Archives: Press Releases

Osprey, a Helen of Troy brand and a creator of carrying solutions, introduces Talon Earth, the brand’s first bluesign-approved pack, reflecting the brand’s intention to create gear with a smaller environmental footprint. Features include: bluesign® approved recycled 100D check high-tenacity nylon; PFC/PFAS free DWR; recycled stretch mesh and spacer mesh; recycled webbing; 50 percent recycled […]

OGDEN, Utah (August 11, 2022) — Today, Salomon is expanding its roster of U.S. road running athletes with the addition of professional road and track runner, Maggie Montoya. Montoya joins the Salomon team with an impressive resume of running accomplishments, including her debut marathon time of 2:29:08 from the Chevron Houston Marathon in January 2022. […]

Franklin Sports, a manufacturer and retailer in the sporting goods industry, signed a partnership with pro pickleball players JW Johnson, Jorja Johnson and Julie Johnson. With the partnership, Franklin Sports becomes the exclusive paddle provider to the Johnson family. The partnership will also introduce a signature paddle designed with JW Johnson in 2023. JW Johnson, […]

True to Forloh’s no-concessions approach, the One Pack’s exterior is a coated, military-grade 210d ripstop nylon that features a fully-submersible, dry bag main compartment (tested to 200 feet).  The main compartment features an RF-welded interior with a double PU-coated 200d/exterior Diamante fabric and a YKK Aquaseal locking zipper with a teeth-covering kissing welt for water […]

ROCKFORD, Mich. (Aug. 9, 2022) – Chaco Footwear, the iconic outdoor lifestyle brand, today announced the launch of its highly-anticipated, lightweight, low-profile performance sandal – the Bodhi. The Bodhi sandal features Chaco’s signature pass-through webbing in a minimalist pattern and an adjustable toe loop to keep your foot secure. Weighing in at only 7.24 oz […]

Vancouver, BC (August 9, 2022) — tentreeR is thrilled to announce the launch of their new Circularity by tentree program, a one-of-a-kind initiative that will bring the brand closer to a full closed-loop process by offering solutions for customers to resell or recycle their used tentree clothing through partner programs Treet and SuperCircle. An estimated […]

PROVIDENCE, R.I., AUGUST 1, 2022 – G-Form®, the inventive protection brand, and Electric Mountain Bike Network (EMBN), announced a three-year sponsorship deal naming G-Form the Official Protection Partner of EMBN June 2022 – June 2025. Specifically, G-Form will provide knee, arm, upper body and hand protection including the E-line, Pro-Rugged lines, as well as the […]

For SS23, Norrøna builds on its Falketind, Svalbard and Fjørå collections with sustainably produced additions for hiking, mountain biking and everyday wear. “Every new product Norrøna releases meets our standard of excellence of integrating innovative and sustainable materials, a technical and comfortable fit and uncompromising durability and functionality, all while following our design ethos of […]

Altra launched the Mont Blanc BOA trail runner, the first Altra shoe to feature a BOA Fit System. The shoe is for technical trail runners that capitalize on the brand’s technologies—engineered with Altra’s Balanced Cushioning platform, foot shape toe box, Altra’s Ego Max midsole foam, BOA Fit System, and Vibram LiteBase outsole—resulting in a micro-adjustable, […]

Bonk Breaker, the manufacturer of nutrition and energy bars favored by elite athletes and pro sports teams, added former Olympian and winner of the Ironman Lake Placid Sarah True to its pro athlete team. True is competing in this year’s Ironman World Championship in Kona in October. “We found a lot of common values with […]

Fila-sponsored tennis players will debut two new collections timed with the 2022 summer hardcourt swing—the Deuce Court Collection and the latest edition of the brand’s Heritage Collection.   Deuce Court Collection Karolina Pliskova, Barbora Krejcikova, Ekaterina Alexandrova, and Diego Schwartzman will wear the Deuce Court collection at the Western & Southern Open final Grand Slam. The collection […]

Keen, the maker of hybrid footwear, launched the Circadia, which delivers the core features of the brand’s Targhee hiking boot at a more accessible price point. The Circadia includes Keen.Fusion technology, a simplified pattern design and computer stitching. Consciously created features include: LWG-certified leather, PFAS-free water repellency, cement-free midsole/outsole fusion, and pesticide-free Eco Anti-Odor. Circadia […]

Solo Stove launched its Fire Pit 2.0, the first update to its line of smokeless fire pits since it initially debuted in 2016.  The major update includes a patented removable fuel grate and ash pan, making it easier to empty the fire pit without picking up and turning over the unit. The new model will […]

Outdoor Vitals, the Utah-based performance outdoor apparel and gear brand, released its Fortius Trekking Pole Tent.  Available in one-person (weighs 1.6lbs) and two-person (2.25lbs)versions, the Fortius is an ultralight tent but storm-worthy, giving more options for pitching when it comes to direction, site selection and reinforcement. “When we set out to design a trekking pole […]