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Outdoor Vitals, the Utah-based performance outdoor apparel and gear brand, added the Nebo Windbreaker to its line—an ultralight 4oz. jacket offering breathability and versatility. Named after the rugged peak on which it was tested, the Nebo can be worn year-round as a layering piece with optimal ventilation, preventing moisture from building up inside the jacket. […]

Fleet Feet reported it would launch its largest brand campaign next month, #ReasonsWeRun, highlighting consumers who have taken up running for the first time and its positive effects on their lives. “Fleet Feet believes that running has the power to change lives. At the same time, we know how intimidating it can be to take the […]

Pearl Izumi announced its 2023 athlete roster of six returning riders and two new additions— Whitney and Zack Allison—while welcoming back Alexey Vermeulen, Hannah Shell, Jake Magee, Brooke Goudy, Mark Mathews, and Marley Blonsky.   “We’re extremely proud of our group of athletes this year and excited to share their accomplishments in the year ahead,” said […]

La Sportiva released its footwear line for fall 2023. The new collection is designed for runners, climbers, mountaineers, and skiers, representing an evolution of winter gear, with advanced technologies. “High altitude mountaineering is one of the most perilous activities that an athlete can embark on,” said Jonathan Lantz, president, La Sportiva North America. “The combination […]

La Sportiva, the maker of mountain gear, announced its exclusive new apparel capsule, Alpinetech. Available in North America for fall 2023, the collection was developed in collaboration with Richi Bolt, a mountain guide with 20 years of experience in the field.  “With Alpinetech, our global team collaborated with Swiss colleague Richi Bolt to craft a […]

Outdoor Vitals, the Utah-based performance outdoor apparel and gear brand, released its Vario 9 oz. Jacket with breathable insulation and body-mapped ventilation. The Jacket’s 3DeFX insulation and ripstop nylon stretch during active movement, “creating tiny coils, like trampoline springs, to expand, allowing more heat to escape. When the fabric and insulation are not stretched with […]

Chaco Footwear introduced six styles for fall 2022 to its two latest collections—Ramble and Paonia—expanding on the brand’s selection of footwear.   “Last year, Chaco nation loved the Ramble Collection so much that this year we are bringing it back with new colorways and new styles to fit every adventure,” said Adam Garrett, VP, product. “These […]

Honey Stinger announced its Fall NCAA College Hive captains. They include Rutgers soccer player Riley Tiernan, Notre Dame football player Chris Tyree, Temple basketball player Jalynn Holmes, and Auburn football player TJ Finley. The College Hive is the company’s Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) program for collegiate athletes that rolled out in fall 2021.The program […]

ROCKFORD, Mich. (Aug. 9, 2022) – Chaco Footwear, the iconic outdoor lifestyle brand, today announced the launch of its highly-anticipated, lightweight, low-profile performance sandal – the Bodhi. The Bodhi sandal features Chaco’s signature pass-through webbing in a minimalist pattern and an adjustable toe loop to keep your foot secure. Weighing in at only 7.24 oz […]

Outdoor Vitals, the Utah-based performance outdoor apparel and gear brand, released its Fortius Trekking Pole Tent.  Available in one-person (weighs 1.6lbs) and two-person (2.25lbs)versions, the Fortius is an ultralight tent but storm-worthy, giving more options for pitching when it comes to direction, site selection and reinforcement. “When we set out to design a trekking pole […]

Chaco Footwear launched its latest footwear style, Canyonland, offering consumers two types of traction, non-marking ChacoGrip rubber compound, for a land-to-water sneaker option. Canyonland dries quickly with a breathable mesh, multiple drainage points and a padded heel and tongue made with non-absorbent foam. The footbed features Chaco’s Luvseat arch support that is removable to dry […]

Outdoor Vitals, the Utah-based performance outdoor apparel and gear brand, released its KotaUL adventure backpack featuring water-resistant ripstop fabric with an “intelligent frame design.”  “With the KotaUL, we set out to make a pack that meets the needs of travelers and adventures alike,” said Tayson Whittaker, founder, Outdoor Vitals. “Our background in designing packs for […]

Honey Stinger, the sports nutrition brand, has partnered with professional backcountry skier Cody Townsend as he attempts to ski the fifty most challenging backcountry ski lines in North America.  To date, he has completed nearly half of the terrain.   “Townsend has been a longtime fan of the brand and has been using Honey Stinger products […]

Charge, the DTC electric bike brand, launched its Comfort 2 model, an updated version of its Comfort Bike and the first new model since the brand’s launch in 2020.  With a 50-mile range and 250W Bafang hub geared motor, the Comfort 2 offers larger volume tires, pedal assist and throttle. Other updates include an increased […]

La Sportiva, the maker of mountain footwear, announced its climbing and mountaineering product offerings for spring 2023.  The Italian brand will release several new climbing and mountaineering footwear models this year, including the Aequilibrium Speed GTX, the Mistral and the Miura VS.  The Aequilibrium Speed GTX is a lightweight mountaineering boot for climbers designed for […]