Author: Suzanne Hermann

Ignik showcases its next generation of portable propane products, building on its sustainably designed solutions for outdoor heat.  With upgraded versions of the Gas Growler and the FireCan propane-powered fire pit and new accessories, the brand “continues to innovate zero-waste heating options for outdoor adventure.” The Gas Growler X offers a longer-lasting alternative to single-use propane bottles […]

  Astral’s limited edition lifejacket, the LE Heron GreenJacket, pays homage to the influence the Green River has had on the brand, its employees and whitewater kayaking and as such will donate 10 percent from the sale of each jacket to the Green River Access Fund. Located south of Astral’s Asheville, NC headquarters, the Green […]

Ultimate Direction announced it has added two styles to its Vest and Vesta line-up—the Trail and Highland Vests. These trail-specific running vests are part of its Ultralight Collection for Spring 2022. “The Trail and Highland vest are the newest additions to Ultimate Direction’s Ultralight collection,” said Skip Hammond, Ultimate Direction senior product manager. “These items […]

Sierra Designs is relaunching its Mobile Mummy sleeping bag next month with updated recycled materials. The bag is constructed as a onesie with a center front dual zipper, side armholes and foot box that can be stowed for ease of mobility and transforms into a traditional mummy bag with a full-length zipper, self-sealing armports and […]

Astral, a manufacturer of PFDs and footwear, has launched two performance casual shoes, the Rover and Rambler. Built on Astral’s RV outsole, the shoes offer “style, sustainability and performance” in mountain sneakers. “These shoes are designed for everyday use by the risk-seeking, working-class,” said Astral Founder & CEO Philip Curry. “As always, performance comes first […]

Old Man Mountain, a manufacturer of cargo bike racks, celebrates its 25th anniversary with its Divide and Divide Fat, a rack designed to fit all bikes from road to gravel, mountain, and fat bikes. With traditional eyelet mounting, the equipment can carry up to 55 pounds, or cyclists can use one of its Fit Kits for thru-axles […]

Morakniv will debut its latest accessory, the Survival Kit, at OR Summer Market* this week. Made to pair with two of its knives, the Garberg and Kansbol, the Kit features a fire striking rod and a diamond sharpener strip. Available at retail now, customers can purchase the Kit with a Garberg or Kansbol knife, or […]

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 […]