Gerry is a brand of outdoor sports clothing and gear, currently specializing in cold weather garments (clothes).
History
The company was founded in 1946 in Ward, Colorado, by Gerald "Gerry" Cunningham,[1] a veteran of the 10th Mountain Division.[2] Initially it was a mail order business providing lightweight equipment for mountaineers.
In 1950, Cunningham developed the triangular carabiner,[1] the first in the modern style.[3] Less than five years later, he also invented the drawstring clamp also known as a cord clamp or cord lock.[1]