American Outdoor Products, Inc.

6350 Gunpark Dr.
Boulder, CO 80301-3337 (Map)
Phone: 303-581-0518
Fax: 303-581-9288
http://www.backpackerspantry.com

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Overview

American Outdoor Products fills explorers' packs with gourmet goodies. The company manufactures freeze-dried and dehydrated meals, trail mixes, fruit snacks, and desserts (including freeze-dried ice cream) under the Backpacker's Pantry and Astronaut Foods brands. Its offerings are designed to stay fresh for up to three years. The firm also makes herb blends and meat rubs under the Colorado Spice brand, which does not use dyes, artificial colors, or MSG. American Outdoor Products sells its fare through its website and at outdoor specialty stores such as REI, Eastern Mountain Sports, and Academy Sports & Outdoors. Founded in 1951 by Ann Benedict, the company today is owned and operated by the Smith family.

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Chairman and CFO Ronald E. (Ron) Smith
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President Rodney Smith
VP Marketing and Sales John Maggio
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