About 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.
A new chapter begins!
As our community has grown, so have we! In 2024, we’ve moved into a big, bright retail space with a spacious warehouse, allowing us to serve you better than ever. But we're not stopping there—our vision is to create more than just a store. We’re planning to host in-person events, bring outdoor enthusiasts together, and be a true community leader. Whether you’re gearing up for your next adventure or just stopping by to chat, we can’t wait to welcome you into our space and be part of your journey.
