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Big Agnes x DAC Introduce Recycled Aluminum Tent Hubs

Big Agnes announced an exclusive program with longtime partner DAC, the manufacturer of tent poles, to use “the first of its kind” DAC E1 recycled tent pole hub, containing “25 percent to 30 percent post-consumer recycled aluminum.” Big Agnes will integrate the DAC E1 hub into select tent pole sets in 2023 and said it […]

White Duck Outdoors Releases Its Newest Tent, The Regatta 360

White Duck Outdoors, a supplier of all-season canvas tents, released its latest product, the Regatta 360 Bell Tent. An expansion of the brand’s Regatta Bell Tent Collection, the Regatta 360 offers full mesh walls for 360 degrees of airflow and ventilation. The tent also features a yurt-style design with ample room to stand and move […]

Inov-8 Launches “Waterproof Cushioned Rockets” For The Feet

Inov-8 launched the RocFly G 390 GTX boot and RocFly G 350 GTX shoe for hikers, walkers and outdoor enthusiasts featuring Graphene in the foam cushioning and rubber outsoles and Gore-Tex waterproofing in the upper. Inov-8 is calling the shoes “waterproof cushioned rockets” for the feet. Graphene, “the world’s strongest material,” strengthens and increases elasticity properties into the […]

Timberland X Icebreaker Launch Apparel/Footwear Collab

Timberland and Icebreaker joined forces for the first time to create the Timberland x Icebreaker capsule collection aiming to “bridge the gap between urban and natural environments with pieces designed to take you from the city to the outdoors and back again.” “At Icebreaker, nature is our biggest inspiration. It influences everything we do, from […]

Kavu Marks 30 year Anniversary With Sandal Launch

Kavu, the Seattle, WA-based apparel brand, is celebrating its 30th anniversary as an independent, privately-owned business this year with the launch of a new footwear line. “In the same way that other outdoor industry icons have designed technical climbing gear or backcountry ski gear to support their passions, Kavu founder Barry Barr has poured himself […]

Thermore—From The Mountains To The Oceans

Thermore reported on its latest product development, Ecodown Fibers Ocean, which follows below. “How can a product designed for mountain sports positively impact our oceans? Everything on our planet is connected, so here’s how the thermal insulation experts of Thermore are helping to make oceans cleaner. Thermore’s commitment to clean oceans has been a priority […]

Teva Reimagines Classic Silhouettes With Chloe

Teva collaborated with Chloé on an exclusive collection of sport sandals that reimagines Teva’s iconic silhouettes, the Hurricane XLT2 and Hurricane XLT2 Ampsole.   The designs offer a whimsical approach to using recycled straps adorned with the Chloé logo while retaining the sandal’s lower impact materials, including a 50 percent recycled rubber outsole for durability […]

Chaco Partners With Outdoor Voices On Limited Edition Z/1 Sandal

Chaco Footwear, the maker of the Z/Sandal, collaborated with Outdoor Voices, the outdoor recreation brand, to create a Z/1 “fun sandal” for summer 2023. “We’re always looking to partner with brands that share our mission to get the world moving,” said Gabrielle Conforti, CEO of Outdoor Voices. “Together with Chaco, we’ve created the ultimate sandal […]

Adidas x Sean Wotherspoon Drop Orketro In Off- White

Adidas x Sean Wotherspoon dropped an off-white colorway of the Orketro as a follow-up to the brand’s multi-colorway collab with Wotherspoon shown below. Using the same paneling, the off-white Orketro, shown above, features heavy canvas uppers with distressed flame detailing that runs from the toe box to the heel cup. Adidas’ three-stripe logo is shown […]

Nike Partners With Strava To Fuel Digital Sports Benefits

Accelerating its digital transformation momentum, Nike reported it is partnering with Strava to expand how it serves athletes in all communities. Starting in June, Nike members on the Nike Run Club app and the Nike Training Club app will be able to track and share their activity and build community across all platforms. Nike will […]

Arcade Collaborates With Marsh Wear On Belt Collection

Arcade, the manufacturer of comfort belts, and Marsh Wear, a Lowcountry fishing apparel company, announced a new collaboration based on “a common passion and love for the outdoors and the people finding their place in it.”  The seasonal collection delivers four belt styles inspired by adventures on the water—the down-to-earth tones of each belt pair […]

Sole Launches Sustainability Reports Modeled After Nutrition Facts Food Labels

Custom-moldable insole company, Sole, reported it launched a new sustainability report promoting transparency and addressing “greenwashing in the footwear and fashion industries.” The company said: “With the footwear industry responsible for 700 million tons of greenhouse gas emissions annually, and significant shifts in consumer attitudes towards sustainability, Sole considers providing accurate, digestible information to be […]

Outdoor Retailer Announces Finalists For Inspiration Awards

Outdoor Retailer (OR) released the finalist for its 13th annual Inspiration Awards. This year’s recipients will be announced at a live awards ceremony on the second night of OR Summer Show, on June 20, 2023, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, open to all OR attendees. A panel of independent judges determined the 2023 finalists across […]