April 1, 2026

Canadian outdoor retailer Sail Acquired in Management-Led Buyout

Canadian outdoor retailer Sail has been acquired by three members of its leadership team. The buyers include Isabelle Lemay, president and chief executive officer; Stefania Cella, vice president and chief financial officer; and Catherine Venne, vice president, marketing. The succession plan was initiated by previous owners Dale Tschritter and Daniel...

April 1, 2026

The $300 ‘Ferrari of Water Bottles’: OKAPA Review

Just when you thought the water bottle craze had died down, here comes something completely different. First, YETI made every tumbler heavier than a tire iron. Then, VSCO girls and their Hydro Flasks turned bottles into fashion accessories. And most recently, everyone went bananas for Stanley’s Quencher because it had a...

April 1, 2026

Peak Performance and Freeride World Tour extend partnership through 2031

VERBIER, Switzerland (April 1, 2026) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - As the Freeride World Tour comes to its close for the season in Verbier, Peak Performance and the FWT are proud to announce the extension of their longstanding partnership through 2031. Building on an existing agreement running until 2027, Peak Performance will...

April 1, 2026

ISPO 2026 Registration Launches For Reimagined Show NOV. 3–5 In Amsterdam, Ushering In New Era For The Global Sport, Winter And Outdoor Communities

LONDON (April 1, 2026) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ — Tickets for ISPO 2026, the leading global trade fair for the sport, winter and outdoor industry, have officially gone on sale today for the reimagined show Nov.3-5 in Amsterdam via the ISPO box office. 3,000 early-bird Expo tickets are now available at €29, providing...

April 1, 2026

Okayest Hunter Acquires Emerging Technical Apparel Brand Sleeve™

OCONOMOWOC, WI. (April 1, 2026) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ — Okayest Hunter, the outdoor lifestyle brand and media platform known for its hunting podcast network and irreverent take on modern hunting culture, today announced the acquisition of emerging apparel startup Sleeve™, a technical outdoor apparel company focused on solving a problem few...

April 1, 2026

Outdoor Sportsman Group Extends Competitive Lead with Launch on The Roku Channel

DENVER (April 1, 2026) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Outdoor Sportsman Group (OSG) proudly announces the addition of The Roku Channel to a comprehensive list of key distribution partners for GAME & FISH TV, representing a total of over 430 million monthly active users (MAU’s). The Roku platform reaches 90 million streaming households...

April 1, 2026

Alpacka Raft Releases the World’s Smallest Packraft

MANCOS, Colo. (Apr. 1, 2026) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Alpacka Raft, the industry leader in packrafting innovation, today announced the launch of the Pocket Packraft, its most compact, whitewater-capable packraft ever built. The new model is designed for paddlers seeking a compact design and a new level of gnar never seen before....

March 31, 2026

Stio Celebrates Olympic Podiums For Vermont Based Athletes at Stowe Mountain Studio

JACKSON, Wyo. (Mar, 31 2026) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Fresh off the podiums of the 2026 Winter Games, local legends, Paula Moltzan, Ryan Cochran-Siegle, and Ben Ogden are coming together to celebrate their success with the Vermont Community. On Saturday, April 11, Stio will host a community gathering at its Stowe...

March 31, 2026

Mammut named official apparel partner of 2026 Cirque Series

BOULDER, Colo. (March 31, 2026) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Mammut, the Swiss mountain gear pioneer with more than 160 years of experience in alpine innovation, is partnering with the premier high-altitude trail running series, the Cirque Series, as its official apparel sponsor for 2026. Known for its steep, leg-burning courses and...

March 31, 2026

Aventon Redefines the Modern Commute with its New Level 4 Series

BREA, CALIF. (March 31, 2026) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Aventon, a leader in ebike innovation and advocate for e-mobility, announced the launch of the Level 4 Series. This next generation of Aventon’s flagship commuter platform expands into two distinct models: the value-driven, high-utility Level 4 REC and the premium, mid-drive Level 4 ADV for an...