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June 9, 2020
Tender Corporation Announces Adventure Ready Brands As New Name
LITTLETON, N.H. (June 9, 2020) — Tender Corporation, which markets a range of best-in-class first aid, insect repellent and outdoor recreation products, announces today that the company will be doing business as Adventure Ready Brands in order to align more closely with the company’s mission to inspire outdoor adventure. “Adventure...
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June 9, 2020
Hydrolight Outdoor Gear Inks New Retail Deal With DICK’s Sporting Goods + Field and Stream
Denver, CO (June 9, 2020) - Hydrolight Outdoor Gear, a newcomer to the outdoor hydration market, and creator of the world’s first Lantern Reservoir, has landed a deal with Dick’s Sporting Goods and Field & Stream. Hydrolight’s patented, illuminating hydration reservoir will now be sold by DICK’S Sporting Goods online...
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June 8, 2020
HeiQ Viroblock tested successfully against virus that causes COVID-19
Zurich/Switzerland, June 08, 2020. HeiQ Viroblock NPJ03 is among the first textile technologies in the world to be proven effective against SARS-CoV-2 in the laboratory. Tests conducted by Swiss textile innovator HeiQ with the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity in Melbourne, Australia (Doherty Institute) showed that treated fabric achieved 99.99%...
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June 7, 2020
House Transportation Bill Proposes Major Increases for Federal Bike Programs
WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 5, 2020) — This week, PeopleForBikes finds hope in a new bill released by the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee that would significantly increase federal funding for bikes. PeopleForBikes and our partner organizations worked steadily to ensure that this legislation addresses the growing need for carefully...
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June 4, 2020
Toray’s Nylon Primeflex Now Available Worldwide
Tokyo, Japan, June 4, 2020 – Toray Industries, Inc., has announced a supply chain breakthrough that will make its Nylon Primeflex fabric available to the worldwide market. Since its introduction five years ago, Nylon Primeflex has been an under-the-radar favorite for certain Toray customers in the Japanese market. Small yarn capacity...
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May 26, 2020
Sweet Protection Celebrates 20 Years of Locking Horns with Impossibilities
From the brand history text: “The year is 1988. Skateboarding is still prohibited in Norway, and the Sweet mantra was just manifested in a school paper. The Sweet Protection story started in Trysil, a mountain village in Østerdalen, Norway. Fast forward to May 24th, 2000, the company was founded by...
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May 26, 2020
Outdoor Research launches face mask program with proprietary filter system for retailers, consumers
SEATTLE, Wash. (May 26, 2020) – After converting its onshore manufacturing facilities over the last 60 days to address the national shortage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the medical and defense communities, Outdoor Research, a longtime leader in outdoor and tactical apparel, is unveiling a program through which retailers...
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May 26, 2020
Introducing the Filson x Helinox Tactical Collection
SAN FRANCISCO / SEATTLE - May 26, 2020 - Filson and Helinox, two brands known for creating essential, high-quality gear for the outdoors, today announce a new collaboration that combines function, comfort and a new limited edition camo print. The collaboration builds on Helinox’s foundation of performance, durability, and portability,...
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May 18, 2020
Outdoor Brands Invest in Public Lands Defense
Bend, Ore., May 18 2020– Outdoor brands Velocio, Patagonia, and The North Face are supporting The Conservation Alliance’s effort to preserve and defend the integrity of our public lands system in 2020. Thanks to the support of these companies, The Conservation Alliance has awarded five grants from the organization’s Public...
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May 13, 2020
World-Class Gravel Race SBT GRVL, Presented by Canyon Bicycles, Cancels August Event Due to COVID-19
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo., (May 13, 2020) –SBT GRVL, a world-class gravel bike experience presented by Canyon Bicycles, has cancelled the 2020 event due to COVID-19 concerns. Based on guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the federal, state, and county governments, and after discussions with local authorities in...
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May 6, 2020
Salomon Launches Beauty Box Instagram Contest
OGDEN, Utah (May 6, 2020)— Salomon announces the launch of the Beauty Box campaign, an Instagram contest for active women, as the latest step in the brand’s ongoing initiative to support the growing community of women in the outdoors. To participate, women are encouraged to post an outdoor-themed photo or...
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May 6, 2020
Origin Announces Instagram Live Series with Katie Burrell
WHISTLER, B.C. — Award-winning outdoor marketing agency Origin today announced the launch of an Instagram Live series in collaboration with outdoor industry humorist and hellraiser Katie Burrell. The series, titled Are You OK?, features Katie in candid conversation with a motley crew of people whose love for the outdoors is...
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May 5, 2020
Dakine Launches Signature Women’s Bike Apparel Collection with Professional Mountain Biker Casey Brown
LOS ANGELES (May 5, 2020) – Dakine introduces the Casey Brown Collection, a two-piece bike apparel and accessory line for female riders. The collection was designed in collaboration with professional mountain biker and Dakine athlete, Casey Brown. The line includes a long-sleeve bike jersey and lightweight, moisture-wicking bike gloves built...
