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.
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January 4, 2021
How Arc’teryx parkas and Salomon hiking boots became high fashion
Urban guys are wearing technical outdoor gear from brands like Patagonia, And Wander and the North Face. They look like they could summit Everest—but they’re probably just running to Starbucks. WSJ [paywall]
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December 24, 2020
The Ski Company That Wants to Sell Fewer Skis
Season Equipment, the ski and snowboard company skier Eric Pollard and snowboarder Austin Smith, together with industry vets from Armada, K2, and Line, are launching and selling skis and boards which will change the footprint and life span of products - to break the cycle of buying new gear every...
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December 22, 2020
Gucci’s North Face Collaboration Officially Makes Hiking a Fashion Statement
Gucci revealed its collaboration with North Face, capitalizing on the current, situation-induced trend and hinting at how high fashion brands can better cater to the real-life needs, ideals and habits of its customers in the future. Footwear News
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December 16, 2020
RECALL: Camp Chef Portable Stoves
About 20,600 Camp Chef portable stoves sold at sporting goods stores and Walmart stores nationwide from Aug. 2019 through Sept. 2020 are being recalled after receiving 26 reports of gas leaking. An internal part of the gas regulator component can have a sharp edge that can wear or tear a...
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December 14, 2020
First Look: Apple’s new Fitness+ streaming workouts
Outside tests out a preview build of Fitness+, along with the numerous workout and health functions of the Series 6 Watch, which debuted in September.
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December 9, 2020
REI Elevates Product Standards To Fight Climate Change And Advance Equity
REI is upgrading product standards together with its more than 1,000 brand partners to advance more sustainable and inclusive business practices. By 2030, all products on its shelves will have a preferred attribute so that every purchase at REI supports a more equitable planet. SGB Media
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December 7, 2020
9 “health” foods that can be very unhealthy
Check out these nine foods that have earned a healthy reputation, but can undermine your diet if you aren’t careful. PodiumRunner
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December 3, 2020
Amazon and YETI File Joint Lawsuit Against Counterfeiters
Amazon and YETI Coolers, LLC. jointly filed a lawsuit against two US-based individuals, Michael White and Karen White of San Diego, California, for counterfeiting YETI’s products. The defendants attempted to offer the infringing products in Amazon’s store, violating Amazon’s policies, YETI’s intellectual property rights, and the law. Amazon closed their...
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December 2, 2020
This sustainable packaging solution could cut your company’s shipping waste by 96 percent
The reusable packaging service RePack helps companies reduce their carbon footprint while building brand affinity. RePack is the brainchild of Juha Mäkelä in Finland in 2011 in order to alleviate the waste generated by online shopping. SNEWS
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November 18, 2020
Why Plastics Shouldn’t Get a Pass: The Battle for Reusables in a Pandemic
The proliferation of single-use plastic this year due to COVID-19 has imperiled outdoor industry initiatives and given consumers tough choices. GearJunkie
