I just attended the America Outdoors Confluence in Reno Dec 6-8, 2011. It was well attended by many ricver outfitters and horse pack outfitters. It seemed to have less International Outfitters like they did in the past. Below is a list of Vendors at the show. As you can see, it is heavily favoring river rafting outfitters and also has many companies from idaho represented.
The 2011 AOA Outfitter Expo features the Top Suppliers in the Industry! Manufacturers and suppliers of t-shirts, liability insurance, rafts/frames, zip lines & challenge courses, printing, internet services, novelty items, fleece and outerwear, sleeping pads, waterproof bags, pumps & inflators, helmets, PFDs, waste management products, marketing services, sun glasses, and much more will be represented. No need to try and spread yourself too thin; bring your buyers to take full advantage of the trade show!
2011 EXHIBITORS
Achilles Inflatable Boats – Achilles River Rafts & Kayaks. The longest lasting on the river, made with Achilles csm fabric. Booth 215, 217, 219
Administrative Resources – Payroll, Workers Compensation, and Human Resource Services, 3 options to choose from, including options that will help you evaluate Workers Comp costs, SUTA, and other potential savings. Help with filing for Health Insurance Accounts and retirement accounts. Booth 806
Adventure Office – Adventure Office’s Central Reservation System (CRS): Take Reservations, Manage and Maintain your Inventory, Track Leads and Fulfill Inquiries, Process Payments, Assess Business Performance, Enlarge your Distribution Network. Booth 505
Adventurous Joe Coffee – Whole bean and ground Fair Trade Organic certified specialty coffee and coffee making gear by GSI Outdoors, Aero Press, Primus, Chemex and Hario. Booth 322
AdventureApps -Web-delivered software for waivers. Booth 519
AdventureRes, LLC – Reservation & Information Management System. Booth 809
AIRE, Inc. – AIRE/Tributary rafts, catarafts, inflatable kayaks and accessories. Booth 115, 117, 119, 121
ALPS Mountaineering – Tents made “Outfitter Style” with heavy duty 4 oz. floors and extra large #10 zippers, self inflating air pads with 600D bottoms, and mummy/rectangle sleeping bags – ideal for Outfitters! Booth 401, 403, 405
Arctic Reservations – Reservation management designed for and by adventure outfitters – Arctic Reservations manages customer relations, scheduling, and bookings so that you can focus on delivering great experiences. Booth 404
Beyond Coastal – Beyond Coastal Natural suncare, skincare and lip balm. Booth 805
Beryl Minghini Sales – Name-drop custom t-shirts and apparel. Booth 418, 420
Bridgford Foods Corporation – We offer a full line of shelf-stable, no refrigeration required, ready to eat sandwiches & meal kits with 36 month shelf-life. The product tastes great, requires no heating, and provides an average of 300 calories, 11 grams of protein and 35 grams of carbohydrates per sandwich. Booth 517
Canyon Coolers, Inc. – High end professional grade insulated coolers and ice chests; the premier choice for river runners, hunters, fishermen, outfitters, guides and outdoorsmen. Our goal is to have great customer service, the best coolers, and the best pricing available on the market. Booth 422
Cataract Oars – Cataract oars, paddles, accessories. Booth 423
Caviness Woodworking Company, Inc. – Boat Paddles, Canoe Paddles, Rafting Paddles, Kayak Paddles, Safety Paddles, Miniature Paddles, Boat Oars, Rafting Oars, Oar Locks, and Related Accessories. Booth 407
CBIZ Insurance Services – All forms of property and casualty insurance for outfitters for over 20 years. Booth 410
Challenge Design Innovations – Zipline Tours, Challenge Courses, Equipment, Training. Booth 807
Clavey River Equipment – Avon and Vanguard Inflatables. The very best in hypalon and pvc boats. Booth 903, 904, 905
Compendium – Business Blogging Platform. Booth 506
