"Excuse me. Can you tell me where the CamelBaks are?" I asked a hovering, green-vested employee in a big metro REI store last fall. "We don't carry CamelBak anymore," she said. Obviously well-versed, she continued, "Their parent company also owns a semi-automatic rifle ...read more
Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.com Outdoor Industry Association chimed in on the introduction of the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act 2019: “America’s diverse and unique wildlife are not only ...read more
Sustainability is the outdoor industry’s warmest and fuzziest buzzword, but the movement has fallen short on two points: It’s only really made headway in apparel, and it’s mired in green-washed marketing speak. Osprey has decided to tackle both. Osprey—which, according to NPD ...read more
Last year, the Super Bowl, one of the largest events in the country with more than 100,000 attendees, sought to keep 90 percent of waste out of landfills and send 10 percent to a waste-to-energy plant. Due to its magnitude, some were skeptical. But they pulled it off. Now, it's ...read more
Some call them waist packs or hip belts, others call them fanny packs. Some wear them to Disneyland, others wear them hiking or fastened to their bikes. Whichever your preference, these compact bags are trending right now—up 50 percent as of November—and numerous outdoor brands ...read more
When baristas offer single-use cups and food vendors offer reusable utensils, most of us have begun to say, "No, thanks, I'll use my own." We do this because we understand that single-use plastic is a burden to our beloved planet. As we count down to Outdoor Retailer Summer ...read more
Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.com. Here's everything you need to know about David Bernhardt, Trump's nominee for secretary of the Interior The EU market cut single-use plastic products to protect ...read more
Now that it's officially spring, we're itching to get on a trail that's not covered by snow. Not far from our office in Boulder, the Flatirons and foothills beckon us to trek up its peaks and valleys on our lunch breaks or after work. A daypack is essential to hold our water, ...read more
Full disclosure: Gear is a wicked subjective thing. Always has been, always will be. To curate this list, our team of hardcore—and highly opinionated—gearheads pored over hundreds of new product launches, reading the specs and sifting through the marketing promises. We zoomed in ...read more
Along the Appalachian Trail, in New Hampshire's White Mountains, hikers come across a camp setup unlike any other. It's complete with a stove, cast-iron skillet, dozens of eggs, circle of chairs, and Carl, self-nicknamed the "Omelette Guy." Now in his retirement, Carl brings joy ...read more
Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.com. Eighty Colorado outdoor companies have come together to urge Congress to support America's Public Land Act, which was just introduced Thursday afternoon by Sen. ...read more
Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.com. If you haven't heard of Pattie Gonia by now, you're missing out. This backpacking drag queen is promoting inclusivity in the outdoors and rocking 6-inch heels. ...read more
Osprey, a leader in creating top-quality, high-performance, innovative carry solutions is pleased to announce the hiring of Brian Mecham as Senior Director of Sales. Mecham will manage the sales, marketing and service strategies of Osprey’s domestic wholesale business. “We are ...read more
Retailers keep telling us that the travel category is exploding and in some stores, travel sales are even surpassing camping and backpacking sales. Shoppers are looking for versatility—something they can take car camping and on the airplane and on an expedition. While duffels are ...read more
Beezer Molten is a busy guy. The owner of Half-Moon Outfitters runs eight stores scattered across Georgia and South Carolina. He founded the first 25 years ago, and since then, he's been on a mission to make his buildings the most eco-friendly they can be. "To me, it's the best ...read more
If you're roaming around the show floor on Sunday, stop by these booths for to support outdoor causes and snag some awesome deals while supplies last. Alpine Provisions (49002-UL): 50 percent off with the code "WINTEROR2018" at alpineprovisionsco.com American Alpine Club ...read more
Whether you're mountain biking, running, or hiking, water is a must. And if you'd prefer to drink on the go, hydration packs are the best option over water bottles. Vote for your favorite brand and then tell us in the comments what outdoor activity you use a hydration pack for ...read more
Osprey Packs, a leader in creating top-quality, high-performance packs to comfortably and efficiently carry gear, introduces two bike lumbar packs, Seral and Savu, for Spring 2019. Integral to both designs, Osprey’s new bike-specific, angled hipbelt and compression straps provide ...read more
Osprey Packs, a leader in creating top-quality, high-performance packs to comfortably and efficiently carry gear, is revamping their bike hydration line for Spring 2019. The all-new assortment delivers a comprehensive collection of ventilated packs with bike-specific fit and an ...read more
Osprey Packs, a leader in creating top-quality, high-performance packs to comfortably and efficiently carry gear, is pleased to introduce the all-new men’s Rook and women’s Renn for Spring 2019. With a straightforward, lightweight design and capable feature set, Rook/Renn ...read more
Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? We've created a new form where you can submit tips and story ideas. Having trouble booking your dream campsite? A relatively new online service called Campnab is helping campers navigate the ...read more
Successfully producing outdoor gear used to be such a simple endeavor: Make great product, then sell it through retail partners, or directly through a catalog or your own store. These days, the formula has become a lot more complicated. With the option to distribute through a ...read more
End your week with Industry Buzz. Here are today's must-read headlines: Have a news tip? We've created a new form where you can submit tips and story ideas. We'll be checking it often to ensure we don't miss anything. We like to bike, so of course we like bike-friendly cities. ...read more
Cortez, CO – May 1, 2018 – Osprey Packs reaffirmed the brand’s commitment to innovation, quality, and operational excellence with today’s announcement detailing enhancements to the Operations and Product management teams as well as the creation of The AlphaLab. Chris Graham, ...read more
