May 16, 2017

Farm to Feet set to welcome hikers to Appalachian Trail Days

Mt. Airy, North Carolina (May 16, 2017) — For the second year Farm to Feet, makers of 100% American socks, will welcome thru-hikers to Damascus, VA, May 19-21, as the the title sponsor of Appalachian Trail Days. The annual weekend celebration of the Appalachian trail, attracts over 20,000 people, comprised...

May 15, 2017

Boundary Launches Ultimate Modular Backpack on Kickstarter

Salt Lake City, UT - May 15, 2017 — A new and innovative modular backpack designed to make life more comfortable launched on Kickstarter today. Designed for commuters, photographers and travelers, The Boundary Prima Pack is available now for the early bird special of $179.  The Prima pack is the...

May 12, 2017

By Any Other Name: Kwik Tek Is Now Airhead Sports Group

Denver, CO – Aaron Kramer, President & CEO, announced this week that Kwik Tek officially changed its name to Airhead Sports Group. Aaron Kramer explains that the new name better reflects the evolving focus of the company, adding, “AIRHEAD Sports Group is more descriptive of our immediate and long term plans. We are poised for...

May 12, 2017

Annual Face of America from World T.E.A.M. Sports Completes Journey to Gettysburg

Holbrook, New York, May 12, 2017 – For the nearly 600 riders participating in national non-profit World T.E.A.M. Sports’ April 29-30 Face of America bicycle and hand cycle ride to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, the exceptional camaraderie between adaptive military veterans and able-bodied athletes was their primary reason for riding. Under cloudy...

May 12, 2017

BioLite Expands NanoGrid Modular Lighting System

Brooklyn, NY, May 12, 2017 – BioLite, an innovator in off-grid energy technologies, wants to change the way outdoor adventurers light up the night. Debuting this spring are three additions to its modular NanoGrid Lighting System: the BaseLantern, the world’s first flatpack Bluetooth lantern, and the SiteLight Mini and SiteLight...

May 11, 2017

Paddlesports Retailer Teams Up with Darby Communications

Asheville, NC – May 11, 2017– Paddlesports Retailer, the new official tradeshow of the paddlesports industry, announces their partnership with Southeastern based public relations firm, Darby Communications. Effective immediately, Darby Communications will implement a media campaign to elevate awareness of the tradeshow – uniquely tailored for paddlers, by paddlers –...

May 11, 2017

Deuter USA names national sales manager, restructures

LONGMONT, Colorado – A leader in technical, lifestyle and travel packs, Deuter USA has named Scott Park national sales manager and strengthened its team with extensive staff realignment and two new additions. Park – a 20-year industry veteran – has been promoted from east coast sales manager to national sales...

May 11, 2017

Mustang Survival EP Ocean Racing Collection Receives Gold A’ Design Award

Burnaby, BC - Mustang Survival®, the North American brand known for innovative solutions for the most demanding marine environments, is pleased to announce that the brand’s EP Ocean Racing Collection has earned a Gold A’ Design Award from the world’s largest design competition. Introduced in June 2016, the EP Ocean...

May 11, 2017

Red Paddle Co. Announces North American Demo Tour

VANCOUVER, British Columbia - Red Paddle Co, the world’s most popular inflatable stand up paddleboard brand, is giving consumers across North America the opportunity to put its boards to the test during the 2017 Summer Demo Tour. Paddlers can also try their hands at testing out the tour’s co-sponsor FUSION’s STEREOACTIVE....

May 10, 2017

Osprey Aether AG™ 70 Wins Outside Magazine Gear of the Year

Cortez, CO – May 10, 2017 – Osprey Packs, a leader in creating top-quality, high-performance, innovative packs to comfortably and efficiently carry gear, is pleased to announce that the Aether AG™70 was named Gear of the Year by Outside Magazine. This fully featured pack combines Osprey’s innovative Anti-Gravity™ backpanel of...