Shelly Schmidt

Two Harbors, MN –Granite Gear, manufacturer of legendary backpacks engineered to deliver the ultimate in function and comfort, is proud to announce their official athlete roster of 2014-2015. Athletes include the following: Polar Explorers Lonnie Dupre, Eric Larsen, John Huston, ...read more

Seattle, WA – National Ice Cream Day is July 20th, which means it’s time to start celebrating with the new YayLabs! SoftShell Ice Cream Ball, an ice cream maker that gets kids moving and rewards them with a natural treat! In order to honor this timeless, delicious treat, YayLabs! ...read more

Seattle, WA – Bring some ambiance to your campsite with UCO’s new StakeLight RGB™ tent stakes. A new addition to the original StakeLight collection, the StakeLight RGB gives you the option to light up your night with a red, green or blue atmosphere. For added safety and ...read more

Seattle, WA – This July, YayLabs! is eager to introduce the SoftShell Ice Cream Ball just in time for some summertime fun and National Ice Cream Month. An answer to those searching for a fun, creative activity that gets kids moving and then rewards them with a delicious treat, ...read more

Seattle, WA – The challenge of creating a satisfying group meal while away from home just got easier with the introduction of the Grilliput Quattro™ – a lightweight, portable camp grill large enough to cook food for four or more. Although it offers more cooking space, it doesn’t ...read more

Seattle, WA – The innovative design team at UCO introduces the sleek Tetra USB Charger + Lantern + Flashlight™, a three-in-one product that is ideal for emergency preparedness kits, extended backcountry adventure, the home or car. UCO’s new rechargeable and collapsible Tetra USB ...read more

Two Harbors, MN – Adding to the award-winning Nimbus Trace Access multi-day pack series, Granite Gear debuts the 60L and 85L versions. Utilizing the same Nimbus suspension system with the super resilient maple core framesheet and exoskeleton belts, the packs, available in Spring ...read more

Two Harbors, MN – After more than a decade of award-winning backpack production, Granite Gear is now expanding into a new market of lifestyle gear with its versatile line of Packable Duffels. The new lightweight collection includes four different sizes, which feature Granite ...read more

At the National Hardware Show in Las Vegas, Light My Fire’s Swedish FireKnife™ received the 2014 Retailer’s Choice Award. The Swedish FireKnife was chosen out of thousands to receive the Retailer’s Choice Award this year. Created through a collaboration with Morakniv of Sweden, ...read more

Two Harbors, MN – Combining 75 years of travel gear design experience, Granite Gear® has delved into a new market of adventure travel gear with their premier Cross-Trek collection. With its clean lines and built-in versatility, the Cross-Trek Collection is a stellar example of ...read more

Two Harbors, MN – Released today, Outside Magazine’s 2014 Summer Buyer’s Guide has given Granite Gear’s Nimbus Trace Access 70 top honors as Best Pack. A multi-day backpack, the Nimbus Trace Access 70 was introduced at this year’s Winter Outdoor Retailer and features the very ...read more

Two Harbors, MN – In recognition of the therapeutic effects of long distance hiking, Granite Gear is proud to support the Warrior Hike “Walk off the War” Program, which is designed to support veterans transitioning from military service by thru-hiking America’s National Scenic ...read more

Asheville, NC – Astral, the leading provider of premium PFDs and footwear in the USA, is proud to announce the hiring of Samuel Chung as Asia Sales Representative. Effective immediately, Samuel will serve Astral retailers and distribution partners in Japan, South Korea, China, ...read more

Seattle, WA – With Father’s Day approaching, sons and daughters around the world are scrambling to find the greatest gift for their much-deserving Dads. This month, Morakniv® specialty knives from Sweden introduces three new models to the US market, offering a Father’s Day gift ...read more

Two Harbors, MN - Beginning this month, Granite Gear will support Eric Larsen and team member Ryan Waters in their feat to traverse across the Arctic Ocean from Northern Ellesmere Island to geographic North Pole – an expedition dubbed Last North. Granite Gear will outfit the ...read more

Two Harbors, MN - At the 2014 Winter Market Outdoor Retailer, Gear Institute presented Granite Gear’s new expedition backpack, the Nimbus Trace Access 70, with the “Best New Gear Award.”  The chief highlight of the Nimbus Trace Access 70 is the 3-dimensionally molded maple-core ...read more

Two Harbors, MN- Treading into untouched territory, Granite Gear has successfully created the very first 3D molded, maple-core composite laminate frame sheet for their new Nimbus Trace Access 70 backpack. Filled with numerous new technical features, the backpack, which hits ...read more

Seattle, WA – This summer, Pedco captured the attention of outdoor sport and adventure photographers everywhere with the release of the UltraPod GO™, a lightweight tripod that provides versatility and precise adjustability for on-the-go photography. This January, the ...read more

Seattle, WA – The innovative design team at UCO introduces the Tetra LED Lantern + USB Charger™, a three-in-one product that is ideal for emergency preparedness kits, extended backcountry adventure, the home or car. UCO’s new rechargeable and collapsible Tetra LED Lantern + USB ...read more

Two Harbors, MN - Coming Spring 2014, Granite Gear® is evolving the standards of Back-to-School backpacks with the release of a collection of progressively–designed packs that are engineered for today’s student. Blending decades of experience in the pack market with superior, ...read more

Seattle, WA – Industrial Revolution, the privately-held Washington manufacturer and distributor of essential and reliable outdoor accessories such as UCO Candle Lanterns and Light My Fire® camp kitchen products, is revamping their management team. Keeping up with the high demands ...read more