Author: Teresa Hartford

UGG, a division of Deckers Brands, released its Classic Mini Regenerate boot for adults and kids, made with materials sourced from Atkins Ranch. “The new Classic Mini Regenerate is made with sheepskin from farms that practice regenerative agriculture to help restore soil, encourage wildlife diversity, capture carbon in the ground, and preserve the land for future generations,” said Nicks […]

Igloo added a softside cooler to its Grateful Dead Cooler Collection as it continues its partnership with the band. The special-edition, tie-dye Good Ol’ Grateful Dead 24-Can Backpack Cooler features band-inspired design details. “When you get to continue collaborating with such an everlastingly cool band, the design inspiration just flows,” said Adrienne Berkes, vice president, marketing, […]

Point3, the apparel manufacturer, and the NBA Cleveland Cavaliers announced a three-year partnership to outfit all Cavalier Youth Programs.  “We’re thrilled about this new partnership with Point3,” said Scott MacDonald, senior director, Youth Development, Cleveland Cavaliers. “Their experience working with junior NBA and youth programs across the country made this choice an easy one for us. […]

Suunto released its Suunto 9 Peak Pro, a GPS multisport watch made in Finland with 100 percent renewable energy. It is the first Suunto watch to calculate its carbon footprint and fully compensate with Verified Carbon Units.  During its lifespan, the watch creates just 16.5 lb CO2e (7.5 kg CO2e), or the equivalent of driving […]

When James Bond required high-performance boots for the movies No Time To Die (2021) and Spectre (2015), the filmmakers reached out to Portland, Oregon’s bootmaker, Danner.  To celebrate the 60th anniversary of James Bond films, Danner is releasing two limited-edition boots inspired by styles worn by 007 in past films.  The 007 Mountain Light II 60th Anniversary and the 007 Tanicus […]

Smith, the manufacturer of snow goggles, relaunched its Imprint 3D Technology for Winter 2022/23.  Imprint 3D Technology addresses a wide range of face shapes and features while eliminating a one-size fits all approach. The custom experience offers increased all-day comfort, elimination of light leaks due to improper fit, removal of pressure points or hot spots, […]

Inov-8 is launching its first trail running shoes to include using nitrogen gas. The brand said its nitrogen-infused midsole foam gives runners more underfoot bounce. Testers reported that the shoes “made them feel like they were flying… almost cheating.” Inov-8, headquartered in the English Lake District in the UK, will officially launch the shoes on […]

Stio, headquartered in Jackson Hole, WY, released its Fall/Winter 2022/23 line with the relaunch of its updated Environ Collection. The collection now features a 100 percent recycled poly face fabric for waterproofing and breathability and new features, including a forearm RFID pass pocket, Cohaesive hood adjusts, and a re-engineered powder skirt. Each style offers a refined […]

Igloo released its special-edition softside WWE Championship Fanny Pack cooler in an exclusive collaboration with WWE to pair with its previously released WWE cooler collection. “We’re taking things to the coolest next level with WWE,” said Adrienne Berkes, vice president, Marketing, Igloo. “We can’t imagine anyone in the WWE universe who hasn’t wished they had […]

Louisville Slugger launched its  2023 Omaha and Vapor from its one-piece alloy BBCOR (-3) bat line.  The redesigned Omaha features the latest TPX-24 alloy barrel for increased stiffness and energy transfer on contact, an updated PWR End Cap to optimize barrel performance and Tuned Mass Damper (TMD) to absorb vibrations. The revamped Vapor features stiff construction, a redesigned Series 7 Alloy Barrel for value, […]

Cardo Systems, the manufacturer of motorcycle communication devices, released its Packtalk Outdoor communication system for 2022/23, allowing groups to communicate hands-free, on the go, without internet or cell service.  Cardo’s Packtalk Outdoor, uses the company’s Dynamic Mesh Communication (DMC) technology, which allows skiers, snowboarders and outdoor sports enthusiasts to communicate with up to 15 people […]

Mountainsmith, the Colorado-based hiking and camping gear manufacturer for over 40 years, created the Timber lumbar pack, its first dedicated hunting and fishing pack. The design includes a front panel for organizing smaller fishing and hunting items; the main compartment contains two webbed loops for use with a handgun trigger guard and a vivid yellow […]

Building on its growth in Europe, the e-bike brand Econic One launched three styles in the U.S. for a wide range of intended purposes and riding styles designed to cover the majority of riders.  Styles include: Econic One Comfort Limited Econic One Bandit Econic One Adventure Econic One e-bikes are Class I models featuring pedal […]