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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July 10, 2018
OtterBox Announces Yampa Waterproof Duffle Bag
Whether headed to the lake, forest or beach, OtterBox has built a reputation as a staple on every outdoor excursion. OtterBox introduces Yampa Dry Duffle, the waterproof bag that keeps gear safe from water, drop, sand and dirt, coming soon. The latest in the outdoor gear line from OtterBox, Yampa...
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July 10, 2018
SealLine® Makes Waves With Updated Pro™ Dry Pack & New Line of Dry Daypacks for Spring 2019
SEATTLE, Wash. - Offering the best support you can find in waterproof protection, SealLine’s most supportive large-capacity waterproof pack, the Pro™ Dry Pack, just got better. The newly-refined pack offers a full-length framesheet with adjustable torso length; soft-edged, removable shoulder straps; lumbar padding; and a removable waist belt to deliver...
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July 10, 2018
BioLite’s CEO Jonathan Cedar Named to OIA’s Board of Directors
Brooklyn, NY– BioLite, an innovator in energy solutions, is proud to announce its CEO and co-founder Jonathan Cedar has been elected to the Outdoor Industry of America’s Board of Directors. Cedar is one of three new incoming directors and two returning directors who will officially begin their three-year terms...
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July 10, 2018
Smartwool Names New Chief Financial Officer
Steamboat Springs, CO – July 10, 2018 – Smartwool, a global active lifestyle Merino apparel company, announced today the internal promotion of Sarah Mallicote as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer. Mallicote’s promotion is effective immediately. “Sarah is a great example of the caliber of talent we have internally...
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July 10, 2018
Gregory advances backpack suspension technology with three new and redesigned systems for spring 2019
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (July 10, 2018) – For more than 40 years, Gregory Packs has led its category with backpack suspension that makes outdoor adventures more comfortable and enjoyable. That continues in Spring 2019, as Gregory introduces the next generation of suspension technology with the new FreeFloat, VersaFit and...
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July 10, 2018
TransRockies Run Sells out for Twelfth Straight Year, Draws National Geographic Adventurer of the Year, Ultrarunning Elite and More
Buena Vista, Colo. (July 10, 2018) - TransRockies Events, host of the 12th annual TransRockies Run, is proud to announce another sold out event with a stellar field of athletes, including the return of National Geographic Adventurer of the Year, Mirna Valerio. The infamous six day stage race spans 120...
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July 10, 2018
Darby Communications Expands Team to Match Client Growth
Asheville, NC – July 10, 2018 – Darby Communications, a boutique Public Relations and Digital Marketing firm specializing in the outdoor and fitness industries has strengthened their stellar roster with three new employees, Cory Van Auken, Ashleigh Sherman and Rachel Hess. The team’s growth is in response to an expansion...
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July 10, 2018
Kelty Debuts Proprietary Convenience and Comfort Technologies for “Built For Play” Outdoor Experiences Available Spring 2019
BOULDER (July 10, 2018) – Kelty, a leader in innovative adventure gear and everyday outdoor products, debuts its spring 2019 line of trail packs, tents, sleeping bags, camp kitchen cookware and organization bags combining performance, comfort and ease-of-use. Designed to make the outdoor experience more accessible, the line includes: NadaTech™...
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July 10, 2018
KidRunner signs SIMBOL Communications as PR Agency of Record
Bend, OR (July 10, 2018) — KidRunner, the world's first and only hands-free jogger/stroller – which allows you to pull rather than push your stroller, run in a more natural, upright position, and cover a wider variety of terrain than traditional push rigs allow – has hired Park City-based SIMBOL...
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July 10, 2018
Mustang Survival Delivers Confidence with New 2019 Collection at ICAST
Bellingham, WA – Mustang Survival®, the North American brand known for innovative solutions for the most demanding marine environments, introduces new 2019 apparel and outerwear at this month’s ICAST trade show (booth #3813) in Orlando, FL, July 11-13. Expanding its line of product offerings, Mustang Survival releases its first drysuit...