Industry Buzz: Amazon and YETI sue counterfeiters, trail runner dies in the Alps, a jacket gone viral on Kickstarter, new ways to deal with litter on the trail
Industry headlines: Intriguing reads from around the web
Amazon and YETI sue counterfeiters: The companies have teamed up to bring a lawsuit against two San Diego residents who allegedly ran a scheme selling counterfeit YETI products on Amazon.
Trail runner dies in the Alps: Professional trail runner Andrea Huser fell to her death in the Swiss Alps last weekend. [Outside Online]
Another Kickstarter success story: A fireproof jacket from Trekka Designs received $10,000 in just 10 hours and has already raked in more than $100K in support. The campaign still has three weeks to go.
Give back while stocking up: Replenish your camping supplies by stocking up on Good To-Go camping meals this month. Through the end of December, the company will donate one meal to a food bank for every two meals purchased online.
Our new litter problem: Increased outdoor participation during the pandemic has come with some drawbacks—among them an uptick in on-trail littering. How can we solve the problem? [BACKPACKER]
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Todd Spaletto's new project: The former global president of The North Face has been tapped to lead the new outdoor concept stores from Dick's Sporting Goods.
Patagonia pushes used gear: The company's new "Buy Less, Demand More" campaign prompts customers to consider secondhand alternatives to new gear.
Sustainable packaging: The reusable packaging service RePack helps companies reduce their carbon footprint while building brand affinity.