Confluence Internet Services, Inc. – Web design, search engine optimization, database design, web martketing. Booth 304
Coolworks – CoolWorks.com provides unequaled exposure for employers recruiting for “Jobs in Great Places.” Booth 503
Demaree Inflatable Boats – We manufacture inflatable boats in Friendsville, Maryland. We also make waterproof bags and do repairs on our boats. Booth 508, 510, 609, 611
Design by Moira/The Chain Gang -Affordable beaded jewelry fashioned from natural elements accompanied by plush, handcrafted scarves. Whimsy abounds! Proceeds benefit “The Chain Gang” providing blankets to those in need. Booth 523
Down River Equipment – Hypalon and PVC rafts, catarafts & frames, oars, pfd’s, wetsuits, dry bags, pumps, helmets, etc. Booth 123, 125
East-West Printing – Screen printed and embroidered resort and staff wear. Full line of best-selling river map t’s, and performance fabric river gear.Booth 400, 402
EPOP Studio – EPOP Studio specializes in multimedia experiences that excite, engage, inspire. We build dynamic websites, mobile websites & apps. Booth 509
EMI Sportswear – Full line of Sportswear for all ages. Resort apparel, “Green Weekend” featuring sustainable bamboo, organic cotton, and recycled cotton. Amazing line and custom art. Great Quality, Great Value! Booth 114, 116
Evergoing Products Group LLC – Inflatable whitewater rafts, kayaks, catarafts,, dinghies, tenders, ribs and pontoons. Booth 910, 911, 912
Flow Reservations – Reservation system and internet application for outfitters. Booth 522
Fund Your Dream – Merchant Services including credit card, check guarantee and gift card services. Booth 214 Sponsor of the December 6 Coffee Break
G.A. Printing – Lower your cost, not your expectations with our beautiful rack cards and brochures. Booth 515
Gattuso Distributing, Inc. – Suntan lotion, aqua shoes, sandals, sunglass floaters, waterproof cameras, waterguns, masks, goggles, inflatables, rope, koozies, novelties, too many summer/water related items to list. Booth 300, 302
HeaterMeals – HeaterMeals Self-heating meals, and Cafe2Go Self-heating Beverage Kits. Booth 502
High Range Designs – Laid-back, screen printed garments, hats and accessories. Booth 414, 416
High Wind Productions – Printed Sportswear – T-shirts, sweatshirts, shorts. Embroidered hats, polos, staff shirts. Booth 315, 317, 319
Huge Sportswear – Screen printed apparel, posters, and custom coffees. Booth 301, 303
Hyside Inflatables – Inflatable rafts, kayaks, paddles and accessories. Booth 318, 320, 419, 421 Sponsor of the Best Ideas Wine and Cheese Closing Session, December 8.
IR / Industrial River & Surf – Industrial River & Surf is a company that was founded by Immersion Research to supply outfitters with the necessary essentials to keep their customers returning year after year. We make, and offer the following: wetsuits, splash wear, neoprene booties and socks, neoprene gloves, drysuits, sprayskirts, and guide/staff shirts and shorts. Booth 406
Inflatable Technologies – Boat repair, maintenance & custom solutions – urethane coatings, logos, full line of national warranty, graphic and custom services & graphics. Booth 808
ISODISC – Silkscreen printed CD-R, DVD-R and Packaging. Booth 504
Jack’s Plastic Welding – Catarafts, Rafts, Paco Pads, Paddle Cats, and Dry Bags. Booth 901, 902
Jackson Kayak – Kayaks for touring, fishing, recreation and whitewater; including models designed specifically for outfitters. Booth 601, 603
Lakeshirts – Comfortable outdoor clothing geared to promote our wilderness areas and the outdoor environment. Booth 500
Man of Rubber – Quality Gear – Products for both on and off the river. Booth 800, 801, 802, 803, 804 Sponsor of the name badge lanyards
Maravia – Maravia rafts, catarafts, and silverback pads. Booths 514, 516, 615, 617
Merle Daniels – Souvenir apparel & gifts, tees, sweats, hats and glassware. Booth 122
Midwest Raft Distributors -Hypalon inflatable rafts and paddlesports equipment. Booth 305
