Johnson Outdoors (JOUT) 10-Q 11 Aug 15 2015 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - shares	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2015	Jul. 31, 2015
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Jul. 3, 2015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,015
Entity Registrant Name	JOHNSON OUTDOORS INC
Entity Central Index Key	788,329
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--10-02
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Class A [Member]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		8,794,600
Class B [Member]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		1,212,382

Condensed Consolidated Statemen

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Operations - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2015	Jun. 27, 2014	Jul. 03, 2015	Jun. 27, 2014
Net sales	$ 140,883	$ 137,133	$ 344,816	$ 340,506
Cost of sales	82,131	81,314	206,794	205,912
Gross profit	58,752	55,819	138,022	134,594
Operating expenses:
Marketing and selling	28,092	25,535	74,236	68,445
Administrative management, finance and information systems	10,325	8,217	34,640	27,748
Goodwill and other intangible assets impairment		8,475		8,475
Research and development	3,914	4,260	12,433	11,956
Total operating expenses	42,331	46,487	121,309	116,624
Operating profit	16,421	9,332	16,713	17,970
Interest income	(8)	(17)	(38)	(53)
Interest expense	213	196	716	711
Other expense (income), net	115	(952)	38	(1,087)
Profit before income taxes	16,101	10,105	15,997	18,399
Income tax expense	6,104	5,407	6,548	8,490
Net income	$ 9,997	$ 4,698	$ 9,449	$ 9,909
Participating securities
Dilutive stock options and restricted stock units	4	5	3	3
Weighted average common shares - Dilutive	9,736	9,655	9,715	9,625
Class A [Member]
Weighted average common shares - Basic:
Weighted average common shares - Basic	8,520	8,438	8,500	8,410
Net income per common share - Basic:
Net income per common share - Basic	$ 1.01	$ 0.48	$ 0.96	$ 1.01
Net income per common share - Basic:
Net income per common share - Diluted	1	0.47	0.95	0.98
Dividends declared per common share:
Dividends declared per common share	$ 0.08	$ 0.08	$ 0.23	$ 0.30
Class B [Member]
Weighted average common shares - Basic:
Weighted average common shares - Basic	1,212	1,212	1,212	1,212
Net income per common share - Basic:
Net income per common share - Basic	$ 0.92	$ 0.43	$ 0.87	$ 0.91
Net income per common share - Basic:
Net income per common share - Diluted	1	0.47	0.95	0.98
Dividends declared per common share:
Dividends declared per common share	$ 0.07	$ 0.07	$ 0.20	$ 0.27

Condensed Consolidated Stateme3

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2015	Jun. 27, 2014	Jul. 03, 2015	Jun. 27, 2014
Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive (Loss) Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 9,997	$ 4,698	$ 9,449	$ 9,909
Foreign currency translation gain (loss)	1,128	1,614	(7,618)	1,860
Change in pension plans, net of tax of $32, $63, $130 and $189, respectively	53	103	125	310
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	1,181	1,717	(7,493)	2,170
Total comprehensive income	$ 11,178	$ 6,415	$ 1,956	$ 12,079

Condensed Consolidated Stateme4

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2015	Jun. 27, 2014	Jul. 03, 2015	Jun. 27, 2014
Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive (Loss) Income [Abstract]
Change in pension plan, tax	$ 32	$ 63	$ 130	$ 189

Condensed Consolidated Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jul. 03, 2015	Oct. 03, 2014	Jun. 27, 2014
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 53,916	$ 70,793	$ 52,139
Accounts receivable, net	79,663	44,452	80,036
Inventories	78,318	66,341	71,496
Deferred income taxes	8,443	8,360	7,074
Other current assets	3,967	7,604	5,245
Total current assets	224,307	197,550	215,990
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $114,362, $108,668 and $108,075, respectively	44,430	46,100	45,838
Deferred income taxes	9,110	5,353	6,599
Goodwill	14,362	14,416	14,697
Other intangible assets, net	11,876	12,518	12,579
Other assets	13,761	12,689	13,028
Total assets	$ 317,846	$ 288,626	$ 308,731
Current liabilities:
Short-term debt
Current maturities of long term debt	$ 364	$ 360	$ 365
Accounts payable	38,844	27,896	34,561
Accrued liabilities:
Salaries, wages and benefits	14,700	14,780	11,652
Accrued warranty	4,567	4,078	4,491
Income taxes payable	7,086	833	4,527
Other	19,065	12,285	16,761
Total current liabilities	84,626	60,232	72,357
Long-term debt, less current maturities	7,156	7,431	7,551
Deferred income taxes	5,477	1,133	1,192
Retirement benefits	8,252	7,804	5,601
Other liabilities	13,612	13,568	14,258
Total liabilities	$ 119,123	$ 90,168	$ 100,959
Shareholders' equity:
Preferred stock: none issued
Common stock:
Capital in excess of par value	$ 69,194	$ 67,882	$ 66,945
Retained earnings	124,795	117,573	119,099
Accumulated other comprehensive income	5,285	12,778	21,536
Treasury stock at cost, shares of Class A common stock: 39,948, 11,203 and 11,203, respectively	(1,053)	(275)	(308)
Total shareholders' equity	198,723	198,458	207,772
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	317,846	288,626	308,731
Class A [Member]
Common stock:
Shares issued and outstanding	441	439	439
Class B [Member]
Common stock:
Shares issued and outstanding	$ 61	$ 61	$ 61

Condensed Consolidated Balance6

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jul. 03, 2015	Oct. 03, 2014	Jun. 27, 2014
Property, plant and equipment, accumulated depreciation	$ 114,362	$ 108,668	$ 108,075
Class A [Member]
Common stock, shares issued	8,789,269	8,769,426	8,769,426
Common stock, shares outstanding	8,789,269	8,769,426	8,769,426
Treasury stock, shares	39,948	11,203	11,203
Class B [Member]
Common stock, shares issued	1,212,382	1,212,382	1,212,382
Common stock, shares outstanding	1,212,382	1,212,382	1,212,382

Condensed Consolidated Stateme7

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2015	Jun. 27, 2014
CASH (USED FOR) PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income	$ 9,449	$ 9,909
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used for) provided by operating activities
Depreciation	8,026	7,272
Amortization of intangible assets	642	525
Amortization of deferred financing costs	92	90
Impairment losses		8,475
Stock based compensation	1,170	1,256
Deferred income taxes	(64)	2,348
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net	(36,730)	(35,625)
Inventories, net	(13,996)	5,384
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	25,692	8,052
Other current assets	3,385	(670)
Other non-current assets	(54)	(2,055)
Other long-term liabilities	(143)	1,880
Other, net	482	(28)
Cash used for operating activities	(2,049)	6,813
CASH USED FOR INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital expenditures	(6,607)	(9,826)
Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment	15	1,376
Cash used for investing activities	(6,592)	(8,450)
CASH USED FOR FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Principal payments on senior notes and other long-term debt	(272)	(416)
Deferred financing costs paid to lenders		(34)
Common stock transactions	27	189
Dividends paid	(2,224)	(2,214)
Purchases of treasury stock	(778)	(638)
Cash provided by financing activities	(3,247)	(3,113)
Effect of foreign currency rate changes on cash	(4,989)	1,195
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(16,877)	(3,555)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Beginning of period	70,793	55,694
End of period	$ 53,916	$ 52,139

Basis Of Presentation

Basis Of Presentation	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2015
Basis Of Presentation [Abstract]
Basis Of Presentation	1 Basis of Presentation The condensed consolidated financial statements included herein are unaudited. In the opinion of management, these statements contain all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring items) necessary to present fairly the financial position of Johnson Outdoors Inc. and subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”) as of July 3, 2015 and June 27, 2014, and their results of operations for the three and nine month periods then ended and cash flows for the nine month periods then ended. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 3, 2014 which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 5, 2014. Due to seasonal variations and other factors, the results of operations for the three and nine months ended July 3, 2015 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the Company's full 2015 fiscal year. See “Seasonality” in the Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included elsewhere herein for additional information. All monetary amounts, other than share and per share amounts, are stated in thousands.

