100
9th	Premsons 2001, Mumbai (India), Unfunded	Manufacturer of customized sports and promotional water bottles for brands	-	-	38/100
10th	Coldest 2015, Naples (United States), Unfunded	Provider of durable and long-lasting drinkware, icepacks, bedding, and gear	-	-	36/100