June 7, 2022

New Happy Boost™ Lens from Spy+ Optic Uses Artificial Intelligence to Redefine the Color Enhancing Lens Category

Carlsbad, Calif. /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - SPY+ Optic continues to innovate by using artificial intelligence to create HAPPY BOOST™ - a sun lens that enhances color by 30% more than the naked eye and twice that of any premium sunglass lens on the market. Incorporating the HAPPY® Lens technology, the only...

June 6, 2022

E-Bikes on Shaky Ground in National Parks Pending Environmental Review

E-bike owners can still ride on national park trails previously reserved for human-powered travel — for now. A District of Columbia federal judge ruled that the National Park Service (NPS) can keep its existing rules in place for e-bike use on trails, but must now conduct its own environmental impact...

June 6, 2022

Victor Capital Partners Announces Sale of PrimaLoft, Inc. To Compass Diversified

NEW YORK-- Victor Capital Partners (“Victor Capital”), a leading middle market private equity firm investing in branded, mission-driven companies in specialty consumer, industrial technology, and business service industries, today announced that an affiliate has entered into a definitive agreement to sell PrimaLoft, Inc. (“PrimaLoft” or “the Company”) to Compass Diversified (NYSE: CODI). PrimaLoft is the world...

June 6, 2022

Rumpl Announces New Vendor Partnership with the Grassroots Outdoor Alliance

PORTLAND, Ore. (June 6, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Today, Rumpl, the category leader in premium, technical blankets, announces its partnership as a new vendor partner with the Grassroots Outdoor Alliance, the national organization working together for the health and growth of independent specialty outdoor retail. Each year Grassroots Outdoor Alliance vets and offers...

June 6, 2022

Gathr Outdoors Acquires WaterPORT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. , June 6, 2022 -- Gathr Outdoors, a family of outdoor, camp and recreation brands committed to celebrating shared outdoor experiences, announced today its acquisition of Vista, Calif.-based WaterPORT™, a maker of on-the-go, self-pressurized water tanks for outdoor adventures. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. WaterPORT's innovative collection of tanks, high-pressure nozzles,...

June 3, 2022

Oboz and Black Folks Camp Too Release Digital Education Initiative

Bozeman, Mont., (June 3, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Oboz Footwear and Black Folks Camp Too (BFCT) today released its first in a series of footwear focused videos as part BFCT’s Digital Education Initiative (DEI). The Digital Education Initiative is a key element to BFCT’s mission to educate more Black folks, as well...

June 2, 2022

CamelBak® Partners With UTMB® Mont Blanc And UTMB World Series

PETALUMA, Calif. /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Today, CamelBak, the global leader in personal hydration products, and the UTMB World Series have announced a multi-year global partnership beginning in 2022. As the official supplier for hydration packs, filtration systems, sports bottles and drinkware, CamelBak will bring its best-in-class innovation to the Series for...

June 2, 2022

Rossignol Group to open new Canadian headquarters

Park City, UT, June 2, 2022/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Rossignol Group will relocate its Canadian-based headquarters from Montreal to Bromont, QC next month. A global leader in winter sports equipment and home to Rossignol, Dynastar, Lange, and LOOK brands, the move signals a return to the brands’ Canadian roots in the Brome...

June 1, 2022

GoDigital Acquires Eastern Mountain Sports, Bob’s Stores

GoDigital Media Group LLC has acquired Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS), an outdoor apparel brand and retailer, and Bob’s Stores, a retailer of apparel, footwear and workwear from U.K.-based Frasers Group plc. Inside Outdoor

June 1, 2022

Priority Bicycles Teams Up with You Are Not Alone Murals to Raise Awareness and Funds for Mental Health Organization, NAMI-NYC

New York, NY (June 1, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ –NYC-based Priority Bicycles announces the Priority Delivers Fundraiser in partnership with You Are Not Alone Murals (YANAM) and will direct all proceeds to the mental health organization, NAMI-NYC. Throughout May, Priority Bicycles rolled out a special initiative in support of Mental Health Awareness Month...