Accounts Receivable

Accounts Receivable	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2015
Accounts Receivable [Abstract]
Accounts Receivable	2 Accounts Receivable Accounts receivable are stated net of allowances for doubtful accounts of $2,216 , $2,665 and $3,149 as of the periods ended July 3, 2015 , October 3, 2014 and June 27 , 2014, respectively. The increase in net accounts receivable to $79,663 as of July 3, 2015 from $44,452 as of October 3, 2014 is attributable to the seasonal nature of the Company's business. The determination of the allowance for doubtful accounts is based on a combination of factors. In circumstances where specific collection concerns on a receivable exist, a reserve is established to value the affected account receivable at an amount the Company believes will be collected. For all other customers, the Company recognizes allowances for doubtful accounts based on historical experience of bad debts as a percent of accounts receivable outstanding for each business unit. Uncollectible accounts are written off against the allowance for doubtful accounts after collection efforts have been exhausted. The Company typically does not require collateral on its accounts receivable.

Earnings Per Share ("EPS")

Earnings Per Share ("EPS")	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2015
Earnings Per Share ("EPS") [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share ("EPS")	3 Earnings Per Share (“EPS”) Net income or loss per share of Class A common stock and Class B common stock is computed using the two-class method. Grants of restricted stock which receive non-forfeitable dividends are classified as participating securities and are required to be included as part of the basic weighted average share calculation under the two-class method. Holders of Class A common stock are entitled to cash dividends equal to 110% of all dividends declared and paid on each share of Class B common stock. The Company grants shares of unvested restricted stock in the form of Class A shares, which carry the same distribution rights as the Class A common stock described above. As such, the undistributed earnings for each period are allocated to each class of common stock based on the proportionate share of the amount of cash dividends that each such class is entitled to receive. Basic EPS Basic net income or loss per share is computed by dividing net income or loss allocated to Class A common stock and Class B common stock by the weighted-average number of shares of Class A common stock and Class B common stock outstanding, respectively. In periods with cumulative year to date net income and undistributed income, the undistributed income for each period is allocated to each class of common stock based on the proportionate share of the amount of cash dividends that each such class is entitled to receive. In periods where there is a cumulative year to date net loss or no undistributed income because distributions through dividends exceed net income, Class B shares are treated as anti-dilutive and, therefore, net losses are allocated equally on a per share basis among all participating securities. For the three and nine month periods ended July 3, 2015 and June 27, 2014, basic income per share for the Class A and Class B shares has been presented using the two class method described above and reflects the allocation of undistributed income described above. Diluted EPS Diluted net income per share is computed by dividing allocated net income by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding, adjusted for the effect of dilutive stock options, restricted stock units (“stock units” or “units”) and non-vested restricted stock. Anti-dilutive stock options, units and non-vested stock are excluded from the calculation of diluted EPS. The computation of diluted net income per share of Class A common stock assumes that Class B common stock is converted into Class A common stock. Therefore, diluted net income per share is the same for both Class A and Class B common shares. In periods where the Company reports a net loss, the effect of anti-dilutive stock options and units is excluded and diluted loss per share is equal to basic loss per share for both classes. Stock options that could potentially dilute earnings per share in the future which were not included in the fully diluted computation because they would have been anti-dilutive were 0 for the three and nine month periods ended July 3, 2015 and June 27, 2014. Non-vested stock that could potentially dilute earnings per share in the future which were not included in the fully diluted computation because they would have been anti-dilutive totaled 273,912 and 319,632 for the three months ended July 3, 2015 and June 27, 2014, respectively, and 287,241 and 336,519 for the nine months ended July 3, 2015 and June 27, 2014, respectively. Restricted stock units that could potentially dilute earnings per share in the future which were not included in the fully diluted computation because they would have been anti-dilutive were 0 for the three and nine month periods ended July 3, 2015 and June 27, 2014.

Stock-Based Compensation And St

Stock-Based Compensation And Stock Ownership Plans	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2015
Stock-Based Compensation And Stock Ownership Plans [Abstract]
Stock-Based Compensation And Stock Ownership Plans	4 Stock-Based Compensation and Stock Ownership Plans The Company’s current stock ownership plans allow for issuance of stock options to acquire shares of Class A common stock by key executives and non-employee directors. Current plans also allow for issuance of shares of restricted stock, restricted stock units or stock appreciation rights in lieu of stock options. Under the Company’s 2010 Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan and the 2012 Non-Employee Director Stock Ownership Plan (the only two plans where shares remain available for equity incentive awards) there were 659,774 shares of the Company’s Class A common stock available for future grant to key executives and non-employee directors at July 3, 2015 . Stock Options All Company stock options have been granted at a price not less than fair market value at the date of grant and all outstanding options are currently exercisable. Stock options generally have a term of 10 years. All of the Company’s stock options outstanding are fully vested, with no further compensation expense to be recorded. There were no grants of stock options during either of the nine month periods ended July 3, 2015 or June 27, 2014. A summary of stock option activity for the nine months ended July 3, 2015 related to the Company’s stock ownership plans is shown below: Shares Weighted Average Exercise Price Aggregate Intrinsic Value Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years) Outstanding and exercisable at October 3, 2014 $ Exercised Outstanding and exercisable at July 3, 2015 $ The aggregate intrinsic value in the preceding table represents the total pretax intrinsic value, based on the Company’s closing stock price of $23.39 as of July 2, 2015 (the last trading day on or prior to the fiscal quarter end) , which would have been received by the option holders had those option holders exercised their stock options as of that date. The Company received cash proceeds from stock option exercises totaling $ 39 and $ 78 for the nine month periods ending July 3, 2015 and June 27, 2014, respectively. The fair value of the stock received upon exercise of such options at their date of exercise during the nine month periods ended July 3, 2015 and June 27, 2014 was $ 56 and $ 96 , respectively. Non-vested Stock All shares of non-vested stock awarded by the Company have been granted at their fair market value on the date of grant and vest either immediately or within five years after the grant date. The fair value at date of grant is based on the number of shares granted and the average of the Company’s high and low Class A common stock price on the date of grant or, if the Company’s Class A shares did not trade on the date of grant, the average of the Company’s high and low Class A common stock price on the last preceding date on which the Company’s Class A shares traded. A summary of non-vested stock activity for the nine months ended July 3, 2015 related to the Company’s stock ownership plans is as follows: Weighted Average Shares Grant Price Non-vested stock at October 3, 2014 $ Non-vested stock grants Restricted stock vested Non-vested stock at July 3, 2015 Non-vested stock grantees may elect to reimburse the Company for withholding taxes due as a result of the vesting of shares by tendering a portion of the vested shares back to the Company. Shares tendered back to the Company were 13,438 and 24,719 during the nine month periods ended July 3, 2015 and June 27, 2014, respectively. Stock compensation expense, net of forfeitures, related to non-vested stock was $91 and $387 for the three month periods ended July 3, 2015 and June 27, 2014, respectively, and $930 and $1,135 for the nine month periods ended July 3, 2015 and June 27, 2014, respectively. Unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock as of July 3, 2015 was $1,788 , which amount will be amortized to expense through November 2018 or adjusted for changes in future estimated or actual forfeitures. The fair value of restricted stock vested during the nine month periods ended July 3, 2015 and June 27, 2014 was $3,294 and $ 2,961 , respectively. Restricted Stock Units All restricted stock units awarded by the Company have been granted at their fair market value on the date of grant and vest within one year after the grant date. The fair value at date of grant is based on the number of units granted and the average of the Company’s high and low Class A common stock trading price on the date of grant or, if the Company’s Class A shares did not trade on the date of grant, the average of the Company’s high and low Class A common stock trading price on the last preceding date on which the Company’s Class A shares traded. There were 10,088 restricted stock units unvested and outstanding as of July 3, 2015 with a weighted average grant date fair value of $31.23 . There were 8,040 restricted stock units unvested and outstanding as of June 27, 2014 with a weighted average grant date fair value of $21.77 . The Company issued 7,336 restricted stock units at a weighted average grant price of $33.40 for the nine month period ended July 3, 2015 and 8,040 restricted stock units at a weighted average grant price of $21.77 for the nine month period ended June 27, 2014. Stock compensation expense, net of forfeitures, related to restricted stock units was $79 for the three months ended July 3, 2015 and $207 for the nine month period ended July 3, 2015. Stock compensation expense, net of forfeitures, related to restricted stock units was $44 for the three months ended June 27, 2014 and $121 for the nine month period ended June 27, 2014. Unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested restricted stock units as of July 3, 2015 was $ 181 , which amount will be amortized to expense through February 2016 or adjusted for changes in future estimated or actual forfeitures. Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan The Company’s shareholders ha v e adopted the Johnson Outdoors Inc. 2009 Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan which provides for the issuance of shares of Class A common stock at a purchase price of not less than 85% of the fair market value of such shares on the date of grant or at the end of the offering period, whichever is lower. During the three and nine month periods ended July 3, 2015, the Company issued 8,062 shares of Class A common stock and recognized $33 of expense in connection with the Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan. During the three and nine months ended June 27, 2014, the Company issued 15,969 shares of Class A common stock and recognized $57 of expense in connection with the Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan.

