About Cooma Outdoor Co
The name Cooma is derived from the local Ngarigo word Coombah or Kuma, commonly understood to mean “big lake” or “open country.” It’s a name that belongs to the landscape — vast plains, mountain ranges and big skies stretching across the Australian high country.
The Snowy Mountains are a place of extremes: freezing winters, hot dry summers, fast-changing weather and rugged country. It’s a landscape that rewards simplicity and reliability. That same thinking sits behind Cooma Outdoor Co. — practical outdoor gear, intelligently designed, built tough and made for getting out there.
About Cooma Outdoor Co.
Cooma Outdoor Co Gear is built to camp. Every product starts with the same question: how does this work in the real world?
Whether you’re hiking into a remote site, pulling up in a 4WD, setting up a kitchen beside a campervan, or loading the bike for an epic adventure, our gear is designed to perform. Everything packs down small, is lightweight and travels well, and sets up quickly so you spend less time dealing with equipment and more time enjoying the trip. Nothing is oversized, overcomplicated, or gimmicky, it’s practical equipment you can rely on day after day in the places Australians really explore.
What sets Cooma Outdoor Co apart is the way it bridges lightweight camping and vehicle-based touring. The same cooking and campfire gear works just as comfortably on a backpacking stove as it does on a tailgate, slide-out kitchen, or camp table. Our tents follow the same philosophy. Lightweight compact tents provide generous living space while still packing down compact enough for touring setups, bike travel, or tight storage in a 4WD. Thoughtful sizing, nesting cookware, and modular designs mean less wasted space in a backpack, drawer system, canopy, or pannier. You carry less bulk, stay organised, and still have everything you need to cook properly and sleep comfortably at camp.