Appalachian Gear Company earns second Backpacker Magazine Editors’ Choice
Agency: Darby Communications
Darby Communications is an Asheville-based public relations & digital marketing agency serving clients in the outdoor & fitness industries through impactful media relations, digital marketing, and social media management.
LifeSaver Provides Over 1 Million Gallons Of Safe Drinking Water
Eight communities in need will receive large-scale water purifiers in upcoming project

Old Town Sportsman AutoPilot Wins Prestigious ‘Best Of Show’ At ICAST 2020
Innovative new watercraft is spot-locked on changing the kayak angling game

Ombraz Introduces Fresh New Styles To Its Lineup Of Armless Sunglasses
Don’t call it a comeback! Dynamic brand back at it again with some tasty new sunnies.

Pacific Northwest-Based Ombraz Sunglasses Partners With Darby Communications
Agency to throw side arms to the wind and spread the word about dynamic brand changing the sunglass landscape
Hyland’s Powered Announces 2020-2021 Ambassador Team
Marathoners, ultrarunners, triathletes, and cyclists to represent the brand at elite U.S. races
Feetures Tees Up Its First Golf Collection
The renowned performance sock company takes a swing at a new market

North Carolina-Based Tarpestry Partners With Darby Communications
Maker of weather-resistant outdoor blankets to utilize Darby’s PR & digital marketing expertise
360 Adventure Collective Announces New Dates for Southern Shows
Southeast Summer Market, Alabama Summer Expo Rescheduled to August 2020

Supply Connector Provides Critical Link Between U.S. Manufacturers And Essential Providers
The new website is a volunteer effort by NC organizations pivoting to address the COVID-19 crisis
Feetures Partners With Fleet Feet To Support Healthcare Workers Through Buy One, Gift One Program
Brand and retailer join forces to provide up to 20,000 pairs of socks to healthcare workers
360 Adventure Collective Hosts Successful On Snow Demo Events For Retailers
Premier season kickoff events provide experience for buyers to “See it, Try it, Buy it”
Feetures Shakes Up No Show Category With New Targeted Compression Socks
First of its kind targeted compression, anatomically designed No Show socks will change category

Ignik Wins Innovation Award At Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show
Emerging Seattle brand recognized for Gas Growler
Sierra Designs Introduces Nonprofit Partners for Reach Out Initiative
Because adventures should be within reach of everyone