1982
park ranger, Jeremiah St Ours starts Sequel in a Durango, Colorado basement sewing gaiters
designs the Desert Rhat, a baseball cap crossed with a Foreign Legionnaires cap
1983
introduces the integral fitted belt to legwear, later copied by other brands
1991
opens flagship retail store in Durango, Colorado
1994
adds 20 new products to the line, including recycled fleece and Windstopper fleece
introduces Rain Rhat, Snow Rhat and River Rhat (hats with
introduces Caliente jacket, with Recycled Zendura Pile outer and wicking Dryline inner
1997
introduces 476 gram three layer Gore-Tex Kenosha jacket, and matching pants
introduces Hermosa sweater and coat in Berber Pile. Coat has offset front zipper
introduces Sticker Spats, lightweight summer gaiters for use with running or approach shoes
revise design of Solar Shirts, and introduce simpler companion, the Traveller Shirt
1999
closes retails stores in Boulder Mall and Mesa Verde National Park entrance
2000
closes Durango retail store
moves sales operation to internet
internet catalog runs to 140 pages (print catalog was 20 pages)
2001
announces decision to continue to produce the unique Sequel Solar System, but discontinue the rest of product line
2004
closes manufacturing plants in Durango, and in Blanding, Utah
sells remaining inventory via the web
2005
closes Sequel, as unable to remain manufacturing in USA, and compete with rest of industry who have moved offshore
Jeremiah St Ours (aka JSO) rides a motorbike 114,000 km (over 2 years) from Alaska to South America
2007
JSO wins Best Series award from Colorado Associated Press Reporters and Editors for "Tracking Jeremiah" in Durango Herald
2010
Sequel remains offering a workwear thermal-cooling vest, but no recreational product
keep a web page active, providing care and maintenance tips for looking after Sequel clothing
Sequel now