Columbia backpack

Columbia Sportswear is a global brand that specializes in outdoor equipment and apparel. Founded in 1938 as the Columbia Hat Company, it is headquartered in Portland, Oregon, USA. The brand is renowned for its innovative outdoor gear, designed to keep people warm, dry, and cool in various climates.

Today, Columbia is the flagship brand of Columbia Sportswear Company, a major publicly traded corporation. While the design and technical innovation are led from the United States, manufacturing is distributed globally. Columbia products, including their backpacks, are primarily manufactured in several Asian countries such as Vietnam, China, and Indonesia to meet global demand and maintain technical production standards.