April 14, 2016

Hydro Flask Receives Two Red Dot Design Awards

Hydro Flask, the award-winning leader in high-performance, insulated stainless steel flasks now in the Housewares segment of Helen of Troy Limited (NASDAQ, NM: HELE), has won two Red Dot design awards for its 64 oz Wide Mouth Growler and Flex Cap products. A Red Dot award is recognized around the world as a...

April 14, 2016

Wilderness Systems Launches New Helix MD™ Motor Drive

GREENVILLE, S.C. (April 14, 2016) – Wilderness Systems today announced the hotly anticipated arrival of its plug-and-play Helix MD™ Motor Drive at specialty retailers. Wilderness Systems paired a compact design with Torqeedo technology to create a 16 lbs. drop-in electric motor that is compatible with Wilderness Systems kayak models featuring the Flex Pod OS, and is...

April 14, 2016

KEEN Launches Live Monumental Film Tour with Premiere on Earth Day

PORTLAND, OR. (April 14, 2016) – In the first 10 months of KEEN’s Live Monumental campaign, the movement traveled 7,500 miles across 25 states, captured more than 40,000 petition signatures, rallied support from more than 50 businesses, and hosted more than 47 events – including a reception on Capitol Hill in October that marked...

April 13, 2016

Hydro Flask Unveils First Retail Wall Display in Bend

Hydro Flask, the award-winning leader in high-performance, insulated stainless steel flasks now in the Housewares segment of Helen of Troy Limited (NASDAQ, NM: HELE), will unveil its first retail wall display at Newport Avenue Market in Bend, Oregon on April 13th. The display will be the first to be rolled...

April 13, 2016

The Outbound Launches A Job Board For Their 3.6+ Million Outdoor Enthusiasts

San Francisco, CA – The Outbound Collective, the leading platform for discovering the best local outdoor adventures, launched its job board this week. Users can still find the best nearby hikes, campsites, waterfalls, and swimming holes, but now the site also allows users to easily discover jobs from top employers in the outdoor industry,...

April 12, 2016

SCARPA hires Ground Up Sales to direct Southeastern U.S. territory

BOULDER, Colo. (April 12, 2016) – Adding sales-agency experience that bolsters its brand heritage in rock climbing and hiking, SCARPA North America this week retained Ground Up Sales to direct its sales efforts in the Southeastern U.S. Founded by veteran sales representative and avid climber Heath Rowland, the new agency will represent...

April 12, 2016

Boardworks Kraken wins Outside Magazine’s Gear of the Year Award

CARLSBAD, Calif. (April 12, 2016) — Boardworks is honored to announce the Outside Buyer’s Guide magazine’s editors awarded the Kraken with its prestigious Gear of the Year award in the “SUPs” category. Outside selected the Kraken for its versatile design and stable, nimble performance. The Boardworks Kraken is the top stand up paddleboard choice for recreational and...

April 12, 2016

Backpacker Magazine Announces Launch of 16th Annual Get Out More Tour

Boulder, Colo. – April 12, 2016 – Backpacker Magazine, the authority on outdoor adventure, announces the launch of its 16th annual Get Out More Tour, a grassroots initiative to inspire and educate Americans about the skills and equipment they need to explore the great outdoors. This nationwide tour is full of inspiring stories,...

April 12, 2016

Dagger Stratos wins Outside Magazine’s Gear of the Year Award

GREENVILLE, S.C. (April 12, 2016) — Dagger is honored to announce Outside magazine’s editors awarded the Stratos with its prestigious Gear of the Year award in the “kayak” category. Outside selected the Stratos for its innovative, adaptable design. The Stratos is a high-performance touring kayak for novice to serious paddlers who demand a do-it-all kayak that’s just...

April 11, 2016

Hyperlite Mountain Gear Partners With Maine-Based Athlete to Support Paddlequest 1500

Biddeford, ME – Hyperlite Mountain Gear recently partnered with former US Canoe & Kayak team member and Maine resident John Connelly to support his 1500-mile solo river/sea odyssey. “We’re thrilled to be supporting a Maine-based adventurer of John’s caliber,” said CEO Mike St. Pierre. “The Northeast is filled with the mountains, forests,...