| Document and Entity Information | May 26, 2021 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | May 26, 2021 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Johnson Outdoors Inc. |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | WI |
| Entity File Number | 0-16255 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 39-1536083 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 555 Main Street |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Racine |
| Entity Address, State or Province | WI |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 53403 |
| City Area Code | 262 |
| Local Phone Number | 631-6600 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000788329 |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Class A Common Stock, $.05 par value per share |
| Trading Symbol | JOUT |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
