Eddie Bauer is an innovative outdoor apparel and gear retailer prominent in the United States and Canada. A pioneering business that was first to develop the down jacket in America, Eddie Bauer created the first down flight suits worn by American airmen in World War II and outfitted the first Americans to summit Mt. Everest and the highest peak in Antarctica. Today, Eddie Bauer's cozy retail shops and online presence sell men's, women's and children's outer wear, including their traditional down jackets, fleeces, knits, sweaters, sweatshirts, hoodies, parkas, blazers, vests, hats and gloves. They also sell active and sportswear, footwear geared for outdoor activities, and camping gear.