Author: Teresa Hartford

With more than 40 years of manufacturing gear for hiking, camping, and various outdoor activities, Colorado-based Mountainsmith has expanded its line of lumbar packs while upgrading its backpacks. The new lumbar packs coming to market for Spring 2023 include the Swoop, Epic, Sprint, and Timber. With Senior Designer Rio Telge at the forefront and with […]

Rab, the manufacturer of outdoor gear and apparel with sustainability and environmental awareness in mind, released a line of sleeping pads for the SS/23. Founded in Sheffield, England in 1981 by mountaineer Rab Carrington, Rab designs high-performance mountain clothing and equipment, including sleeping bags such as the Mythic, Neutrino and Ascent. Now Rab is using […]

Unifi, Inc., maker of Repreve and recycled and synthetic yarns, features U Trust Product Certification, an enhanced supply chain certification, and Repreve SmartDye technology at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Outdoor from June 9-11, 2022, in Denver, CO. The company will also host attendees at its Repreve mobile tour, which will serve as its Booth # […]

Kokopelli, the Colorado-based manufacturer of lightweight and packable inflatable packrafts, will launch bikepacking bags in Spring 2023, its first step into the biking category.  Kokopelli created the Durango Bike Bag Collection to help adventurers get their camping and paddling gear into the backcountry quickly while fending off and protecting the equipment from harsh conditions. The […]

Teijin Frontier, the Japanese textile group, announced it has created the technology to recycle dyed polyester fibers without reducing the quality of the thread. The company’s Depolymerization Catalyst System (BHET) chemically decomposes and recomposes the dyed poly through a process that requires less water and energy consumption, an alternative to using Dimethyl Terephthalate (DMT) and […]

Wilson’s 2023 A2K lineup has launched, bringing six new premium gloves to the diamond. The lineup offers patterns designed for professional-caliber players across all positions, including a new look for the brand’s classic A2K 1776 and Aso’s latest innovation, the 12.75-inch 2023 A2K 1810. Hand-crafted in Japan, A2K gloves offer attention to detail and made with Pro Stock Select leather, consisting of […]

RovR recently introduced its portable TravelR cooler. When paired with the brand’s KeepR, IceR, RovR SnackR, and ChillR, the cooler bumps up its versatility for the outdoor enthusiast. Constructed with waterproof TPU and high-density foam, the cooler comes in two colors with welded seams and a water/leakproof zipper. Its features include a wide opening for […]

Phunkshun Wear, committed to sustainably manufacturing outdoor gear, introduces the Versa Headband. Founded in 2011 in Denver, CO, Phunkshun Wear originally made gear to meet the needs of ski and snowboard instructors. The company has since built its reputation for developing lightweight balaclavas, protective neck tubes and headbands made from recycled bottles. The Versa Headband […]

Glade, an independent optics brand known for its ski and snowboard goggles, launched an eyewear collection of five styles—Townie, Cary, Westslope, Apres, and Roost.  “We designed sunglasses specifically for the mountain town lifestyle,” said Glade founder Curt Nichols. “With our headquarters here in Breckenridge, CO we often find ourselves bouncing from the trail to town, […]

Celebrating pursuits and interests in running and fastpacking, Ultimate Direction has selected 40 athletes committed to exemplifying dedication to their sports and communities.  “We are grateful to have such a dedicated roster of athletes, not only to their athletic endeavors but to the communities they are creating,” said Ultimate Direction’s Athlete Manager Mitch Holdsworth. “Ultimate […]

Adidas and Delta Galil Industries have produced a full-range underwear collection for Spring 2022 “designed to support all forms of movement and expression using super soft cotton and high-tech stretch fabrics to empower all bodies to realize their full potential.” The men’s/women’s collections have launched in the APAC, EMEA, Europe, and Latin America regions. Women’s […]

Since its debut into sportswear a year ago, Wilson has launched a tennis-inspired apparel collection combining its heritage with modernity. The collection includes best-selling styles and features ‘Wilson Sport Professionals’ printed on pieces, which include polos, skirts, shorts, bra tops, and jackets for men and women.  The launch also features the release of its Clay + […]