Cascade Designs Inc

Develops outdoor equipment through the Therm-a-Rest, MSR, Platypus, PackTowl, SealLine and Varilite brands. Its assortment includes camping mattresses, sleeping bags, quilts, blankets, ponchos, pillows and seating from Therm-a-Rest. MSR offers tents, camp stoves, cookware, water treatment products, snowshoes and poles. Platypus supplies filtration systems, hydration reservoirs and bottles, while PackTowl produces packable towels and changing ponchos. SealLine provides dry bags, dry packs, duffels and waterproof cases. Varilite designs wheelchair seating, back support and junior systems for postural support. The company’s products address camping, hydration, water treatment, outdoor cooking, snow travel, gear protection and mobility support needs.

Founded more than 50 years ago, the business began with three engineers seeking to improve comfort during overnight outdoor use. Therm-a-Rest introduced the first self-inflating camping mattress in 1972, and MSR has produced outdoor products since 1969. The company manufactures as much of its gear as possible in U.S. and European facilities. Its proprietary RF-welding is used for SealLine waterproof gear protection products. The brand portfolio serves outdoor users with equipment intended for conditions ranging from city travel and trail hydration to challenging environments requiring waterproof storage. Varilite’s postural support products are designed for people who use wheelchairs for mobility, supporting independent and connected daily living.