Pension Plans

Pension Plans	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2015
Pension Plans [Abstract]
Pension Plans	5 Pension Plans The Company has non-contributory defined benefit pension plans covering certain of its U.S. employees. Retirement benefits are generally provided based on the employees’ years of service and average earnings. Normal retirement age is 65, with provisions for earlier retirement. The components of net periodic benefit cost related to Company sponsored defined benefit plans for the three and nine month periods ended July 3, 2015 and June 27 , 2014 were as follows: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended July 3 June 27 July 3 June 27 2015 2014 2015 2014 Components of net periodic benefit cost: Service cost $ - $ - $ - $ - Interest on projected benefit obligation Less estimated return on plan assets Amortization of unrecognized losses Net periodic benefit cost $ $ $ $

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2015
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Income Taxes	6 Income Taxes For the three and nine months ended July 3, 2015 and June 27 , 2014 , the Company’s earnings before income taxes, income tax expense and effective income tax rate were as follows: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended July 3 June 27 July 3 June 27 (thousands, except tax rate data) 2015 2014 2015 2014 Profit before income taxes $ $ $ $ Income tax expense Effective income tax rate The Company’s interim reporting for income taxes is based upon adjusting its effective tax rate each quarter to be consistent with the estimated annual effective tax rates in the tax jurisdictions in which the Company operates. Using this effective tax rate methodology, the Company applies an estimated annual income tax rate to its year to date ordinary earnings to derive its income tax provision for each quarter. The favorable change in the Company’s effective tax rate for the three and nine months ended July 3, 2015 versus the prior year periods was primarily due to the goodwill impairment with no tax benefit in the prior year period. V ariances in income for entities with a valuation allowance had an unfavorable, but minor impact to the rate . Variances in income or loss for entities that have a valuation allowance, primarily in non-U.S. tax jurisdictions, will drive fluctuations in the effective tax rate. The impact of the Company’s operations in these foreign locations is removed from the overall effective tax rate methodology used by the Company and recorded directly based on year to date results for the year for which no tax expense or benefit can be recognized. The tax jurisdictions that have a valuation allowance for the periods ended July 3, 2015 and June 27 , 2014 were as follows : July 3 June 27 2015 2014 Japan Japan France France Indonesia Indonesia Italy Italy Netherlands Netherlands New Zealand New Zealand Spain Spain United Kingdom T he Company regularly assesses the adequacy of its provisions for income tax contingencies in accordance with the applicable authoritative guidance on accounting for income taxes. As a result, the Company may adjust the reserves for unrecognized tax benefits due to the impact of changes in its assumptions or as a result of new facts and developments, such as changes to interpretations of relevant tax law, assessments from taxing authorities, settlements with taxing authorities and lapses of statutes of limitation. The Company’s 2015 fiscal year tax expense is anticipated to include approximately $500 related to uncertain income tax positions. In accordance with its accounting policy, the Company recognizes accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized benefits as a component of income tax expense. The Company is projecting accrued interest of $150 related to uncertain income tax positions for the fiscal year ending October 2, 2015. The Company files income tax returns, including returns for its subsidiaries, with federal, state, local and foreign taxing jurisdictions. The Company is currently undergoing income tax examinations in Italy and Germany. As of the date of this report, the following tax years remain subject to examination by the respective tax jurisdictions: Jurisdiction Fiscal Years United States 2012 - 2014 Canada 2010 - 2014 France 2010 - 2014 Germany 2009 - 2014 Italy 2009 - 2014 Japan 2012 - 2014 Switzerland 2004 - 2014

Inventories

Inventories	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2015
Inventories [Abstract]
Inventories	7 Inventories Inventories at the end of the respective periods consisted of the following: July 3 October 3 June 27 2015 2014 2014 Raw materials $ $ $ Work in process Finished goods $ $ $

Goodwill

Goodwill	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2015
Goodwill [Abstract]
Goodwill	8 Goodwill The changes in goodwill during the nine months ended July 3, 2015 and June 27 , 2014 were as follows: July 3 2015 June 27 2014 Balance at beginning of period $ $ Impairment - Amount attributable to movements in foreign currency rates Balance at end of period $ $

Warranties

Warranties	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2015
Warranties [Abstract]
Warranties	9 Warranties The Company provides warranties on certain of its products as they are sold. The following table summarizes the Company's warranty activity for the nine months ended July 3, 2015 and June 27 , 2014. July 3 2015 June 27 2014 Balance at beginning of period $ $ Expense accruals for warranties issued during the period Less current period warranty claims paid Balance at end of period $ $

Contingencies

Contingencies	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2015
Contingencies [Abstract]
Contingencies	10 CONTINGENCIES The Company is subject to various legal actions and proceedings in the normal course of business, including those related to commercial disputes, product liability, intellectual property and regulatory matters. The Company is insured against loss for certain of these matters. Although litigation is subject to many uncertainties and the ultimate exposure with respect to these matters cannot be ascertained, management does not believe the final outcome of any pending litigation will have a material adverse effect on the financial condition, results of operations, liquidity or cash flows of the Company. See “Part II-Other Information, Item 1-Legal Proceedings” for additional information on certain litigation commenced by the Company against a third party.

