Author: Chris Dickey

Kane Footwear, a manufacturer of recovery footwear founded in 2021, reported it received B Corp. Certification with a score of 84.3. To become B Corp. Certified, companies must have a score of at least 80, which ensures accountability of all stakeholders in the company and to have its performance publicly available on its site. Kane […]

Merrell took its hiking shoes to the next level with its Thermo Rogue 4 winter hiking boot, insulated with Solarcore technology, earning it an ISPO Gold Award in 2022. “This is the kind of shoe modern hikers and outdoor enthusiasts are looking for in winter — athletic and durable winter hiking boots. The MTL Thermo […]

Grapevine, TX  (November 15, 2022) — Solo Stove, a home and outdoor lifestyle brand within the Solo Brands (NYSE: DTC) portfolio is excited to share the launch of Pi Fire, the first pizza oven designed to be used with a dedicated fire pit. After releasing the Pi backyard pizza oven earlier this year, Solo Stove […]

  Solo Stove, the manufacturer of smokeless fire pits, debuts its Tower Patio Heater, extending the brand’s wood-fueled heritage year-round. The Tower gives off top-to-bottom warmth fueled by compressed wood pellets, extending heat to a 10-foot horizontal radius with a 3-hour consistent burn time. The latest in Solo Stove’s product line designed to bring indoor […]

Oros, the manufacturer of thermal apparel, will release its men’s and women’s urban-meets-outdoor style, storm-ready Gambit Jacket—a shell that excels in cold, wet environments—on October 21. “We made sure the Gambit Jacket could easily move from one condition to the next without losing its key attributes of comfort, breathability storm readiness and heat retention,” said […]

Oros, the manufacturer of thermal apparel, launched its Solarcore-equipped men’s Veer Pant and women’s Voya Pant. Integrating a synthetic softshell design with the zero-bulk insulative qualities of the brand’s Solarcore technology, the Veer and Voya provide versatility and style for wearing on the trail or to the office.   Stretch-woven fabric and articulated design work in […]

Brooklyn, NY (September 29, 2022) — BioLite, an innovator in outdoor lighting and energy solutions, is excited to announce a complete refresh of their award-winning rechargeable headlamp line. BioLite is unveiling three new headlamps with more power and versatility that will replace all prior models. The new models include Headlamp 325, Headlamp 425, and Headlamp […]

 Jack Wolfskin, the technical and sustainable outerwear manufacturer, is continuing its sustainable product line with the Tapeless Jacket, available in Fall 2022. The Tapeless Jacket eliminates 60 feet of seam-seeling tape and introduces a new seam construction.  “Seam tape is the weakest component used in the production of waterproof outdoor apparel. The weight of the […]

  Solo Stove launched Mesa, the smallest addition to its fire pit collection. Similar to the rest of Solo Stove’s fire pits, Mesa ignites within minutes due to Signature 360° Airflow.  The equipment has dual fuel capability and can run off either pellets (with the included pellet adapter) or traditional wood.  The company recommends that […]

Solo Stove launched “restaurant-quality” pizza ingredients to complement its tools and accessories line. Aptly named “Pi Supply,” these ingredients work with Solo Stove’s Pi Pizza Oven, launched earlier in 2022. “The creation of our Pi Supply line was driven by two key underlying themes: making pizza night easy and convenient for everyone and providing the […]

Gnarly Nutrition announced that all of its powdered supplements are now NSF-Certified.* NSF certification ensures that products meet strict public health protection standards. There are two levels of NSF certification.  NSF Content Certified Products undergo independent testing for label claims and contaminants—meaning that the ingredients listed on the label are the contents found inside. All […]

  McDavid, the manufacturer of sports medicine products and Hex padded basketball apparel, signed an agreement with five-time NBA All-Star John Wall, who has worn McDavid’s Hex padded apparel through his pro basketball career, as a global ambassador for the company’s Hex product line. The agreement includes Ball promoting Hex padded leg and arm sleeves, […]

Vancouver, BC (August 9, 2022) — tentreeR is thrilled to announce the launch of their new Circularity by tentree program, a one-of-a-kind initiative that will bring the brand closer to a full closed-loop process by offering solutions for customers to resell or recycle their used tentree clothing through partner programs Treet and SuperCircle. An estimated […]

Solo Stove launched its Fire Pit 2.0, the first update to its line of smokeless fire pits since it initially debuted in 2016.  The major update includes a patented removable fuel grate and ash pan, making it easier to empty the fire pit without picking up and turning over the unit. The new model will […]

Austin, TX (August 3, 2022) — Chubbies, the weekend-centric men’s apparel brand, is looking to take over the pants game with the launch of its first-ever pants collection. After a decade spent perfecting shortswear, from casual to swim, the brand is launching a full-length version of their most popular silhouette: The Everywear Pant. The Everywear […]