CamelBak Podium water bottle

CamelBak is a globally recognized leader in personal hydration systems. The brand trace its origins to 1989 when enthusiast Michael Eidson created the first 'Hands-Free' hydration system for a bicycle race in Texas, USA. This innovation revolutionized how athletes and military personnel consume water while on the move, leading to the establishment of the company in California.

Today, CamelBak products, including the popular Podium series of cycling bottles, are designed and engineered in the United States but are primarily manufactured in China to leverage global production scales. The brand has transitioned through various ownership structures, eventually becoming part of Vista Outdoor's portfolio. Following a corporate restructuring and the planned spin-off of its outdoor products segment, the brand is increasingly aligned with Revelyst, the specialized outdoor gear company under the Vista Outdoor umbrella.