Indebtedness

Indebtedness	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2015
Indebtedness [Abstract]
Indebtedness	11 Indebtedness Debt was comprised of the following at July 3, 2015 , October 3, 2014 , and June 27, 2014: July 3 2015 October 3 2014 June 27 2014 Term loans $ $ $ Revolvers - - - Other - Total debt Less current portion of long term debt Less short term debt - - - Total long-term debt $ $ $ Term Loans The Company’s term loans have a maturity date of September 29, 2029 . Each term loan requires monthly payments of principal and interest. Interest on the aggregate outstanding amount of the term loans is based on the prime rate plus an applicable margin. The interest rate in effect on the term loans was 5.25 % at July 3, 2015 and June 27, 2014. The term loans are guaranteed in part under the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development program and are secured with a first priority lien on land, buildings, machinery and equipment of the Company’s domestic subsidiaries and a second lien on working capital and certain patents and trademarks of the Company and its subsidiaries. Any proceeds from the sale of secured property are first applied against the related term loans and then against the Revolvers (as defined below). The Company’s term loans include covenants related to its current ratio, debt to net worth ratio, fixed charge ratio, minimum net worth and capital expenditures. The aggregate term loan borrowings are subject to a pre-payment penalty. The penalty is currently 5 % of the pre-payment amount, and the penalty will decrease by 1 % annually on the anniversary date of the effective date of the applicable loan agreement. Revolvers On September 16, 2013 , the Company and certain of its subsidiaries entered into a credit facility with PNC Bank National Association and certain other lenders. This credit facility consists of a Revolving Credit Agreement dated September 16, 2013 among the Company, certain of the Company’s subsidiaries, PNC Bank National Association, as lender and as administrative agent, and the other lenders named therein (the “Revolving Credit Agreement” or “Revolver”). The Revolver has an expiration date of September 16, 2018 and provides for borrowing of up to an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $90,000 with an accordion feature that gives the Company the option to increase the maximum seasonal financing availability subject to the conditions of the Revolving Credit Agreement and subject to the approval of the lenders. The Revolver imposes a seasonal borrowing limit such that borrowings may not exceed $60,000 from the period June 30 th through October 31 st of each year under the agreement . The interest rate on the Revolver resets each quarter and is based on LIBOR plus an applicable margin. The applicable margin ranges from 1.25 percent to 2.00 percent and is dependent on the Company’s leverage ratio for the trailing twelve month period . The interest rate on the Revolver at each of July 3, 2015 and June 27, 2014 was approximately 1.4% . The Revolver is secured with a first priority lien on working capital assets and certain patents and trademarks of the Company and its subsidiaries and a second priority lien on land, buildings, machinery and equipment of the Company’s domestic subsidiaries. Under the terms of the Revolver, the Company is required to comply with certain financial and non-financial covenants. The Revolving Credit Agreement limits asset or stock acquisitions to no more than $20,000 in the event that the Company’s consolidated leverage ratio is greater than 2.5 times. No limits are imposed if the Company’s consolidated leverage ratio is less than 2.5 times and the remaining borrowing availability under the Revolver is greater than $10,000 at the time of the acquisition . The Revolving Credit Agreement limits the amount of restricted payments (primarily dividends and repurchases of common stock) made during each fiscal year. The Company may declare, and pay, dividends in accordance with historical practices, but in no event may the aggregate amount of all dividends or repurchases of common stock exceed $10,000 in any fiscal year . The Revolving Credit Agreement restricts the Company’s ability to incur additional debt and includes maximum leverage ratio and minimum interest coverage ratio covenants . Other Borrowings The Company had no unsecured revolving credit facilities at its foreign subsidiaries as of July 3, 2015 or June 27, 2014. The Company utilizes letters of credit primarily as security for the payment of future claims under its workers’ compensation insurance, which totaled $ 649 and $810 at July 3, 2015 and June 27, 2014, respectively. The Company had no unsecured lines of credit as of July 3, 2015 or June 27, 2014. Aggregate scheduled maturities of long-term debt as of July 3, 2015 , for the remainder of fiscal 2015 and subsequent fiscal years, were as follows: Fiscal Year 2015 $ 2016 2017 2018 2019 Thereafter Total $ Balances carried on the Revolver not in excess of the seasonal borrowing limit may be repaid at the Company’s discretion at any time through the maturity date. Interest paid for the three month periods ended July 3, 2015 and June 27, 2014 was $282 and $187 , respectively. Interest paid for the nine month periods ended July 3, 2015 and June 27, 2014 was $694 and $597 , respectively. Based on the borrowing rates currently available to the Company for debt with similar terms and maturities, the fair value of the Company’s long-term debt as of July 3, 2015 and June 27, 2014 approximated its carrying value.

Derivative Instruments And Hedg

Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2015
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities	12 Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities The following disclosures describe the Company’s objectives in using derivative instruments, the business purpose or context for using derivative instruments, and how the Company believes the use of derivative instruments helps achieve the stated objectives. In addition, the following disclosures describe the effects of the Company’s use of derivative instruments and hedging activities on its financial statements. Foreign Exchange Risk The Company has significant foreign operations, for which the functional currencies are denominated primarily in euros, Swiss francs, Japanese yen, Hong Kong dollars and Canadian dollars. As the values of the currencies of the foreign countries in which the Company has operations increase or decrease relative to the U.S. dollar, the sales, expenses, profits, losses, assets and liabilities of the Company’s foreign operations, as reported in the Company’s consolidated financial statements, increase or decrease, accordingly. Approximately 18% of the Company’s revenues for the nine month period ended July 3, 2015 were denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. Approximately 7% were denominated in euros, 7% were denominated in Canadian dollars and 2% were denominated in Hong Kong dollars, with the remaining revenues denominated in various other foreign currencies. Changes in foreign currency exchange rates can cause the Company to experience unexpected financial losses or cash flow needs. The Company may mitigate a portion of the fluctuations in certain foreign currencies through the use of foreign currency forward contracts. Foreign currency forward contracts enable the Company to lock in the foreign currency exchange rate to be paid or received for a fixed amount of currency at a specified date in the future. The Company may use such foreign currency forward contracts to mitigate the risk associated with changes in foreign currency exchange rates on financial instruments and known commitments, including commitments for inventory purchases, denominated in foreign currencies. As of July 3, 2015 and June 27, 2014, the Company held no foreign currency forward contracts. Interest Rate Risk The Company operates in a seasonal business and experiences significant fluctuations in operating cash flow as working capital needs increase in advance of the Company’s primary selling and cash generation season, and decline as accounts receivable are collected and cash is accumulated or debt is repaid. The Company held no interest rate swap contracts during the nine month periods ended July 3, 2015 and June 27, 2014 and as of July 3, 2015 , the Company was unhedged with respect to interest rate risk on its floating rate debt.

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2015
Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	13 Fair Value Measurements Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Valuation techniques used to measure fair value must maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. A fair value hierarchy has been established based on three levels of inputs, of which the first two are considered observable and the last unobservable. · Level 1 - Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. These are typically obtained from real-time quotes for transactions in active exchange markets involving identical assets or liabilities. · Level 2 - Inputs, other than quoted prices included within Level 1, which are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These are typically obtained from readily-available pricing sources for comparable instruments. · Level 3 - Unobservable inputs, where there is little or no market activity for the asset or liability. These inputs reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions of the data that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, based on the best information available in the circumstances. The carrying amounts of cash, cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and accounts payable approximated their fair values at July 3, 2015 , October 3, 2014 and June 27, 2014 due to the short term maturities of these instruments. When indicators of impairment are present, the Company may be required to value certain long-lived assets such as property, plant, and equipment, and other intangibles at their fair value. Valuation Techniques Rabbi Trust Assets Rabbi trust assets are classified as trading securities and are comprised of marketable debt and equity securities that are marked to fair value based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets. The rabbi trust assets are used to fund amounts the Company owes to certain officers and other employees under the Company’s non-qualified deferred compensation plan. The mark to market adjustments are recorded in “Other expense (income), net” in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets In assessing the recoverability of the Company’s goodwill and other indefinite lived intangible assets, the Company estimates the future discounted cash flows of the businesses to which such goodwill and intangibles relate. When estimated future discounted cash flows are less than the carrying value of the net assets and related goodwill, an impairment test is performed to measure and recognize the amount of the impairment loss, if any. In determining estimated future cash flows, the Company makes assumptions regarding anticipated financial position, future earnings, and other factors to determine the fair value of the respective assets. This calculation is highly sensitive to changes in key assumptions and could result in a future impairment charge. The Company will continue to evaluate whether circumstances and events have changed to the extent that they require the Company to conduct an interim test of goodwill. In particular, if the Company’s business units do not achieve short term revenue and gross margin goals, an interim impairment test may be triggered which could result in a goodwill impairment charge in future periods. The following table summarizes the Company's financial assets measured at fair value as of July 3, 2015: Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets: Rabbi trust assets $ $ - $ - $ The following table summarizes the Company's financial assets measured at fair value as of October 3, 2014: Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets: Rabbi trust assets $ $ - $ - $ The following table summarizes the Company's financial assets measured at fair value as of June 27, 2014: Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets: Rabbi trust assets $ $ - $ - $ The effect of changes in the fair value of financial instruments on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended July 3, 2015 and June 27, 2014 was: Location of loss (income) Three Months Ended recognized in Statement of July 3 June 27 Operations 2015 2014 Rabbi trust assets Other expense (income), net $ $ The effect of changes in the fair value of financial instruments on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the nine month periods ended July 3, 2015 and June 27, 2014 was: Location of (income) loss Nine Months Ended recognized in Statement of July 3 June 27 Operations 2015 2014 Rabbi trust assets Other expense (income), net $ $ There were no assets or liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis in periods subsequent to their initial recognition for the nine month period ended July 3, 2015. During the three month period ended June 27, 2014, forecasted cash flows related to Jetboil declined from the assumptions used in the initial valuation. This change led the Company to perform an interim impairment test on the acquired indefinite lived intangible assets by comparing their carrying value to their fair value. As a result of this analysis, the Company recorded impairment on a tradename held by the Outdoor Equipment-Consumer reporting unit, reducing its fair value to $3,400 . The fair value of the tradename was determined using a relief from royalty method under the income approach which uses projected revenue allocable to the tradename and a royalty rate at which it is assumed a market participant would be willing to incur as its cost in order to manufacture a branded product. During the same quarter, the Company proceeded to Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test to estimate the impairment loss on goodwill held by the Outdoor Equipment-Consumer reporting unit using a discounted cash flow analysis to estimate reporting unit fair value. As a result, the Company recorded impairment on goodwill of $6,475 , reducing its fair value to $0 . As a result of these impairments, a $8,475 pre-tax charge was included in “Goodwill and other intangible assets impairment” in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations in the Outdoor Equipment segment during the three and nine month periods ended June 27, 2014. The following table summarizes the Company’s assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis as of June 27, 2014 and the losses recognized as a result of this measurement in the three and nine month periods then ended. The assets and losses were all included in the Outdoor Equipment segment. Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Losses incurred Goodwill $ - $ - $ - $ Tradename - -

