College Outside, Inc.
Sporting Goods ManufacturingCalifornia, United States2-10 Employees
College Outside, Inc. operates in the sporting goods manufacturing space from Carpinteria, California. The organization connects more than 35,000 college-age student leaders and 475+ university outdoor groups with outdoor gear, apparel, and accessories for their activities. It also sponsors hundreds of on-campus events and leads major intercollegiate leadership retreats to support outdoor education and leadership development. The organization pursues a mission to foster positive, lifelong outdoor experiences by equipping student groups with gear and encouraging respect for the places they play. Based in Carpinteria, California, it operates with a small team and participates in conservation initiatives as a member of 1% for the Planet and the Conservation Alliance, including a 2021 partnership with Mountain Hardwear to serve as the primary collegiate sales channel.