A good outdoor growler needs to do more than simply hold beer. There’s truly a lot that goes into a high-quality beer growler, especially one that’s built tough enough for camping, hiking, or any other outdoor activity. We want something that keeps beer (or whatever beverage ...read more

• By Kristen Kuchar
  Feb 27, 2018

The SNEWS team was so impressed this year by the number of outdoor retailers thinking outside the box, showing devotion to their community, and simply put, giving customers a cool shop to gear up for the great outdoors. Here are a few of our favorites:  Hometown Sports in McCall, ...read more

• By Kristen Kuchar
  Dec 26, 2017

What a year in politics! This year in particular, politics and the outdoor industry were so intertwined, the SNEWS team definitely covered our share of controversial stories. Here are the top five: Utah asks Trump to rescind on Bears Ears NM, Patagonia pulls out of Outdoor ...read more

• By Kristen Kuchar
  Dec 27, 2017

Of the hundreds of articles we posted on Facebook this year, these five were shared and commented on the most. Check them out to see what all the buzz was about:  Walmart acquires Moosejaw Arc'teryx says it will donate to Conservation Alliance instead of going to OR REI ...read more

• By Kristen Kuchar
  Dec 29, 2017

With the horrible, mounting number of victims of sexual harassment coming forward in the entertainment industry and in politics, it's essential to take a step back and think about how the outdoor industry can improve. And it's not just the extreme of harassment we need to look ...read more

• By Kristen Kuchar
  Dec 19, 2017

Every layering system starts at skin level. And whether it’s wool, synthetic, or a little bit of both, there’s no shortage of brands who make great baselayers. But that doesn’t mean we can’t chime in on our favorites. So tell us, who do you think makes the most killer baselayers? ...read more

• By SNEWS
  Feb 6, 2018