Osprey Perfects Atmos/Aura AG Spring 2022 For The ‘Modern’ Backpacker
Osprey announced the latest generation in its Atmos AG (men’s) and Aura AG (women’s). pack series. A refined anti-gravity suspension and Fit-on-the-Fly harness/hipbelt system offer comfort and a fine-tuned fit. The added large, curved side zip gives access to the main compartment on both sides. Upgrades also include ease of access cam-lock torso adjustment system, […]
Hibear Collabs With Bryn Merrell On LE2 Adventure Flask
Hibear recently collaborated with artist Bryn Merrell to create the artwork that appears on its limited-edition (LE2) Sierra Sippon Flask. The All-Day Adventure Flask’s exterior illustration interprets the geography of the Sierra Mountains, with the Southern end, inspired by where Merrell calls home. Hibear’s founder, Mark Tsigounis, designed the flask. Before forging her path as […]
Db Releases The Duplex Off-Grid Travel Bag
Db released the Duplex, a new line of duffel bags for the backcountry and off-grid travel. The brand, founded in 2012 in Norway, creates luggage, roller, snowboard, and ski bags. The Duplexmarks the culmination of R&D to create the “perfect” duffel bag for adventure travel. “Duffels are traditionally designed to sit open on the ground […]
Selk’bag Launches Kids Recycled Wearable Sleeping Bag For Fall 2021
Selk’bag announced the launch of its new Kids Recycled wearable sleeping bag, landing at retailers in fall 2021. Features include elastic hand closures, adjustable insulted hood and two-way double zipper for ease of entry. Machine washable with a stuff sack for transport and storage. The ISO temperature rating is 55F. DWR water repellent. Shell, insulation and […]
Bern Helmets x GRLSWIRL Co-Brand Skateboard Helmet
Bern Helmets announced it collaborated with GRLSWIRL to create a skate helmet. GRLSWIRL will use Bern’s Macon 2.0 helmet, which blends its DNA with Bern’s low-profile design and technology. The helmet is offered in a matte cream shell with retro-inspired stripes, matching lay-flat straps and 12 vents in small, medium, and large. It has the […]
Appalachian Gear Company Debuts Ugly Bag With All-Paca Insulation
Appalachian Gear Company introduced a sleeping bag with All-Paca fabric. The water-resistant, breathable Ugly Bag is the first sleeping bag to use 100 percent alpaca fleece for insulation. The patent-pending Ugly Bag provides an alternative to down insulation. All-Paca Fleece is “naturally insulating without having to rely on loft and insulates even when wet. All-Paca […]
Thermore Introduces Ecodown Fibers Genius
Thermore Ecodown Fibers Genius is the next step into the brand’s evolution of manufacturing free fibers a global platform for apparel. When used in a garment, Ecodown Fibers Genius allows the fibers to intertwine creating an even and stable layer of insulation to minimize cold spots and clumping. Thermore researchers defined it as “a hybrid […]
Isbjörn Of Sweden Introduces Shaun Collection With Recycled Wool For SS22
Isbjörn of Sweden will add 46 percent recycled wool from Italy to its Shaun Hoodie and Jumpsuit in its Spring/Summer 2022 collection. Shaun replaces Isbjörn’s Wooly range, which was first launched in 2018, continuing the company’s green promise to use sustainable fabrics and manufacturing processes and fine-tuning existing products to make them more sustainable and […]
Primus Spring 2022 Gear Elevates Outdoor Cooking Experience
Primus added to and updated its Campfire collection for Spring 2022. It also added new equipment to its Backpacking collection with its new Fritid Collection for everyday use. “At Primus, we’ve always believed that food just tastes better outside and that the best memories and stories come alive when people gather to share a meal,” […]
Pearl Izumi’s S22 BikeStyle Collection Includes Number Of Miles Consumers Need To Pedal To Offset Carbon Impact Of Garment
Pearl Izumi launched its Pedal to Zero initiative to motivate and inspire people to choose to bike as an alternative form of transportation. Every garment in its BikeStyle Spring 2022 collection includes a stat with the number of miles consumers need to ride a bike, instead of driving a car, to offset the carbon impact […]
KOM Cycling Expands Into On-Bike Storage Category
KOM Cycling will add two cycling products to its line on June 22 – a Tube Strap and Saddle Tool Roll. The minimalist designs reduce weight, and the ratchet-dial closure keeps off-road bike essentials secure. The Tube Strap’s open design offers stretch slots for different items, including a tube, levers, CO2 cartridge, and mini tool. The […]
Hibear Releases All-Day Adventure Flask
Hibear has released its All-Day Adventure Flask, an insulated utility bottle for water to cocktails. The Flask is built for “specialty retailers who want to offer an artistic hydration vessel with functionality for coffee and cocktail lovers, van lifers, weekend warriors, and the like,” said the brand. Hibear supports independent artists with each bottle’s under-sleeve […]
Mission Workshop x Afterschool Projects Create Collection Of Tie-Dye Technical Bags And Apparel
Mission Workshop (MW) and Afterschool Projects (ASP) created a collection of apparel and packs that meld MWs knowledge in technical materials with ASP’s playfulness. Together the companies discovered a process to tie-dye X-Pac fabric from Dimension Polyant. The result are three camouflage-inspired dyes—Inyo, Mojave, and Hippie. The nexus of their collaboration is the Speedwell backpack, blending […]
Kryptonite Adds Security Options For E-Bike Owners
Kryptonite, a producer of chains, cables, u-locks, folding locks, flexible security systems, and lights for the bike industry, launched new locks to help e-bike owners keep their investment secure in different situations. Its Kryptolok 610 S Folding Lock, with options including the Kryptonite Ring Lock and Plug-In Chain locks, provides e-bike owners with convenient and reliable security options. The Kryptolok […]
USWE Releases Epic Series Packs For Mountain Biking
USWE released its Epic series packs for mountain biking featuring its proprietary NDM 1.2 harness system, smart organization and multiple size capacity options. The EPIC series comes standard with the NDM (No Dancing Monkey) 1.2 harness system, Elite hydration bladder and gear carry options. The combined NDM and ergonomically designed shoulder straps keep the pack […]
