Marmot was started by two college friends, Eric Reynolds and Dave Huntley. Love of the outdoors was all that Eric and Dave needed to start making down products right in their dorm room. Today, there are 650 authorized Marmot retailers throughout the United States. Marmot is headquartered in Santa Rosa California, but distributes Marmot products in 27 countries. In addition to Marmot sleeping bags, there are also Marmot jackets, Marmot parkas, Marmot tents, Marmot packs as well as other Marmot products. Marmot was the first outdoor marketer to manufacturer products using Gore-Tex fabric. Always innovative, Marmot incorporates the latest technology, fabric and features into their outerwear and equipment.So look For your marmot products.