New Accounting Pronouncements

New Accounting Pronouncements	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2015
New Accounting Pronouncements [Abstract]
New Accounting Pronouncements	14 New Accounting Pronouncements In May 2014, the FASB issued authoritative guidance under ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which supersedes existing revenue recognition requirements and provides a new comprehensive revenue recognition model. The underlying principle of the new standard requires entities to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects what it expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. This ASU will be adopted by the Company during the first quarter of fiscal 2018. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that this standard will have on the consolidated financial statements. In April 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2015-03, Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs , ("ASU 2015-03"). ASU 2015-03 requires that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, consistent with debt discounts. The guidance also requires retrospective application to all prior periods presented. ASU 2015-03 is effective for the first interim period for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015. Management is currently assessing the impact the adoption of ASU 2015-03 will have, but does not anticipate a significant impact to the Company's financial position as a result of this change.

Segments Of Business

Segments Of Business	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2015
Segments Of Business [Abstract]
Segments Of Business	15 Segments of Business The Company conducts its worldwide operations through separate business units, each of which represents major product lines. Operations are conducted in the United States and various foreign countries, primarily in Europe, Canada and the Pacific Basin. The Company had no single customer that represented more than 10% of its total net sales during either of the nine month periods ended July 3, 2015 or June 27, 2014. Net sales and operating profit include both sales to customers, as reported in the Company's accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, and interunit transfers, which are priced to recover cost plus an appropriate profit margin. Total assets represent assets that are used in the Company's operations in each business segment at the end of the periods presented. A summary of the Company’s operations by business unit is presented below: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended July 3 June 27 July 3 June 27 October 3 2015 2014 2015 2014 2014 Net sales: Marine Electronics: Unaffiliated customers $ $ $ $ Interunit transfers Outdoor Equipment: Unaffiliated customers Interunit transfers Watercraft: Unaffiliated customers Interunit transfers Diving Unaffiliated customers Interunit transfers Other / Corporate Eliminations Total $ $ $ $ Operating profit (loss): Marine Electronics $ $ $ $ Outdoor Equipment Watercraft Diving Other / Corporate $ $ $ $ Total assets (end of period): Marine Electronics $ $ $ Outdoor Equipment Watercraft Diving Other / Corporate $ $ $

Accumulated Other Comprehensive

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2015
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	16 ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME The changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (AOCI) by component, net of tax, for the three months ended July 3, 2015 were as follows: Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment Unamortized Loss on Defined Benefit Pension Plans Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Balance at April 3, 2015 $ $ $ Other comprehensive income before reclassifications - Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income - Tax effects - Balance at July 3, 2015 $ $ $ The changes in AOCI by component, net of tax, for the nine months ended July 3, 2015 were as follows: Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment Unamortized Loss on Defined Benefit Pension Plans Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Balance at October 3, 2014 $ $ $ Other comprehensive income before reclassifications - Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income - Tax effects - Balance at July 3, 2015 $ $ $ The changes in AOCI by component, net of tax, for the three months ended June 27, 2014 were as follows: Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment Unamortized Loss on Defined Benefit Pension Plans Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Balance at March 28, 2014 $ $ $ Other comprehensive income before reclassifications - Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income - Tax effects - Balance at June 27, 2014 $ $ $ The changes in AOCI by component, net of tax, for the nine months ended June 27, 2014 were as follows: Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment Unamortized Loss on Defined Benefit Pension Plans Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Balance at September 27, 2013 $ $ $ Other comprehensive income before reclassifications - Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income - Tax effects - Balance at June 27, 2014 $ $ $ The reclassifications out of AOCI for the three month period ended July 3, 2015 were as follows: Statement of Operations Presentation Unamortized loss on defined benefit pension plans Amortization of loss $ Cost of sales / Operating expense Tax effects Income tax expense Total reclassifications for the period $ The reclassifications out of AOCI for the nine months ended July 3, 2015 were as follows: Statement of Operations Presentation Unamortized loss on defined benefit pension plans: Amortization of loss $ Cost of sales / Operating expense Tax effects Income tax expense Total reclassifications for the period $ The reclassifications out of AOCI for the three months ended June 27, 2014 were as follows: Statement of Operations Presentation Unamortized loss on defined benefit pension plans: Amortization of loss $ Cost of sales / Operating expense Tax effects Income tax expense Total reclassifications for the period $ The reclassifications out of AOCI for the nine months ended June 27, 2014 were as follows: Statement of Operations Presentation Unamortized loss on defined benefit pension plans: Amortization of loss $ Cost of sales / Operating expense Tax effects Income tax expense Total reclassifications for the period $

Basis Of Presentation (Policy)

Basis Of Presentation (Policy)	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2015
Basis Of Presentation [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	The condensed consolidated financial statements included herein are unaudited. In the opinion of management, these statements contain all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring items) necessary to present fairly the financial position of Johnson Outdoors Inc. and subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”) as of July 3, 2015 and June 27, 2014, and their results of operations for the three and nine month periods then ended and cash flows for the nine month periods then ended. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 3, 2014 which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 5, 2014. Due to seasonal variations and other factors, the results of operations for the three and nine months ended July 3, 2015 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the Company's full 2015 fiscal year. See “Seasonality” in the Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included elsewhere herein for additional information. All monetary amounts, other than share and per share amounts, are stated in thousands.

