June 1, 2023

Nikwax, the Global Leader in PFAS-Free Aftercare, has Developed a Factory-Applied DWR for Synthetic Outdoor Fabrics

[Seattle, WA, June 1, 2023] OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Nikwax, the international leader in technical cleaners and waterproofing products for outdoor gear and apparel, has developed a high performance, PFAS-free factory-applied Durable Water Repellent (DWR) for synthetic outdoor fabrics. Outdoor Research, Nikwax’s global launch partner, will unveil Direct.Dry on its series...

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...

June 1, 2023

CamelBak® Launches New and Redesigned Hike Packs

PETALUMA, Calif. (June 1, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – CamelBak®, the global leader in award-winning personal hydration products, today announces its Spring ‘23 hiking hydration pack line, which includes the all-new Fourteener™ collection, fully redesigned Octane™ 22 and two new sizes in the Octane family. The new and redesigned hydration packs blend technical features...

June 1, 2023

OtterBox Takes Power on the Road, Gets ‘Made the Grade’ Status

TUCSON, ARIZONA USA/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – With reliable connections and rapid charging, the OtterBox FAST CHARGE POWER BANK stands ready to charge hard. That’s the reason INVESTMENT GRADE GEAR has awarded it ‘Made the Grade’ status after extended evaluation. ‘OtterBox is a champion of the functional, the durable, and the innovative,’ according to...

June 1, 2023

Altra’s Best-Selling Torin Road Shoe Gets an Update

DENVER (June 1, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Altra, a leading innovator in performance running, has released the seventh iteration of its best-selling Torin road shoe, with Torin 7 updates ranging from a stack height increase to a completely redesigned tongue, heel collar and mesh upper. The Torin is a longtime member of...

June 1, 2023

Helly Hansen’s Spring/Summer ‘23 Campaign Celebrates “The Open Mountain” through the Eyes of Search and Rescue Professionals

OSLO, NORWAY /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - As the brand trusted by professionals for more than 140 years, Helly Hansen has partnered with outdoor professionals around the globe to develop performance-driven gear since day one. For its spring/summer ’23 global campaign, The Open Mountain, the brand celebrates the power of spending time outside...

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...

May 31, 2023

Danner Introduces First Modern, Recraftable Hiking Boot

Portland, Ore./OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – For more than 90 years, Oregon-based Danner has been dedicated to building the toughest, longest-lasting boots on the market. But even the highest-quality boots need some care and repair after time takes its toll. Today, Danner welcomes a solution to keep its modern hiking boots on the trail...

May 31, 2023

Big Agnes and DAC Introduce First Recycled Aluminum Tent Hubs

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. (May 31, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Big Agnes, the Steamboat Springs-based outdoor equipment brand, recently announced an exclusive program with longtime partner DAC, the world's leading tent pole manufacturer, to use the first of its kind, DAC E1 recycled tent pole hub, containing 25%-30% post-consumer recycled aluminum. The company will...

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...