July 19, 2016

Morakniv Eldris Wins Prestigious Award at Friedrichshafen

Morakniv®, creator of quality Swedish knives since 1891, has received a top honor at the OutDoor Friedrichshafen 2016 show in Germany. A jury unanimously picked the Morakniv Eldris for the prestigious Scandinavian Outdoor Award in the Hardware category. The Scandinavian Outdoor Award is given to products based on functionality, quality, innovation,...

July 19, 2016

Face of America Allows Injured Marine to Find Herself through Exercise

TROY, NY - United States Marine Corps veteran Rachel Fredericks had never ridden her hand cycle more than 38 miles in a single day. During national non-profit World T.E.A.M. Sports’ April 23-24 Face of America bicycle and hand cycle ride from the Pentagon to historic Gettysburg, Fredericks rode 110 miles...

July 19, 2016

Avex Athlete Melissa Arnot Tackles 50 Peaks Challenge

PARK CITY, Utah (July 19, 2016) – Avex athlete Melissa Arnot, and guide-in-training Maddie Miller have officially embarked on their mission to summit the highest peak in every U.S. state in 50 days. The 50 Peaks Challenge began on June 27, when the Maddie summited Denali in Alaska, the highest...

July 19, 2016

Darn Tough Vermont Introduces New Spring 2017 Collection

Darn Tough Vermont, the American manufacturer of the fastest growing collection of performance outdoor and lifestyle socks, introduces new constructions, yarns, styles and designs in its fresh, new spring 2017 offering. From redefining the bike category with innovative contructions to infusing luxurious, light-weight yarns into their lifestyle collections, Darn Tough...

July 18, 2016

Icebug Debuts New Trail Collection for Spring 2017

Bellingham, WA (July 18th, 2016)- Icebug is proud to debut their new Trail collection for spring 2017. Designed for those who love the outdoors and are looking for shoes to help them explore it. With new lightweight upper materials, low drop heights, and cushioned midsoles, the Trail collection features a range...

July 18, 2016

Chaco and The Outbound Collective Partner to Share Outdoor and Travel Inspiration

ROCKFORD, Mich. (July 18, 2016) – Today, Chaco announced a strategic partnership and sponsorship agreement with The Outbound Collective, which centers on Chaco’s footwear and branded content. Chaco joins The Outbound as the exclusive footwear sponsor in the sandal category. The two brands will partner to publish content and storytelling through curated adventures, on-brand...

July 18, 2016

Mountainsmith Debuts New Line of Compact Trekking Poles at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market

Golden, CO – Mountainsmith—craftsmen of iconic backcountry equipment and recreational outdoor gear— is debuting their 2017 line of compact, performance trekking poles at the 2016 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market (Booth #20015). Mountainsmith has climbed the ranks of top manufacturers and now sits as the third largest USA brand. Mountainsmith has maintained their...

July 15, 2016

Perception Introduces the Pescador Pilot

GREENVILLE, S.C. (July 15, 2016) – Perception, a leader in recreational and touring  kayaks for 40 years, today announced the newest member of its renowned Pescador family of fishing kayaks. The Pescador Pilot is an affordable sit-on-top packed to the gills with fishing features and complete with the Pilot Drive pedal system,...

July 15, 2016

Is Your Hammock Kind to Trees?

While a lazy summer afternoon is the perfect afternoon to take advantage of a long nap on a hammock, it may be harming the trees they're strung on. The repeated use of hammocks causes stress and damages tree bark — so much so, Florida and some colleges have banned their...

July 14, 2016

Wilderness Systems’ Award-Winning A.T.A.K. Now Available in 12-Foot Model

GREENVILLE, S.C. (July 14, 2016) – Wilderness Systems, the industry leader in kayak fishing innovation, today announced the highly anticipated release of its A.T.A.K. 120—an advanced tactical angling kayak that maintains the original 14-foot kayak’s award-winning features with a new, more compact 12-foot design. “The A.T.A.K. 120 meets the demands of any angler...