Natalie DeRatt

CINCINNATI, OH (December 15, 2020) – GoSun, a pioneer in the fuel-free industry, has been named a CES 2021 Innovation Awards Honoree by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), for the company’s GoSun Flow water purifier in the category Sustainability, Eco-Design & Smart ...read more

Martinsville, IN (November, 16 2020) — The American Camp Association (ACA) announces an exciting new project that includes a three-year grant program designed to foster evidence-informed planning, testing, and improving initiatives to increase access to and engagement in ...read more

Cincinnati, OH [October 22, 2020]-- GoSun, a leader in essential solar-powered outdoor gear, released its ninth crowdfunded solar innovation - GoSun Brew - last week, only to blow past their goal in 2 hours. The launch of the GoSun Brew makes it possible for people to ...read more

October 5, 2020 (Cincinnati, OH) - Green Energy Company GoSun - known for their ingenious solar ovens and appliances - introduces their latest innovation: Flatware. The size and shape of a credit card, Flatware - a pop out travel utensil set - aims to target single-use plastic ...read more

Asheville, NC (Sept 1, 2020) - Eric Revels - founder of Watershed Drybags - fell in love with whitewater during his childhood time at Camp Mondamin in Tuxedo, NC. It was there, soaking up the magic of the Chattooga River, he was guided to follow his passion - not a paycheck - and ...read more

Today, the American Camp Association (ACA) celebrates the release of a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that identifies how four overnight summer camps in Maine were able to operate safely and successfully without the spread of COVID-19 this ...read more

Martinsville, IN (May 18, 2020) — The American Camp Association (ACA) and the YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) announce the release of Camp Operations Guide – Summer 2020, a groundbreaking educational resource developed to support day and overnight summer camp operations this summer. ACA ...read more

CHICO, CA (April, 22 2020) - Incrediwear, makers of elite, wearable, anti-inflammatory sleeves, socks and braces, have launched their Help A Healthcare Hero Donation Program. The program is designed to get their pain-relieving, circulation-boosting products into the hands (or ...read more

Asheville, NC (March 30, 2020) - Known for their top-of-the-line submersible packs, duffels and cases, Watershed Drybags joins the ranks of Kitsbow, Industry Nine and Oowee Products in creating hundreds of thousands of face shields in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The ...read more

Charlotte, NC (March 25, 2020) - As COVID-19 continues to spread around the country closing stores and shutting shops, North Carolina based Recover Brands are showing up for small business with their #SupportLocal fundraiser. The fundraiser, that launched at the beginning of the ...read more

Martinsville, IN (March 25, 2020) - Recognizing with schools closing and child care options at a minimum parents and carers may be struggling to entertain their kids, many American Camp Association (ACA) Accredited Camps (and growing) are rallying to keep the camp experience ...read more

Martinsville, IN (March 16, 2020) - The American Camp Association (ACA) - leaders in youth camp development - have enriched lives through the camp experience for over 100 years. For the past 5, they have been diligently researching how broadly ACA camp experiences affect the ...read more

CHICO, CA (February, 14 2020) - Incrediwear®, the world leader in ground-breaking, wearable anti-inflammatory accessories, is thrilled to announce their first partnership with the EF Education First Pro Cycling Team (EF Pro Cycling). The year-long sponsorship as an official ...read more

San Diego, CA (September 15, 2019) - For the first time since the Ocean Conservancy began keeping track, plastic cutlery is showing up on the Top 10 list of trash found during beach cleanups. What the fork, humans?! In an effort to reduce this and take plastic utensils ...read more

Salt Lake City, UT, (August 8th, 2019) - Meeting new friends, trying new activities, and spending time away from home. These are all things we remember fondly when looking back at the camp experience. But did you know they these experiences can impact young people’s lives for the ...read more

Brevard, NC (June 12, 2019) - SylvanSport, industry innovators of the camper lifestyle, continue to break the mold with the VAST camper. An extraordinary new travel trailer, the VAST has been reimagined with breakthrough design and engineering. SylvanSport’s biggest camper yet, ...read more

Asheville, NC (February 4, 2019) - Kicking off the new year with a new position, the Outdoor Gear Builders of Western North Carolina (OGB) - a collective of 30+ outdoor brands based in WNC - welcomes the first paid position to their ranks, Kaylee Larkin. Larkin, who is an active ...read more

Blowing Rock, NC, (January 23, 2019) — Sisters Leslie and Paige Temple never thought they would become entrepreneurs until they happened upon the Outer Banks in North Carolina. Spending more and more time on the beautiful sandy beaches and on the water, they became increasingly ...read more

Asheville, NC (January 18, 2019) - American Backcountry – the North Carolina based T-shirt brand celebrating their 26th anniversary this year – has released a brand-new addition to their line-up for outdoor enthusiasts. Geared toward women who love the outdoors, the new tee ...read more

Asheville, NC (October 10, 2018) - American Backcountry - the North Carolina based T-shirt brand celebrating their 25th anniversary this year - have unveiled their 2019 styles that, true to character, celebrate our favorite National Parks, wild places, and the country’s epic ...read more

