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 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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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July 14, 2016
Eagle Creek Introduces New Exploration Series Bags and Luggage For Spring ‘17
Eagle Creek’s Exploration Series – the baddest-ass luggage on the planet – perfectly embodies Eagle Creek’s brand values: Durability, Organization, and Versatility. Vitally updated for Spring 2017, the Exploration Series line represents the latest materials, technology and modern styling. Making the best even better is an enviable challenge. And it’s...
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July 14, 2016
Chaco Sports Leather in Spring 2017
July 14, 2016 (ROCKFORD, Mich.) – With a passionate customer base, especially among Millennials, Chaco has firmly established itself as the best-selling sport sandal brand at specialty retail. For Spring 2017, the brand is broadening its offering with a collection of premium leather sandals for women, and expanding its successful “Cloud” cushioning platform...
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July 14, 2016
Darn Tough Vermont Continues to Inhale Market Share
Darn Tough Vermont, the American manufacturer of the fastest growing collection of performance outdoor and lifestyle socks, is proud to announce it has again achieved high double-digit growth, this time during the second quarter of 2016. Darn Tough points to increases across all categories and strong international sales, each contributing...
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July 14, 2016
CarbonTV’s Original Series American Elements Picks Up Two Prestigious Telly Awards
DETROIT, July 14, 2016 – CarbonTV’s breakout original series American Elements takes home two prestigious Telly Awards – one for the web series as a whole and a People’s Choice award for its standout episode featuring Travis Meadows, who Rolling Stone calls “Nashville’s most badass songwriter”. “We’re honored to be recognized with not one, but two,...