Source Vagabond Systems Ltd. (brand: SOURCE) is known in the outdoor, trekking and sports market for sandals, hydration systems, packs and accessories and in the tactical market for hydration systems, packs, and its SOURCE Virtus Soldier System.
History
SOURCE (Shoresh in Hebrew) was founded in 1989 by Yoki Gill and Daniel Benoziliyo. Using modern technology, the company manufacturers tactical Gear, hiking sandals, hydration and travel accessories. It sells its products in 25 countries, including the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Switzerland, Australia, South Africa and many more.[1]
The first Source Sandals were sold in 1991 under the name Shoresh (Hebrew for root, spring: שורש). There were 3 models: Biblical sandals, Roman sandals and Asian sandal. All featured a triple-layered sole and the X-strap system, a patented design allowing the sandal to be fit to the foot independently from the heel. In 1995 the sandals were renamed Trek and Stream. Other models that have been added since then are the Classic, the Gobi, and the Djibouti.
In 1993 the first hydration system, Flexi-Flask, was introduced. In 1995, a water pipe was added to the system. In 2000 there were more than 8 types of hydration packs and accessories on sale: Rapid valve, Tube Kit, Source Filler Cap, Source Tik-Cap, Weave-Covered Tube Kit, Replacement Inner Bag. The water bladders were later also picked up by the US Army (i.e. for the Iraq and Afghanistan campaigns).