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Wave Products company records, 1986
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Wave Products
- Title
- Wave Products company records
- Dates
- 198619861986
- Quantity
- .25 linear feet, (1 box)
- Collection Number
- UUS_ORA 036
- Summary
- A sampling of photographs and drawings likely used in creating catalogs for Wave Products, an adventure gear manufacturer founded in 1979.
- Repository
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Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives Division
Special Collections & Archives
Merrill-Cazier Library
Utah State University
Logan, UT
84322-3000
Telephone: 4357978248
Fax: 4357972880
scweb@usu.edu - Access Restrictions
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No restrictions on access, except: not available through interlibrary loan.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Wave Products is a Salt Lake City-based heritage brand, founded in 1979 by a trio of outdoor lovers. Steve Brings, Cal Demler, and Clarke Shaw set out to build indestructible bags for their adventurous lifestyles, aiming to bring a newfound durability to the market. Since then, Wave Products has created gear for skiers, travelers, and hikers (Wave was one of the first to produce internal-frame backpacks). They re-invented fishing bags for anglers, and even crafted bags for dogs (Puppy Paniers). In 1986, Wave packs were used in the American expedition of Mt. Everest. Wave also specializes in the design and production of fully custom bags, and has collaborated with companies like L.L. Bean, Alta and Brighton Ski Patrols, and NOLS.
In the spring of 2021, Pit Viper co-founders and former professional skiers, Chris Garcin and Chuck Mumford, acquired Wave Products. Pit Viper, a sunglass, accessory, and apparel company also based out of Salt Lake City, was founded by the duo in 2012.
Credit:here, accessed 3/31/2025
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection contains photographs, proof sheets, a brochure template, and various drawings of adventure packs designed and manufactured by Wave products. Also included is a newspaper article from the Salt Lake Tribune mentioning Wave Products.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.
Permission to publish material from the Wave Products company records must be obtained from the Outdoor Recreation Archive Curator and/or the Special Collections Section Head.
Preferred Citation
Initial Citation: Wave Products company records USU_ORA 036. Special Collections and Archives. Utah State University Merrill-Cazier Library. Logan, Utah.
Following Citations:USU_ORA 036, USUSCA.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | Photographs and brochure mock-up | |
| 1 | 2 | Other pack sketches, drawings | undated |
| 1 | 3 | News article "Bagging the Outdoor Experience" from the Salt Lake Tribune | 1986 May 18 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
Finding aid created by Heather Housley and Clint Pumphrey
2025
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
