About us

BUILT FOR PLAY

KELTY : NOUN | \KEL-TEE\

(1) Activity engaged in for enjoyment and recreation

(2) Something way more fun than work

 

MORE THAN A TAGLINE

WE'VE BEEN PLAYING HARD SINCE 1952

KELTY IS LIKE SUMMER CAMP - FOR KIDS AND GROWN-UPS

At Kelty, pranks on the boss, bring your pet to work day, and working with the sound turned up aren’t perks for our crew, they’re our daily “jams.” The whole “work hard to play hard” thing is actually reversed for us. Here, playing outside is WHY we’re here. Kelty gives you the easy and spontaneous excuse you need to get out there and escape from the mundane. We build great gear that’s made to last and inspire you to rediscover the joy of spontaneous play. Every. Single. Day. Keep reading to learn more about our story & who we are.

SPONTANEOUS

ITS 5 O’CLOCK SOMEWHERE, RIGHT?

We don’t do much inside, and we don’t do anything halfway. So this year, we’re sounding our barbaric yawp to everyone, everywhere! GO is the ultimate rallying cry. ALL is our invite list…and what we give to every adventure. And OUT is where we’re headed: beyond the daily grind and the doom scroll. Where birdsong drowns out the sad trombone of the “new normal.” Because when the wifi is weak…we spark the strongest connections.

BUILT TO LAST

IT'S SHOWN IN OUR PRODUCTS. SINCE 1952.

To this day, Kelty stands behind the quality and durability of our gear, and we want our valued customers to be completely satisfied with their purchase. That’s why we in include our “Kelty Built” lifetime warranty on all products—so customers can rest assured that their outdoor gear will last for many adventures to come—allowing them to focus on what really matters: enjoying the great outdoors. After all, it’s what Dick Kelty would have wanted.

ADVENTUROUS

ADVENTUROUS

FIRE THE STOKE & GO ALL OUT

FIRE THE STOKE & GO ALL OUT

The serene silence of a backcountry morning…the first frosty sip of an après hike brew… becoming the person your dog has always believed you are. There’s no limit to the things that drive us into the wilderness—and here at Kelty, we’re here to kindle your ultimate camp. Since 1952, we’ve dreamed, designed, and trail-tested gear that keeps your mind off the grind, your body in the game…and your soul positively smokin’.

The serene silence of a backcountry morning…the first frosty sip of an après hike brew… becoming the person your dog has always believed you are. There’s no limit to the things that drive us into the wilderness—and here at Kelty, we’re here to kindle your ultimate camp. Since 1952, we’ve dreamed, designed, and trail-tested gear that keeps your mind off the grind, your body in the game…and your soul positively smokin’.

INSPIRING

UNLOCKING THE ADVENTUROR IN EVERYONE…

Let’s switch up the routine. Because here at Kelty, camping doesn’t just mean next to your car and epic doesn’t just mean bagging peaks.

FUN & PLAYFUL

IT'S LIKE SUMMER CAMP- FOR KIDS AND ADULTS

And, as gear experts who also happen to be regular, fun-loving people, everything we put into the marketplace was created specifically to help other folks like us embrace the outdoors, embody mischief, and embark upon a lifetime of adventures. From block parties to Bonnaroo, the backcountry and beyond, Kelty gear is always ready to ride.