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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May 27, 2022
The 2022 Summer Gear Guide
The process for identifying the best outdoor products each year is an arduous one. Over the course of three months, 150-plus testers receive thousands of products from brands big and small. The mission: test the products repeatedly, in all conditions, and then send feedback to our category managers, who select...
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May 25, 2022
Strava reaches 100 million athletes milestone
Strava, the leading social platform for athletes and the largest sports community in the world, has announced that more than 100 million athletes have joined the platform. The company reports that… ‘the number of Strava athletes has grown tremendously, doubling in size in just the last two years.’ Since Strava’s...
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May 23, 2022
REI to Produce Feature-Length Documentary of Historic ‘Full Circle’ Everest Expedition
The documentary-style action follows the nine Full Circle Everest summiteers as they reckon with racial issues and stereotypes in mountaineering and seek to conduct a global cultural exchange as part of their expedition. Gear Junkie
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May 17, 2022
Did the Surf Industry Kill the Future of Wetsuits?
Surf companies have been ignoring compelling research that could make wetsuits warmer and easier to paddle in. Two scientists are making sure someone listens. Outside
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May 11, 2022
Indy Pass—a Smaller Competitor of the IKON and Epic Ski Passes—Keeps Getting Better
Indy Pass Allied Resorts will grant discounted lift tickets to pass holders next season. The Indy Pass provides two days at each partner resort, while the Indy Pass Plus offers the same two days but with no blackouts. There’s also Indy AddOn passes, which you buy at a reduced cost...
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April 25, 2022
Surfboard Auction Heats Up as Bidding Skyrockets
Twice a year the California Gold Surf Auction presents a marketplace with curated selections of culturally significant surfboards and memorabilia. One lot in the current auction is already at an historic high: $22K — just one of the 63 historically, culturally significant lots on offer at the California Gold Surf...
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April 22, 2022
Patagonia Releases New Film, Newtok
Patagonia Films released its newest documentary feature, Newtok. 360 Yup’ik residents must relocate their entire village to stable ground upriver while facing a federal government that has failed to take appropriate action to combat climate change. In moving their village, they will become some of America’s first climate change refugees. This...
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April 20, 2022
Failing Grades for Outdoor Brands in ‘Forever Chemical’ Study
The outdoor industry is one of the worst offenders when it comes to using so-called “forever chemicals” in their products, a new study shows. The report, published by the Natural Resources Defense Council and two partner groups, analyzes 30 companies across multiple industries on their use of PFAS—dangerous chemicals that pollute drinking...
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April 7, 2022
Iconic Snowboard Brand Kemper Announces NFTs Collection via SIMBA Chain
Kemper Snowboards, the legendary brand that helped launch the snowboarding market in the 80s, is ready to launch an NFT offering for the action sports category. It is one of the most representative brands of the neon era of snowboarding - the NFT release will be a homage to the...
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April 6, 2022
Merrell Launches Takeback And Resale Program
Merrell is launching a multinational product takeback and resale program called Merrell ReTread. The program, which launches in April in the US and Canada in a partnership with ReCircled, allows consumers to give back Merrell footwear. Once received, the footwear is repaired and refurbished for resale, broken down for use...
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