October 23, 2019

United By Blue Partners with REI Co-op to #OptOutside this Black Friday

PHILADELPHIA, PA (October 23, 2019) - United By Blue (UBB) announced today it will partner with REI Co-op and #OptOutside this Black Friday. REI first launched #OptOutside in 2015, closing its stores and website and paying employees to spend the day outside with friends and family. This year, with partners like...

October 23, 2019

Brothers & Company Promotes Lawson

TULSA, Okla., October 23, 2019 — Brothers & Company announced today that it has promoted James B. Lawson to lead the agency’s Client Service department. In his new role, Lawson will work to maximize the potential of the department while continuing to oversee his current client roster. His title of...

October 22, 2019

Osprey Kamber 42/Kresta 40 Named BACKPACKER Magazine Editors’ Choice Gold Award Winner

Cortez, CO – October 22, 2019– Osprey, a leader in creating top-quality, high-performance, innovative carry solutions is pleased to announce that the men’s Kamber 42 and women’s Kresta 40, designed for backcountry ski/snowboard mountaineering and hut trips, received BACKPACKER Magazine Editors’ Choice Gold Award. The Editors’ Choice Gold Award is bestowed...

October 22, 2019

Rossignol Group reorganizes North American apparel team

Park City, UT, Oct. 22, 2019 - Rossignol, a global leader in winter sports and a name intrinsically linked with the history of skiing, is restructuring its apparel and retail operations team in North America in order to more effectively support growth goals in the category and fuel forward-looking initiatives...

October 22, 2019

360 Adventure Collective Prepares for Heightened Winter Show Season with Newly Elected Board Members

Asheville, NC — 360 Adventure Collective, the trusted member association that has been a resource bridging sales reps and retailers, in the outdoor, ski and lifestyle product categories for over 35 years, is preparing for their upcoming Winter Show season with newly elected board members. New members include Ken MacDonald...

October 22, 2019

Modern slavery a focus in 2019 Kathmandu Sustainability Report

Kathmandu is investing in progressive factories in its work to abolish modern slavery practices hiding in global supply chains Bespoke reporting tools and empowerment strategies are effecting change in Kathmandu factories Kathmandu identifying progressive suppliers and giving them more business Australia: Melbourne (October 21, 2019): Kathmandu has released its 2019...

October 22, 2019

Tender Corporation Bolsters Outdoor Portfolio with RapidPure Acquisition

LITTLETON, N.H. (October 22, 2019) —Tender Corporation (Tender), which sells a range of best-in-class branded consumer products including After Bite®, Adventure® Medical Kits and Ben’s®, announces the acquisition of RapidPure® water purification systems. Available in a range of form factors to work with water bottles, hydration packs, and gravity-style camping...

October 21, 2019

Sherpa Adventure Gear Announces Sponsorship of Mountaineer and Activist Wasfia Nazreen

MODESTO, CA (Oct. 21, 2019) — Sherpa Adventure Gear, the socially-conscious company specializing in technical travel apparel, is proud to announce the sponsorship of professional Bangladeshi mountaineer and activist, Wasfia Nazreen. Wasfia is an athlete, educator and founder of the Osel Foundation, an organization that aspires to empower girls in...

October 21, 2019

Appalachian Gear Company Partners with Backpacker for a Feel-Good Adventure

Charlotte, NC – October 21, 2019 – Appalachian Gear Company, an outdoor lifestyle brand specializing in all-natural performance-based clothing and equipment, proudly announces their partnership with Backpacker Magazine and Wildland Trekking for the Nar Phu Philanthropy Trek in Nepal. Participants will join representatives from Backpacker and Appalachian Gear Company to...

October 21, 2019

New for Fall 2019, PEARL iZUMi Expands PI / Black Collection to Excel in Winter Conditions

LOUISVILLE, Colo., (October 21, 2019) - PEARL iZUMi,  the world leader in cycling apparel and footwear, has upgraded its high-end, performance-oriented PI  / Black product line to include an assortment of new pieces for cyclists planning to ride during the colder fall and winter seasons. Tailored to wrap the rider’s...