Asheville, NC (September 14, 2018) - The Outdoor Gear Builders of WNC (OGB) - a 30+ brand strong collective - have unveiled their 2018 Western North Carolina Outdoor Industry Manufacturing Census demonstrating exciting growth in nearly every area. The census, with information ...read more

Asheville, NC (June 29, 2018) - The Outdoor Gear Builders of WNC - a 30+ brand strong collective - are storming Outdoor Retailer Summer Market this year with record high numbers. Twelve brands, including Eagles Nest Outfitters, Astral, Recover Brands and Blue Ridge Chair Works, ...read more

Celebrating their mountain biking roots, Recover Brands - the sustainable apparel and accessories brand from Charlotte, NC - heads back to the Green River Games as their Sponsor and Official Merchandise Partner for the fourth year in a row. The Games, a multi-sport competition ...read more

Denver, CO - April 3, 2018  FattE-Bikes - Denver’s first electric bike company – isn’t just about a one-off transaction of their new, innovative fat-tired e-bikes. Launched with a vision to revolutionize transportation, they want to transform the way we commute. By providing a ...read more

Charlotte, NC - February 22, 2018  Recover Brands, makers of sustainable apparel and accessories, is teaming up with Gilson Snowboard & Ski Co., your American ski and snowboard company, to create a responsibly sourced line of apparel for their growing online store. The ...read more

Asheville, NC - February 19, 2018   Running, biking, paddling and climbing , the Outdoor Gear Builders are kicking off the start of Spring with the 4th Annual Get In Gear Fest. Held at the Salvage Station in Asheville, NC on March 24th, the festival will feature over 25 regional ...read more

ASHEVILLE NC - February 1, 2018  Representing Western North Carolina, Blue Ridge Chair Works was awarded a 2017 Governors Award by North Carolina Governor, Roy Cooper, on January, 31 2018. The award, that was given to five NC companies, recognizes the brand’s dedication to ...read more

Red Lodge, MT - January 19, 2018  Fresh off the their 30th Anniversary year, Crazy Creek - the camp accessories brand from Red Lodge, Montana - has launched their first College Brand Ambassador program. The program is searching for 10 students based in the US who love to spend ...read more

Charlotte, NC - Jan 9, 2018  Lacing up their golf spikes, Recover Brands is heading to “The Greatest Show On Grass” - or the Waste Management Phoenix Open on January 29th-February 4th - as their official Sustainable Apparel Partner. Recover - a Charlotte, NC based sustainable ...read more

Austin, TX - October 18, 2017 Five years ago, BANGS Shoes was just an idea in founder’s Hannah Davis’ head and a pair of sneakers she’d found on the streets of China. Today, the adventure shoe brand has surpassed $2mil in sales, helped fund loans to 800 entrepreneurs in 64 ...read more

The Sustainable Clothing Brand Looks to Spread Awareness, Promote Engagement, and Motivate Action to Protect and Preserve our Nation’s Wild Places Charlotte, NC - September 6, 2017 Turning shirts into activism, Recover Brands - the sustainable apparel manufacturer based in ...read more

🙏 Adventures right from your yoga mat 🙏 Austin, TX - August 30,2017 Connecting with their spiritual side, BANGS Shoes - the adventure-inspired shoe company that gives back - is getting their Namaste on with an exciting new collaboration with The Southern Yogi. The collab - ...read more

BANGS switches from canvas to jersey knit for adventure-ready kicks Austin, TX - August 2, 2017 Adventure inspired footwear company - BANGS Shoes - honors one of their favorite outdoor playgrounds with the new Great Smoky HT, introduced for the start of August. The high top ...read more

Masters joins 39 individuals from 12 countries in the IWHoF who have all made significant contributions to the whitewater world Greenville, SC - July 31, 2017 Kayaking trailblazer Bill Masters is the latest inductee into the International Whitewater Hall of Fame. He will join ...read more

Now you can keep your gear dry on the harshest singletrack with SEAL approved technology Asheville, NC - July 12, 2017 Raising the (handle)bar in bikepacking, Watershed Drybags - the industry pioneer of 100% submersible drybags - switches from the river to the trails with their ...read more

The Outdoor Gear Builders of WNC assist in the creation of new statewide outdoor position Asheville, NC (July 1, 2017) - For North Carolina locals, the state’s beautiful beaches, rugged mountains and sparkling lakes have long been a must-visit playground for adventure seekers. ...read more

The popular hammock company answers the lifelong question of where to hammock when there are no trees with a triplet of hammock stands. ASHEVILLE, NC , Oct. 23, 2015 - Having spent over a decade perfecting the perfect packable travel hammock, Eagles Nest Outfitters (ENO) – the ...read more

In a month long effort to raise trail care awareness, the new Web site and hammock company are challenging the outdoor industry to show their love for the trails. Asheville, NC – Ever pooped in the woods? Eagles Nest Outfitters (ENO) and TrailKarma.com hopes you dug a hole for ...read more