Stock-Based Compensation And 25

Stock-Based Compensation And Stock Ownership Plans (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2015
Stock-Based Compensation And Stock Ownership Plans [Abstract]
Schedule of Stock Option Activity	Shares Weighted Average Exercise Price Aggregate Intrinsic Value Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years) Outstanding and exercisable at October 3, 2014 $ Exercised Outstanding and exercisable at July 3, 2015 $
Schedule of Non-Vested Stock Activity	Weighted Average Shares Grant Price Non-vested stock at October 3, 2014 $ Non-vested stock grants Restricted stock vested Non-vested stock at July 3, 2015

Pension Plans (Tables)

Pension Plans (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2015
Pension Plans [Abstract]
Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost	Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended July 3 June 27 July 3 June 27 2015 2014 2015 2014 Components of net periodic benefit cost: Service cost $ - $ - $ - $ - Interest on projected benefit obligation Less estimated return on plan assets Amortization of unrecognized losses Net periodic benefit cost $ $ $ $

Income Taxes (Tables)

Income Taxes (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2015
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Summary of Earnings Before Income Taxes, Income Tax Expense and Effective Income Tax Rate	Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended July 3 June 27 July 3 June 27 (thousands, except tax rate data) 2015 2014 2015 2014 Profit before income taxes $ $ $ $ Income tax expense Effective income tax rate
Summary of Tax Jurisdictions of Entities with Valuation Allowances	July 3 June 27 2015 2014 Japan Japan France France Indonesia Indonesia Italy Italy Netherlands Netherlands New Zealand New Zealand Spain Spain United Kingdom
Summary of Income Tax Examinations	Jurisdiction Fiscal Years United States 2012 - 2014 Canada 2010 - 2014 France 2010 - 2014 Germany 2009 - 2014 Italy 2009 - 2014 Japan 2012 - 2014 Switzerland 2004 - 2014

Inventories (Tables)

Inventories (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2015
Inventories [Abstract]
Schedule of Inventories	July 3 October 3 June 27 2015 2014 2014 Raw materials $ $ $ Work in process Finished goods $ $ $

Goodwill (Tables)

Goodwill (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2015
Goodwill [Abstract]
Schedule of Goodwill	July 3 2015 June 27 2014 Balance at beginning of period $ $ Impairment - Amount attributable to movements in foreign currency rates Balance at end of period $ $

Warranties (Tables)

Warranties (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2015
Warranties [Abstract]
Summary of Warranty Activity	July 3 2015 June 27 2014 Balance at beginning of period $ $ Expense accruals for warranties issued during the period Less current period warranty claims paid Balance at end of period $ $

Indebtedness (Tables)

Indebtedness (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2015
Indebtedness [Abstract]
Schedule of Debt	July 3 2015 October 3 2014 June 27 2014 Term loans $ $ $ Revolvers - - - Other - Total debt Less current portion of long term debt Less short term debt - - - Total long-term debt $ $ $
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt	Fiscal Year 2015 $ 2016 2017 2018 2019 Thereafter Total $

Fair Value Measurements (Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2015
Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]
Summary of Financial Assets Measured at Fair Value	The following table summarizes the Company's financial assets measured at fair value as of July 3, 2015: Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets: Rabbi trust assets $ $ - $ - $ The following table summarizes the Company's financial assets measured at fair value as of October 3, 2014: Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets: Rabbi trust assets $ $ - $ - $ The following table summarizes the Company's financial assets measured at fair value as of June 27, 2014: Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets: Rabbi trust assets $ $ - $ - $
Effect of Changes in the Fair Value of Financial Instruments	The effect of changes in the fair value of financial instruments on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended July 3, 2015 and June 27, 2014 was: Location of loss (income) Three Months Ended recognized in Statement of July 3 June 27 Operations 2015 2014 Rabbi trust assets Other expense (income), net $ $ The effect of changes in the fair value of financial instruments on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the nine month periods ended July 3, 2015 and June 27, 2014 was: Location of (income) loss Nine Months Ended recognized in Statement of July 3 June 27 Operations 2015 2014 Rabbi trust assets Other expense (income), net $ $
Summary of Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis	Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Losses incurred Goodwill $ - $ - $ - $ Tradename - -

Segments Of Business (Tables)

Segments Of Business (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2015
Segments Of Business [Abstract]
Summary of Operations by Business Unit	Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended July 3 June 27 July 3 June 27 October 3 2015 2014 2015 2014 2014 Net sales: Marine Electronics: Unaffiliated customers $ $ $ $ Interunit transfers Outdoor Equipment: Unaffiliated customers Interunit transfers Watercraft: Unaffiliated customers Interunit transfers Diving Unaffiliated customers Interunit transfers Other / Corporate Eliminations Total $ $ $ $ Operating profit (loss): Marine Electronics $ $ $ $ Outdoor Equipment Watercraft Diving Other / Corporate $ $ $ $ Total assets (end of period): Marine Electronics $ $ $ Outdoor Equipment Watercraft Diving Other / Corporate $ $ $

Accumulated Other Comprehensi34

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2015
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Changes in AOCI by Component, Net of Tax	The changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (AOCI) by component, net of tax, for the three months ended July 3, 2015 were as follows: Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment Unamortized Loss on Defined Benefit Pension Plans Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Balance at April 3, 2015 $ $ $ Other comprehensive income before reclassifications - Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income - Tax effects - Balance at July 3, 2015 $ $ $ The changes in AOCI by component, net of tax, for the nine months ended July 3, 2015 were as follows: Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment Unamortized Loss on Defined Benefit Pension Plans Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Balance at October 3, 2014 $ $ $ Other comprehensive income before reclassifications - Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income - Tax effects - Balance at July 3, 2015 $ $ $ The changes in AOCI by component, net of tax, for the three months ended June 27, 2014 were as follows: Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment Unamortized Loss on Defined Benefit Pension Plans Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Balance at March 28, 2014 $ $ $ Other comprehensive income before reclassifications - Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income - Tax effects - Balance at June 27, 2014 $ $ $ The changes in AOCI by component, net of tax, for the nine months ended June 27, 2014 were as follows: Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment Unamortized Loss on Defined Benefit Pension Plans Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Balance at September 27, 2013 $ $ $ Other comprehensive income before reclassifications - Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income - Tax effects - Balance at June 27, 2014 $ $ $
Reclassifications Out of AOCI	The reclassifications out of AOCI for the three month period ended July 3, 2015 were as follows: Statement of Operations Presentation Unamortized loss on defined benefit pension plans Amortization of loss $ Cost of sales / Operating expense Tax effects Income tax expense Total reclassifications for the period $ The reclassifications out of AOCI for the nine months ended July 3, 2015 were as follows: Statement of Operations Presentation Unamortized loss on defined benefit pension plans: Amortization of loss $ Cost of sales / Operating expense Tax effects Income tax expense Total reclassifications for the period $ The reclassifications out of AOCI for the three months ended June 27, 2014 were as follows: Statement of Operations Presentation Unamortized loss on defined benefit pension plans: Amortization of loss $ Cost of sales / Operating expense Tax effects Income tax expense Total reclassifications for the period $ The reclassifications out of AOCI for the nine months ended June 27, 2014 were as follows: Statement of Operations Presentation Unamortized loss on defined benefit pension plans: Amortization of loss $ Cost of sales / Operating expense Tax effects Income tax expense Total reclassifications for the period $

Accounts Receivable (Details)

Accounts Receivable (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jul. 03, 2015	Oct. 03, 2014	Jun. 27, 2014
Accounts Receivable [Abstract]
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable	$ 2,216	$ 2,665	$ 3,149
Accounts receivable, net	$ 79,663	$ 44,452	$ 80,036

Earnings Per Share ("EPS") (Det

Earnings Per Share ("EPS") (Details) - shares	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2015	Jun. 27, 2014	Jul. 03, 2015	Jun. 27, 2014
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Percentage of cash dividends on Class A common stock relative to Class B common stock			110.00%
Stock Options [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share, amount	0	0	0	0
Non-Vested Stock [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share, amount	273,912	319,632	287,241	336,519
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share, amount	0	0	0	0

