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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January 7, 2022
Read: The Western Megadrought Is Revealing America’s ‘Lost National Park’
A megadrought, the driest the area has been in more than 1,000 years, is reducing Lake Powell to Puddle Powell, and in the process, revealing a little bit of the wonders long since hidden far below the surface of the lake, a surface roiled by powerboats and jet skis. Adventure...
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January 5, 2022
No Retreat: Business Bootcamp: New CNBC Series Takes Companies to the Next Level (Watch)
No Retreat: Business Bootcamp is coming to CNBC, and the cable channel has released a trailer. In the new business reality series, Joe De Sena, Spartan founder and CEO, will work with companies and help them take their business to the next level. TV Series Finale
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January 3, 2022
Massive ‘Outdoor Recreation Archive’ Houses Thousands of Gear Catalogs From the ’60s to Today
The vast library of steadily growing gear catalogs offers a wealth of insights into the outdoor recreation industry’s cultural, commercial, and ecological impacts from the early 20th century forward. GearJunkie
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December 22, 2021
National Parks NFTs Give Outdoor Enthusiasts Social Club Membership
Mixart.io announced the development of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) for outdoor enthusiasts passionate about national parks in the United States. The collection of 4,625 NFTs gives holders access to workshops and outdoor gear for hiking, climbing, photography or families that love annual park road trips. Inside Outdoor
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December 15, 2021
‘Behind the Shovels’: An Homage to Park Crews Everywhere
Ever wonder who builds and maintains all the terrain parks at a resort? What about creating those crazy features for Natural Selection and Kings and Queens of Corbet’s Couloir? In the video, Jackson Hole profiles the folks behind the shovels and gives us a really fun glimpse into what it takes to build...
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December 13, 2021
Clif Bar breaks into new category—pet food
Among the several new product introductions Clif Bar made this year, its entrance into the pet category with Clif Pet seems to be the most ambitious—and unexpected. The initial offering of three jerky snacks for dogs (set to launch in early 2022) is the first new product release from the...
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December 13, 2021
Adidas Releases a Hike-Ready Boot Made With Colorful Upcycled Uppers
Sustainability is at the forefront of much of what Adidas produces. Now, outdoor adventurers have a new eco-friendly look from the brand to shop. Available now via Adidas.com is the “Nothing Left Behind” Free Hiker Gore-Tex, a hiking boot built with colorful upcycled uppers. According to Adidas, the 2021 FNAA...
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December 9, 2021
Xponent’s smart solar RV awning gives camper charging a raise
An RV roof seems the perfect place to secure solar panels for onboard battery charging, right up until you try to squeeze them between and around the vents, skylights, air conditioner, antennas, racks and other roof-mounted components. California company Xponent Power looks to an alternative solution to provide more sunlight-capturing...
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December 6, 2021
The North Face Is Doing Another Gucci Collab, If You Want a $850 T-Shirt
Round two of the Gucci x The North Face collab has dropped. Last winter they unveiled the first half of their collection, including a tent and lots of very expensive cotton clothes. This year, there is no tent, but there is a $1,000 fanny back, an $1,800 backpack, and $850...
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December 2, 2021
Arrested by Machines: Europe’s Lead Climbing Auto-Belay Targets US Gyms
A company in Italy may be permanently changing the lead belay as we know it. ProGrade, a somewhat unknown entity, recently introduced an auto-belay format capable of paying out slack and catching a climber on lead. Of course, anyone who’s rope-soloed knows that a lead belay does not necessarily need...
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November 8, 2021
Cotopaxi CEO ‘Desperate’ to Stop Facebook Scam Ads
Cotopaxi cautions consumers about a recent uptick in fraudulent ‘Cotopaxi Outlet’ ads appearing on social media platforms. This isn’t the first time faux sellers have emulated a major brand claiming to sell quality products at unreal discounts, and it won’t be the last. However, improved targeted ads on social media...
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October 27, 2021
Why is Patagonia now selling wine?
Patagonia provides much of the apparel and gear needed to explore the backcountry, and now the company is giving adventurers—the adult ones, anyway—another beverage option for their après festivities. The company’s food division, Patagonia Provisions, unveiled a collection of wines, ciders, and sake. The launch comes as the brand works to...
