Archives: Press Releases

Salt Lake City, UT:  Sometimes age is more than just a number, and that holds true as Chums enters its 40th year as the most recognizable name in eyewear retainers and outdoor accessories for both dry-land and water-based activities. Born on the river but made for wherever life takes you, Chums products provide a de […]

Nemo created its first recyclable sleeping bag—the updated Forte men’s and women’s 20F/35F series. The sleeping bag is the first product in the brand’s Endless Promise series to represent its goal of reducing its emissions by half by 2030. The latest collection sees the brand taking “responsibility for the entire life cycle of each product,” […]

Adidas released its Heatspawn Pack, the latest iteration of its boot range featuring new colorways across its key franchises. The Predator combines team orange and black, X Speedportal mixes solar gold, black and team orange and Copa blends team orange and off-white details.  Adidas’ Heatspawn Pack will be worn by Pedri, Jude Bellingham, Alessia Russo, Trinity […]

Igloo launched a nine-piece collection of stainless steel drinkware, including nine bottle and tumbler styles from 12 ounces to 80 ounces with leakproof interchangeable lids, temperature retention and “intuitive, user-friendly features.” Igloo tapped “into its seven-plus decades of experience crafting water jugs and coolers to design the collection to address consumer needs while replacing single-use […]

Following an internal audit of Outdoor Research’s ESG structure and sustainability initiatives, the company outlined its goals to address climate change. It focused on curbing emissions using 100 percent renewable energy for its North American Operations. OR’s climate-action goals stem from work performed in 2022 to develop an inaugural Annual Impact Report, with its full […]

Nikwax reported that its bottle caps come from 100 percent post-consumer recycled plastic, keeping the brand on target to have 90 percent of its plastic use from recycled plastic by the end of 2023. All of Nikwax’s product bottles and caps come from 100 percent PCR plastic and are recyclable. In 2020, Nikwax transitioned all […]

Bajío Sunglasses added Ozello sunglasses to its spring 2023 collection. Ozello frames are made from plant-based bio-resin that biodegrades quickly and is stronger and lighter than plastic frames. The frame is small fitting with extra wide sun-blocking temples. The temples feature keeper holes, vented rubber side shields, and two-way flex hinges for added comfort. Ozello comes in […]

Inov-8 reported upgrading its Roclite trail running shoe and added three running packs to its collection. The Roclite G 275 V2 is an evolution of the Roclite G 275 designed with to move over hard and soft trails. The upgrades to the midsole and upper deliver a locked-in fit, cushioning and longer-lasting durability.  The 275 has 6mm […]

La Sportiva North America reported it is officially Climate Neutral Certified achieving the Climate Neutral Certified standard by measuring its 2022 greenhouse gas emissions. The company is offsetting its footprint with eligible-verified credits. Climate Neutral Certified uses an independent certification program to confirm that a company has “effectively achieved net-zero carbon emissions across its entire […]

Tread Labs, the performance insole and footwear brand, reported it “refurbished nearly 10,000 insoles and sandals since its founding in 2017.” Tread Labs said its process is “done by hand at its company headquarters in Woburn, takes approximately seven days and costs between $36.00 and $72.00 with free shipping.” Tread Labs insoles are constructed with […]

To reduce the environmental impact of outdoor recreation, iKamper reported it found “a unique solution to combat material waste with the new ReCovery Collection.” iKamper’s ReCovery Collection of camp products invests in sustainable manufacturing methods with “innovative” designs. The ReCovery Collection includes a rain poncho, firewood carrier, apron, and daily tote bag, which was created […]

Honey Stinger reformulated and repackaged its caffeine chews for better performance and flavor. The new recipe contains a nearly 3-to-1 ratio of sodium to potassium for added electrolytes and caffeine from tea for sustained energy. Each pack includes two bite-sized chews with 50mg of caffeine, 130mg of sodium and 45mg of potassium. “At Honey Stinger, […]

Scarpa added climber Shawn Raboutou to its roster of professional athletes and ambassadors. The Boulder, CO native is currently the only athlete with two V17 (9A) ascents under his belt and will spend the coming year working towards additional V17s, such as Burden of Dreams (Finland) and Sudain Seul (Fontainebleau).  “We’re so happy that Shawn […]

Aquasphere, the triathlon and swim brand, launched the DEFY.Ultra swim mask for open water swimmers, with frameless construction and clear panoramic vision. The release also marks the Aquasphere’s 24th Anniversary. The DEFY.Ultra offers the company’s Cool-Inject Frameless construction and DuoCurve lens technology. Cool silicone is injected directly onto the lens resulting in ultra-light frameless construction, […]

Helinox, the manufacturer of lightweight, portable furniture, introduced the Chair Zero L, the latest in the brand’s range of ultralight backpacking chairs.  Starting with its original Chair Zero design, the Helinox team set out to maintain the weight low while offering a wider and slightly more rigid frame to accommodate a broader range of sizes. […]