Kelty started in 1952 as a company making it easier for friends to enjoy the wilderness, and that's what we still do. We just have a few more friends.
What does the world need with yet another hydration pack? As good as the new Kelty hydration line looked at Summer Market, we certainly had our doubts, until we received two Neptune "speed packs" to test. We look for four things in a hydration pack for trail running or mountain ...read more
In the kids carrier biz since 1992, Kelty pumped up the volume in this growing market this year with the introduction of the redesigned FC 3.0 Kids Frame Carrier. The company’s top-of-the-line child carrier, the FC 3.0, boasts a fully padded, adjustable cockpit, a sun/rain ...read more
BOULDER (May 4, 2016) –OUTSIDE, America’s leading active lifestyle brand, has selected Kelty as an honoree of their annual Gear of the Year Award, which recognizes the best new adventure sports gear of each season after months of rigorous testing. The TN2 was honored as the ...read more
The Light Year XP 0° by Kelty is a four-season, synthetic bag. This lightweight bag features durable Climashield® XP insulation, a form-fitting hood, and an ultralight compression sack. ...read more
“Businesses have more buying power than individuals, even at small companies,” says Jill Dumain, director of environmental strategies for Patagonia. That’s why outdoor brands need to be on the leading front — and working together — for real change to happen. Dumain, who helped ...read more
As outdoor participation continues to grow, it’s no secret that a big source of growth is women. Women are getting outside more often and participating in more activities, meaning they are buying more gear than ever before. As an industry, we have all come a long way from the ...read more
The most cheerful person in outdoor public relations ... that award could easily go to Jess Clayton. The former Patagonia PR manager — now leading her own public relations business, Wilder PR — always keeps her spirits high while delivering the information journalists need on ...read more
Steve Christie, director of sales at Backcountry Access, reflects on the life of Lock Miller. Lock Miller passed away peacefully on Sept. 30, after a four-year bout with prostate cancer. For those not familiar with Lock, he can best be described as an outdoor industry business ...read more
Shoppers on Amazon.com can buy an entire backpacking setup for less than a hundred bucks. You’ll find a 4-ounce canister stove for $5.60; a 50-degree-rated sleeping bag for $25.98; a two-person, 3.3-pound tent for $20.99; a 90-liter backpack for $39.90. Need hiking boots, too? ...read more
