In 1989, CamelBak founder Michael Eidson created the first “hands-free” hydration system using an IV bag, a tube sock, and a clothespin during a 100-mile desert bike race. Today, CamelBak is the global leader in personal hydration, having moved from “socks” to sophisticated, BPA-free systems used by elite athletes, casual hikers, and the U.S. Military. In 2026, CamelBak is defined by a singular goal: Refills, Not Landfills. By combining rugged, lifetime-guaranteed gear with cutting-edge sustainable plastics, they are making single-use plastic bottles a thing of the past.
