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Offering a more sustainable solution to footwear, Astral welcomes the Hemp Baker, Hemp Loyak and Hemp Maria to their growing collection of #NatureFirst performance casual shoes. A combination of hemp and recycled polyester, Astral’s expanded eco-conscious collection is a durable ...read more
Old Town, ME – March 7, 2019 – Old Town is proud to unveil its innovative new solo canoe, the Discovery 119 Solo Sportsman. Combining the best of both worlds, this hybrid canoe, packed with fishing and hunting-specific features, offers the simplicity and utility of a classic solo ...read more
Knoxville, February 25, 2019 – America Outdoors, the leading association of outfitters and guides, announced today the appointment of six new members of the Board of Directors. Joining the Board of Directors are Dania Egedi of Sheltowee Trace Adventure Resorts in Corbin, ...read more
For the second consecutive year, rather than offer discounted holiday pricing, Good To-Go’s DoBetter campaign invited customers to join the brand in giving back. By donating one meal for every two purchased on their website, Good To-Go was able to send 768 meal portions to Team ...read more
ARCATA, California — For 2019, Kokatat adds greater depth and breadth to its award-winning PFD offerings by introducing the Neptune PFD, a rugged and durable technical touring and sea kayaking life vest with all the comfort, durability, pockets and organization you will need for ...read more
With the help of enthusiastic, outdoor-loving, conservation-minded OR show-goers, Nikwax® raised $2300 for Protect Our Winters at Snow Show. For the second year in a row, the global leader in aftercare products for outdoor performance gear and apparel offered a happy hour to ...read more
ARCATA, California — One of the seminal moments in the 48-year history of Kokatat came in 1988 when the first GORE-TEX dry suit for paddling was introduced. Now, some 30 years later, Kokatat, firmly established as the leading manufacturer of high-performance paddling outerwear, ...read more
The new 2019 Airpin™ Ultralight Stake from NEMO has won Backpacker Magazine’s Editors’ Choice award, announced at the Outdoor Retailer Snow Show on January 30th and featured in the Spring 2019 Gear Guide, on sale March 8th. “They’re extremely easy to use. No more fighting with ...read more
PLAINVILLE, Mass., January 29, 2019 – Croakies, the original manufacturer of industry-leading outdoor retention products, today introduces the 2019 collection of its float products line, designed to save your shades when out on the water. The new collection features an updated ...read more
PLAINVILLE, Mass., January 22, 2019 – Croakies, the original manufacturer of industry-leading outdoor retention products, today announces it will be teaming up with Plastic Tides, the organization committed to standing up against plastic pollution, to host an industry party at ...read more
Taipei, Taiwan, January 17, 2019— Gearlab, award-winning design company of high-performance kayak paddles, and global nonprofit Sea Shepherd have just announced a collaboration to make a limited-edition collection of painted paddles embossed with the Sea Shepherd logo. A ...read more
NEMO, award-winning designer of outdoor adventure gear that is designed to keep you warmer, drier, and more comfortable, is launching its Spring/Summer 2019 product line this week. The new collection includes a complete refresh of the sleeping pad line, as well as patent-pending ...read more
NEMO Equipment, designer of outdoor gear and accessories that are built to improve the experience of adventure, has hired Tom Ceulemans as its European Sales Manager. Tom, who has been representing NEMO over the last four years through Zopfi BV in Belgium, the Netherlands, and ...read more
PLAINVILLE, Mass., January 9, 2019 – Croakies, the original manufacturer of industry-leading outdoor retention products, today announces, effective immediately, the introduction of a new Manufacturer’s Lifetime Warranty policy across the breadth of its product categories. For ...read more
Knoxville – December 10, 2018 – America Outdoors is pleased to announce the winner of the 2018 George & Pamela Wendt Industry Achievement Award. This esteemed award is bestowed upon individuals or organizations that have shown exceptional innovation, achievement, dedication and ...read more
After last holiday season’s successful #DoBetter campaign that provided 900+ meals to those in Puerto Rico affected by Hurricane Maria, Good To-Go, the dehydrated gourmet meal brand changing the way people eat on the go, is once again donating 1 meal for every 2 purchased through ...read more
Elevating expectations of what prepared meals can taste like continues to be a big job for Maine’s Good To-Go. This Fall, the brand completed a 900 square foot addition to the new building they built two years ago, while adding another 2 members to the office and 3 to production. ...read more
Knoxville, TN (October 24, 2018)- America Outdoors, the leading association of outfitters, is pleased to introduce the newest member of the AO team, Heidi Prior, who will step into a new role as Business Development Specialist. Heidi brings with her a long history in the ...read more
Old Town, ME – October 12, 2018 –Old Town, the century-old leader in innovative watercraft products, has expanded their warranty on the award-winning Pedal drive to an industry leading 5 years. The PDL pedal drive is the most advanced and reliable kayak pedal-propulsion ...read more
Salt Lake City, UT. (October 10, 2018) — Chums, eyewear retainer and outdoor accessory brand, announced today its sixteen-member ambassador team. The team includes anglers Blake Wilson, LeAndra Guerike, Tyler Woolcott and Noah Lynk; paddlers Shane Green, Tyler Bradt, Jo-Beth ...read more
Emeryville, CA (September 18, 2018) – Oru Kayak, makers of the original origami-inspired folding kayak, is thrilled to unveil the “Haven,” an all new convertible tandem kayak. After years of customer request, Oru designers took on the challenge to create the company’s largest and ...read more
TAIPEI, Taiwan, September 13, 2018 —GEARLAB, an award-winning design company and pioneer of the first modern Greenland-style paddles with exchangeable tips, announces its participation in Lumpy Waters, the premier instructional symposium dynamic ocean paddling. Running from ...read more
PORTLAND, OREGON (September 1, 2018) – GERBER, a leading direct supplier of mission-essential knives, tools, and equipment to the US Military, is proud to support Team Rubicon by donating 10% of all proceeds made during the month of September through www.gerbergear.com in ...read more
Boulder, CO (August 31, 2018) - Sweet Protection, makers of high-performance helmets and protective gear, announced today the hiring of two specialized agencies to bolster Sales and PR efforts for their brand in North America. New Hampshire based Read & Run, Inc. will manage New ...read more
