The Blaze 60 from Granite Gear, on display at OR Summer Market next week, is unlike any other thru-pack on the market. We talked with David Eisenberg, creative director, Granite Gear, pictured left, from his office on what went into the making of the Blaze and the quality of construction that will stand up to whatever the most experienced thru-hiker throws at it.
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Insulation With Loftier Aspirations … DownTex x 37.5 Technology Partner To Create A New Down Insulation
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Child On Board .. Kelty’s PerfectFIT Child Carrier Collection
Kelty PerfectFIT Child Carriers answer the needs of parent and child to enjoy the outdoors together.

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Conversation with Bjorn Akerblom, Global Sales and Marketing Director, Morakniv

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Rod, Line, Fly … Interview with Tenkara USA Founder and North American Tenkara Expert Daniel Galhardo

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Less Is More … Conversation With Brian Vargo, Founder, Vargo Outdoors

Simply Sustainable … “Ride More, Do More” With Pearl Izumi
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Independence Day U.S.A
From our family to yours, we hope you have a happy and very safe Fourth of July!

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Yesterday we spoke with Silke Kimmerling, product specialist with Gore’s Fabric Division from her office in Germany, about the new, cutting-edge 3D Fit Sock Technology from each phase of development to bringing the product to market.

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Collaboration Between Injinji x Pointe Studio Creates Innovative Grip Sock Collection
Collaboration between Injinji x Pointe Studio creates innovative Grip Sock Collection

Exceeding Expectations At Retail … Fila Axilus Energized
Fila will drop a limited-edition Axilus Energized at Wimbledon to be worn by the brand ambassador athletes.