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July 3, 2018
Adidas Terrex Expands Apparel Offerings Blending Sustainability, Fashion and Performance Designed To Go From Street To Trail For Summer 2019
LOS ANGELES (July 3, 2018) – Building upon the success of its lifestyle and outerwear designed for active urban consumers, adidas Outdoor, the athletic brand in the outdoors, today debuted an expanded apparel line with an updated Climb the City collection for indoor climbing reflecting the steady growth of this...
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July 3, 2018
Outdoor Retailer Names Lisa Ramsperger Public Relations Manager
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIF. – (July 3, 2018)— Outdoor Retailer, the premier trade event and community gathering for the outdoor industry, today named Lisa Ramsperger public relations manager, effective immediately. Ramsperger brings nearly twenty years of public relations experience in a wide range of sports and events, working with iconic...
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July 3, 2018
Mountain Khakis®: The Pant Authority Built for Mountain Life®
JACKSON HOLE, WY – Purveyor of pants for every activity, Mountain Khakis®, the leading mountain town-inspired lifestyle apparel brand for men and women, continues its domination in the outdoor and casual apparel market with pants Built for Mountain Life®. Featuring new styles for adventure seekers, best sellers with a new...
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July 3, 2018
All Good Sends Aloha to Hawaii Governor for Signing Sunscreen Bill
Morro Bay, CA (July 3, 2018)— All Good—makers of #ReefFriendly and organic sunscreens—commends Hawai’i Governor Ige for singing Senate Bill 2571. The ‘Oxybenzone Ban’ makes Hawaii the first state in the nation to implement the regulation of toxic sunscreen formulas in order to revive the island’s natural, oceanic resources. Beginning...
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July 2, 2018
Astral Puts Sustainability at Forefront of Spring ’19 Footwear
Asheville, NC – Astral takes a stand for the environment one product design at a time, and the Spring ’19 collection is no exception. The brand will step into 2019 with an even lighter ecological footprint, and flesh out their sustainable approach to performance casual footwear by unveiling three stylish new...
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July 2, 2018
Mountainsmith Debuts New Design on ’80s Classic with the Mountain Tipi
(Golden, CO) – Mountainsmith – craftsmen of iconic backcountry equipment and recreational outdoor gear – will debut the Mountain Tipi at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market this month in Denver, CO (Booth #: 44080-UL). Originally designed by Mountainsmith Founder Patrick Smith, the Mountain Tipi comes back in 2019 with innovative technology...
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July 2, 2018
UCO Debuts New Camp Kitchen Category
(Seattle, WA – July 2, 2018) – It started with the Original Candle Lantern in 1971. UCO has been crafting gear centered around the campfire for more than four decades. In 2019, the Seattle-based brand will proudly introduce a new category to its lineup: UCO Ware camp kitchen. “UCO Ware...
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June 29, 2018
Royal Robbins Celebrates 50 Years of Adventure
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (June 29, 2018) — Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2018, Royal Robbins unveils its Spring 2019 collection of adventure-ready clothing aimed at avid travelers and outdoor enthusiasts. Poised for growth as a new member of the Fenix Outdoor family, Royal Robbins has set its sights on being the...
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June 29, 2018
Deuter and Noso Team Up On Limited Edition Repair Patch
LONGMONT, Colorado – With the goal of keeping outdoor gear out of the landfill, Noso Patches and Deuter USA have teamed up to create a limited-edition gear repair patch for summer of 2018. This patch features original artwork provided by Deuter, while the custom design is a Noso first. “We...
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June 28, 2018
Snowsports Industries America (SIA) Announces Inaugural Trade Mission to China September 16-19, 2018
Park City, UT (June 28, 2018): Snowsports Industries America (SIA), the non-profit trade association for the winter sports industry, announces the inaugural SIA trade mission to China, September 16-19, 2018. It is estimated that the total market size of the winter sports industry in China will reach $87 billion by...
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June 28, 2018
Vintage Electric Launches 2nd New Moto-Inspired E-Bike Line for ‘18
Santa Clara, CA — In a past era, a few lucky folks got their thrills by riding motorcycles around large oval wooden board tracks. Vintage Electric has taken the thrill of Board Track Racing into the modern world with their new Tracker line. With the transportation and e-bike industries still...
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June 28, 2018
inov-8 Unveils World’s First-ever Graphene Sports Shoes
Collaborating with experts at The University of Manchester, inov-8 has been able to infuse the wonder-material into rubber. The result is a ground-breaking development of rubber outsoles for running and fitness shoes that have outlasted 1,000 miles and are scientifically proven to be 50% harder wearing in repeated testing. 200...
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June 28, 2018
Katadyn Announces Fourth Addition to its Award-Winning BeFree Water Filtration System Line
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (June 28, 2018) — Katadyn, global manufacturer of industry leading water treatment systems, is proud to launch the Gravity BeFree 3.0L Filtration System, the fourth addition to the BeFree water filtration system line. The new Gravity BeFree 3.0L holds more than 100-fluid ounces while providing the same rapid...
