Shelly Smith

Two Harbors, MN - March 22, 2018 Granite Gear, the 32 year old, privately-owned backpack manufacturer on The North Shore of Lake Superior, announces the resignation of their Senior Director of Design & Development, Mike Meyer. After five years with the company, Meyer is moving ...read more

Two Harbors, MN - February 28 2018 When trash is in our wild places, it’s everyone’s responsibility! That’s the motto of Granite Gear’s Grounds Keepers program. After its successful inaugural year, Granite Gear is thrilled to launch the 2018 Grounds Keepers Program ...read more

Two Harbors, MN — February 12, 2018 Granite Gear, manufacturer of outdoor backpacks and travel goods, is proud to share the appointment of their VP, Rob Coughlin, as a new member of the Warrior Expeditions Board of Directors. Granite Gear has sponsored Warrior Expeditions since ...read more

Two Harbors, MN - January 16, 2018 This fall, Granite Gear will offer two new options in the ultralight and minimal daypack category with the release of their Sawbill 20 and Packable AirCinch Sack. Both backpacks offer cinch closures for quick access and are ultralight at under ...read more

Two Harbors, MN - December 4, 2017 After a successful inaugural year, Granite Gear’s Grounds Keepers program is excited to announce that it is now accepting applications for 2018. The program is implementing some changes in 2018 as it expands its roster size to 25 hikers and ...read more

Two Harbors, MN - November 17, 2017 Granite Gear’s Grounds Keepers program has come to an end in its inaugural year, resulting in 17 hikers removing a total of 1,117.8 pounds of trash from the Pacific Crest Trail, Appalachian Trail, Pacific Northwest Trail, Arizona Trail, ...read more

Traverse City, MI On September 14th, 2017, Granite Gear sponsored Packing It Out team, Seth Orme and Abby Taylor, completed their passion-driven 4,500 mile bike tour from Georgia to the Pacific Ocean in Washington state. Totaling 2,100 pounds of trash picked up along their ...read more

Two Harbors, MN - August 10, 2017 On July 27th, two Granite Gear sponsored Minnesotan adventurers, Paul Twedt and Michael Anderson, completed phase two of the Three Rivers Expedition. Paddling for 40 days and 539 miles, they have removed 5,719 pounds of trash from the upper ...read more

Two Harbors, MN - July 17, 2017 The new Crown2 38 from Granite Gear answers the call for a smaller multi-day backpack that adjusts to fit the needs of day hikers to experienced thru-hikers. A smaller version of the highly-coveted and very successful Crown2 60, the 38 liter ...read more

Granite Gear Sponsored Team Commits to Removing Trash From Three Rivers Two Harbors, MN - July 11, 2017 This summer, two Granite Gear sponsored Minnesotan adventurers, Paul Twedt and Michael Anderson, aim to remove trash from 1200 miles of Minnesota rivers: the Namekagon/St. ...read more

Outdoor escapes to turn your adventure daydreams into reality Two Harbors, MN - June 29, 2017 Connecting urbanites with the wonders of the great outdoors and providing them the opportunity to learn lifelong skills and hobbies that also maximize the experience, the CamelBak ...read more

Two Harbors, MN - June 14, 2017 This summer, Granite Gear will release their Minnesota Made Collection of bags to be manufactured and hand-sewn at the company’s Two Harbor, MN headquarters. Crafted with the urban hiker and weekend adventurer in mind, the highly-anticipated ...read more

Zürich, Switzerland & Ventura, USA – The Swiss textile technology innovator HeiQ and sustainable outdoor clothing brand Patagonia have teamed up for an exclusive strategic research partnership. Together, they will explore novel ways for a sustainable textile finishing technology ...read more

Asheville, NC - Darby Communications announces multiple new hires to support their continued growth servicing the outdoor, fitness and wellness industries. Isaac Presson, Carly Fleming and Megan Torgerson join this award-winning squad to add more bandwidth to the digital ...read more

St. Augustine, FL – IceMule Coolers introduces the ultimate beach tote. Built more like a rugged technical pack than a regular beach tote, the IceMule Cooler Tote has a heavy-duty canvas exterior mirrored by a tough, high-density nylon interior – and it includes a specially-sized ...read more

