CamelBak hydration systems (hydration packs & reusable water bottles)

CamelBak — origin, manufacturing, and ownership

CamelBak was invented in the United States in 1989 by Michael Eidson and grew into a leading maker of hands‑free hydration systems, including hydration packs, reservoirs, and reusable water bottles. (camelbak.com)

CamelBak products are designed and tested in the U.S.; manufacturing and production have been carried out across multiple locations globally (the company has reported manufacturing presence in the United States, Mexico, and Asia). Because production is distributed across regions, CamelBak products are made in multiple countries rather than a single manufacturing country. (en.wikipedia.org)

Historically, CamelBak was acquired by Vista Outdoor in July 2015 and operated as part of Vista’s consumer/outdoor brands group for several years. (en.wikipedia.org)

In late 2024 Vista announced a definitive agreement to sell its Revelyst consumer business (which includes CamelBak) to funds managed by Strategic Value Partners (SVP), and SVP-managed funds completed the acquisition of Revelyst in an all-cash transaction that closed in early January 2025. Following that closing, CamelBak is part of the Revelyst portfolio under the ultimate ownership of Strategic Value Partners (SVP), a U.S.-headquartered investment firm. (businesswire.com)