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April 30, 2020
Liv Cycling Introduces New Liv Rev Pro Helmet
NEWBURY PARK, Calif. (April 30, 2020) - Liv Cycling, the company dedicated to getting more women on bikes, today introduced the new high performance Liv Rev Pro Helmet, designed for road, gravel, CX and cross country cyclists seeking ultra-light weight with optimal ventilation, safety and comfort. The Liv Rev Pro...
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April 30, 2020
Orvis Launches Bevy of Virtual Fly Fishing Educational Opportunities Online and on Cable Television
MANCHESTER, Vt. (April 30, 2020) —Orvis, the family-owned outdoor retailer that specializes in fly fishing gear and education, takes its proven teaching methods for anglers online, offering one-on-one lessons and other educational opportunities to those homebound by the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, the popular television show, “The Orvis Guide to Fly...
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April 29, 2020
Vasque Works to Increase Access to the Outdoors by Partnering with the Children & Nature Network
Red Wing, MN – April 29, 2020 - Vasque Footwear, a family-owned company with more than 55 years of experience in the outdoor footwear sector, is pleased to announce its keystone partnership for 2020 with the Children & Nature Network, a national non-profit working to increase access to nature for...
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April 29, 2020
Superfeet Worldwide Expands PPE Production Capacity for Medical Facilities Nationwide
FERNDALE, Wash. (April 29, 2020) -- With an original mission to help their local community hospitals and healthcare workers, Superfeet and sister company Flowbuilt Manufacturing successfully produced and delivered 42,000 PAPR hoods to hospitals in the northwestern region of United States during the month of April. Effective immediately, the company is...
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April 29, 2020
Can’d Aid Spreads People Powered Do-Goodery for COVID-19 Crisis Relief
LONGMONT, CO (April 29, 2020) — Can’d Aid, a nationally recognized nonprofit focused on people powered do-goodery, has earned a reputation for spearheading innovative new programs that respond and adapt to evolving community needs. This couldn’t be more true during the COVID-19 community relief efforts across the country, as Can’d...
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April 29, 2020
Fjällräven Voted Most Sustainable Brand in its Industry According to Sweden’s Sustainable Brand Index
LOUISVILLE, Colo. (April 29, 2020) – Europe’s largest brand study on sustainability, the Sustainable Brand Index™ 2020, announces Fjällräven as an industry leader within sustainability in Sweden. Choosing from over 1,400 brands, Swedish consumers voted for Fjällräven as the most sustainable brand from the “Clothing and Fashion Brand” industry. “Spanning dozens of industries,...
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April 28, 2020
REVEAL Media Conference Announces “Enjoy Outdoors, Now and Tomorrow” Panel Discussions Open to the Public
SAN FRANCISCO - REVEAL is a global media conference with 40 brands presenting to 300 members of the media on April 29 and 30. Recent developments and global conversations have been the catalyst to create a panel discussion around relevant industry topics around the current and future landscape of the...
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April 28, 2020
Oboz True to the Trail Podcast goes live!
Bozeman, Mont., (April 28, 2020) — Oboz Footwear, the True to the Trail® outdoor footwear company based in Bozeman, introduces the True to the Trail Podcast. Hosted by Rich Hohne, Oboz Director of Marketing, the podcast will explore the beauty and power of the outdoors through voices in the Oboz...
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April 22, 2020
LifeStraw Releases Ambitious 2019 Responsibility Report
WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 22, 2020) - LifeStraw®, a globally-recognized water industry pioneer and developer of innovative water filtration solutions, today released its 2019 Responsibility Report. Key accomplishments included: providing 1.19 million school children in low resource communities with a year of safe water and removing 5.1 tons of plastic from its supply chain by moving...
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April 22, 2020
Oboz Footwear Throws Some Shade for Earth Day and Arbor Day
Bozeman, Mont., (April 22, 2020) — Oboz Footwear, the True to the Trail® outdoor footwear company headquartered in Bozeman, is celebrating Earth Day and Arbor Day with its “Throw Some Shade” initiative. Through Sunday, April 26, visitors to Oboz.com can donate a tree in a friend's name for free. “On Earth Day and...
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April 22, 2020
Rumpl Announces Achievement of Climate Neutral Certified Status
PORTLAND, Ore. (April 22, 2020) - Rumpl, the Portland-based leader in technical blankets, has successfully achieved Climate Neutral Certified status by measuring its greenhouse gas emissions footprint, purchasing carbon credits to offset that footprint and implementing plans to continue reducing emissions. Taking these direct actions against climate change qualifies Rumpl...
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April 22, 2020
Klean Kanteen Achieves Carbon Neutral Footprint
CHICO, Calif. (April 22, 2020) – From the beginning, being a force for good has been a main driver for decision making at Klean Kanteen. Today, the family and employee-owned company is proud to announce a partnership with Climate Neutral to achieve a carbon neutral footprint as of February 2020....