Archives: Press Releases

Nomadix, maker of The Only Towel You Need, made from post-consumer recycled plastics, announced its first insulated product, the Puffer Blanket, featuring Snappy Versatile. The Puffer Blanket adjusts from a packable blanket to a cloak for hands-free wearable warmth, to a minimalist sleeping bag, is made with 100 percent recycled materials, is water-resistant, sand and […]

Hydro Flask, the manufacturer of performance, insulated stainless steel flasks and soft goods, and a Helen of Troy company, is introducing new colors in its Spring 2023 line-up at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market. In addition to new colors, the collection also offers an expanded Outdoor Kitchen collection and the Flex Chug Cap accessory.  “Our spring […]

Knog, the designer of bike accessories and outdoor lighting products, celebrates its 20th anniversary with the relaunch of its Frog Bike Light this summer.  In 2006, Knog introduced the silicone bike light and to mark the anniversary, the company is doing it again.  “When Mal (McKechnie) and I (Hugo Davidson) designed the original Frog 16 […]

Cortez, Colo. – June 8, 2022 –Osprey, a Helen of Troy brand and a leader in creating top-quality, high-performance, innovative carry solutions, is dropping weight to reach new heights with the addition of two premium pack series to its lightweight backpacking category. Atmos/Aura AG LT and Exos/Eja Pro feature advanced recycled fabrics and streamlined feature […]

The Thermore Group was founded in Milan in 1972. Fifty years later, the company is still defending its title as the global insulation specialist for apparel. Thermore’s team includes young talents under the age of 30, which is what allows Thermore to stay ahead of the curve in the traditional environment of the textile industry. […]

LONDON, England (June 8, 2022): Tentsile, an award-winning brand known for being first to market with their portable Tree Tents, introduces the Ocean UNA and Ocean Hammock, both developed from reclaimed ocean plastic. These innovative and eco-friendly designs feature a smaller environmental footprint, while still rich in features for the best camping experience in the […]

UCO, the manufacturer of lighting and fire-starting for outdoor, home and emergency preparedness for over 50 years, continues to expand on its legacy for Spring 2023 with the Quicklite Match Kit and Emergency Candles.   The Quicklite Match Kit is a compact match case that offers a one-handed operation, with a hinged spring-loaded lid for […]

Vasque Footwear, a family-owned company of over 55 years serving the outdoor footwear industry, offers a modern take on its Breeze boot.  For 2022, the Breeze takes the best elements from each iteration over the past eighteen years and combines them with sustainable, durable materials—from the midsole made from Sugarcane to 100 percent recycled webbing, […]

Kids outdoor clothing brand, Isbjörn of Sweden, has added ocean waste Econyl regenerated nylon to its Sun collection for S/S 2023. Econyl converts nylon waste into regenerated nylon, with the same durability as new nylon. Econyl can be recyclable and recreated many times over for use in new products, including Isbjörn’s non-chemical sun products, without […]

Superfeet expanded its Adapt insole collection with its Adapt Hike Max Insoles designed for hiking and its patented Adaptive Comfort Technology to flex with the foot for comfort and efficient heel-to-toe turnover.  The Adapt Hike Max insoles are the first hike-specific insoles in the collection, which include Adapt Run Insoles and Adapt Run Max Insoles. […]

Cortez, Colo. – June 7, 2022 –Osprey, a Helen of Troy brand and a leader in creating top-quality, high-performance, innovative carry solutions, relaunches its outdoor, travel, and hydration accessories to deliver smarter solutions and enhance life on-the-go. Utilizing recycled materials, PFAS-free fabrics and minimal packaging, Osprey’s Spring 2023 accessories style count tops over 70 styles. […]

SPY+ Optic continues to innovate by using artificial intelligence to create Happy Boost—a sun lens that enhances color by 30 percent evenly and not to the detriment of other colors in the spectrum. The artificial intelligence used to create Happy Boost sampled over 10 million unique lens combinations, factoring in all visible colors at different […]

For over 40 years, Pedco has manufactured mounting equipment for optics and electronics, including its UltraPod tripod. For Spring 2023, the company will introduce the UltraPod 3 Mini Travel Tripod with a phone mount. Building on the success of the UltraPod, the UltraPod 3 Mini Travel Tripod is 40 percent stronger with features and functions, including a […]

Chaco launched its Earth Tones Collection, reimagining its Z/1 Classic sandal in seven neutral hues. The collection was launched in partnership with Outdoor Afro. “Chaco values building a welcoming outdoor community and the joy of adventure for all, and Outdoor Afro’s work inspires us,” said Lauren Poole, senior director, marketing, Chaco. “The Earth Tones Collection […]

Cortez, Colo. – June 6, 2022 – After extensive research and testing, Osprey, a Helen of Troy brand and a leader in creating top-quality, high-performance, innovative carry solutions, launches an Extended Fit Program for Spring 2023. This new program, available in four of the brand’s best-selling styles, features a refined design to deliver optimal performance […]