September 21, 2021

The Great Escape Film Presented by Knog Premieres in the United States

Melbourne, AU – Sept 21, 2021 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ -- British Adventure Collective is excited to announce the stateside debut of The Great Escape, presented by Knog. In this poignant, inspiring, and visually stunning film, British Adventurer Aaron Rolph reimagines the popular Land’s End to John o’ Groats traverse across Great...

September 21, 2021

Lucyd SMART Eyewear Launches Lyte Sport

Miami, FL: Lucyd, the brand of Bluetooth-enabled sunglasses announces today the launch of its lineup of SMART eyewear designed for the sports market. In addition to its current assortment of lifestyle-focused designs, Lucyd is rolling out the “Lyte Sport” capsule collection of its popular Lyte frames, which offer a sleek...

September 21, 2021

Sierra Designs Relaunches the Mobile Mummy Sleeping Bag

September 21, 2021– Broomfield, CO – Everyone loves a comeback story, and the Mobile Mummy from Sierra Designs is just that. Relaunching next month, the new Mobile Mummy will feature the same innovative and wearable design with updated recycled materials. While most sleeping bags are just for sleeping, this one...

September 21, 2021

2021 Hershey RV Show Draws 61,320, 2nd Best Ever

Hosted by the Pennsylvania Recreation Vehicle and Camping Association (PRVCA) Sept. 15-19 at the Giant Center in Hershey, Pa. – and officially titled “America’s Largest RV Show” – attendance for the five-day event was 61,320. It’s only the second time the show has drawn over 60,000 and is second only to...

September 20, 2021

‘Tourist tax:’ Oregon State Park campsites to cost 25% more for out-of-state RV travelers

Senate Bill 794 imposes a 25% surcharge on non-residents who camp in RV sites at 56 campgrounds from the Oregon Coast to the Wallowa Mountains.  The fees apply to everything from small pop-up trailers to Airstreams to motorhomes. Statesman Journal

September 20, 2021

Backpacker brings aboard new gear editor

Benjamin Tepler—a Vermont-based journalist whose work has appeared in various national publications, including Outside, Food & Wine, and Sunset—has joined the staff of Backpacker (owned by OBJ’s parent company) as assistant gear editor. OBJ  

September 20, 2021

Outdoor Research Launches Insulated RadiantX Gloves Powered by HeiQ XReflex Technology

Seattle, Wash., and Zürich, Switzerland, Sept. 20, 2021 – Outdoor Research, the Seattle-based leader in performance apparel and outdoor gear, this fall launches its RadiantX Gloves and Mitts, a new line of insulated handwear, making it the first brand to use revolutionary HeiQ XReflex Radiant Barrier Technology. HeiQ XReflex Radiant...

September 20, 2021

mountainFLOW Becomes First Outdoor Company to Mandate Time Away From Work

(BOULDER, CO - September 2021) - mountainFLOW, the innovative and award-winning Colorado company that revolutionized the ski wax and bike lube industries with its line of groundbreaking eco-friendly products, today became the first company in the outdoor industry to mandate extended time away from work, dubbed “Adventure Time.” Launched in...

September 18, 2021

IFSC issue second apology of season to climber for objectification in broadcast

The International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC) says it condemns the objectification of the human body after being forced to issue a second apology of the season to Austrian climber Johanna Färber for images broadcast during the World Championships in Moscow. Färber was competing in the women’s bouldering semi-finals at...

September 17, 2021

Rerouted Officially Releases Mobile App to Public

Earth, Sept, 17 — As of Monday the 13th, the Rerouted Mobile App has been released to the public. The Rerouted Mobile App helps people buy, sell & donate outdoor gear online. Users are provided customized suggestions of the best second-hand gear with Rerouted App’s ‘Curated Gear Closet’ feature. The...