Vintage 1988 Camp Trails Product Catalog 8.5" x 11" For Sale

The Vintage 1988 Camp Trails Product Catalog is a rare advertising piece from the United States, featuring the original product catalog from Camp Trails. Measuring 8.5" x 11", this collectible item provides a glimpse into the outdoor gear and equipment offered by Camp Trails in 1988. Perfect for collectors or those interested in vintage advertising, this product catalog offers a unique view into the past and the products available from Camp Trails during that time.
Camp Trailswas aninfluential American outdoor gear maker known for iconic external-frame backpacks and camping equipment.Timeline & History

• 1943: Founded byJack C. Abert, who built lightweight, comfortable carrying systems out of frustration with existing gear.
• 1950s–1970s: Expanded from specialized packs into a broader catalog of backpacking and camping essentials (including classic frames like theCruiserandMcKinley), becoming a staple brand during the golden era of American backpacking.
• 1980: Acquired and consolidated when Johnson Wax Associates mergedCamp Trails Company(Phoenix, AZ) with Eureka Tent and Silva, formingJohnson Camping, Inc.(headquartered in Binghamton, NY).
• Later Decades: Owned under corporate umbrellas likeJohnson Outdoors(sharing parent lineage with Eureka!).
• Present Status: No longer in business; products are retired, though vintage external-frame packs (like the Camp Trails Cruiser/McKinley lines) remain cult-favorite collector and user items among retro backpacking communities.

Signature Gear & Legacy

• External Frames: Famous for simple, rugged aluminum-tubed external-frame packs with reliable suspension systems (competitor/peer to vintage Kelty and J.C. Penney/Sunbacker designs).
• Cultural Footprint: Referenced widely in vintage gear compendiums (such as the 1977Explorers Ltd. Source Book).