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Rab Offers First Line Of Sleeping Pads

Rab, the manufacturer of outdoor gear and apparel with sustainability and environmental awareness in mind, released a line of sleeping pads for the SS/23. Founded in Sheffield, England in 1981 by mountaineer Rab Carrington, Rab designs high-performance mountain clothing and equipment, including sleeping bags such as the Mythic, Neutrino and Ascent. Now Rab is using […]

Unifi, Inc. Demonstrates Traceability And Transparency At OR Summer Market

Unifi, Inc., maker of Repreve and recycled and synthetic yarns, features U Trust Product Certification, an enhanced supply chain certification, and Repreve SmartDye technology at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Outdoor from June 9-11, 2022, in Denver, CO. The company will also host attendees at its Repreve mobile tour, which will serve as its Booth # […]

Kokopelli To Launch Bikepacking Bags For Spring 2023 

Kokopelli, the Colorado-based manufacturer of lightweight and packable inflatable packrafts, will launch bikepacking bags in Spring 2023, its first step into the biking category.  Kokopelli created the Durango Bike Bag Collection to help adventurers get their camping and paddling gear into the backcountry quickly while fending off and protecting the equipment from harsh conditions. The […]

Thule Launches Rooftop Tent Line

Thule is launching its soft-sided tent line and a broad array of products at its Thule City to Summit brand event in Denver, CO, from June 8-9, 2022. On display will be the brand’s new Approach line of rooftop tents that combines a spacious, comfortable interior with a panoramic roof and large skylights. New mounting […]

Noble Biomaterials Launches Circuitex At Techtextil Frankfurt

Noble Biomaterials, the manufacturer of antimicrobial and conductivity solutions for soft surface applications, will showcase Circuitex at Techtextil Frankfurt on June 21, 2022. Circuitex technology is the company’s portfolio of conductive textiles engineered for multi-spectral energy management in lightweight products that exceed standard durability ratings without sacrificing performance. Its portfolio allows electrical energy to transmit […]

Nomadix Introduces The Puffer Blanket, Its First Insulated Product For Fall 2022

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 […]

Osprey Introduces Two Packs In The Lightweight Backpacking Category

Osprey, a Helen of Troy brand and the manufacturer of performance-based carry solutions, introduces two premium pack series to its lightweight backpacking category.  Atmos/Aura AG LT and Exos/Eja Pro feature advanced recycled fabrics and streamlined features in lightweight ventilated packs. The minimalist design and stripped-down features in the Atmos/Aura AG LT, are approximately 10 percent lighter than the original Atmos/Aura […]

Hydro Flask Introduces Spring Colors And Products For 2023

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 […]

Thermore Launches EvoDown

The Thermore Group, founded in Milan in 1972 by Lucio Siniscalchi, the company continues as a global insulation specialist for apparel with the third generation of the Siniscalchi family at the helm. This year, Thermore launched EVOdown, made of 100 percent recycled fibers from PET bottles, bridging the gap between free fibers and traditional padding, […]

Knog Celebrates 20th Anniversary, Relaunches Frog Bike Light

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 […]

Tentsile Launches Ocean UNA And Ocean Hammock Made From Reclaimed Ocean Plastic

Tentsile, the manufacturer of portable Tree Tents, introduces the Ocean UNA and Ocean Hammock, both developed from reclaimed ocean plastic.  The eco-friendly designs feature a smaller environmental footprint while still rich in features for camping in trees.  Both tents will be released timed with World Oceans Day, and for every Tentsile Ocean product purchased, the […]

Osprey’s Spring 2023 Accessories Count Tops Over 70 SKUs

Osprey, a Helen of Troy brand and manufacturer of carrying solutions, relaunched its outdoor, travel and hydration accessories using recycled materials, PFAS-free fabrics and minimal packaging. Osprey’s Spring 2023 accessories count tops over 70 SKUs. Osprey Outdoor Accessories include dry sacks, stuff sacks, straightjacket compression sacks, roll/zip/padded organizers, and pack liners with lightweight, smart solutions […]

UCO Match Kit And Emergency Candles Offer Long-Lasting Light

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 Breeze Returns For Fall 2022

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, […]

Isbjörn of Sweden Upgrades Sun Range With Recycled Ocean Waste

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 […]