June 22, 2017

Vibram Names Rock Gear Distribution as Official Canadian Distributor

CONCORD, Mass. (June 22, 2017) – Vibram®, the worldwide leader in high-performance soles and the creator of the Vibram FiveFingers® articulated toe shoe, is pleased to announce Rock Gear Distribution (RGD) as its distributor for Vibram FiveFingers® and Finished Goods in Canada. “We’re thrilled to take our partnership with Rock Gear Distribution to the...

June 21, 2017

Mountain Khakis Debuts Slimmer Fits, City Styling, And Sustainable Tech Fabrics For Spring 2018

JACKSON HOLE (June 21, 2016) – Mountain Khakis®, a leading mountain town-inspired lifestyle apparel brand for men and women, has expanded its line for spring 2018 with sustainable fabric blends, new slimmer fits and a broader selection of colors providing versatile apparel that performs from trail to tavern. Spring ’18...

June 21, 2017

Lightweight, Roomy Options Highlight Sierra Designs 2018 Tent Collection

Boulder, CO - Sierra Designs sets the bar when it comes to lightweight, livable space in tent design, and its Spring 2018 line is no exception. Whether you’re a seasoned backcountry explorer or new to the world of outdoor adventure, Sierra Designs offers cool, technical shelters to fit your needs...

June 21, 2017

The Conservation Alliance Awards Five Grants to Support Public Lands Rallies Nationwide on July 27

BEND, Ore. (June 21, 2017) - The Conservation Alliance awarded five grants to conservation organizations to support “This Land is Our Land” celebrations in Oregon, California, Minnesota and New Mexico. The public lands celebrations will take place on July 27, the same day as the outdoor industry’s “This Land is...

June 20, 2017

UCO Adds Multiple New Fire Starters to Award-Winning Roster

Seattle, WA – June 20, 2017 - UCO, the Washington manufacturer of the original Stormproof Match™, is expanding its award-winning line of fire starters with several new options for 2017. From Stormproof versions and new sizes of its revolutionary Sweetfire Strikeable Fire Starter to a versatile Firestarting Kit, UCO continues...

June 20, 2017

Oru Kayak Launches Limited Edition Tree Print Kayak

San Francisco, CA (June 20, 2017) — Oru Kayak, makers of the original origami-inspired folding kayak, will be back on Kickstarter for the third time with a limited edition tree print kayak, demonstrating Oru’s commitment to clean water and a healthy planet. For all limited edition boats sold, Oru will...

June 20, 2017

Brooks-Range Mountaineering Hires South Central U.S. Sales Rep

San Leandro, Calif. (June 20, 2017) – Brooks-Range Mountaineering, maker of high-quality, innovative outdoor equipment has hired John Swartz as regional sales rep in the South Central U.S. Swartz’ territories include New Mexico, Texas, Arizona, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Kansas, and Missouri. Brooks-Range welcomes Swartz as they continue to grow their sales...

June 19, 2017

New Gregory Baltoro backpack wins Gold OutDoor Award

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (June 19, 2017) – The all-new Baltoro 65 from Gregory Mountain Products won a Gold OutDoor Award at the OutDoor Trade Show in Friedrichshafen, Germany. Out of 330 entries, the judges awarded nine Gold Awards for products that set new standards for innovation and design in...

June 19, 2017

Chaco and Howler Brothers Launch Limited Edition Collaboration

ROCKFORD, Mich. (June 19, 2017) Chaco footwear and Howler Brothers apparel, two outdoor lifestyle brands with a shared passion for the water, have teamed up to launch an exclusive collection of products perfect for summer adventures. The Chaco x Howler Brothers capsule includes a limited edition run of co-branded sandals,...

June 19, 2017

LifeStraw Expands Product Offerings for Fall 2017 and Commits to Provide One Million Children with Safe Drinking Water

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (June 19, 2017) – LifeStraw®, a global leader in developing innovative filtration and purification products for safe drinking water, will significantly expand its product line for fall 2017 introducing LifeStraw Play, the brand’s first filtration bottle designed for kids’, LifeStraw Universal, an adapter kit that fits most popular...