Author: Suzanne Hermann

UCO a maker of camp lighting products for 50 years, introduces two new products that expand on its heritage — the Arc Lighter & Flashlight and the Flatpack Large Portable Grill & Firepit.* “The UCO legacy is that of warmth and light so these are natural additions to our line and they satisfy people’s needs […]

  In UCO’s continuing commitment to sustainability, it is debuting its ECO 5-Piece Mess Kit made from post-consumer and post-industrial plastic waste at the Big Gear Show and OR Summer Market. The Kit is made from Recover Recycled Polypropylene and features a sealed locking lid, matching spoon and bowl radius, the 4-in-1 ECO Switch Spork […]

Ignik has released a new product, the FireCan, a portable propane-powered firepit that replaces traditional wood fires for a safer, more contained campfire experience. “We’ve seen a huge increase in the popularity of firepits in recent years as people look to create that quintessential campfire experience in a more convenient and controlled way,” said Peter […]

  Astral announced it is a Bluesign-approved System Partner and comes on the heels of releasing its Bluesign-approved PFD shell, featured in four of the brand’s lifejackets for S21. Bluesign, founded in 2000, assists brands with sustainable textile supply solutions. Through its criteria and analysis for on-site system implementation, Bluesign aims to “reduce the textile […]

Kings Mountain, NC – June 21, 2021 – Appalachian Gear Company is committed to giving customers the best night of sleep possible on the trail. The outdoor lifestyle brand is proud to announce a revolutionary new sleeping bag featuring its All-Paca™ fabric. The highly water resistant, highly breathable Ugly Bag is the first-ever sleeping bag […]

  Astral announced it had signed pro surfer Garrett McNamara as a strategic advisor to the brand. McNamara will provide product testing, assist in product development and advise in marketing to saltwater users, including surfers, as the brand expands into that market. “Garrett came into my focus when I lived, and surfed almost daily, in […]

Astral announced that its sponsored athletes, Nouria Newman and Aniol Serrasolses each took home top honors at the 2021 Whitewater Awards. Serrasolses won Male Rider of the Year, while Newman was named Female Rider of the Year. Newman, shown above, claimed her fifth consecutive Rider of the Year title, capping a year featuring four first […]

  Astral’s Spring 2021 product lineup includes three new footwear styles and a new PFD material. The footwear includes two additions to its TR1 series of trail shoes, the Pisgah, TR1 Scuffler and the TR1 Loop — Astral’s first breathable waterproof boot. The brand is also showing a PFD, the Ceiba, which features a bluesign […]

Astral announced it had re-signed pro kayaker Nouria Newman as a sponsored athlete. Newman, who had worn Astral footwear in 2020, will wear its PFDs as well. Born in Chambéry, France, Newman has spent the past decade developing a reputation as a top paddlesports athlete and one of the world’s best-known kayakers for her proficiency […]

Hyland’s announces its 2021 Powered Ambassador Team, which includes 85 marathoners, ultrarunners, triathletes, and cyclists from 27 states representing the brand’s events in the U.S., including the Boston Marathon, the Belgian Waffle Ride series and the REVEL Race Series. This year’s class includes sub-three marathoners, Ironman triathletes, and Leadmen and 61 returning athletes joined by […]

Setting out to create a solution to improve backpack ventilation for bikers and pack-wearers, New York City-based accessory brand VentaPak launched the VentaPak. Designed as a lightweight, adjustable and low-profile accessory to fit all standard-sized backpacks, VentaPak transforms wearing a pack into a more comfortable, cool and dry experience by creating a space for airflow […]

Hyland’s announced a series of cycling videos featuring beautiful and challenging routes in the United States. Its Great Rides Powered by Hyland’s series celebrates epic rides around the country. The videos feature elite cyclists, including nationally ranked Paul Thomas and cycling clubs Swami’s Cycling Club; Encinitas, CA and Mi Duole Cycling Club’ Salt Lake City, UT. The […]

SylvanSport announces two new additions to its line of Hacky Pack packable packs — the Hacky Pack Duffle and Hacky Pack Hip. The original pack in the Hacky Pack line, the Hacky Pack Day, is a lightweight daypack capable that can carry a day’s worth of gear and convert into a packable 4-inch ball. The […]

  SylvanSport announces its GO Picnic Pad and deck cushion — a packable cushioned pad that functions both as an insulating surface for outdoor picnics or as a floor cushion for its GO camping trailer. A fresh take on the old picnic blanket, the GO Picnic Pad offers a waterproof bottom and fleece top. It […]

SylvanSport announced it “updated and improved” its Cloud Layer Mattress — a self-inflating camping mattress designed for standalone use or to nest with its Cloud Layer sleeping bags. A total redesigned two-valve system with inflating connectors and tethered valve caps make inflating and deflating easier and faster. The mattress self-inflates in 30 seconds and can […]