PMI’s STANLEY Classic Vacuum Growler Featured in OUTSIDE Winter Buyer’s Guide 2016

September 29, 2015

SEATTLE, WA (September 29, 2015) –  OUTSIDE, America’s leading active lifestyle brand, has selected PMI’s STANLEY brand to be featured in their Winter Buyer’s Guide as among the best gear to have for the winter sports season. The STANLEY Classic Vacuum Growler has been included in the tailgating section of OUTSIDE’s Winter Buyer’s Guide, which hits newsstands September 29.

“The STANLEY Classic Vacuum Growler and beer are a match made in heaven! We’re thrilled that Outside has chosen our growler for the Winter Buyer’s Guide. Our authentic heritage and product innovation is a perfect fit when you want to enjoy a cold beer after a day of adventuring,” states Kelly Kraus, Vice President for PMI’s STANLEY brand.

An easy solution to transporting your favorite suds, the STANLEY Classic Vacuum Growler (MSRP $50) brings the brand’s heritage to the craft beer world. Insulated to keep 2-quarts of beer cold for 24 hours, the STANLEY Classic Vacuum Growler is perfect for tailgating and car camping, especially during the crisp nights of autumn.

From winter running shoes and weatherproof cameras to snowboards and avalanche airbags, the OUTSIDE gear team tested hundreds of products to determine the best in gear for this year’s Winter Buyer’s Guide. Featuring the most innovative products, killer deals for the price-conscious consumer, and expert ideas for winter outings, it’s the ideal resource for budding adventurers and outdoor aficionados alike. Reviews are organized by sport and activity, and include the ideal setting or experience level for each product, as well as tips for getting the most out of each gear pick. Only the best items on the market make into the pages of OUTSIDE’s Buyer’s Guide.

“Great gear is essential to making the best of our time outside, and for many of us, it’s the most valuable investment we make,” says OUTSIDE Buyer’s Guide editor Axie Navas. “The gear industry is innovating at an amazing pace to keep up with ever-changing outdoor trends, and we want our readers to reap all the benefits of these advances. The OUTSIDE gear team hit the trails and the backcountry on foot, bike, ski, and snowboard to put all the newest products to the test, and nearly 300 made the cut, with seven top-notch items winning our coveted Gear of the Year award. With the picks from the Winter Buyer’s Guide, our readers can be confident they’re facing the elements with the best gear on the market.”

About OUTSIDE:  

OUTSIDE is America’s leading active lifestyle brand. Since 1977, OUTSIDE has covered travel, sports, adventure, health, and fitness, as well as the personalities, the environment, and the style and culture of the world Outside. The OUTSIDE family includes OUTSIDE magazine, the only magazine to win three consecutive National Magazine Awards for General Excellence, The Outside Buyer’s Guides, Outside Online, Outside Television, Outside Events, Outside+ tablet edition, Outside Books, and now Outside GO, a revolutionary, 21st-century adventure-travel company. Visit us online and on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter.

About the STANLEY brand:

Invented by William Stanley on September 2, 1913 (official patent date), the all steel vacuum bottle revolutionized the way people enjoyed food and beverage. Since then, STANLEY brand products have been delivering superior food and beverage gear for rugged, active lifestyles and remains dedicated to this simple promise: buy STANLEY brand products, get quality gear. Built for Life^®. Learn more, visit www.stanley-pmi.com.

About PMI:

Founded in 1983, by Rob Harris, PMI manufactures, markets, and designs innovative food and beverage solutions for busy lifestyles across the globe. The company’s two most recognizable brands, Stanley^® and Aladdin^®, are joined by the MiGo brand that continues to grow in China/Asia Pacific. Guided by principles of sustainability, community and integrity, PMI has extended these beloved brands into the future while remaining rooted in their rich history. Headquartered in Seattle, WA, PMI has offices in Shanghai, Rio de Janeiro, Amsterdam and Manila and ownership in PMI Joinease manufacturing in China. PMI currently distributes its products in over 50 countries worldwide.