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October 25, 2021
‘The Summit of the Gods’ Takes an Animated Approach to Everest
Netflix continues its mission to make every single possible film or television series in the universe with its new adaption of a manga series by Jiro Taniguchi, itself an adaptation of a novel. The story follows a Japanese photojournalist who thinks he recognizes the camera George Mallory and Sandy Irvine...
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October 14, 2021
At Four Ski Areas, You Can Pay to Skip the Lift Line. Locals Are Pissed
Responding to the demand for quality, affordable running eyewear, Nathan debuts its polarized sunglasses, featuring a high-grip TPE material on the frame to keep it from shifting during activity, and a TR90 frame construction that is flexible, impact-resistant and heat-resistant. MORE
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October 5, 2021
REDARC Brings Solar Capabilities to North America
LONSDALE, SOUTH AUSTRALIA; REDARC, the leading Overland authority in power management launches a suite of solar products in North America. No more melted ice, no more warm drinks, no more worrying about state of charge, no more compromises. Leave the crowds behind and get off-grid with REDARC’s 12-volt solar range....
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September 14, 2021
Supply Side, Shipping And SUP Sales Soar But Inventory Low
With the pandemic leading to growth in participation in paddlesports, no category has seen more uptick than stand-up paddleboards (SUP), especially inflatables. But while they require a modicum of balance to use, those in the business are also trying to find their footing dealing with complications in production, distribution and...
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August 18, 2021
‘Free Solo’ Star Alex Honnold Is Coming to Disney+ With a Climbing Docuseries
Alex Honnold is climbing again, this time for a Disney+ docuseries from National Geographic. The streaming service has greenlighted the three-part On the Edge with Alex Honnold with the subject of the Oscar-winning Free Solo. It sees him embark on a lifelong dream: an epic climbing quest across the remotest and toughest walls and...
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August 18, 2021
Your next North Face jacket may be made of wood pulp
The North Face has reached an agreement with textile material company Spinnova to develop new, sustainable, high-performance textiles. Created from wood pulp, Spinnova's bespoke fiber is reportedly tough, insulating, and "zero percent harmful" to the planet. Read more.
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August 11, 2021
Aspen Snowmass Resorts Launches Outerwear Lines for Employees, Guests
Vertical integration on the slopes? That’s what Aspen Snowmass has in mind, as it launches its own ski outerwear line. The resort chain becomes the first to design its own clothing line, ready to go for the 2021-22 season after some in-house testing. GearJunkie
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August 8, 2021
Garmin Adds New ‘Adventure Race’ Activity Profile: An Explainer
While scanning through the list of beta firmware updates posted this week, a new ‘Adventure Race’ activity profile designed for races that prohibit GPS navigation during the race. This means that some races require competitors to do their own orienteering, old-school style with maps and compass, rather than depend on...
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July 28, 2021
The Greatest Solo Climber You’ve Never Heard Of: Watch ‘The Alpinist’ Trailer
One elusive solo climber is stepping into the spotlight. And he isn’t holding back. Watch a trailer of what could be one of the best climbing films of the year. GearJunkie
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July 22, 2021
The Trouble With Bike (and All Outdoor) Apparel
This documentary is an interesting look into the manufacturing process and how a brand that cares about profits and the environment figures out how to have the best of both. Adventure Journal
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July 19, 2021
REI drops its first full feature film, “Camp Yoshi”
Back in May, REI announced its latest venture — REI Co-op Studios film company. The studio’s first project was its short film series, “The Trees Remember.” Now, it’s debuting a full feature film, highlighting a Black family in Oregon who started learning how to get outdoors and created Camp Yoshi in the process....
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July 17, 2021
Smith and Koroyd file joint lawsuit against Burton over helmet technology patent infringement
The eyewear/headwear icon and one of its ingredient brand partners accuse the snowsports giant of improperly using their patented technology in certain Anon-branded snow helmets. OBJ
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July 8, 2021
Oros Outerwear Gets $14.5 Million in Funding
Oros, a Portland, Ore.-based technical outerwear brand, has received $14.5 million in a Series A funding round led by Elizabeth Street Ventures and Enlightenment Capital. Also participating in the financing are entrepreneur Thomas Tull, the chairman of Snap Inc.; Michael Lynton, and Brandon Shainfeld, among others. The brand is known for using...