Author: Teresa Hartford

By Teresa Hartford Andrew Day was recently promoted from Senior Director of Product to Vice President and General Manager for Sierra Designs. Having started his career working for sister brand Kelty, he’s excited to lead the brand forward while paying homage to Sierra Designs heritage. We caught up with Andrew just before Outdoor Retailer last […]

The new Leatherman Free T2 and T4 tools feature eight to ten high-functioning tools that pack down to a portable size perfect for carrying wherever your adventure takes you. The pocket tool features Free’s signature design and the distinct click that tells you the tool is open, ready to go with a magnetic design that […]

By Teresa Hartford We live in a world of overwhelming plastic pollution. It’s estimated that Coca-Cola is one of the world’s largest producers of single-use plastic bottles with more than 130 billion produced a year. Nestle, PepsiCo and plastic bottle manufacturers are also some of the largest producers. In 2010, according to an estimate by […]

Take your Fourth of July to the next level with the limited edition Croakies collection just for the holiday. The Red, White & You series of seasonally inspired prints are featured on the Original Croakies Neoprene Sunglass Strap Suiters and Belts shown below. ••• American Feathers Croakies Let freedom fly. —Did you know the bald […]

“It’s a circle and Arc’teryx needs your help to close the loop. We put our best energy into designing our gear. We build it to last into the wildest conditions and even possibly to outlive your adventures. We also use more finite resources from an overtapped planet than we would like. Which is why we […]

Carhartt has been innovating workwear for over 130 years. It all started when Hamilton Carhartt set out to build the best bib pant for engineers who worked the railroad yards. Before there were consumer focus groups, Hamilton talked with customers, listened to what didn’t work in their clothes and set about creating comfortable, functional and […]

By Teresa Hartford This week at Outdoor Retailer, California Innovations showcases proprietary technologies with the brand’s high-performance Titan and Arctic Zone coolers. From zipperless to self-inflating, deep freeze insulation, fridge cold cooling with ice walls and back saver load bearing features, the cooler category is in for a shakeup. ••• ‘We have systematically innovated every […]

By Teresa Hartford “Often imitated but never duplicated”, Croakies products are proudly designed and Made in the USA with most of the brand’s production in Bozeman, MT. With Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks as the backyard, the inspiration remains unchanged—to create best-in-class retention products that inspire everyday adventure. Chris McCullough, Director, Consumer Brand Marketing […]