Stock-Based Compensation And 37

Stock-Based Compensation And Stock Ownership Plans (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2015	Jun. 27, 2014	Jul. 03, 2015	Jun. 27, 2014	Jul. 02, 2015	Oct. 03, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares Available for Grant Under Stock-Based Compensation Plans	659,774		659,774
Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Expiration Period of Stock Options			10 years
Number of Stock Options Granted During Period			0	0
Company's closing stock price					$ 23.39
Cash Received from Stock Option Exercises			$ 39	$ 78
Fair Value Of Shares Received Option Exercise			$ 56	$ 96
Non-vested Stock, Directors [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Non-vested Stock, Employees [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period			5 years
Non-Vested Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares Tendered for Tax Withholding on Vesting of Restricted Shares			13,438	24,719
Unvested units	239,391		239,391			319,632
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 21.42		$ 21.42			$ 17.10
Non-Vested Stock Grants, shares			38,222
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Grants			$ 30.05
Stock-Based Compensation Expense, Net of Forfeitures	$ 91	$ 387	$ 930	$ 1,135
Unrecognized Stock-Based Compensation Expense Related to Non-vested Stock	$ 1,788		1,788
Fair Value Of Vested Restricted Stock			$ 3,294	$ 2,961
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period			1 year
Unvested units	10,088	8,040	10,088	8,040
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 31.23	$ 21.77	$ 31.23	$ 21.77
Non-Vested Stock Grants, shares			7,336	8,040
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Grants			$ 33.40	$ 21.77
Stock-Based Compensation Expense, Net of Forfeitures	$ 79	$ 44	$ 207	$ 121
Unrecognized Stock-Based Compensation Expense Related to Non-vested Stock	$ 181		$ 181
2009 Johnson Outdoors Inc Employees Stock Purchase Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Minimum Percentage of Fair Market Value Stock Can Be Purchased			85.00%
2009 Johnson Outdoors Inc Employees Stock Purchase Plan [Member] | Class A [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Employee Stock Purchase Plan Expense			$ 33	$ 57
Employee Stock Purchase Plan Shares Issued			8,062	15,969

Stock-Based Compensation And 38

Stock-Based Compensation And Stock Ownership Plans (Schedule of Stock Option Activity) (Details) - Jul. 03, 2015 - Stock Options [Member] - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	Total
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of Stock Options Outstanding and Exercisable, Beginning Balance	9,216
Number of Stock Options Exercised	(2,304)
Number of Stock Options Outstanding and Exercisable, Ending Balance	6,912
Weighted Average Exercise Price for Stock Options Outstanding and Exercisable, Beginning Balance	$ 17.07
Weighted Average Exercise Price for Stock Options Exercised	17.07
Weighted Average Exercise Price for Stock Options Outstanding and Exercisable, Ending Balance	$ 17.07
Aggregate Intrinsic Value	$ 44
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years)	1 month 6 days

Stock-Based Compensation And 39

Stock-Based Compensation And Stock Ownership Plans (Schedule of Non-Vested Stock Activity) (Details) - 9 months ended Jul. 03, 2015 - Non-Vested Stock [Member] - $ / shares	Total
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Non-Vested Stock, Beginning Balance, shares	319,632
Non-Vested Stock Grants, shares	38,222
Restricted Stock Vested, shares	(118,463)
Non-Vested Stock, Ending Balance, shares	239,391
Non-Vested Stock, Beginning Balance, Weighted Average Grant Price	$ 17.10
Non-Vested Stock Grants, Weighted Average Grant Price	30.05
Restricted Stock Vested, Weighted Average Grant Price	12.57
Non-Vested Stock, Ending Balance, Weighted Average Grant Price	$ 21.42

Pension Plans (Details)

Pension Plans (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2015	Jun. 27, 2014	Jul. 03, 2015	Jun. 27, 2014
Pension Plans [Abstract]
Service cost
Interest on projected benefit obligation	$ 269	$ 309	$ 808	$ 808
Less estimated return on plan assets	247	335	741	823
Amortization of unrecognized loss	85	(77)	256	256
Net periodic benefit cost	$ 107	$ (103)	$ 323	$ 241

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Detai

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) - Projected [Member] $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 02, 2015USD ($)
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions	$ 500
Unrecognized Tax Benefit, Interest on Income Tax Expense	$ 150

Income Taxes (Summary of Earnin

Income Taxes (Summary of Earnings Before Income Taxes, Income Tax Expense and Effective Income Tax Rate) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2015	Jun. 27, 2014	Jul. 03, 2015	Jun. 27, 2014
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Profit before income taxes	$ 16,101	$ 10,105	$ 15,997	$ 18,399
Income tax expense	$ 6,104	$ 5,407	$ 6,548	$ 8,490
Effective income tax rate	37.90%	53.50%	40.90%	46.10%

Income Taxes (Summary of Income

Income Taxes (Summary of Income Tax Examinations) (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2015
United States [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Tax years remaining subject to examination	2,012
United States [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Tax years remaining subject to examination	2,014
Canada [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Tax years remaining subject to examination	2,010
Canada [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Tax years remaining subject to examination	2,014
France [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Tax years remaining subject to examination	2,010
France [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Tax years remaining subject to examination	2,014
Germany [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Tax years remaining subject to examination	2,009
Germany [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Tax years remaining subject to examination	2,014
Italy [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Tax years remaining subject to examination	2,009
Italy [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Tax years remaining subject to examination	2,014
Japan [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Tax years remaining subject to examination	2,012
Japan [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Tax years remaining subject to examination	2,014
Switzerland [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Tax years remaining subject to examination	2,004
Switzerland [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Tax years remaining subject to examination	2,014

Inventories (Details)

Inventories (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jul. 03, 2015	Oct. 03, 2014	Jun. 27, 2014
Inventories [Abstract]
Raw materials	$ 30,604	$ 27,295	$ 25,744
Work in process	366	72	256
Finished goods	47,348	38,974	45,496
Inventories	$ 78,318	$ 66,341	$ 71,496

Goodwill (Details)

Goodwill (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2015	Jun. 27, 2014
Goodwill [Abstract]
Goodwill, Balance at beginning of period	$ 14,416	$ 21,053
Impairment		(6,475)
Amount attributable to movements in foreign currency rates	(54)	119
Goodwill, Balance at end of period	$ 14,362	$ 14,697

Warranties (Details)

Warranties (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2015	Jun. 27, 2014
Warranties [Abstract]
Warranties, Balance at beginning of period	$ 4,078	$ 5,214
Expense accruals for warranties issued during the period	3,948	2,588
Less current period warranty claims paid	3,459	3,311
Warranties, Balance at end of period	$ 4,567	$ 4,491

Indebtedness (Narrative) (Detai

Indebtedness (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2015	Jun. 27, 2014	Jul. 03, 2015	Jun. 27, 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest Paid	$ 282	$ 187	$ 694	$ 597
Foriegn Subsidiaries [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	0
Revolvers [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Annual Seasonal Pay Down Duration			June 30th through October 31st of each year under the agreement
Initiation Date			Sep. 16, 2013
Expiration Date			Sep. 16, 2018
Maximum Amount of Asset or Stock Aquisition			$ 20,000
Ratio of Indebtedness to Net Capital	2.5		2.5
Maximum Amount of Dividends Paid or Repurchases of Common Stock			$ 10,000
Line of Credit Facility, Dividend Restrictions			The Revolving Credit Agreement limits the amount of restricted payments (primarily dividends and repurchases of common stock) made during each fiscal year. The Company may declare, and pay, dividends in accordance with historical practices, but in no event may the aggregate amount of all dividends or repurchases of common stock exceed $10,000 in any fiscal year
Line of Credit Facility, Asset Restrictions			Under the terms of the Revolver, the Company is required to comply with certain financial and non-financial covenants. The Revolving Credit Agreement limits asset or stock acquisitions to no more than $20,000 in the event that the Company's consolidated leverage ratio is greater than 2.5 times. No limits are imposed if the Company's consolidated leverage ratio is less than 2.5 times and the remaining borrowing availability under the Revolver is greater than $10,000 at the time of the acquisition
Line of Credit Facility, Covenant Terms			The Revolving Credit Agreement restricts the Company's ability to incur additional debt and includes maximum leverage ratio and minimum interest coverage ratio covenants
Line of Credit Facility, Collateral			The Revolver is secured with a first priority lien on working capital assets and certain patents and trademarks of the Company and its subsidiaries and a second priority lien on land, buildings, machinery and equipment of the Company's domestic subsidiaries.
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate Description			The interest rate on the Revolver resets each quarter and is based on LIBOR plus an applicable margin. The applicable margin ranges from 1.25 percent to 2.00 percent and is dependent on the Company's leverage ratio for the trailing twelve month period
Applicable margin, percentage	1.40%	1.40%
Revolvers [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Applicable margin, percentage			2.00%
Revolvers [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Applicable margin, percentage			1.25%
Revolvers Borrowing Capacity Seasonal [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$ 60,000		$ 60,000
Revolvers Borrowing Capacity Standard [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum Borrowing Capacity	90,000		90,000
Unsecured Line Of Credit [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Term Loans [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt maturity date			Sep. 29, 2029
Interest Rate at Period End	5.25%	5.25%	5.25%	5.25%
Pre Payment Penalty Percent			5.00%
Annual Decrease Of Pre Payment Penalty			1.00%
Financial Standby Letter of Credit [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Letters of Credit Outstanding	$ 649	$ 810	$ 649	$ 810

