Welcome to CoghlansCampingGear.com. While we are a 50 year old company, we’ve actually been selling Coghlans Camping gear since 2002. We love and stock all of Coghlans gear for a few reasons. Price, availability and consistency. Some people out there actually knock Coghlans gear as a low end supplier. We sell very high end camping gear as well as Coghlans Camping Gear. There are some differences between some Coghlans items and other suppliers items. The others are sometimes 5 to 10 times more expensive. Often times it’s just the price. Other times Coghlans does make items that are obviously not made to super high quality specifications. For example, the Coghlans kids binoculars. You can buy a very expensive pair of binoculars, but would you let your 5 year old child use it? No. There are very few times that we go into the woods without Coghlans items and that’s part of why we sell them. We like their gear and it’s very fairly priced.

If you have questions or concerns about any of the Coghlans Camping gear, feel free to email or call and ask one of our people. We will fill you in and tell you exactly how we use the products. If they’re for real rugged outdoor use or for other applications, we will let you know.

Here’s a great story about the history of Coghlans.

" Coghlan’s Ltd. is recognized as the world leader in outdoor camping accessories. Founded in 1959 and based in Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada; Coghlan’s is a family owned company and has built its reputation on core values of product quality and innovation.

And it all started with a toaster...

Prior to forming his own company, Norm Coghlan sold lanterns, camp stoves, lamps, mantles and parts primarily to the hardware market in the United States and Canada. In 1959, he bought a small service depot in downtown Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada and operated it as a private company. At that time, the newly born Coghlan’s Gas Appliances concentrated on the natural gas heating market that was opening up in Winnipeg. Norm Coghlan also added camping equipment such as tents, sleeping bags and air mattresses. There were many campers that would come in to bring their camp stoves and lanterns in for repair and they also bought and rented other camping equipment and accessories as well.

Norm was aware that customers wanted a way to make toast on their pump-up gasoline camp stove. Such an item was already being manufactured by a U.S. based company and they sold very readily in Coghlan’s retail store. After inquiring with the toaster manufacturer, Norm found out that the toaster was being discontinued. Norm bought the entire inventory, rented a storage facility and this began Coghlan’s distribution of camping accessories. The Camp Stove Toaster has been made in Winnipeg, Manitoba since the mid-1960s. Coghlan’s has assembled and packaged over 7 million 504D Toasters.

Coghlan’s success in the camping industry is centered around 3 core attributes: a strong focus on superior customer service, our service representatives have an average of 20 years experience and product knowledge expertise; smart inventory management and marketing better quality products.

With the added combination of technology and central warehouse locations in Winnipeg, Canada and St. Paul, Minnesota, Coghlan’s is the leading outdoor accessory supplier in United States and Canada. Coghlan’s distribution is worldwide: products are sold throughout the United States, Canada, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia.

Today, there are over 450 accessories designed to to enhance the outdoor experience making it more comfortable and enjoyable. Whether camping, fishing, hiking, trekking through the wildness or just relaxing at a favorite park for a family picnic; our accessories have been tried and tested by outdoor enthusiasts for nearly 5 decades."