News and Press Releases about Outdoor Sports Products & Gear
Want to stay up to date on the latest press releases and news about gear in the outdoor and camping industries? Scroll below to view all outdoor product news.-
April 22, 2022
Patagonia Releases New Film, Newtok
Patagonia Films released its newest documentary feature, Newtok. 360 Yup’ik residents must relocate their entire village to stable ground upriver while facing a federal government that has failed to take appropriate action to combat climate change. In moving their village, they will become some of America’s first climate change refugees. This...
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April 20, 2022
Failing Grades for Outdoor Brands in ‘Forever Chemical’ Study
The outdoor industry is one of the worst offenders when it comes to using so-called “forever chemicals” in their products, a new study shows. The report, published by the Natural Resources Defense Council and two partner groups, analyzes 30 companies across multiple industries on their use of PFAS—dangerous chemicals that pollute drinking...
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April 7, 2022
Iconic Snowboard Brand Kemper Announces NFTs Collection via SIMBA Chain
Kemper Snowboards, the legendary brand that helped launch the snowboarding market in the 80s, is ready to launch an NFT offering for the action sports category. It is one of the most representative brands of the neon era of snowboarding - the NFT release will be a homage to the...
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April 6, 2022
Merrell Launches Takeback And Resale Program
Merrell is launching a multinational product takeback and resale program called Merrell ReTread. The program, which launches in April in the US and Canada in a partnership with ReCircled, allows consumers to give back Merrell footwear. Once received, the footwear is repaired and refurbished for resale, broken down for use...
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April 4, 2022
Outside wants its new NFT marketplace to be ‘the anti-metaverse’
Outside Interactive announced on Monday that it is launching an NFT marketplace, a publishing platform for outdoors-focused content, and a loyalty program that incentivizes people to spend time outdoors, all of which is collectively being referred to as the Outerverse. Fast Company
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March 21, 2022
8 camping apps every backpacker needs on their phone
Whether you're not quite ready to purchase a backcountry GPS, or just need help organizing your trip, there's a camping app for that! Camping apps are great tools that have saved my ass several times, and they’re only a swipe away. Camping apps will help you plan your route, find...
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March 16, 2022
Netflix drops trailer for Barack Obama’s national parks documentary series
On Tuesday, Netflix dropped its trailer for Our Great National Parks, a five-part nature documentary series about the wildlife found in national parks across the globe. The narrator? Former President Barack Obama himself. The show is just one of several projects in the works from Obama's production company, Higher Ground. Mashable
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February 24, 2022
Strava adds 3D map feature to mobile app
Strava updated its mobile app Thursday and enabled 3D maps. For those using version 243.0.0, you will now be able to view 3D maps when planning rides, to account for route topography and elevation. You can also view route elevation for past activities. This feature had previously been available in...
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February 24, 2022
Self-Driving Snowcat Will Pick You Up at Bottom of Ski Runs
The dolaGon Ski Lift is an autonomous vehicle that could open skier and rider access to terrain that lacks a permanent lift. The company’s homepage states, “Skiers are safely brought to elevations with access to powder and then the dolaGon drives itself down to any predetermined location.” Gear Junkie
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February 16, 2022
By the numbers: The outdoor industry’s plastic problem
It’s no secret that our industry has a polybag problem. While many brands are looking at alternatives to curb the glaring plastic waste—and some, like prAna and NEMO, have already changed their packaging practices—progress is slow. Plus, while technically recyclable, polybags are neither accepted curbside nor widely taken at recycling...
