News and Press Releases about Outdoor Sports Products & Gear
Want to stay up to date on the latest press releases and news about gear in the outdoor and camping industries? Scroll below to view all outdoor product news.
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June 12, 2023
Dior Unveils $10K Surfboard to Go Along With a $3k Wetsuit
Dior has been on a bit of a surfing kick, lately. In May, the fashion house announced a collaboration with Vissla to produce a high-fashion wetsuit with a hefty price tag of $3,300. Now, you can have an equally luxe board to wear that thing on, via Dior’s new collaboration with...
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June 7, 2023
Four Ways Shoe Brands (and You) Can Reduce Footwear’s Environmental Impact, According to a Life Cycle Analyst
According to a study from MIT, a pair of new running shoes produces the equivalent of 14 kilograms of CO2. That is about 4 million metric tonnes of CO2 every year, just from the athletc shoe industry. That is more than the total greenhouse gas emissions produced by the Bahamas....
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June 6, 2023
WatchOS 10 adds huge features improving cycling and hiking
There are some features that cyclists and hikers have been requesting from the Apple watch for years. Apple announced that a lot of the most requested features, like more cycling and hiking information, will be coming to Apple Watch when WatchOS 10 launches later this year. Gadget Guy
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June 1, 2023
REI Introduces Its First Trail Running Shoes Since 1970s
REI jumps back with a brand-new trail runner line called Swiftland. Not only is this shoe a big deal for REI, which has been out of the running shoe game for almost half a century, but, according to the brand, it’s also a big deal for the planet. The Swiftland...
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May 31, 2023
Patagonia Accuses Nordstrom of Selling Counterfeit Products in a New Lawsuit
Patagonia is coming after Nordstrom in a new lawsuit accusing the retailer of selling knock-off versions of its apparel. The department store retailer is selling “thousands of counterfeit Patagonia sweatshirts and t-shirts” via its Nordstrom Rack chain, alleges the suit, which was filed in a Los Angeles District Court on...
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May 30, 2023
BOA Launches Major Expansion into Ski Boot Market
After becoming a dominant force in snowboard boots, BOA is expanding its Fit System dial closure hardware to alpine ski boots for the first time, a major new initiative that the company has spent nearly $10 million developing. Boa is launching its closure hardware in the 2023-2024 season, and four...
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May 18, 2023
Surf Legend Kelly Slater Launches His First-Ever Footwear Brand With a Sustainable Flip-Flop
Kelly Slater is getting into the shoe business. Today, the 11-time World Surfing Champion has launched his new sustainable and performance-based footwear brand, KLLY. For the label’s first style, Slater developed a flip-flop sandal that is all about comfort and fit. After breaking his feet five times surfing, these were...
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May 17, 2023
New film follows a Wisconsin ultra runner’s quest on the Pacific Crest Trail
Ultra runner Timothy Olson set a world record when he ran 2,650 miles on the Pacific Crest Trail in 2021. The Amherst, Wisconsin, native's journey along the way was documented by a film crew. It took an average of 50 miles a day for 52 consecutive days. The "Mirage" film...
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May 11, 2023
Solo Brands acquires TerraFlame
Adding to its portfolio of direct-to-consumer companies, Solo Brands on Thursday announced it acquired TerraFlame for an undisclosed amount. TerraFlame’s team will become a part of Solo Brands, including CEO Lenny Vainberg, who will transition to the role of TerraFlame general manager, according to a company press release emailed to...
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May 10, 2023
GoPro Q1 revenue down 19% in Q1
For the quarter ending March 31, revenue was $175 million, compared with $217 million at the same time last year. Subscribers were up 36% year-over-year (2.36 million). GoPro.com revenue, including subscription and service revenue, increased 7% year-over-year at $95 million (54% of all revenue). Retail channel revenue was $80 million,...
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