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 12, 2017
Thermacell® Launches Biggest Innovation to Date
BEDFORD, Mass. (July 12, 2017) – Thermacell Repellents, Inc., a leading manufacturer of area mosquito repellents and other insect control products, introduces Radius Zone Mosquito Repellent. With Radius, Thermacell brings its most significant innovation since the launch of its very first butane powered repellent in 1999. At the push of...
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July 12, 2017
Ibex Outdoor Clothing & ROMP Host Commemorative Benefit Climb up Mt. Sherman
White River Junction, VT. (July 12, 2017) — Ibex Outdoor Clothing, premium Merino wool apparel company, joins forces with The Range of Motion Project (ROMP), a nonprofit organization that provides prosthetic and orthotic care to those without access to these services, to host a benefit climb up Mt. Sherman on...
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July 12, 2017
Osprey Launches Superultralight Levity and Lumina for Spring 2018
Cortez, CO – Osprey Packs, a leader in creating top-quality, high-performance packs to comfortably and efficiently carry gear, introduces the superultralight Levity (men’s) and Lumina (women’s) for Spring 2018. Levity and Lumina deliver unmatched comfort, ventilation and load-carrying ability in this category. Key to the pack design is the strategic...
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July 12, 2017
Polygiene® Permanent Odor Control Technology To Debut at iCAST With Orvis® and Simms®
MALMÖ, Sweden (July 12, 2017) – Polygiene®, the world leader in odor control and freshness technologies, announces outdoor and flyfishing brands Orvis® and Simms® as new adopters of its ingredient odor technology. Polygiene’s innovative fabric treatment will be incorporated as an integral part of Orvis’ Spring 2018 travel collection as...
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July 12, 2017
As higher-intensity activities trend, Gore Fabrics leads with innovations in apparel, footwear performance
ELKTON, MD (July 12, 2017) — As outdoor activities trend toward higher-energy, fitness-focused pursuits done in shorter periods of time, W.L. Gore & Associates, the company that created the category of waterproof/breathable, continues to lead the way forward in technical fabric and footwear innovation for demanding situations. Adding to its...
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July 12, 2017
Chaco Names In-Sport Fashions as Exclusive Canadian Distributor
ROCKFORD, Mich. – Chaco, the iconic outdoor lifestyle footwear brand, is pleased to announce a new partnership with In-Sport Fashions for Canadian sales and distribution. The deal gives Chaco’s Canadian retailers more efficient access to the brand’s growing portfolio of styles, with improved customer service. "We’re thrilled to bring the...
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July 11, 2017
Gerber Introduces New Fishing Collection Built for the Adventure Angler
PORTLAND, OREGON (July 11th, 2017) – GERBER, an industry-leading manufacturer of personal knives, multi-tools, and gear, announced today that it will debut a category-defining collection of fishing products at iCAST 2017 in Orlando, Florida. The first look comes ahead of the spring 2018 launch date, when the collection becomes available...
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July 11, 2017
Pacsafe’s Travelsafe Portable Safe Helps Travelers Pack Electronics Safely
Seattle, WA – Recently, international travelers entering the U.S. on flights originating from airports in three countries in the Middle East and Africa have been required to pack their large electronic devices in their checked luggage until these airlines comply with the most recent increase in airport security measures. These...
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July 11, 2017
The Conservation Alliance “Backyard Collective” Rallies Volunteers to Dig in the Dirt with Vermont State Parks on July 14
WATERBURY, Vt. (July 11, 2017) — Vermont State Parks will team up with The Conservation Alliance’s Backyard Collective on Friday, July 14 for a volunteer event at Camp Smith in Little River State Park. Close to 50 volunteers will work on trails building, area cleanup and invasive species removal at...
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July 11, 2017
Perception Reintroduces the Pescador 10.0 and 12.0 Kayaks
GREENVILLE, S.C. (July 11, 2017) – Perception, a leader in recreational, touring and fishing kayaks for more than 40 years, today announced it overhauled its beloved, sit-on-top Pescador 10.0 and 12.0 kayaks for 2018. “Perception is dedicated to bringing affordable kayak fishing options to anglers,” said Evan Lyendecker, marketing director...