Compass: Charting the Evolution of Outdoor Gear

Yakworks History

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1970

Founded by Don Wittenberger and another partner

Develops the UnFrame and Yakpak internat frame style packs

sell other brands of outdoor gear, including soem frm Scotland, Austria and New Zealand

1979

release Gore-Tex parka, one piece climbing suit, running suit, etc

1981

acquires the assets of Rivendell Mountain Works, makers of the famed Don Jensen frameless packs and Bombshelter tent

leaves Yakworks, taking Rivendell intellectual property

1983 ?

Yakworks, without Don Wittenberger aboard ceases trading