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Igloo dropped its expanded Trailmate Series of performance coolers into a family of varied hard-side cooler sizes. Made in the USA, the two ice chests join the brand’s established Trailmate Journey coolers with all-terrain wheels, marking the first time Igloo broadened the Trailmate collection, featuring the Trailmate 25- and 50-Qt Coolers. “Over the past 76 […]

Founded in 1983, Recco commemorates its 40th anniversary in the search and rescue space. While the Recco system has changed little since first launching, the company’s mission has not changed—”to make more outdoor enthusiasts searchable to rescuers, no matter the activity, location or season.” Magnus Granhed, the company’s founder, designed the Recco recovery system inspired […]

BUFFALO, NY (June 15, 2023) – LEKI, a leader in innovative skiing, trekking and trail running poles for 75 years, proudly introduces the Hemp One Vario, the first ever trekking pole made from sustainable organic material. The pilot program consists of 250 pairs of poles manufactured entirely by hand in Europe, with the hemp grown […]

Primus, the Swedish cooking equipment brand, announced new athlete partnerships with climber Matt Segal and mountaineer Tamara Lunger. “Primus has been on numerous expeditions and first ascents over the past century, and we are excited to partner with a new generation of explorers and foodies like Tamara and Matt. Both bring a passion for being […]

Lowa Boots released its Spring and Summer 2024 line leading with expanded styles for its recently launched All Terrain Running (ATR) category and updates to its mountaineering and hiking boots and walking shoes. “For the last 100 years, LOWA has built its brand on hand-crafted quality,” said Peter Sachs, general manager of LOWA. “This is […]

Helinox, the creator of portable outdoor furniture, released its HDB Collection, a line of packable furniture crafted with new styles, earthy tones and soft, durable fabrics to “elevate” the outdoor experience.  The minimal, modern aesthetic of the HDB Collection is suited for glamping, luxury outdoor spaces, vacation homes, backyards, gardens, rooftop patios, and the beach, […]

UYN, the technical sportswear manufacturer based in Italy, introduced a Self Layer collection for men and women that is “100 percent bio-based with a patented design using one tube of fabric with one seam and no cuts.” Combining the functionality of a base layer with the look of a shirt, UYN uses “Fullmotion construction that […]

Hyosung, an end-to-end textile maker, expanded its Ocean Protection Initiative with a broader assortment of regen ocean yarns made from discarded fishing nets. Hyosung began its ocean protection initiative in 2007 by collecting and recycling discarded fishing nets found in the world’s oceans and invested in its proprietary recycling process to increase production of its […]

Outdoor Vitals, the Utah-based performance brand, released lightweight apparel pieces created for backpackers. The Skyline Trail Shorts is the centerpiece along with the Altitude Performance Tee. “The whole team at Outdoor Vitals is obsessed with the trail,” said Tayson Whittaker, founder of Outdoor Vitals. “We hike on them, we run on them, and occasionally we […]

Bajío Sunglasses, a maker of blue-light filtering, sustainably-made performance sunglasses, added the unisex Eldora to its 2023 collection featuring the brand’s built-in Sun Ledges blocking the sun’s rays. “The flats in front of Eldora House are literally in our backyard and one of our favorite places to chase tailing reds. So we’re stoked to have a frame […]

Royal Robbins will showcase its Spring 2024 at the GOA Connect show in Knoxville, TN, this week. The collection includes: The Desert Shirts line including the Desert Pucker, which celebrates 25 years in 2024, made from carbon-zero Tencel Modal fibers and certified as CarbonNeutral by Natural Capital Partners. The Desert Shirts will be certified carbon-neutral beginning […]

Forloh, a Made in the USA brand, introduced its Method Bino Harness to safeguard optics. Forloh’s Method Bino Harness incorporates a forward, opening design for one-handed operation. The magnetic snap closure offers simple retrieval of optics, and the forward opening flap creates an enclosed pouch to prevent moisture and debris from entering and compromising the […]

Tread Labs, a performance insole and footwear developer established by Chaco founder Mark Paigen, debuted its Spring 2024 sandal line. “Our Spring 24 line is a purposeful extension of the successful styles of our footwear launch earlier this year,” said Paigen. “We are not only adding best-in-class components for a richer, stylish look for men […]

DENVER, CO, June 7, 2023 – Alterra Mountain Company reinforced its commitment to social responsibility, unveiling its first Impact Report. Focused on four core pillars – Prioritizing People, Protecting the Planet, Investing in Community, and Operating Responsibly – the report lays out a roadmap to further implement the company’s new social responsibility platform, Forward Stance, […]

Fieldsheer, a technology company that produces high-quality, temperature-controlled apparel, announced that the company’s Mobile Warming® line will be carried in all Cabela’s locations throughout Canada starting in Fall 2023 “We’re looking forward to this new partnership for a couple of reasons,” said Patrick Deighan, Director of E-Commerce and Marketing for Fieldsheer. “Obviously, we’re thrilled to […]