July 28, 2022

REI, Airstream Collab on Special Edition Travel Trailer Loaded With Gear

REI continues to pursue investment in “vehicle-supported camping adventures.” Their latest foray into this space is by teaming up with RV manufacturer Airstream to make a special edition Basecamp travel trailer. Maureen Estep, Strategic Brand Partnerships at REI, says this partnership is “bridging the gap between car camping and overlanding.”...

July 28, 2022

Smith Expands Partnership with Alterra Mountain Company

PORTLAND, OR (July 28, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – SMITH is excited to announce its renewed and expanded partnership with Alterra Mountain Company as the exclusive product sponsor of eyewear and helmets among 15 Alterra-owned resorts across North America. The extended four-year agreement highlights SMITH and Alterra’s shared passion for the mountains and...

July 28, 2022

Athletic Brewing Company and Kane Footwear Announce Collaboration

Stratford, CT and San Diego, CA (July 28, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Athletic Brewing Company, leading non-alcoholic brewery and one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential Companies 2022, and Kane Footwear, the premiere renewably-sourced active recovery footwear brand, today announce their partnership in creating a limited-edition recovery shoe that features the colorway of...

July 28, 2022

New Global Handmade Bike Show MADE to Debut in Fall 2023

PORTLAND, Ore. /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Introducing MADE - www.made.bike - an industry and consumer bike event with a mission to bring framebuilders, media and makers together to elevate and inspire. The show will be located in Portland, Ore., with the debut in September 2023. MADE is supported by industry sponsors...

July 28, 2022

Icebreaker Releases Fifth Installment of Annual Transparency Report

DENVER (July 28, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - icebreaker, the original merino apparel pioneers, has released the fifth installment of its annual Transparency Report, with a major focus on its switch to regeneratively grown wool. Through icebreaker’s partnership with The New Zealand Merino Company and its ZQRX program, the brand aims...

July 27, 2022

Vista Outdoor Enters into Definitive Agreement to Acquire Simms Fishing Products

ANOKA, Minn., July 27, 2022 — Vista Outdoor Inc. (NYSE: VSTO), the parent company of 39 renowned brands that design, manufacture and market sporting and outdoor products to consumers around the globe, today announced the acquisition of Simms Fishing Products for a purchase price of $192.5 million. The gross purchase price includes a net present...

July 27, 2022

Columbia Sportswear Company Reports Second Quarter and First Half 2022 Financial Results

Columbia Sportswear Company announced second quarter 2022 financial results for the period ended June 30, 2022.Net sales increased 2% to a record $578.1 million, compared to second quarter 2021. Operating income decreased 75% to $8.8 million, or 1.5% of net sales, compared to second quarter 2021 operating income of $35.0...

July 27, 2022

Vista Outdoor’s Q1 Tops Guidance On Sporting Products Momentum

Vista Outdoor reported earnings on an adjusted basis rose 33% in the first quarter ended June 26 on a 21% revenue gain. Strong double-digit growth in the Sporting Products segment offset a 2% decline in Outdoor Products, primarily driven by Outdoor Accessories. Sales increased 21% to $803 million, gross profit...

July 27, 2022

Austrian Court Rules Tourist Who Caught COVID at Ski Resort May Be Compensated

The Austrian town and resort of Ischgl came under fire for mishandling early COVID protocols as numerous visitors died. One claimant could now get compensation, and many more could follow. Gear Junkie

July 27, 2022

Fenix Launches the Much-Awaited PD25R

/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - In an upgrade to its ultra-popular predecessor, the PD25, Fenix has launched the compact and powerful Fenix PD25R rechargeable everyday carry flashlight. This much-anticipated light is set to outshine competitors with its capability to throw a maximum of 800 lumens across a distance of 820 ft (250...