Eddie Bauer: Down Jacket Developer

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Successful Sportsman It’s Saturday afternoon and you’re going sledding You zip up your down jacket and head outside The icy air may be cold on your face But your body stays warm and toasty This is the power of down Outdoorsman Eddie Bauer created the first down jackets in North America The jackets were very lightweight and warm They were popular with mountain climbers skiers and hunters Bauer designed other cold-weather garments too He also made sporting goods Every item he sold was tested in rugged conditions Bauer’s products were made to handle extreme weather and wear Bauer’s commitment to quality made him famous Today there are more than 600 Eddie Bauer stores all over the world The company also sells goods through catalogs and online But Eddie Bauer’s story began in the forests of Washington State