Two Harbors, MN — January 5, 2017 — Taking a major dose of inspiration from the Packing It Out team, Granite Gear has committed to supporting others who will pack out trash on trails around the country through their newly launched Grounds Keepers team. The team is compiled of 15 ...read more

The sleek yet versatile Granite Gear Campus Collection continues to grow in its fourth year and shows off the load-carrying expertise that has been the brand’s strength for over 30 years, while also adding in modern design and necessities. In Spring 2017, the collection will ...read more

Two Harbors, MN - The two thru-hikers of Packing It Out have successfully completed their journey of environmental stewardship on the Pacific Crest Trail, picking up 721 pounds of trash along the way. Seth Orme and Paul Twedt ended their thru-hike on September 28th, and are ...read more

Two Harbors, MN - On a mission to inspire others to seek outdoor experiences and go where they gotta go, Granite Gear has launched an online Journal. This online platform will be a place for storytelling and sharing experiences with the world. The latest gear reviews, product ...read more

Contact: Shelly SmithDarby [email protected] 828.254.0914 o Two Harbors, MN – August 12, 2016 – Five years after the release of the award-winning Granite Gear Crown VC 60, Granite Gear has debuted the Crown2. This ultra-light pack boasts Granite Gear's ...read more

Seattle, WA - The UCO #TrashTag Project aims to pick up 20,000 pieces of trash by October 8, 2016, doubling the movement’s current commitment to keep nature beautiful by cleaning trails, parks and other public spaces. The project encourages fans and the general public to commit ...read more

Two Harbors, MN - This week, musician, poet and Granite Gear Go GetterBen Weaver will travel via bike and skis to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness to deliver a resupply to A Year in the Wilderness team Dave and Amy Freeman. In September 2015, Dave and Amy Freeman ...read more

Seattle, WA - Industrial Revolution, the privately-held Washington manufacturer and distributor of essential and reliable outdoor accessories through brands such as UCO, Light My Fire, Morakniv and others, is proud to announce the promotion of Peter Pontano to Director of ...read more

Seattle, WA - Light My Fire identified the need for a packing concept specifically designed to be easy to squeeze into backpacks and created the Add-a-Twist™. The three-piece packing container is versatile, shockproof and waterproof to keep gear dry, safe and organized. The ...read more

Seattle, WA - Proving that headlamps can be headache-free and comfortable when worn for hours, heritage lighting brand, UCO, is expanding their headlamp collection in Spring 2016. The X-120 X-ACT Fit and X-120R X-ACT Fit Headlamps™ deliver a custom fit system and a simple light ...read more

Two Harbors, MN – Coming into its third year, the Campus Collection by Granite Gear continues to demonstrate the load-carrying expertise that has been the brand’s strength for almost 30 years, while also adding in modern design and necessities. In Spring 2016, the collection will ...read more

Seattle, WA – Intova’s long history of producing high quality, waterproof action cameras at an affordable price is fully proven in the Spring 2016 release of the Duo. Available in fun colorways, this new breed of underwater video camera is an imaging tool for all activities and ...read more

Two Harbors, MN – Granite Gear, heritage backpack, travel and accessories brand, announces a team of handpicked individuals who respect and love the outdoors and exemplify the #WhereIGottaGo spirit that Granite Gear has cultivated. The ambassador program, its members nicknamed ...read more

Seattle, WA - Keith Jackson, CEO of Industrial Revolution, and Joe Ganahl, President of Intova LLC, are pleased to announce that effective today, the Intova brand and full product line have been acquired by Industrial Revolution. Founded in Hawaii in 1995, Intova is a leading ...read more

Seattle, WA - On September 14th, 2015, Gregory Lee Draper passed away in the presence of those who loved him most. He spent his final days surrounded by friends and family. Greg is survived by his wife, daughter and grandchildren. Those of us at Industrial Revolution, the company ...read more

Seattle, WA - UCO’s game-changing Titan Stormproof Match Kit™ has been honored as a recipient of Backpacker Magazine’s Editors’ Choice award. The award is given annually to products in recognition of their outstanding innovation in design, materials and performance. Burning ...read more

