March 12, 2026

Leave No Trace Selects 12 Sites Nationwide for Spotlights Community Conservation Initiative

Boulder, CO/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Leave No Trace has selected 12 locations nationwide for its 2026 Spotlight program, an initiative that protects natural areas by delivering direct assistance to local communities and land managers. As visitation continues to increase, Spotlights offer resources to protect the shared spaces we all cherish. Through multi-day, on-site...

March 12, 2026

HEST Expands into Camp Furniture with Launch of the Foamy Camp Chair

SEATTLE (March 12, 2026) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ — HEST, the brand known for bringing “Home Comfort Built for the Outdoors” to premium, portable sleep systems, is expanding beyond sleep with the launch of the all-new Foamy Camp Chair. Designed with HEST’s signature memory foam comfort, the chair brings a new level...

March 12, 2026

HitchFire Launches Freestanding Camp Kitchen

Santa Cruz, CA (March 12, 2026) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ — HitchFire, the leading provider of hitch-mounted portable grills and accessories, today announced the launch of its first hitchless product, the HitchFire Camp Kitchen, a freestanding, fully self-contained portable kitchen designed for camping, overlanding, van life, and vehicle-based adventure travel. Unlike traditional...

March 12, 2026

Rab elevates sleep system collection for Spring/Summer 2026

March 12 2026 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - British outdoor and mountain brand Rab (owned by Equip Outdoor Technologies Ltd.) announces the launch of its most technically advanced sleep system collection to date. Building on decades of expertise that began with Rab Carrington’s first-hand‑stitched down bags, the Spring/Summer 2026 new range introduces innovations...

March 12, 2026

Outdoor Media Summit and The Executive Track Open Call for Speakers for 2026 Asheville Conference

/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Outdoor Media Summit (OMS), the premier conference for outdoor media and marketing professionals, and The Executive Track (TET), the conference for CEOs of emerging brands, has officially opened its 2026 Call for Speakers. Speaker applications are now open and will be accepted on a rolling basis on the...

March 11, 2026

BOGS Footwear Brings Fresh Styles and More Seamless Comfort to Spring 2026 Collection, Featuring New Year-Round Essentials

PORTLAND, OR (March 11, 2026) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - BOGS Footwear, makers of long-lasting, 100% waterproof boots designed for all-weather use, is introducing its Spring 2026 collection of new styles for farm, garden, and everyday comfort and utility. For shoulder season, spring, and work outdoors throughout the year, the men’s and...

March 11, 2026

SCARPA names new North America CEO, promotes longtime internal leaders to new posts

BOULDER, Colo. (March. 11, 2026) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ — SCARPA, global manufacturer of high-performance mountain footwear, today announced Jonathan Degenhardt as new CEO of its North American operation. Along with Degenhardt’s hire, two longtime employees will be elevated into new leadership positions with additional responsibilities at SCARPA North America. Mark Mathews, currently...

March 11, 2026

Big Agnes Introduces All-New Ultralight VST Series Tents

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. (March 11, 2026) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Big Agnes is celebrating 25 years of innovation and backcountry inspiration by announcing its revolutionary new VST tent series, a purpose-built family of ultralight shelters designed to meet the needs of fast-moving backpackers and thru-hikers who demand durability, efficiency and livability...

March 11, 2026

Thermore introduces Ecodown Fibers T2T: The thermal insulation that transforms textile waste into warmth

Milan, Italy, 11 March, 2026 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Thermore, a leading company in the thermal insulation sector for clothing, proudly announces the launch of Ecodown Fibers T2T, a free fiber insulation made from recycled polyester waste from the textile supply chain. For over 50 years, the Italy-based company has embedded...

March 11, 2026

Major Conservation Challenges Have a New Solution: Activating Outdoor Industry Partners in the Wild for Measurable Impact

/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - The Pacific Northwest is a rare convergence point: globally significant biodiversity, world‑class outdoor recreation, and a dense concentration of outdoor industry brands whose businesses depend on healthy, resilient landscapes. The region’s old-growth forests, high‑alpine terrain, and coastal waters support threatened species, active communities, and recreation economies that...