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June 28, 2018
25 Years of Engineering for Fun: KAVU Announces Summer ‘19 Line
Seattle (June 28, 2018) – KAVU (kavu.com) has been making iconic outdoor clothing for 25 years and the new summer 2019 line, announced today, celebrates that quarter-century milestone with the brand’s hallmark: seasonless fun and apparel that is equal parts conversation starter and adventure wear. “We’ve been doing this for...
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June 28, 2018
Vibram® FiveFingers’ V-Aqua Awarded 2018 Men’s Health Fitness Award
NORTH BROOKFIELD, Mass. (June 28, 2018) – Vibram, the worldwide leader in high performance soles and creator of the Vibram FiveFingers articulated toe shoe, announced today that its FiveFingers’ V-Aqua was awarded a 2018 Fitness Award from Men’s Health magazine. “Vibram’s exhaustive R&D process, lab time and field-testing continues to...
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June 28, 2018
Mountainsmith Launches Waterproof Lumbar Packs at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2018
Golden, CO – Mountainsmith – craftsmen of iconic backcountry equipment and recreational outdoor gear – will debut new waterproof designs in their iconic lumbar collection at Outdoor Retailer this month in Denver, CO (Booth #: 44080-UL). designed by legendary outdoorsman and founder, Patrick Smith, the lumbar packs are a staple...
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June 28, 2018
Mountain Khakis® Weaves Corporate Social Responsibility into Every Pair of Pants
JACKSON HOLE, WY (June 28, 2018) – Jackson Hole, Wyoming, home to Mountain Khakis®, the leading mountain town-inspired lifestyle apparel brand for men and women, borders some of the world’s most amazing natural treasures; including Grand Teton National Park, Bridger Teton National Forest and Yellowstone National Park. This daily dose...
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June 28, 2018
Eagle Creek Launches Infographic Series Outlining the Benefits of Travel
San Diego, CA – Eagle Creek is excited to launch their new series of infographics outlining the benefits of travel, starting with “Why A Life of Travel is Worth the Price.” Infographics are yet another tool Eagle Creek has developed to help retailers elevate the benefits of travel, as well...
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June 27, 2018
Sharkbanz Releases New Testing Data and Video Footage Demonstrating Effectiveness of Product Line in Deterring Bull Sharks
Charleston, S.C— Sharkbanz (Mano LLC), the affordable, wearable shark deterrent has released new testing data and video footage demonstrating the effectiveness of the band in deterring Bull Sharks — the greatest shark threat to beachgoers globally. The Sharkbanz team performed this video documented test in the Bahamas using a baited...
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June 27, 2018
PEARL iZUMi Reveals Social Purpose Statement
Louisville, Colorado (June 27, 2018) – PEARL iZUMi, the world’s leader in cycling apparel and footwear, announces an elevated focus on actions to positively impact the environment and riding communities. The defining perspective for this increased alignment of efforts is captured in a new Social Purpose statement: Because we believe how...
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June 27, 2018
LEM Helmets Unveils New 2018-19 Collection of Cycling Head Protection Across North America
MORGAN HILL, Calif. (June 27, 2018) – LEM Helmets, a brand with a rich history in head protection and safety products, introduces a fresh, new bike helmet division who’s mission is to produce innovative cycling helmets for the pursuit of every rider’s everyday ‘Hell-Yes.’ Today, the brand launches its 2018-19 safety...
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June 27, 2018
Uncharted Supply Co. Launches New Life Uncharted Podcast
PARK CITY, Utah (June 27, 2018) – Christian Schauf, entrepreneur and founder of emergency preparedness brand Uncharted Supply Co., is launching the new Life Uncharted podcast. The series focuses on guests who have forged unique paths to success and how they prepare for the unexpected. These stories are told through the voices and real-life stories...
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June 27, 2018
Grassroots Connect retailers and vendors embrace ‘sales over style’ trade show approach
KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE (FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE) -- With more than 1,000 attendees from independent speciality outdoor retailers and premier national vendors, it was easy to compare this month’s Grassroots Connect to other trade shows. But after walking a show that’s packed with crowded booths yet pin-drop quiet, after witnessing a show...
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June 27, 2018
Sierra Designs Introduces S19 Tents and Sleeping Bags
(June 27, 2018 - Boulder, CO) - Sierra Designs has provided incredible design and functionality at attainable prices for decades, and that remains a top priority as they look ahead to Spring ’19. The brand’s new tents and sleeping bags offer some of the best cost-to-weight value in the industry,...
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June 26, 2018
Therm-a-Rest Launches Lightest Insulated Mattress on the Market for Spring 2019
SEATTLE, Wash. (June 26, 2018) - Therm-a-Rest has set the standard in innovation and design in outdoor sleep systems for more than 45 years. The legacy continues into spring 2019 as the brand unveils its new Fast & Light collection. The collection is highlighted by the 8.8-ounce NeoAir® UberLite™ mattress...