Founded in 1900, The Coleman Company specializes in the development and marketing of a variety of outdoor products. The company is renowned for its range of lanterns and stoves. It also provides coolers, tents, sleeping bags, airbeds, backpacks, furniture and grills under the Coleman and Exponent brand names. The Coleman Company manufactures flotation devices, rainwear, waders, hunting and fishing gear, and safety and survival equipment. In addition, the company markets its products under the Stearns, Sevylor, Sospenders, Hodgman and Mad Dog Gear brand names. The Coleman Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Jarden Corporation, which specializes in niche consumer products for residential use.