Indebtedness (Schedule of Debt)

Indebtedness (Schedule of Debt) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jul. 03, 2015	Oct. 03, 2014	Jun. 27, 2014
Indebtedness [Abstract]
Term Loans	$ 7,520	$ 7,781	$ 7,894
Other		10	22
Total Debt	7,520	7,791	7,916
Less current portion of long term debt	$ 364	$ 360	$ 365
Less short term debt
Total long-term debt	$ 7,156	$ 7,431	$ 7,551

Indebtedness (Schedule of Matur

Indebtedness (Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt) (Details) $ in Thousands	Jul. 03, 2015USD ($)
Indebtedness [Abstract]
2,015	$ 89
2,016	368
2,017	389
2,018	410
2,019	432
Thereafter	5,832
Total	$ 7,520

Derivative Instruments And He50

Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities (Narrative) (Details) - contract	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2015	Jun. 27, 2014
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Number of Instruments Held	0	0
Revenue [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Percent Of Revenues In Foreign Currency	18.00%
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Number of Instruments Held	0	0
Euro [Member] | Revenue [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Percent Of Revenues In Foreign Currency	7.00%
Other Foreign Currencies [Member] | Revenue [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Percent Of Revenues In Foreign Currency	2.00%
Canadian Dollars [Member] | Revenue [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Percent Of Revenues In Foreign Currency	7.00%
Hong Kong, Dollars | Revenue [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Percent Of Revenues In Foreign Currency	2.00%

Fair Value Measurements (Narrat

Fair Value Measurements (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 27, 2014	Jun. 27, 2014	Jul. 03, 2015
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets at fair value, Nonrecurring			$ 0
Liabilities at fair value, Nonrecurring			$ 0
Goodwill and other intangible assets impairment	$ 8,475,000	$ 8,475,000
Goodwill Non Recurring Measurement [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Impairment of Intangible Assets	6,475,000
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Fair Value	0	0
Tradename Non Recurring Measurement [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Fair Value	$ 3,400,000	$ 3,400,000

Fair Value Measurements (Summar

Fair Value Measurements (Summary of Financial Assets Measured at Fair Value) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jul. 03, 2015	Oct. 03, 2014	Jun. 27, 2014
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Rabbi trust assets	$ 12,060	$ 10,933	$ 11,026
Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Rabbi trust assets	$ 12,060	$ 10,933	$ 11,026
Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Rabbi trust assets
Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Rabbi trust assets

Fair Value Measurements (Effect

Fair Value Measurements (Effect of Changes in the Fair Value of Financial Instruments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2015	Jun. 27, 2014	Jul. 03, 2015	Jun. 27, 2014
Rabbi Trust Assets [Member] | Other Expense (Income), Net [Member]
Fair Value, Measured on Recurring Basis, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings [Line Items]
Changes in fair value, loss (income)	$ 40	$ (490)	$ (409)	$ (998)

Fair Value Measurements (Summ54

Fair Value Measurements (Summary of Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis) (Details) - Jun. 27, 2014 - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Goodwill, Losses incurred	$ 6,475
Goodwill Non Recurring Measurement [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Tradename	0
Goodwill, Losses incurred	$ 6,475
Goodwill Non Recurring Measurement [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Goodwill
Goodwill Non Recurring Measurement [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Goodwill
Tradename Non Recurring Measurement [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Tradename	$ 3,400
Tradename, Losses incurred	$ 2,000
Tradename Non Recurring Measurement [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Tradename
Tradename Non Recurring Measurement [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Tradename
Tradename Non Recurring Measurement [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Tradename	$ 3,400

Segments of Business (Narrative

Segments of Business (Narrative) (Details) - customer	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2015	Jun. 27, 2014
Customer Concentration Risk [Member]
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]
Number Of Customers	0	0

Segments of Business (Summary o

Segments of Business (Summary of Operations by Business Unit) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2015	Jun. 27, 2014	Jul. 03, 2015	Jun. 27, 2014	Oct. 03, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 140,883	$ 137,133	$ 344,816	$ 340,506
Operating profit (loss)	16,421	9,332	16,713	17,970
Total assets (end of period)	317,846	308,731	317,846	308,731	$ 288,626
Marine Electronics [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	86,064	79,904	218,819	209,887
Operating profit (loss)	14,603	14,196	24,146	30,276
Total assets (end of period)	136,484	129,037	136,484	129,037	111,411
Outdoor Equipment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	15,593	15,729	34,115	35,071
Operating profit (loss)	1,811	(4,946)	2,536	(4,561)
Total assets (end of period)	37,159	35,650	37,159	35,650	32,033
Watercraft [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	19,428	19,658	38,769	38,285
Operating profit (loss)	2,334	2,002	1,308	(29)
Total assets (end of period)	29,845	32,981	29,845	32,981	20,367
Diving [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	19,564	21,599	52,701	56,849
Operating profit (loss)	947	1,561	242	2,315
Total assets (end of period)	65,416	80,026	65,416	80,026	64,933
Other / Corporate [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	234	243	412	414
Operating profit (loss)	(3,274)	(3,481)	(11,519)	(10,031)
Total assets (end of period)	48,942	31,037	48,942	31,037	$ 59,882
Eliminations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	(483)	(400)	(936)	(1,052)
Eliminations [Member] | Marine Electronics [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	134	105	260	177
Eliminations [Member] | Outdoor Equipment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	19	21	36	36
Eliminations [Member] | Watercraft [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	102	67	122	117
Eliminations [Member] | Diving [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 228	$ 207	$ 518	$ 722

Accumulated Other Comprehensi57

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Changes in AOCI by Component, Net of Tax) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2015	Jun. 27, 2014	Jul. 03, 2015	Jun. 27, 2014
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning balance	$ 4,104	$ 19,819	$ 12,778	$ 19,366
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	1,128	1,614	(7,618)	1,860
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	85	166	255	499
Tax effects	(32)	(63)	(130)	(189)
Ending balance	5,285	21,536	5,285	21,536
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning balance	9,678	24,035	18,424	23,789
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	1,128	1,614	(7,618)	$ 1,860
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income
Tax effects
Ending balance	10,806	25,649	10,806	$ 25,649
Unamortized Loss On Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning balance	(5,574)	(4,216)	(5,646)	$ (4,423)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	85	166	255	$ 499
Tax effects	(32)	(63)	(130)	(189)
Ending balance	$ (5,521)	$ (4,113)	$ (5,521)	$ (4,113)

Accumulated Other Comprehensi58

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Reclassifications Out of AOCI) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2015	Jun. 27, 2014	Jul. 03, 2015	Jun. 27, 2014
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Income tax expense	$ (6,104)	$ (5,407)	$ (6,548)	$ (8,490)
Net income (loss)	9,997	4,698	9,449	9,909
Unamortized Loss On Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Reclassification Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Cost of Sales / Operating Expense	85	166	255	499
Income tax expense	(32)	(63)	(130)	(189)
Net income (loss)	$ 53	$ 103	$ 125	$ 310