Key people Matt Lyon, President Headquarters Oakland | Website www.hydrapak.com Founded 1996 | |
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Industry Bicycle industry, Outdoor Gear, Motorcycle Products Hydration pack, Hydration system and Sport Water Bottles Motto Always Innovate Never Compromise Profiles | ||
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Hydrapak, founded in 1996, is a California (USA)-based company that manufactures hydration packs, reservoirs, and Sport Water Bottles. The company is headquartered in Oakland, California.
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- History
- Sponsored athletes
- History of Innovation
- References
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History
In 1996, Bell Sports launched the first pack line under the Blackburn brand name. In 2001, Matt Lyon purchased the company. Hydrapak has a global reach through numerous national and international distributors, retailers, and direct to consumer via their online retail store.
Hydrapak initially focused on equipment for Mountain Bike users and gradually expanded to other active sport markets including, running, triathlon, Motorcycle and Road cycling. They have also found great success as an OEM supplier to brands like DaKine, Vaude, Ogio, Nathan, Mercury Luggage, Scott, Fox, Berghaus, and others.
Hydrapak holds patents or has patents pending on:
The company currently has 5 people in their California office.
Sponsored athletes
Hydrapak sponsors a number of athletes. Most are mountain bikers or trail runners. Sponsored athletes and teams include:
Rebecca Rusch, Mike Curiak, Devon Crosby-Helms, Josh Tostado, Danielle Musto, Dart Adventure, Nathan Yanko, and Russell Bobbitt