Granite Gear athlete, polar explorer and mountaineer, Lonnie Dupre, continues in his efforts to explore and advocate for fragile environments around the world. Arriving in Nepal with the Vertical Nepal team this week, they will explore unclimbed peaks and provide humanitarian ...read more

Since 1971, heritage lighting brand, UCO, has been making gear to help people enjoy the great outdoors. To keep nature beautiful for everyone to enjoy for decades to come, UCO has launched the UCO #TrashTag Project. The project is a movement that encourages fans and the general ...read more

Granite Gear Sponsored Team Packs Out 1,090 lbs. of Trash on Appalachian Trail August 24, 2015 – Two Harbors, MN – Most Appalachian Trail thru-hikers find themselves a few pounds lighter at the end of their journey. However, when Goose, Cap, and Spice completed their journey, ...read more

Two Harbors, MN - At Summer Outdoor Retailer Show, Granite Gear’s new Lutsen Series multi-day packs with the Re-Fit system was honored with Carryology’s “Best Carry Innovation” award. The Carryology team celebrated the Re-Fit system for providing not only a new perspective, but ...read more

Seattle, WA – Inc. Magazine appraised Industrial Revolution in its 34th annual Inc. 5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies list. For the sixth year, the Washington-based manufacturer and distributor of innovative outdoor accessories has ...read more

Seattle, WA – Heritage lighting brand UCO presents the Pika 3-in-1 Lantern™, the newest addition to its collection of high-quality and functional LED lanterns. Hitting retail shelves this Fall, the rechargeable, collapsible and highly water-resistant lantern collapses down to a ...read more

Two Harbors, MN - Infusing in-depth knowledge of technical, ultralight hiking backpacks into traditional travel gear, Granite Gear has created a truly innovative, sensible and efficient solution with their new Reticu-Lite Collection. “We designed this collection with weight ...read more

Seattle, WA - Heritage lighting brand UCO is introducing their new collection of stylish headlamps that offer users a customized fit at an affordable price. The collection blends time-tested expertise in lighting gear with never-before-seen features to offer the ultimate in ...read more

Two Harbors, MN - Granite Gear, award-winning backpack manufacturer, is debuting the lightweight Lutsen Series multi-day backpacks, which include the innovative and fully adjustable Re-Fit system. Backpackers can enjoy a fully custom fit with this highly technical and easily ...read more

Seattle, WA – July 10th, 2015 – UCO has hand-crafted their Original Candle Lanterns in the Pacific Northwest since 1971. The Original Candle Lantern™ has been a staple for backpackers and campers with its compact, collapsible design, candles that burn 9+ hours, and the warm, ...read more

Seattle, WA - On June 12th, Graeme Esarey, President of Industrial Revolution, and team Elsie Piddock won the Race to Alaska. The team of three was the first to pull into Ketchikan, AK after sailing 750 miles, unassisted, in just five days. Greeting race participants with 50 ...read more

Seattle, WA -Morakniv® is proud to introduce two additions to the popular Companion series. The Companion Black with a blade of Swedish cold-rolled special stainless steel is finished with a black powder coat, and the Companion Tactical features the new finished black blade with ...read more

Two Harbors, MN -Granite Gear, manufacturer of award-winning backpacks, is proud to announce that their Senior Director of Design and Development, Michael Meyer, is a recipient of the prestigious ‘SGB 40 Under 40’ Award from Sporting Goods Business Magazine. The honor is awarded ...read more

Seattle, WA - Industrial Revolution, the privately-held Washington manufacturer and distributor of essential and reliable outdoor products, has expanded their top sales leadership team to include a new Vice President of Business Development. Steve Llorente, the previous Vice ...read more

Seattle, WA – UCO invites you to gather around the fire and breathe in the scent of all-natural, local bacon from the happiest pigs in their neighborhood with the UCO Bacon Scented Candle. Perfect for car-campers, UCO’s Bacon Scented Candle burns for up to nine hours offering ...read more

Two Harbors, MN - At 1 pm on March 1st,Granite Gear athlete and accomplished thru-hiker, Justin “Trauma” Lichter and hiking partner Shawn “Pepper” Forry have finished the Pacific Crest Trail, making them the first to complete the 2,650 mile Pacific Crest Trail during winter ...read more