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PLAINVILLE, Mass., June 18, 2019 – Croakies, the original manufacturer of industry-leading outdoor retention products, unveils its first limited edition seasonal print collection in advance of the 4th of July holiday. Croakies has long been known for its wide assortment of ...read more
Davis, California, June 13, 2019 - Although geologist Dan Wynne only took up kayaking three years ago, June 18th he will attempt the fastest transit of the vast Mackenzie River on record. He plans to do the trip through Canada’s Northwest Territories solo, using an Akiak ...read more
SEATTLE, Wash. (June 12, 2019) - For the past three decades, SealLine has been pushing the envelope to create products that will withstand the rigors of any adventure on or near the water, and that innovation continues in 2020 with the new Pro Zip Duffel. For boaters, paddlers ...read more
Nikwax, the global leader in waterproofing and cleaning for outdoor performance gear and apparel, is unveiling a new booth at Summer OR that will raise the bar on sustainable design. Renewable and recycled materials will be used for the entirety of the booth. Additionally, the ...read more
TAIPEI, TAIWAN May 29, 2019 - Award-winning design company GEARLAB, a coveted high-performance open water expedition paddle company, will participate as a supporting brand for fundraising in the upcoming non-profit SSTIKS symposium June 14-16, 2019. SSTIKS is the Northwest’s ...read more
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – May 30, 2019 – BLDG Active™, the leader in bringing environmentally responsible cutting-edge medical technologies to the active outdoor community, announces a partnership with Changing Tides Foundation, a non-profit established by a group of female surfers and ...read more
May 23, 2019- Legislation designed to improve access to America’s backcountry was introduced in the U.S. Senate today. Simplifying Outdoor Access for Recreation (SOAR) is sponsored by Senators Heinrich (D-NM) and Capito (R-WV) with an impressive group of bipartisan cosponsors ...read more
Old Town, Maine (May 22, 2019): Expanding on one of the most successful product launches in their 121-year history, Old Town is proud to debut the Topwater 120 PDL, the total fishing package in a compact, nimble format. This highly anticipated addition to Old Town’s award winning ...read more
Knoxville, TN, May 21, 2019 – Nominations are open for the 2019 America Outdoors Awards for professionals in the Outdoor Recreation Industry. Nominations will be open until August 1, 2019. The winner of the Industry Achievement Award will be voted on by the Board of Directors. ...read more
PLAINVILLE, Mass., May 2, 2019 – Croakies, the original manufacturer of industry-leading outdoor retention products, unveils an exciting new website and interactive shopping experience through croakies.com. The brand’s new website was developed to more optimally showcase the ...read more
Nikwax, the international market leader in technical cleaners and waterproofing products for outdoor performance gear and apparel, has announced its product bottles will be made from 100% recycled plastic by 2020. Understanding the challenges associated with plastic, the brand is ...read more
Taipei, Taiwan, April 24, 2019 — Gearlab, pioneer of the first modern Greenland-style paddles with exchangeable tips, has partnered with engineer Declan Nowak to develop a mechanism to measure the forces on a carbon fiber Greenland-style paddle in the water, allowing Gearlab ...read more
PLAINVILLE, Mass., April 9, 2019 – Croakies, original manufacturer of industry-leading outdoor retention products and outfitter of “Life’s Everyday Adventures” since 1977, announces the return of the widely successful Not Your Everyday Adventure contest, sending one lucky winner ...read more
TAIPEI, Taiwan, April 4, 2019 — Award-winning design company and pioneer of the first modern Greenland-style paddles with exchangeable tips, GEARLAB introduces its latest high-performance open-water excursion paddle to North America. The GEARLAB Greenland paddle’s engineering ...read more
The Aspen Institute has announced its 2019 Class of Henry Crown Fellows, including Combat Flip Flops’ CEO, Matthew ‘Griff’ Griffin. The Henry Crown Fellowship mobilizes a new breed of leaders, between 30-45 years, to tackle the world’s most intractable problems. All are proven ...read more
Asheville, NC (March, 21 2019) - Fresh from Western North Carolina’s river banks, Bellyak - the innovative prone paddlesport creator - has launched their very first brand ambassador competition with the hope to expand their core team. Looking for every kind of athlete across the ...read more
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
