Author: Suzanne Hermann

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 […]

to their sustainable Hemp footwear collection: the Hemp Chukker.   Astral’s take on the classic chukka boot, the all-new Hemp Chukker combines style and performance to deliver a boot with looks fit for the city, plus capabilities fit for the trail. Lightweight and adaptable, these boots were built with durable yet comfortable hemp canvas, and […]

Ignik introduces a new heated sleep system featuring its patent-pending Radiant Carbon Strand (RCS) active heating elements. Launching Fall 2020, the line will include six products that work with existing gear for cold-weather comfort. Ignik’s RCS technology, which features conductive stranded carbon fiber woven into fabric, provides sustainable active heat that works with any 5V […]

SylvanSport announced the latest addition to its lineup of camp kitchens — the Dine O Mite. Based on SylvanSport’s Dine O Max camp kitchen, the Dine O Mite was designed in response to customer requests for a similar gourmet kitchen setup with a smaller footprint that can be used separately or with the Dine O Max […]

Knog has introduced the Bilby Headlamp to the U.S. market. A rechargeable and lightweight light source, the 400 Lumen Silicone Headlamp offers high-tech design and versatility. In 2002, Australian designer Hugo Davidson and engineer Mal McKechnie founded Knog to make “unboring” things. “Our Bilby Headlamp design is the culmination of nearly 20 years of experience […]