Author: Becca Katz

Therm-a-Rest, the manufacturer of outdoor sleeping gear for more than 50 years, is introducing the next generation of its NeoAir XLite sleeping pad for Spring 2023, the NeoAir XTherm NXT and a down Honcho Poncho. “Our 2023 introductions result from an initiative—less is truly more. With less weight, bulk, noise, and environmental impact, we drastically […]

Gregory Mountain Products unveils three new families of daypacks for fall 2022. The Tempo H2O and women’s Pace H2O define a new category for Gregory with insulation technology that keeps water cold twice as long as standard hydration packs. The Salvo H2O and women’s Sula H2O hydration daypacks receive an update in ventilation and organization. […]

 This year Therm-a-Rest celebrates its 50th anniversary. In 1971, Jim Lea, one of the company’s founders, invented the first self-inflating sleeping pad. In 1972, with his two partners, John Burroughs and Neil Anderson, all three Boeing engineers from Seattle, WA, they set their sites on creating a more comfortable night at camp, which marked the […]

Tailwind Nutrition announced a brand refresh—new logo, new packaging, new website—timed with the introduction of its newest flavor, Matcha, which joins its Endurance Fuel family of flavors. “After nine exciting years of Tailwind helping our customers have the best experience they can, we thought it was time for a little brand refresh,” explained  Jeff Vierling, […]

Outdoor Research has expanded its Essential Coverage Collection with a 3-Layer Face Cover. The ASTM compliant covering is made in the brand’s Seattle, WA factory and features a built-in filter and improved fit.   The Cover offers the same product feature’s found in the brand’s Face Cover Kit, with improvements on the original design that includes […]

Noble Biomaterials, a manufacturer of antimicrobial systems, announced that its Ionic+ fiber and fabric technology is in use by the manufacturers of ski, bike and motocross helmets. In response to consumers’ need for cleaner, longer-lasting antimicrobial technology, the company created a suite of antimicrobial treatments within its Ionic+ technology, which is currently in use by […]

Costa Sunglasses has introduced Costa Clear single vision and progressive optical lenses for everyday wear. The collection features three single vision (Essential, Waypoint, Waypoint Plus) and four progressive lens (Base, Essential, C-Scape, C-Scape Plus) options for a tiered approach. Premium options in the single vision and progressive lens categories use Costa Waypoint digital surfacing technology, […]

Noble Biomaterials* announced that its Ionic+ fabric treatment is the only antimicrobial being used by Flylow Gear, a manufacturer of outerwear and apparel. In spring 2021, Noble Biomaterials launched Ionic+ a self-cleaning, silver-based antimicrobial treatment for fibers and fabrics which inhibits the growth of microbes and odor-causing bacteria. Flylow’s use of Ionic+ comes ahead of OR […]

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (EMBARGO: JULY 21, 2021) – For more than 38 years, Costa Sunglasses has been driven to protect the watery world it calls home. Continuing to put its mission into action by building products with purpose, Costa is announcing the next generation of The Untangled Collection, sunglasses built from recycled fishing nets. The […]

Costa expanded its lifestyle collection for summer with two beach-ready lifestyle frames, the Rincondo and Maya. Each offers 580 color-enhancing and polarized lens technology, bio-resin frames and Hydrolite nose and temple grips.   The Rincondo, a cousin to the Rincon and Rinconcito, offers a rounded lens shape and wrap. The women’s Maya lightweight has a […]