Chandler Capital Group acquires Golden, Colo.-based Free Spirit Recreation
by February 2, 2026 10:58 am 1,772 views
Chandler Capital Group has acquired Free Spirit Recreation, a designer and developer of rooftop tents and camping accessories for vehicles.
Springdale-based Chandler Capital Group announced Monday (Feb. 2) that it has acquired Free Spirit Recreation, a Golden, Colo.-based designer and developer of rooftop tents and camping accessories for vehicles.
Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The acquisition was completed Jan. 30.
“We’ve always believed the best brands are built by people who live the lifestyle,” said Chris Chandler on behalf of Chandler Capital Group. “Free Spirit Recreation earns trust the hard way, by building gear that works when it matters. Our goal is to protect that legacy and give it the support to grow even further.”
Free Spirit Recreation, founded in Golden in 2014, will relocate its operations to Springdale. Chandler said Free Spirit Recreation consisted of six full-time employees, contracted labor and outsourced services. One employee is remaining with the brand, working remotely. The company plans to hire three or four employees in Northwest Arkansas as the business grows.
Free Spirit Recreation will operate under Chandler Capital Group alongside the company’s Backwoods Adventure Mods division. Together, the brands will create “a more complete ecosystem of vehicle-based adventure gear, combining off-road armor and accessories with premium rooftop tents and camping solutions,” according to a news release. Chandler Capital Group plans to preserve Free Spirit Recreation’s brand identity and culture.
“FSR is a brand we believe in and use firsthand,” the Backwoods Adventure Mods team said. “We’re excited to help grow the brand while staying true to its roots.”
Chandler Capital Group has been working to expand product development, enhance customer experience and support brand growth while remaining connected to the outdoor lifestyle that defines both companies.