New to the Outdoors: Pact Organic Clothing points out it’s time change your underwear

In this reoccurring series, SNEWS identifies and highlights industry start-up brands vying for a place on outdoor specialty retail shelves.

Outdoor Retail Gear Trends: 2016 Trail running footwear

These trail runners are crammed with 007-worthy designs for longer days on gnarly trails. See what's ahead for retail shelves in 2016.

Outdoor Retail Gear Trends: 2016 Hiking footwear

Agility and versatility take center stage in new hiking footwear. Check out what boots and shoes will line retail shelves next spring/summer 2016.

Outdoor Retail Gear Trends: 2016 Sunglasses / Eyewear

The search for one pair of eyewear that does it all. Check out what's ahead in outdoor eyewear for retail shelves in 2016.

Outdoor Retail Gear Trends: 2016 Headlamps / Lighting

Auto-adjusting brightness and self turn-off mechanisms help save battery power. See what's ahead for outdoor headlamps and lighting at retail in 2016.