Author: Eric Hockman

Primus is running its ‘Service For a Reason’ program offering free repair parts for select Primus backpacking stoves for the second year. First launched in Spring 2021, Primus said it is “aiming to grow a culture of repairing gear in the outdoor industry rather than replacing it with new.” “One very clear observation that we […]

Front Runner Outfitters (Front Runner), the manufacturer of Overlanding and camping equipment, release its Wolf Pack Pro weatherproof storage container for vehicle off-road travel. The Pro follows the brand’s original Wolf Pack, redesigned for use as a stackable storage box, to add cargo capacity on Front Runner roof racks, or for use as an organizational […]

Front Runner Outfitters (Front Runner) released its 20-liter Pro Water Tank with Mounting System. Its low profile makes it an easy-to-handle solution for carrying water during vehicle travel and an additional size option to Front Runner’s product lineup. This 5.3-gallon water tank allows users to free up valuable room on their racks without sacrificing volume […]

Front Runner Outfitters (Front Runner), the South African-based adventure travel gear company and maker of Overlanding and camping equipment, launched its Box Braai/BBQ Grill. The free-standing fire pit-style grill offers a space-saving design for open fire cooking with ease of transport. A “Braai” is a traditional South African phrase meaning social gathering where people cook, […]

  Front Runner Outfitters announced the release of its 40-inch LED Light Bar FX1000-CB SM, a high-powered lighting accessory designed for public and off-road use. To provide drivers with a wide range of uses, the 6,000-Kelvin color temperature paired with an intensity rating of 8,000 lumens offers over 2,080 feet of lighting distance distributed through […]

Primus added to and updated its Campfire collection for Spring 2022. It also added new equipment to its Backpacking collection with its new Fritid Collection for everyday use. “At Primus, we’ve always believed that food just tastes better outside and that the best memories and stories come alive when people gather to share a meal,” […]

Brunton announced new and updated products for Spring 2022 specific to search and rescue, geology, forestry, and tactical professionals based in the field. “Since the very beginning, field-based professionals have been a cornerstone of the Brunton consumer group. The new accessories and updated transit options for 2022 are a direct reflection of our commitment to […]

In an effort to combat overconsumption in the outdoor industry and its associated environmental impacts, Primus announces its Service For a Reason initiative to provide free repair parts for select Primus stoves this spring. The campaign centers around a design philosophy that Primus has followed for nearly 130 years: maintaining and caring for your gear […]

“Årets julklapp” means the Christmas Gift of the Year and an award given to a special product each year by the Swedish Retail Institute (HUI), in time before Christmas. With the pandemic, more consumers are spending time outdoors and, as such, HUI announced that the portable stove is this year’s top holiday gift Swedes will […]

LOUISVILLE, Colo. (Sept. 15, 2020) — Brunton, the U.S.-based manufacturer known since 1894 for precision outdoor navigation instruments, announces updated products for 2021 and the launch of a new customizable compass program that is currently available for brands, retailers and events.   “Our goal at Brunton has always been to provide the most reliable and […]