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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December 1, 2023
Colorado company puts ski resort trail maps on the palm of your hand
Steven Bright was on a chairlift at Breckenridge Ski Resort a couple years back with his wife Ashley Curry when the two started examining the outfits of other resort-goers. On the lift, they chatted about how hands are one of the most expressive parts of the body, but when it...
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November 22, 2023
Nike Is Bringing Back the ACG Torre Hiking Boot for the First Time Since 1995
Nike ACG is digging into its archives for a hiking boot that hasn’t seen the light in nearly 30 years. The ACG Torre Mid, which launched in 1995, is being reissued for the very first time with two colorways arriving in December. The retro waterproof hiker sits shaggy suede overlays atop...
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November 20, 2023
We Can Now Predict Rogue Waves Using an AI Generated Algorithm
Scientists at the University of Copenhagen and The University of Victoria have used artificial intelligence to find a formula to predict of rogue waves. The study analyzed over 1 billion waves to find out what causes the unpredictable behemoths. The Inertia
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November 20, 2023
Outdoor Retailer 2023 Winter Show: GearJunkie’s Top 10 Standout Products From the Floor
The showroom opened for Outdoor Retailer’s 2023 Winter Show on November 14, and retailers, distributors, designers, media, and more trickled in. It was not the all-out, keyed-up gear and apparel frenzy that it’s been in years past. Instead, the buzz was quieter, the days were slower, and the energy wasn’t...
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November 16, 2023
Strava releases ‘Flyover’ 3D video recap of athlete activities
Strava has unveiled its new Flyover feature, which displays a 3D video map with a signature orange polyline to recreate an athlete’s activities. aThe Flyover is a video recap of the activity from a bird’s eye view, offering Strava subscribers a different take on their activity. Starting by zooming into...
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October 6, 2023
XCEL Wetsuits Announced That It’s Going Neoprene Free
XCEL, one of the most respected wetsuit brands in the surf industry, announced last week that it would cease using neoprene in its products by the year 2026. The brand hopes to make its suits more environmentally friendly as soon as possible. XCEL has finally found the materials it’s been looking...
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October 5, 2023
PowerBar Founder Back in the Game with Jambar Energy Bars
Jennifer Maxwell is returning to the energy bar world with one of the most impressive pedigrees in the market. She and her husband, Brian, founded PowerBar about 40 years ago, and later sold the company to Nestle in 2000. Now she’s back with Jambar, which are organic, naturally sweetened energy...
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September 20, 2023
Adidas and National Geographic Reunite for Aurora Borealis-Themed Collaboration
Adidas and National Geographic are reuniting for a second nature-inspired collection. On Sept. 27, the athletic brand will team up again with the magazine on a capsule line inspired by the lights of the Aurora Borealis. FN
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September 19, 2023
E-Bike Technology Is Going to Revolutionize Kayaking
Old Town’s new ePDL+ drive system can seamlessly switch between manual pedal power, power-assisted pedal, or fully-motorized propulsion—they’re calling that mode “cruise control”— at the push of a button. A proprietary 36-volt lithium battery delivers 46 hours of continuous power in the lowest speed cruise control mode, and three hours...
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September 5, 2023
Arc’teryx Looks to Block Registration of adidas’ TERREX Trademark
A Canadian trademark scuffle that pits two big names in the apparel/accessories space against one another seems to be making its way into the United States. On the heels of Arc’teryx-owner Amer Sports Canada Inc. filing a trademark lawsuit against adidas’ Canadian subsidiary early this year over the German sportswear...
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August 31, 2023
A ‘World-Class Gym on Wheels:’ Randy Hetrick Has Big Plans for OutFit Training
TRX founder Randy Hetrick, a former Navy SEAL who started TRX from his garage and turned it into a functional equipment giant, has begun franchising his next big fitness business idea: outdoor workouts enabled by modern tech. Athletechnews
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August 31, 2023
‘AI Backpack’: Microsoft Gear Patent Isn’t Creepy at All
According to a patent just approved by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, this “smart” backpack will include a camera, microphone, speaker, network interface, processor, and digital storage. First reported by MS Power User, the backpack can identify objects in the environment, respond to the wearer’s questions, and interact with...
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August 30, 2023
Microsoft files new AI-powered smart backpack patent. It can hear you and see what you see
Microsoft seems to be working on a brand-new AI-supported Microsoft smart backpack. This new Microsoft smart backpack does wonders. Powered by artificial intelligence, it can identify objects in the environment, perform contextual tasks, access information from the cloud, and interact with other devices. The backpack includes a camera, microphone, speaker,...
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August 29, 2023
Merrell’s ‘Scrap’ Collection Gives Leftover Materials a Second Act
Merrell has released a new capsule collection utilizing leftover scrap materials as part of its push to become more sustainable. Aptly named the Scrap collection, the limited run capsule features three of the outdoor brand’s signature shoe styles – the Jungle Moc, Moab 3, and Moab Speed models – each partially made...
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August 9, 2023
Climbing Magazine ‘Summit Journal’ Relaunches for New Generation
This month marks the official revival of climbing’s classic print magazine, Summit Journal. From 1955 until its closure in 1996, this glossy magazine represented the pinnacle of climbing journalism. Its pages were filled with stories from the sport’s biggest names, like Yvon Chouinard, Lynn Hill, and even Royal Robbins — a...
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August 7, 2023
How Outdoor Research Decided to Take the Plunge Into Mountain Biking
Outdoor Research has decided to delve deeper into mountain biking based on customer feedback and is releasing a new, eight-piece line designed solely for the sport. Available for spring 2024, Outdoor Research’s new Freewheel Mountain Bike Collection includes a bike-specific half-zip hoodie, a long-sleeve jersey, a short-sleeve riding T-shirt, riding shorts, two...
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August 3, 2023
Strava offers tool to calculate carbon savings and encourage more environmentally friendly transportation
Strava has announced a new tool that focuses on carbon savings. Starting today (Cycle to Work Day in the UK), users who tag their activities as commutes on Strava can see their estimated carbon savings when commuting by running, walking, cycling or e-biking instead of traveling by car. A recent...
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July 28, 2023
Clif Bar Continues to Improve Profitability Under New Owner
Mondelez International said its recently-acquired Clif Bar business continued to improve profitability in the second quarter with the help of higher prices amid “robust” sales growth and as Clif Bar recently overhauled its management team, including the exit of CEO Sally Grimes. At the close of February, Alexandre Zigliara was...
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July 26, 2023
Strava for Rock Climbing? Kaya App Sees Big Opportunity
Kaya first opened its digital doors in 2019, offering climbers a novel way to navigate climbing gyms and find specific routes. There was also a social element from the very beginning, with the option to log and share “sends” and start virtual discussions with friends. The company now boasts more...
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July 26, 2023
How Geartrade Uses AI to Cut Costs, Reduce Employee Burnout
Geartrade, the online resale platform for used gear and apparel, is leveraging artificial intelligence not to replace its workforce, but to make its employees’ lives easier, according to company executives. In January, Geartrade launched an AI system that was constructed with data from more than a million pieces of used...
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June 15, 2023
Google introduces generative AI virtual try-on tool
In an attempt to replicate the fitting room online, Google has released a new virtual try-on tool using generative artificial intelligence that is available through its search engine, the company announced on Wednesday. It is only usable on women’s tops to start. Shoppers can hit products with a “Try On” badge...
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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...