Meet the Family Behind Craze Outdoors
Our journey began in 2021
Conrad Carter, an outdoor enthusiast from Calgary, Alberta, founded Craze Outdoors to share his passion with others.
Frustrated by in-store and online experiences, he saw an opportunity to better serve the needs of fellow outdoor enthusiasts. It began with a question:
"what would happen if we cared as much about our customers, our planet, and our community as we did the bottom line?"
Family first!
Craze Outdoors owes its existence to the unwavering support of family and friends. From humble beginnings in our home garage, to late-night packaging sessions, and even building our first store by hand – every step of the way, our loved ones stood by us. Today, as we expand beyond our wildest dreams of just 3 years ago, our family's support and dedication continues to be the cornerstone of our success.
The first store
Starting a sporting goods store during the pandemic wasn’t easy. Despite the challenges, very soon we've expanded our inventory from hike and camp gear to include overland and vanlife essentials. Now, we carry items like power stations, freeze dryers, electric coolers, portable heaters, and more.
As our community has grown, so have we! In 2024, we moved into a bright, spacious retail space and warehouse at 6023 4 St SE, Calgary, to serve you better than ever. We’re more than a store—we’re a hub for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you’re into overlanding, vanlife, camping and hiking, or prepping for emergencies, we carry the gear you need and host events to bring the community together. We can’t wait to help you gear up and be part of your adventure
