WE: Our Story

SylvanSport was founded in 2004 to develop great gear to support our evolving sense of adventure. Adventure can be on a mountain, river, or in your backyard!

Our team brings decades of experience designing and making outdoor products from the most respected companies. We offer products that blend utility, quality, and value while respecting the purity of the places our adventures take us. Your never ending pursuit of adventure drives our passion to make cool stuff.

We've had some great help and support along the way. We don't have room to mention everyone, but below are a few links to contributing companies.

Contributing Links

In addition to being a leading regional retailer and outdoor products manufacturer, Diamond Brand is a partner. www.diamondbrand.com

We collaborated with three of the most creative and experienced tent designers on the planet, and then teamed up with KELTY to produce our structurally sound and strategically simple tent. www.kelty.com/kelty

Settling into a comfortable, self-inflating air mattress from Pacific Outdoor Equipment. www.pacoutdoor.com

Start with Thule when you're ready to accessorize your GO. www.thuleracks.com

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Our People

Getting from point A to point B on a project as unique as this just doesn't happen unless you are teamed up with sharp minds, passionate spirits and dedicated people. Our silly humor also keeps us going through challenges and unexpected moments.

Thomas Dempsey Thomas Dempsey

Tom founded SylvanSport around his lifestyle. He loves to bike, hike, camp, boat, and play along with his wife, Linda, and their sons Reed, age 7, and Chase, age 3. Tom’s been a designer in both the RV and kayak worlds for a long time.

Kyle Mundt Kyle Mundt

Kyle's passion for Industrial design is evident in SylvanSport's products. Kyle loves sports, playing hockey and spending as much time as possible with his wife Wendy and two daughters, Courtney and Kristina.

Tom Reeder Tom Reeder

Engineering excellence and craftsmanship are hallmarks for Tom. Tom, Abby and their four children are the perfect test crew for the GO.

Scott Wood Scott Wood

Scott’s background is in the automotive business, but his passions are his family and love of outdoor adventure. He’s also the charter member of our adventure racing team.

Kyle Brewer Kent Brewer

Kent grew up traveling the country and continues to enjoy outdoor adventure around the globe. He and his wife and two daughters, Hailey, age 7, and Brooke, age 4, enjoy the comforts that GO affords.

Our Team

The passion of our dream is shared by many. Below is a list of a few that go beyond admiration and enter the realm of product testers and ambassadors of SylvanSport.

Adventure Racing Team Adventure Racing Team

Led by SylvanSport and Cedar Mountain native Scott Wood, the SylvanSport adventure team trains and travels in pursuit of going further.

Mountain Biking Team Biking

Greg competes yearly in the Southeast Regional Championship Series mountain bike races and occasional road events like the Assault on Mt. Mitchell. Greg rides with Team Myers Center out of Greenville, SC.

Domestic Testing Team Domestic Testing Team

The Windham clan is no stranger to pushing the limits. Whether remodeling, tackling the yard or on a weekend road trip, this foursome puts the GO to the test.