PRESS RELEASES
Browse the latest press releases from companies serving the outdoor sports industry. You’ll find news regarding new hires, promotions, products, partnerships, mergers, acquisitions, special announcements, and more.
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August 28, 2018
SOG’s new PowerPint and PowerLitre multi-tools deliver big performance
LYNNWOOD, Wash. – SOG Knives & Tools adds to its history of multi-tool innovation with the introduction of two new, smaller, lightweight multi-tools designed to tackle the everyday adventures that life delivers. SOG’s just-released PowerPint and PowerLitre are smaller versions of their full-bodied brethren – lighter and more compact –...
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August 28, 2018
Yuba Launches New Electric Supermarché Cargo Bike
Cotati, CA USA (August 28, 2018) - Yuba Bikes is excited to introduce a new electric bike to their growing fleet of bikes, the Electric Supermarché. Building off the front-loading Supermarché, Yuba partnered with Bosch to offer an electric pedal assist option to consumers. Yuba has been designing and manufacturing...
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August 28, 2018
5.11 Tactical Announces Tom Davin transition to an advisory role. Names Francisco Morales as Chief Executive Officer and Matt Hyde as Executive Chairman.
Irvine, Calif. - 5.11 Tactical (“5.11” or the “Company”), the world’s leading innovator of purpose-built gear, announced today that Francisco Morales, Co-founder and President of 5.11, has been appointed as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, effective September 4, 2018. Mr. Morales will also be appointed to the Company’s Board of...
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August 27, 2018
Hobie Revolutionizes an Icon with the All-New Mirage Outback®
OCEANSIDE, CALIFORNIA. - Hobie, the leading manufacturer of pedal kayaks and other premium watercraft, today announce a new evolution of the world’s most popular pedal kayak, the Mirage Outback. The new Outback blends technical innovation and twenty years of consumer feedback to continue the Mirage’s position as the best kayak on...
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August 27, 2018
New Hobie Compass Duo Tandem Kayak Launches at Paddlesports Retailer 2018
OCEANSIDE, CALIFORNIA – Hobie, the leading manufacturer of pedal kayaks and other premium watercraft, today announces an exciting addition to the lineup of award-winning pedal-drive kayaks. The Mirage Compass Duo kayak from Hobie brings a new level of refinement and technology to the tandem kayak category. “The Mirage Compass Duo...
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August 27, 2018
Vibram® Honors Jim Whittaker at American K2 Celebration
NORTH BROOKFIELD, Mass. (August 27, 2018) – Vibram, the worldwide leader in high performance soles and creator of Vibram FiveFingers and other premium rubber products, today announces its support of The Mountaineers 40th Anniversary Celebration of the American K2 climb. The anniversary takes place the week of September 5-11, 2018...
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August 27, 2018
Stegmann Linz Leather Clogs – Making a Statement With Comfort
Richmond, VA (August 27, 2018) – Combining the iconic styling of Stegmann wool clogs with trend-worthy new upper materials and finishes, the Linz Leather Clogs offer a more youthful look, but with uncompromising quality and comfort. Since 1888, Stegmann has been handcrafting clogs, using traditional and proprietary methods perfected over...
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August 27, 2018
#SafeOutside Day of Action and Support for Climbing and Outdoor Supports Survivors and Addresses Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault
(Seattle Wash., Aug. 27, 2018) – Today, the climbing and outdoor communities join together in a united front to support survivors and address sexual harassment and sexual assault (SHSA) through #SafeOutside, an independent grassroots initiative designed to combat SHSA. Climbing and outdoor organizations around the world have joined forces to...
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August 27, 2018
Limited Edition: White’s Boots X Iron and Resin MP Service Boot
Ventura, CA, August 27th, 2018 - Iron & Resin has been making their very own line of goods right out of Ventura, CA since 2011. As a brand that lives by world class surf breaks and seaside racetracks, where ghosts of a once towering oil industry still linger in the...
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August 23, 2018
Meteorite PR Bolsters Its Footprint and Online Presence
(Boulder, Colorado – August 23, 2018) — Meteorite PR, the Boulder-based frontrunner in small-batch outdoor focused public relations, has named Michael Eisenbrown Communications Manager. Eisenbrown will focus on Meteorite’s clients; Melvin Brewing, Oberalp Group (Dynafit, Salewa, Pomoca and Wild Country) and the newly signed Sweet Protection while running point on...