Archives: Press Releases

Scarpa, the manufacturer of performance footwear for mountain sports, reported achieving Benefit Company status, a legal designation that identifies companies who, along with profit, aim to generate “value for the public and the planet.” Scarpa “ensures it will continue to operate in a transparent, responsible and sustainable way, and with consideration for its impact on […]

Mountain Equipment Company (MEC), the Canadian outdoor retailer, launched its 2023 Classics Collection, including the Rad Pants with added stretch, head-to-toe looks, recycled down insulation, and limited-edition colors and patterns. This third capsule of the MEC Classics Collection draws inspiration from its Summer 1990 catalog and pays homage to the brand’s heritage with a retro […]

Fast Track Tennis is a new device that allows users to hit 200 live tennis balls every 10 minutes with no required tennis court, practice partner or ball pick-up, helping “users build the necessary muscle memory to become a better player while having fun at the same time.” Using just three tennis balls, a portable […]

Northwest River Supplies (NRS), an equipment and apparel supplier for water recreation, safety and rescue, launched PaddleWays, a paddling navigation app in partnership with onWater. “While other adventure sports have long benefitted from widely used mobile technologies, paddlesports has been left behind, until now,” said NRS Chief Marketing Officer Mark Deming. “Our vision for PaddleWays is […]

For Spring 2024, Primus will launch the Ulti Stove System and Ulti Pots. The Ulti Stove Systems is a wind-resistant cooking solution receiving an ISPO Award for “Innovative Outdoor Stove” at the OutDoor by ISPO 2023 trade show in Munich, Germany. “We’ve been providing solutions to explorers for the past 130 years and are excited […]

BUFFALO, NY (July 24, 2023) – Born in 1948 in the small village of Kirchheim Teck, Germany, LEKI is celebrating 75 years of innovation and family-owned history. From skiing to trekking to trail running, LEKI takes pride in making the best poles in the world for every adventure and has grown to be one of […]

LIVSN Designs, an outdoor apparel company, introduced its Well Worn Gear Secondhand Marketplace to keep its products in rotation and out of the landfill. The platform allows customers to sell their used LIVSN products and purchase LIVSN gear from other sellers, who can also opt for LIVSN marketplace credit or cash. “We’re excited to be […]

La Sportiva, the maker of mountain gear, introduced a climbing footwear line for Spring 2024, highlighted by the No-Edge collection that offers climbers “intuitive performance, increased sensitivity and superior durability.” The No-Edge collection includes the Mandala and updated versions of the Futura, the Mantra and the Genius. The brand will also release the TX4 Evo, an “eco-friendly approach shoe designed to […]

Outdoor Research, the technical outdoor apparel company, launched into the mountain bike category for Spring 2024 with its eight-piece Freewheel MTB collection, addressing a core activity for a large segment of its customer base. “The Freewheel program was developed because our customers and athletes ride mountain bikes alongside their many other outdoor activities, and we […]

Igloo and Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products, in celebration of WB’s 100th anniversary, collaborated on a Looney Tunes Cooler Collection featuring a Little Playmate cooler and stainless steel drinkware with Bugs Bunny front and center. Igloo reported it would expand the Cooler Collection later in 2023 with a Looney Tunes cooler bag.  “We’re beyond […]

PrimaLoft reported adding four styles to its Active Evolve line of insulating fabrics it first introduced in 2018. Combining the lightweight warmth of insulation with the fabric’s breathability, Primaloft’s Active Evolve “performs in a wide range of activities, regardless of intensity or season,” allowing “brands to use less overall material when designing a garment, reducing […]

White Duck Outdoors, a provider of tents and outdoor accessories, launched two new tents, the Altimus Bell Tent and the Rover Scout Tent (in two sizes, 8ft x 9ft and 8ft x 13ft). Made with a sustainably sourced polycotton blend canvas fabric from BCI-certified cotton and recycled ocean-bound plastics, the material is “lighter than canvas but stronger […]

Dakine rounds out its back-to-school collection with the Method Series, which includes three styles: Method Backpack DLX 28L, Method Backpack 32L and 25L.  Made of 100 percent recycled polyester or nylon (depending on the colorway), the DLX 28L offers organizational compartments and integrated water bottle pockets. Available in vintage camo, black ripstop, geyser grey, poppy […]

Adidas Sport released its SP0074 Performance Shield sunglasses engineered for outdoor sports with a lightweight frame, top-tier lenses and a design that expands peripheral vision. Features include: Aeration anti-fogging system; Lightweight and flexible frame made of TR90 material for angled fit with adjustable temples; Security block hinge to secure the temples in open or closed positions. Once […]

Houdini Sportswear, a global circular sportswear company, introduced its SS24 collection using lightweight fabrics.  Houdini’s Go garments suit biking, climbing, hiking and traveling and reported that “100 percent of the products are made from environmentally preferred sources, are PFAS-free, and made from recycled, renewable, biodegradable and bluesign certified materials.”  The line will be available in […]