YayLabs! is part of Industrial Revolution, which started manufacturing camping gear in Redmond, WA in 1971. Inudstrial Revolution started by making ski boot buckles and the Original Candle Lantern. Through the 1990s Industrial Revolution released more lanterns and built a loyal customer following. Beginning in 2005, Industrial Revolution became the US distributor for Light My Fire of Sweden. Since then, they have experienced their Spork and Swedish FireSteel catapult the brand to popularity among outdoor enthusiasts. In 2008, Industrial Revolution purchased long-time partner Pedco, maker of UltraPod camera tripods. In 2011, they began distributing Esbit, in 2012 they acquired Grilliput, and in 2013 Industrial Revolution announce our exclusive distributorship of Mora knives.