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
Fifty times this year, Randy Propster will roll up to outdoor retail shops and various festivals in a flashy expedition vehicle and captivate an audience for 90 minutes by talking about the latest and greatest gear as wells as trail-tested tips and skills. He might even tell a ...read more
Washington, D.C. — After accepting an award from Outdoor Industry Association on Tuesday night, Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper dropped a few hints to a political publication about a potential presidential run. On the first day of Capitol Summit, OIA awarded Hickenlooper with ...read more
In advance of the 2016 National Park Service Centennial, brands jumped at the opportunity to license NPS trademarks for special backpacks, water bottles, socks, shoes, and other gear. Many of those products were limited edition—or at least, intended to be. But it turned out that ...read more
Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO) voted yesterday to allow drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as part of a tax bill moving toward a full Senate vote. In October, Republicans voted against a Senate budget amendment that opened the possibility of fossil fuel drilling in ...read more
Since early June, I’ve logged well over 300 miles with the Osprey Eja 38 on my back. (The men's equivalent is the Exos, which my 15-year old son tested in the same timeframe.) Throughout the summer I hiked almost daily with the Eja, which weighs a scant 2 pounds 8 ounces on my ...read more
Republicans voted against a Senate budget amendment Thursday that now opens the possibility of fossil fuel drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in northeastern Alaska. The amendment would have protected the 19.3 million-acre Alaskan Arctic but was voted down 52 to 48. ...read more
As part of the Skip Yowell Future Leadership Academy, each participant works on a final project to help improve the outdoor industry. This year, five participants have teamed up with the Sierra Club to the River Leaders Initiative, a program to help industry brands hire veterans. ...read more
Earlier this week, we published an opinion piece by Todd Frank, owner of The Trail Head in Missoula, Montana, lambasting Ibex or its treatment of its specialty retail partners. Our readers had a lot to say on the topic. Of course, there are two sides to every story, and we spoke ...read more
The final Outdoor Retailer show in Salt Lake City is behind us. And while the attendees we spoke with felt that the aisles of the Salt Palace were less crowded that usual (no official numbers have been released by the show), energy was high around the industry coming together to ...read more
Brendan Madigan’s existential epiphany came not in one of his highest moments but in one of his lowest. It was the winter of 2016, and he’d just received the Adidas Inspiration Award at Outdoor Retailer, which recognized him for inspiring others to participate in outdoor ...read more
It's a simple question, but maybe not so simple an answer. Who do you think makes the best backpacks? ...read more