Leki Introduces Trekking Pole Made From Hemp Marking 75th Anniversary
Leki, the manufacturer of skiing, trekking and trail running poles, introduced a pilot program of 250 pairs of trekking poles manufactured by hand in Europe, with hemp grown and harvested in the Swabian Alb region near its headquarters in Kirchheim, Germany, and assembled in the Leki’s factory in the Czech Republic. The Hemp One Vario […]
Polartec Introduces Fresh Face Metal-Free Odor Reducer
Polartec, a Milliken & Company brand, launched Fresh Face, a natural, renewable odor reducer for fabric technologies. The plant-based deodorizer offers a sustainable alternative to traditional fabric fresheners, leveraging the power of botanical mint oil. Debuting this season across Polartec Delta fabrics, the addition of Fresh Face technology minimizes odors within a garment. Fresh Face […]
Primus Announces New Athlete Partnerships For 2023
Primus, the Swedish cooking equipment brand, announced new athlete partnerships with climber Matt Segal and mountaineer Tamara Lunger. “Primus has been on numerous expeditions and first ascents over the past century, and we are excited to partner with a new generation of explorers and foodies like Tamara and Matt. Both bring a passion for being […]
Lowa Boots Introduces SS24 Collection
Lowa Boots released its Spring and Summer 2024 line leading with expanded styles for its recently launched All Terrain Running (ATR) category and updates to its mountaineering and hiking boots and walking shoes. “For the last 100 years, LOWA has built its brand on hand-crafted quality,” said Peter Sachs, general manager of LOWA. “This is […]
Helinox HDB Collection Designed For The Ultimate Curated Outdoor Space
Helinox, the creator of portable outdoor furniture, released its HDB Collection, a line of packable furniture crafted with new styles, earthy tones and soft, durable fabrics to “elevate” the outdoor experience. The minimal, modern aesthetic of the HDB Collection is suited for glamping, luxury outdoor spaces, vacation homes, backyards, gardens, rooftop patios, and the beach, […]
UYN Sports To Introduce Self Layer Collection For S24
UYN, the technical sportswear manufacturer based in Italy, introduced a Self Layer collection for men and women that is “100 percent bio-based with a patented design using one tube of fabric with one seam and no cuts.” Combining the functionality of a base layer with the look of a shirt, UYN uses “Fullmotion construction that […]
Hyosung Expands Regen Post-Consumer Recycled Nylon Program
Hyosung, an end-to-end textile maker, expanded its Ocean Protection Initiative with a broader assortment of regen ocean yarns made from discarded fishing nets. Hyosung began its ocean protection initiative in 2007 by collecting and recycling discarded fishing nets found in the world’s oceans and invested in its proprietary recycling process to increase production of its […]
Outdoor Vitals Releases Summer Collection Designed For Backpackers
Outdoor Vitals, the Utah-based performance brand, released lightweight apparel pieces created for backpackers. The Skyline Trail Shorts is the centerpiece along with the Altitude Performance Tee. “The whole team at Outdoor Vitals is obsessed with the trail,” said Tayson Whittaker, founder of Outdoor Vitals. “We hike on them, we run on them, and occasionally we […]
Bajío Sunglasses Adds Latest Frame Style To Its Tight Lines Collection
Bajío Sunglasses, a maker of blue-light filtering, sustainably-made performance sunglasses, added the unisex Eldora to its 2023 collection featuring the brand’s built-in Sun Ledges to block the sun’s rays. “The flats in front of Eldora House are literally in our backyard and one of our favorite places to chase tailing reds. So we’re stoked to have […]
Royal Robbins Launches Spring 2024 Collection
Royal Robbins will showcase its Spring 2024 at the GOA Connect show in Knoxville, TN, this week. The collection includes: The Desert Shirts line including the Desert Pucker, which celebrates 25 years in 2024, made from carbon-zero Tencel Modal fibers and certified as CarbonNeutral by Natural Capital Partners. The Desert Shirts will be certified carbon-neutral beginning […]
Forloh Introduces Method Bino Harness For Optics Protection
Forloh, a Made in the USA brand, introduced its Method Bino Harness to safeguard optics. Forloh’s Method Bino Harness incorporates a forward, opening design for one-handed operation. The magnetic snap closure offers simple retrieval of optics, and the forward opening flap creates an enclosed pouch to prevent moisture and debris from entering and compromising the […]
Cabela’s To Carry Fieldsheer’s Mobile Warming Apparel Line In Canadian Stores
Fieldsheer, a technology company that manufactures temperature-controlled apparel, reported that its Mobile Warming apparel line by Cabela’s throughout its stores in Canada starting in Fall 2023. “We’re looking forward to this new partnership for a couple of reasons,” said Patrick Deighan, director of e-commerce and marketing for Fieldsheer. “Obviously, we’re thrilled to have our apparel […]
Alterra Mountain Company Releases First Impact Report
Alterra Mountain Company released its first Impact Report focused on four core pillars—Prioritizing People, Protecting the Planet, Investing in Community, and Operating Responsibly. The report lays out a roadmap to further implement the company’s new social responsibility platform, Forward Stance, to make positive impacts across all company operations. To read more, go here.
Tread Labs Debuts S24 Sandal Line
Tread Labs, a performance insole and footwear developer established by Chaco founder Mark Paigen, debuted its Spring 2024 sandal line. “Our Spring 24 line is a purposeful extension of the successful styles of our footwear launch earlier this year,” said Paigen. “We are not only adding best-in-class components for a richer, stylish look for men […]
Maharishi x Heimplanet Introduce Limited-Edition Inflatable Tent
London-based streetwear label Maharishi and German outdoor gear company Heimplanet partnered to create the Golden Tigerstripe Camouflage, a limited-edition inflatable tent. Maharishi reproduced a rare Tigerstripe camouflage pattern dubbed “Golden Tigerskins,” which originated in Vietnam during the 1960s, and calls it the Golden Tigerstripe Camouflage, and used it to line the walls on the inside […]
