Moosejaw has launched a gear rental program. The program ships to any destination in the U.S. Outbound and return shipping is free for most rentals. The online access to gear rentals includes brands Big Agnes, Kelty, Marmot, and MSR.
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PrimaLoft Releases 2021 Relentlessly Responsible Report
PrimaLoft, Inc. published its first Relentlessly Responsible Report about its using innovation and performance to drive sustainability. The report highlights key yearly achievements with an emphasis on 2021 and provides a look into the future of PrimaLoft. The company’s key focus is reducing its environmental impact through the continued use of recycled materials, designing for […]
Aquasphere Releases XCEED Racing Google
As Aquasphere continues to expand its presence in competitive swimming, the swimming brand is releasing its racing goggle XCEED with new lens colors. The racing goggle for competitive swimmers including global team Aquasphere athletes, seven-time Olympic medalist Penny Oleksiak (CAN), four-time Olympic medalist Madi Wilson (AUS), World Champion Ben Proud (GBR), and European Champion Maxime […]

Jack Wolfskin Advances Sustainable Design With Terraventure 22L Pack
Jack Wolfskin introduces a sustainable daypack that prioritizes performance through sustainability-conscious construction. The Terraventure 22L daypack is made entirely from recycled fibers—from the sewing thread to the webbing and zippers, and the manufacturing process upcycles over fourteen one-liter PET bottles per pack. The body and base of the pack are made with recycled ripstop polyester, […]

Outdoor Research Launches Spring 2022 Women’s Plus Size Apparel Collection
Outdoor Research launched its women’s plus-size technical outdoor apparel collection for Spring 2022, including waterproof rain shells, synthetic insulation, fleece, hiking and mountaineering pants, sun layers, and base layers. The brand will continue to expand its plus-size collection with a Fall 2022 collection that includes two ski kits (jackets, pants and bib, winter insulation layers, […]
Anon Debuts Perceive Polarized Sunglasses
Anon Optics, the ski and snowboard helmet and goggle technology manufacturer, has created a sunglass collection that will debut May 2. Following the release of its lens technology Perceive in 2020 for snowsports goggles, Anon expanded its eyewear offering to include sunglasses with Perceive polarized high contrast lenses. This collection includes three styles—Advocate, Promoter and […]

Nathan Sports To Open Flagship Store In Southern California
Nathan Sports will open its first retail store in Costa Mesa, CA, offering its newly launched apparel and sunglasses collection and running hydration options, including vests, packs, handhelds, and belts. The grand opening begins on April 29.
Higg Raises $50M In Series B Funding Round
Higg Co, the technology company behind the Higg Index platform, announced its $50 million Series B funding round. The funding is co-led by technology growth investor Silversmith Capital Partners, Tom Steyer and Katie Hall’s Galvanize Climate Solutions, along with participation by Series A partners Titan Grove and Buckhill Capital.

Helen Of Troy’s Home And Outdoor Segment Q4 Sales Climb 30 Percent
Helen Of Troy said sales in its Home & Outdoor segment, which includes OXO, Hydro Flask and Osprey, increased 29.8 percent in the fourth quarter ended February 28, to $210.8 million. About half of the percentage increase reflects the acquisition of Osprey.

Puma’s Q1 Boosted By Americas Momentum
Puma reported earnings rose 11.2 percent in the first quarter on a 23.5 percent revenue gain. Currency-neutral growth of 19.7 percent was led by gains of 44.1 percent in the Americas region and 25.5 percent in EMEA that offset declines in Greater China. The company maintained its outlook for the year.
Garmin Sees 9 Percent Growth In First Quarter
Garmin reported sales grew 9 percent in the first quarter ended March 26. Sales gains of 50 percent in its Outdoor segment and 21 percent in its Marine segment offset a decline of 28 percent in its Fitness segment.
Darn Tough Vermont Appoints COO
Darn Tough Vermont announced the promotion of Angelica Taylor to chief operating officer. Taylor is advancing into this role after spending the last year as Darn Tough’s vice president of finance.

Skechers Raises Guidance As Q1 Revenues Jump 27 Percent
Skechers U.S.A., Inc. reported net earnings rose 22.6 percent in the first quarter as sales ran up 26.8 percent, driven by 33 percent wholesale growth. Results topped guidance and Skechers lifted its outlook for the year.

Thule Sees Double-Digit Growth In First Quarter
Thule reported sales grew 19.5 percent in the first quarter and increased 13.4 percent on a currency-neutral basis. The gains were led by 27 percent currency-neutral growth in North America.

Shimano’s Sales Climb 14 Percent In First Quarter
Shimano, Inc. reported sales grew 13.9 percent in the first quarter. Sales grew 13.9 percent in the Bicycle Components segment and 14.1 percent in the Fishing Tackle segment.