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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May 14, 2024
Organization’s unique wheelchair makes hitting the trails accessible to more people
For some, going on a hike can be as simple as throwing on some shoes and heading out the door — but for those who rely on a wheelchair to get around, a trail is impossible. Kevin Schwieger found that reality unacceptable. As a lifelong lover of the outdoors, Schwieger...
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May 9, 2024
I Climbed Mount Everest in Virtual Reality. It Was Pretty Awesome.
My Everest summit came while watching the new immersive virtual reality documentary The QUEST: Everest VR. The 26-minute video will be available to stream on May 21. The film takes viewers on a condensed 52-day journey from the bustling streets of downtown Kathmandu, up through the Khumbu Valley villages of Lukla and...
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May 8, 2024
Bizarre Camping Tents and Sleeping Bags Are Everywhere Now. What’s the Deal?
This week, South Korean brand Helinox — known for its ultralight weight and packable designs — unveiled new additions to its so-called Tactical Collection. The Tactical Cot Tent series is precisely what it sounds like in some ways. It includes three variations of cots topped with a built-in shelter. One utilizes standard tent fabric, creating...
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May 6, 2024
Airstream Showcases Riveting Legacy With the Original Clipper
Airstream announced an addition to its vintage RV collection: what is believed to be the first riveted, aluminum Airstream travel trailer ever produced by the company. Clipper #1 is the vision of Airstream founder Wally Byam made real — the inspiration for the iconic ‘silver bullet’ design that’s become synonymous with...
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May 3, 2024
The Definitive List of (Operational) Surfing Wave Pools
What pools can you actually surf in right now? The methods currently in use are: pneumatic (moving water with air pressure), hydraulic (moving water with other water), or mechanical (moving water with a paddle or plow). Here are some of the specific iterations of those technologies that you’ll see throughout this...
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May 3, 2024
Micro-Camping Kit Turns Rivian or Tesla SUV Into an E-RV
Called the Camper Kit Lite and Camper Kit for R1S, the two setups were designed by Canadian outdoor enthusiast/entrepreneur Jimmy Cheung. He is now marketing them via his Vancouver-based company, Fruble Fabrications. It was just last year that we told you about Cheung’s original product, the Model-Y-specific Complete Tesla Camper Kit....
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April 18, 2024
Taking the High Routes: Documentary Explores Addictive Nature of Thru-Hiking
The full-length documentary explores the addictive nature of hiking. But it’s also about the environment, the issues facing some of the regions they pass through, and the history of the high routes they’re taking. It premiered in 2023 and won the Best Cinematography award at the Lyons International Film Festival....
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April 16, 2024
The North Face Unveils Official Sport Climbing Competition Uniforms For Paris Olympic Games
Today, The North Face has unveiled the official sport climbing competition uniforms to be worn by athletes from the U.S., Japan, South Korea and Austria in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Peak performance meets visual storytelling in the design of these uniforms. Each piece was meticulously constructed, pattern making was analyzed with...
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April 5, 2024
Backpack Solar Panel Charges While You Hike: Pale Blue Earth Approach Solar Panel Review
Even if you have rechargeable AA and AAA batteries like those Pale Blue Earth makes, you still need a reliable way to charge them. This makes it essential to have a high-quality solar panel when you’re camping or out on the trail. It can be hard to know when a battery is...
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March 12, 2024
Outdoorsy Launches Competition for ‘America’s Best Summer Job’
Outdoorsy will crown and compensate one American family (however defined) as they embark on an “epic, extremely well-paid, 30-day, coast-to-coast RV road trip,” the company said, including a $20,000 stipend and 3,000 miles. Winner(s) will spend 30 days adventuring across the U.S. in the RV of their choice, stopping at...
