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ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial statements and exhibits
FILED AS OF DATE:		20031230

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	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			JOHNSON OUTDOORS INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000788329
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	 [3949]
		IRS NUMBER:				391536083
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			WI
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0930

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-16255
		FILM NUMBER:		031077921

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		555 MAIN STREET
		CITY:			RACINE
		STATE:			WI
		ZIP:			53403-1015
		BUSINESS PHONE:		2626316600

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		555 MAIN STREET
		STREET 2:		STE 023
		CITY:			RACINE
		STATE:			WI
		ZIP:			53403-1015

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	JOHNSON WORLDWIDE ASSOCIATES INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703
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WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 </FONT></H1>

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<H1 ALIGN=CENTER><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>FORM 8-K </FONT></H1>

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<H1 ALIGN=CENTER><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>CURRENT REPORT </FONT></H1>

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<H1 ALIGN=CENTER><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>Pursuant to Section 13
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     <TD WIDTH="50%" ALIGN="Right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE="2">December 29, 2003
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     <TD COLSPAN="2"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE="2"><U>Exhibits</U>. The following exhibit is being furnished with this Current
          Report on Form 8-K (this &#147;Report&#148;):<BR><BR> </FONT></TD></TR>
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     <TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE="2">99</FONT></TD>
     <TD WIDTH="80%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE="2">Press Release dated December 29, 2003.<BR><BR><BR></FONT></TD></TR>
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     <TD><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE="2"><U>Item 12</U>. </FONT></TD>
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     <TD COLSPAN="3"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE="2">On December 29, 2003, Johnson
Outdoors Inc. (the &#147;Company&#148;) issued a press release announcing that the Company has
been awarded an urgent need military tent order (the &#147;Press Release&#148;). A copy of
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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pursuant
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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>Date:&nbsp;&nbsp;December 29, 2003 </FONT></P>

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     <TD WIDTH="4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE="2">By:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
     <TD WIDTH="46%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE="2">/s/ Paul Lehmann</FONT><HR WIDTH="90%" SIZE="1" COLOR="Black" ALIGN="Left"></TD></TR>
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     <TD><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE="2">Paul Lehmann<BR>Its:  Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Secretary <BR>(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)<BR>
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     <TD WIDTH="25%" ALIGN="Center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE="2"><BR>99</FONT></TD>
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<P ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>[JOHNSON OUTDOORS
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     <TD WIDTH="34%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE="2">Paul A. Lehmann               <BR>
VP and Chief Financial Officer<BR>
(262) 631-6600
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     <TD WIDTH="33%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE="2">Cynthia Georgeson<BR>
Media Contact    <BR>
(262) 631-6600
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     <TD WIDTH="33%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE="2">Leslie Loyet<BR>
General Inquiries<BR>
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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE="3"><B>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<BR>
MONDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2003</B> </FONT> </P>

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<H1 ALIGN=CENTER><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE="4">Johnson Outdoors Nabs
$42.9 Million Military Tent Order<BR><I>Urgent Need MGPTS In
Production At Binghamton, New York Operation</I> </FONT> </H1>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2><B>RACINE, WISCONSIN, December 29,
2003&#133;Johnson Outdoors Inc. (JOUT: Nasdaq)</B>, maker of Eureka!&reg; tents, has been
awarded a $42.9 million urgent need military tent order. The government order calls for
delivery of 6,500 modular general purpose tent systems (MGPTS) over the next 15 months.
Urgent need orders are awarded based on a supplier&#146;s proven capability to ensure
quality and quantity at an accelerated pace. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>&#147;Innovation, quality and
outstanding customer service are central to ensuring the success and sustainability of our
company,&#148; said Helen Johnson-Leipold, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Johnson
Outdoors. &#147;Our military tent business continues to deliver strong results against
each of these strategic growth imperatives. We are pleased the government chose to place
their order with us.&#148; </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>&#147;Eureka! has been to the top of
Mt. Everest, and is now everywhere U.S. troops are deployed around the world,&#148; added
Jerry Perkins, Chief Operating Officer for Johnson Outdoors. &#147;It is very rewarding
that after having worked alongside the U.S. military in designing and developing the
MGPTS, we have earned the reputation for delivering what the military needs, when they
need it the most.&#148; </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>The MGPTS was first used by U.S.
troops in 1999, and is recognized as providing far superior all-weather protection over
its general purpose tent predecessor. This is the second time in less than six months that
Johnson Outdoors has been tapped to fill an urgent need military tent requirement. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>The Company&#146;s Outdoor Equipment
business, headquartered in Binghamton, New York, is now in production against MGPTS
orders. Johnson Outdoors&#146; combined combat, cold weather and MGPTS orders will exceed
100,000 units, in just four years, upon completion of this latest order. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>In 2003, Johnson Outdoors&#146;
military sales topped $40 million, driven by a significant increase in demand caused by
the War in Iraq. With the addition of this major order, the Company&#146;s military sales
for 2004 are expected to exceed 2003 record levels. Johnson Outdoors continues to pursue
other military contracts, and anticipates decisions on these over the next few months. </FONT></P>


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<H1 ALIGN=CENTER><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>-more-<BR><BR></FONT></H1>

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<P ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE="2"><B><I>About Johnson Outdoors
Inc.</I></B><BR><BR> </FONT> </P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>Johnson Outdoors is a leading global
outdoor recreation company that turns ideas into adventure with innovative, top-quality
products. The company designs, manufactures and markets a portfolio of winning,
consumer-preferred brands across four categories: Watercraft, Motors, Diving and Outdoor
Equipment. Johnson Outdoors&#146; familiar brands include, among others: Old Town&reg;
canoes and kayaks; Ocean(tm), Necky(tm) and Dimension&reg; kayaks; Minn Kota&reg; motors;
ScubaPro&reg; and SnorkelPro; Uwatec&reg;; and, Eureka&reg; tents. The company has more
than 25 locations around the world, employs 1,400 people and reported annual sales of
$315.5 million in 2003. <BR><BR></FONT></P>

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<H1 ALIGN=CENTER><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE="2">Visit Johnson Outdoors
online at <U>www.JohnsonOutdoors.com</U>. </FONT> </H1>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>Certain matters discussed in this
press release are &#147;forward-looking statements,&#148; intended to qualify for the safe
harbors from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995. These forward-looking statements include the Company&#146;s expectations relating to
future sales to the military. Such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks
and uncertainties which could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from
those currently anticipated. Factors that could affect actual results or outcomes include
future demand for tents by the military and the Company&#146;s ability to successfully
compete for future military contracts. Shareholders, potential investors and other readers
are urged to consider these factors in evaluating the forward-looking statements and are
cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. The
forward-looking statements included herein are only made as of the date of this press
release and the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update such forward-looking
statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances. </FONT></P>


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