November 8, 2018

BioLite Appoints Waypoint Outdoor In New Growth Plan

(Brooklyn, NY, November 7, 2018) – BioLite, an innovator in off-grid energy solutions, is proud to announce Waypoint Outdoor as its exclusive nationwide master sales representative group for the US Outdoor Wholesale Market.  “BioLite is thrilled to partner with Waypoint to expand the level of service we can offer to our hundreds of retail...

November 8, 2018

Rylo Offers Best-in-Class 5.8K Resolution with Software Update

SAN FRANCISCO (Nov. 8, 2018) -- Rylo, the San Francisco-based camera company that enables anyone to create unbelievable video, today announced an update that will enable users to expand their creative capabilities even further – all with the same camera. With its unique approach to innovation through software, Rylo has...

November 8, 2018

Leatherman Tool Group Sells Ledlenser Brand

(Portland, OR — November 8, 2018) — Today, Leatherman Tool Group (LTG) announced it will sell Ledlenser GmbH & Co. KG of Solingen, Germany, the maker of Ledlenser LED lights to Afinum. Closing is scheduled to take place by the first week of December. LTG will continue to support the...

November 8, 2018

United By Blue Announces Series A Financing

PHILADELPHIA, PA (THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2018) - United By Blue, a leading outdoor brand known for sustainable products that support ocean and waterway conservation, has raised a Series A financing round. The round was led by Emil Capital Partners with participation from CircleUp, Golda Darty, Connected VC, Patient Capital Collaborative,...

November 8, 2018

American Alpine Club Engages the Veteran Community with New Membership Options and Outreach

Golden, CO (Nov 8, 2018) — The American Alpine Club (AAC), America’s oldest and largest climbing advocacy non-profit, is proudly expanding the organization’s efforts to engage active-duty military and veterans through new membership options and proactive outreach. The effort—led in large part by active-duty military members of the American Alpine...

November 7, 2018

LifeStraw Launches Flex with Gravity Bag Water Filtration for Groups at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market in Denver, November 8-11

LAUSANNE (November 7, 2018) - LifeStraw®, a global leader in developing innovative filtration and purification products for safe drinking water, today launches the LifeStraw Flex gravity filter an advanced water filtration system designed for groups that are hiking, camping or impacted by natural disasters. LifeStraw Flex gravity filter is available...

November 7, 2018

United By Blue Calls for Conservation Action on Blue Friday, a Sustainable Black Friday Alternative

PHILADELPHIA, PA (WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2018) - For the third year in a row, United By Blue (UBB), the sustainable outdoor apparel and lifestyle brand that removes a pound of trash from the world’s oceans and waterways for every product sold, urges consumers to re-evaluate their plans the day after...

November 7, 2018

BeAlive’s Newly Licensed Documentary Film – The Bikes of Wrath – Wins the Prestigious People’s Choice Award at the Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival

Midland, MI – November 7, 2018 – BeAlive, a digital video entertainment network for the mobile, social generation of outdoor adventure enthusiasts, announced today that “The Bikes of Wrath” has won the People’s Choice Award at the 2018 Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival. Just last month, BeAlive picked...

November 7, 2018

Diamond Brand Gear Promotes Lauren Rash to COO

Asheville, NC – November 6, 2018 – Diamond Brand Gear, an American legacy in domestic outdoor gear manufacturing since 1881, is proud to announce the promotion of Lauren Rash to Chief Operating Officer. Previously VP of Operations for Diamond Brand Gear, Rash has been with the brand since 2016, where...

November 7, 2018

Salewa North America Establishes New Management Team

Boulder, Colorado (November 2018) - Salewa North America, which operates the DYNAFIT, SALEWA, WILD COUNTRY, and POMOCA brands in the United States and Canada, announced a new North American leadership team. Effective immediately, Salewa North America has announced two promotions among its senior management team with the appointment of Drew...