January 22, 2026

Patagonia Sues Drag Queen Activist ‘Pattie Gonia’ for Trademark Infringement

Patagonia, the outdoor apparel brand, has sued drag queen activist Wyn Wiley, known as Pattie Gonia, for trademark infringement over merchandise sales using the "Pattie Gonia" name. The lawsuit stems from Wiley's violation of a 2022 agreement limiting such branding, followed by sales on PattieGoniaMerch.com and a trademark application by...

January 22, 2026

Kokatat Acquired by The Wing Group

The Wing Group, owner of marine and outdoor brands including Wing Inflatables, Mustang Survival, FabTek, Henshaw, and Patten, has acquired Kokatat, the manufacturer of paddle sports apparel and equipment headquartered in Arcata, California. The acquisition is said to be rooted in a long-standing relationship and shared values between the organizations....

January 22, 2026

Swiss Mobility Company Viiala Announces Partnership with Spoke Safety

Eysins, Switzerland  (January 22, 2026) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Viiala, (https://www.viiala.com), a company focused on creating the next generation of urban vehicles that redefine the riding experience, today announces an integration partnership with Spoke Safety to bring a new level of safety and awareness for riders and drivers. Through Spoke Safety’s...

January 22, 2026

Stio Welcomes New Leaders Across Product, E-Commerce, and Planning

JACKSON, Wyo. (January 22, 2026) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Stio, the mountain lifestyle brand born in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, announces several key additions to its leadership team, bringing fresh perspective and deep expertise to product, digital, and planning as the brand looks toward 2026 and beyond. Siobhan Phillips joins Stio as...

January 22, 2026

Outdoor Sportsman Group Launches GAME & FISH TV FAST Channel on Prime Video

DENVER (January 22, 2026) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Outdoor Sportsman Group announces the expansion of GAME & FISH TV to Prime Video, bringing outdoor adventures and live events to even more viewers through this free, ad-supported streaming (FAST) platform. With its tagline, “The Sporting Lifestyle,” GAME & FISH TV delivers premium content that celebrates the great...

January 22, 2026

PrimaLoft Elevates Fawn Knadler to New North American Sales Director

LATHAM, N.Y. (Jan. 22, 2026) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - PrimaLoft, Inc., the global leader in high-performance, sustainable insulation, is pleased to announce the promotion of Fawn Knadler to North American Sales Director. This announcement highlights the company’s strategic focus on strengthening and expanding commercial sales efforts in North America, following the...

January 22, 2026

Fleet Feet Grows Connecticut Footprint with Acquisition of Marathon Sports Glastonbury

GLASTONBURY, Conn., and CARRBORO, N.C. (January 22, 2026) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Fleet Feet, the nation’s largest franchisor of locally owned and operated running specialty stores, has acquired the Marathon Sports retail location at 63 Hebron Ave. in Glastonbury, Connecticut. The acquisition expands Fleet Feet’s Connecticut store network and supports the...

January 22, 2026

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HLRBO Announces Record-Breaking Growth as Recreational Land Leasing Reaches New Heights in 2025

BRAINERD, MN (January 22, 2026) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ — HLRBO (Hunting Land Rentals By Owner), the premier online marketplace for hunting leases, today announced significant growth milestones as it enters 2026. Following a year of unprecedented expansion, the platform has solidified its position as the industry leader, connecting landowners with a...

January 21, 2026

Polartec Joins IMAQA to Support the Next Generation of Climate Research in the Arctic

Planet Earth, The Universe (January 21, 2026) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Polartec®, a Milliken & Company brand renowned for pioneering more sustainable and innovative textile solutions, is proud to support the IMAQA project, an initiative led by a group of young scientists dedicated to studying the effects of climate change in...

January 20, 2026

Hiking Permits Could Be Coming to Southern California’s Mount Baldy

After the deaths of three hikers on the slopes of Mount Baldy, calls are growing to regulate use of the popular Southern California mountain. The San Bernardino County Sheriff and the father of one of the deceased hikers have urged the federal agency that manages the land – Angeles National...