MV Sport- Resort clothing manufactured for quality and style. Great to promote outdoor activities for outdoor enthusiasts. Fashionable, affordable, high-quality apparel for the whole family. Booth 208, 210
NRS / Northwest River Supplies – Your one stop source for: inflatable rafts, catarafts, kayaks, wetsuits, PFDs, paddles, oars, drybags, straps, safety equipment and more. Booth 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 113, 203, 205, 204, 209, 211 Sponsor of WI-FI in the Exhibit Hall
Ohiopyle Prints, Inc. – OPI – OPI features the latest designs and garments for river runners. Check out our best selling maps and combos. 30 years of river experience for all of your outfitter needs. Booth 216, 218, 220, 222
Ouray Sportswear – Decorated sportswear and headwear company that began in the Colorado Rockies in ’65. Techniques vary from screen printing, embroidery, tackle twill and much, much more. Booth 309
Paddlesports Warehouse – Manufacturer, distributor and importer of quality rental grade equipment and proven retail items. We supply liveries, rentals & outfitters with everything you need but the boat! Booth 200, 202, 204
Paluski Boats/Valley Paddles – Paluski Boats kayaks and canoes, and kayak & canoe accessories. Booth 321, 323
RecreTec Manufacturing, Inc. – Whitewater rafting equipment, steel and aluminum rowing frames, dry boxes, campsite counters, bbq’s, anchor systems, fishing platforms, oarlocks and oar towers. Booth 905
RESMARK Systems Combine the efficiency of a desktop application with the power of an online reservation and marketing engine. Increase sales and save time and money. Features include online reservations, tour packaging, group management, and a fully-automated e-marketing system. Booth 223 Sponsor of the Bowling Party & Tournament December 7th
Rocky Mountain Rafts LLC – Rocky Mountain Rafts sells high quality PVC rafts and catarafts with welded seams and Leafield valves. The best value rafts in the U.S. Booth 810, 811.
Sattler Insurance Agency -Commercial Insurance: including property, liability, inland marine, and commercial automobile. Booth 311
Sawyer Paddles & Oars – Sawyer paddles & oars and sport racks. Booth 501
SEA-LECT Designs – Paddlesports hardware and repair solutions including footbraces, hatch covers, and fishing accessories. Booth 206
Selway Fabrication – River Bank Toilet System and the Mini-Bank Toilet System. Booth 511
Shred Ready – Shred Ready designs, manufactures, and distributes helmets for kayaking, canoeing, and rafting. Booth 507
SOTAR/White Water Mfg. Inc. – Manufacturing custom Sotar 40 ounce Urethane Rafts, Catarafts, & Kayaks made in the USA. We also sell frames, oars, dry bags, sleeping pads & other accessories to meet all your boating needs. Booth 907, 908, 909
Star Inflatables/Woosung CNA – Quality commercial inflatables at the best value! StarTrack bottom wear patches, tough 4000 denier floors, free logos, and great service! See why repeat customers continue to purchase our Bug Series boats! Booth 913, 914, 915, 916
Thompson-Gusic Insurance Group – Outfitters and Guides Insurance Programs. Booth 900
Triptiva – Reservation & Management Software. Booth 307
United Van Rentals – 15 Passenger and 12 Passenger Van Rentals and Short Term Lease. Ford and Chevy Vans. Booth 408
Wilcor International – The #1 supplier to the vacation industry with the largest variety from one source. We proudly research and develop new & innovative products to help make your business prosper! Including camping goods, fishing gear, pocket knives, impulse jewelry, hand crafted wood gifts, magnets, mountain lodge decor & much more. Booth 118, 120
Worldwide Outfitter & Guides and XINSURANCE – Prime Insurance Company offers a better way to buy liability insurance. The Association has provided insurance services to the outdoor industry for over 30 years. Sponsor of the Opening Social December 5. Booth 306
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