Simms

Medical masks are on everyone's mind these days, and rightly so. To protect healthcare workers on the front lines of the pandemic, they are probably the most vital piece of PPE companies can start producing, as many in the outdoor industry have done, selflessly and valiantly. ...read more

Few industry leaders can lay claim to a resume like Casey Sheahan's. The longtime veteran's positions have included CEO of Patagonia, President of KEEN, President of Kelty, and now CEO of Simms in Bozeman, Montana. Over a four-decade career, Sheahan has modeled empathetic, ...read more

This is SNEWS' live blog covering all the latest news regarding the coronavirus and the outdoor industry. We will be updating this page as news breaks. We also urge you to contact us if you have any new information concerning the coronavirus that hasn't appeared on this page. ...read more

Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at [email protected]. Big kudos: Judy Gross, owner of LightHeart Gear, is this year's recipient of the Business North Carolina's Small Business of the Year Award. Gross celebrated the ...read more

Just when it seemed like China and the United States were approaching a trade deal, President Donald Trump increased tariffs on $200 billion worth of imports, including backpacks, leather ski gloves, camp stoves, and other outdoor products. The 10 percent tariff imposed last ...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