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  2. JanSport - Wikipedia

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    JanSport is an American brand of backpacks and collegiate apparel, now owned by VF Corporation, one of the world's largest apparel companies. [1] JanSport is the world's largest backpack maker. Nearly half of all small backpacks sold in the United States are produced by JanSport and its sister brand The North Face , also owned by VF Corporation.

  3. Douglas Tompkins - Wikipedia

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    Tompkins was born in Conneaut, Ohio on March 20, 1943, the son of an antiques dealer and decorator. [1] He spent the first few years of his life in New York City before his family moved to Millbrook, New York.

  4. Sunglasses - Wikipedia

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    Oversized sunglasses, because of their larger frames and lenses, are useful for individuals who are trying to minimize the apparent size or arch of their nose. Oversized sunglasses also offer more protection from sunburn due to the larger areas of skin they cover, although sunblock should still be used.

  5. List of oldest eyewear companies - Wikipedia

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    This page provides a list of the oldest brands and companies operating only in the eyewear manufacturing business to date and in any country. "Eyewear", although a relatively modern terminology, refers to the category of all items and accessories worn over the eyes for fashion adornment, protection against the environment and medical issues, including glasses (also called eyeglasses or ...

  6. Oakley, Inc. - Wikipedia

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    Oakley, Inc. is an American company headquartered in Foothill Ranch, California, which is an autonomous subsidiary of Luxottica.The company designs, develops and manufactures sports performance equipment and lifestyle pieces including sunglasses, safety glasses, eyeglasses, sports visors, ski/snowboard goggles, watches, apparel, backpacks, shoes, optical frames, and other accessories.

  7. Jim Jannard - Wikipedia

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    Oakley sunglasses were used by bicycle racer Greg LeMond, raising the company's profile. [3] In the 1980s, Jannard restricted the sale of Oakley sunglasses to the Sunglass Hut, although small specialty shops could continue to sell Oakley sunglasses. [2] In 1991, his company had 200 employees. [3] In 1995, the company went public. [2]

  8. Snowshoe Thompson - Wikipedia

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    In 1954, the character actor Don Kennedy (born 1920) played Thompson in an episode of the syndicated western anthology series, Death Valley Days, hosted by Stanley Andrews. In the story line, Thompson comes to the aid of Sierra Nevada miners in Placerville and other mining camps to carry the U. S. mail in snowy winters. Despite his enthusiasm ...

  9. Klaus Obermeyer - Wikipedia

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    He founded Sport Obermeyer based on insights he had gained about skiwear while working as an instructor and started the business in the attic of his home. There, one of the first of many innovations was born in the form of a down ski parka stitched together from his goose down comforter. After that came high-altitude suntan lotion, turtlenecks ...