Big Agnes
Big Agnes is an outdoor equipment brand founded in 2001 in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. It makes sleeping bags, sleeping pads, tents, backpacks and insulated apparel.
| Founded | 2001 |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Steamboat Springs, Colorado |
| Co-founder | Bill Gamber |
| Core products | Sleeping bags, pads, tents |
| Website | bigagnes.com |
What is Big Agnes?
Big Agnes is an outdoor gear company founded in 2001 and still headquartered in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Bill Gamber is co-founder and president. The name comes from a peak in the nearby Mt. Zirkel Wilderness, and the brand tests its designs on the surrounding mountains and trails.
Products and positioning
Big Agnes is best known for camping and backpacking equipment:
- Sleeping bags and sleeping pads
- Tents, including ultralight models
- Backpacks and camp furniture
- Insulated apparel
- Camp lighting such as the mtnGLO line
The brand positions itself around comfort in the backcountry, combining lightweight construction with features for sleep and shelter.
Sustainability
Big Agnes says it is investing in more sustainable materials and manufacturing processes, and it supports conservation groups, thru-hiking partnerships and public land initiatives.
Why it matters
For the fashion and apparel trade, Big Agnes is an example of an equipment specialist extending into insulated clothing, using technical credibility built in sleep systems and shelters.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Big Agnes from?
Big Agnes is from Steamboat Springs, Colorado, where it was founded in 2001.
Why is it called Big Agnes?
The brand is named after a mountain peak in the Mt. Zirkel Wilderness near Steamboat Springs.