Month: August 2021

  • Mountain Bike Art – The Club Ride and Katie Lozancich Artist Collaboration

    Jackson Hole, WY-based artist Katie Lozancich is inspired by the mountains that surround her. With that in mind, she created a t-shirt series for Club Ride to express that through her work! With your support, $5 for every t-shirt sold will go back to World Ride and their initiative of helping establish bike libraries for…

  • The Big Gear Show – Yakima

    Yakima was showing their HangTight Vertical Hitch Bike Rack, the StageTwo Premium Tray Hitch Rack, and the GateKeeper Truck Tailgate Pad for bikes. The EXO modular system gets the innovative OpenRange cooking system. HangTight Vertical Hitch Bike Rack The HangTight is a space-saving vertical rack for any adventure. Unique and original engineering carries up to…

  • Fox Racing Introduces New Rampage Pro Carbon Helmet

    All Fox Racing Premium Helmets Feature MIPS Safety Technology August 26, 2021 – Irvine, CA – Fox Racing, the global leader in motorcycle and mountain bike safety equipment and apparel, is proud to introduce our latest offering in pro-level full-face helmets, Rampage Pro Carbon (RPC). Retaining its lightweight carbon fiber shell construction, the new RPC…

  • Outdoor Retailer Summer 2021 – UCO, Morakniv, and Esbit

    UCO UCO Goes ECO with New Mess Kits The Seattle-based brand expands its popular mess ware lineup with kits made from recycled plastic. UCO has been crafting quality outdoor gear since 1971. In 2019, the brand debuted UCO Ware, a line of mess kits and utensils for the modern explorer. In their continuing commitment to…

  • Xero Shoes Introduces the 360º Cross-Training Shoe

    The ultimate minimalist cross-training shoe. The Xero 360º is a minimalistic casual mesh lightweight cross-training shoe with a grippy rubber sole and a sure-footed tread pattern. It was designed for super aggressive activities, such as cross-training, cross-fit, exercising, court sports, parkour, and just about anything that requires quick lateral movement. It’s ultra-comfy, and its barefoot-inspired…

  • Wahoo Fitness ELEMNT RIVAL MultiSport GPS Watch Gets Three New Updates

    Wahoo Fitness has pushed a significant firmware update that will add three new features to the ELEMNT RIVAL MultiSport GPS watch. The new features — Race Running, Find My Watch/Phone, and Pin Workout Page require that the RIVAL firmware and ELEMNT app are updated. Descriptions of the three new features are listed below: ELEMNT RIVAL…

  • Outdoor Retailer Summer 2021 – Electronics from Somewhere, ZOLEO, and BioLite

    Somewear Somewear Global Hotspot from Somewear Labs is the best way to stay connected and give friends and family peace of mind when you’re off-grid. The palm-sized, 4oz. Somewear device is easily packable in any road or mountain bike pack and connects with your cell phone to provide: MSRP: $280 w/ most affordable data plans…

  • Outdoor Retailer Summer 2021 – Shoes from Lowa and Oofos, Apparel from Dakota Grizzly

    Lowa Fusion The Lowa Fusion is a new shoe of its class for Lowa that is super comfy, lightweight, and has an aggressive GT sole. It will retail for $170 and come in both men’s and women’s sizing. It has a 3D injected midsole with a knitted upper on top of it and a quick…

  • Smith Optics Introduces the Leadout PivLock Sunglass

    Take On The Trails With New Leadout PivLock Sunglass From sunrise trail runs to afternoon rides, the new Smith Leadout PivLock™ offers cyclists and runners a versatile sunglass for varying light conditions. The 6-base unisex sunglass features a modest wrap fit to allow for air circulation and reduced fogging, and includes Smith’s notable ChromaPop™ and…

  • The Big Gear Show – Mountain Hardwear

    For Spring 2022, Mountain Hardwear has the functional all-season Polartec Power Grid Full Zip Hoody (my fave), the stylish and comfortable Shade Lite Short Sleeve Shirt and Shorts, the light Trail Sender Short and Pants, and lastly, the Kor AirShell Hoody. Polartec Power Grid Full Zip Hoody Your layering system evolves dramatically with changes in…

  • The Big Gear Show – CamelBak

    For Spring 2022, CamelBak has the All-Weather M.U.L.E. EVO 12, the hip pack Podium Flow 4, the Arête Sling 8, Arête 14, and finally, the ChillBak 30 backpack cooler system. M.U.L.E. EVO 12 Don’T Let The Rain Stop You! A  M.U.L.E. with All-Weather Protection.  Enjoy the ride with the latest evolution of our best-selling bike…

  • Outdoor Retailer Summer 2021 – Klean Kanteen, HidrateSpark, Ice Lock, and Dometic

    Klean Kanteen Food Boxes Klean Kanteens Food Boxes come in a 7-oz Snack, 20-oz Lunch, and 34-oz Meal (7-oz only comes as a kit). They’re made with durable 18/8 food-grade stainless steel and electropolished interiors, and food-grade silicone lids. While all three sizes come with leakproof, press-fit lids, the Lunch and Meal lids feature snap-and-lock…

  • Outdoor Retailer Summer 2021 – Walkabout Day 2

    Here are some pictures and brief blurbs from my Outdoor Retailer Summer 2021 Walkabout Day 2. I checked out the functional Wandrd ROAM Sling camera bags, the Bernzomatic fuel/torch/lighter lineup, OLITA safe sunscreen and sand remover, and the Canopy Breeze fan. Wandrd ROAM Sling The Wandrd ROAM Sling is a beautiful and innovative camera-slash-everyday bag…

  • WTB Launches CZR Carbon Wheels

    WTB now offers complete carbon wheels that are available in two purpose-built gravel and mountain configurations. Fast and light CZR i23 gravel wheels are designed to minimize weight and maximize compliance on rough gravel roads, while CZR i30 are aggressive trail and enduro wheels built tough to endure whatever lies in their path. While the…

  • Outdoor Retailer Summer 2021 – Uncharted Supply Co.

    Building upon Uncharted Supply Co.’s revolutionary line of emergency preparedness products, this new gear will be available for purchase online via Uncharted’s website and on-shelves at official Uncharted Supply Co. retail partners across the country starting this fall. The Park Pack ($159), Wolf Pack ($89), and First Aid Plus ($124) offer a durable yet lightweight…

  • Outdoor Retailer Summer 2021 – Ignik

    Ignik has some excellent products in their lineup, foremost the brand new innovative FireCan propane fire pit. They also have the functional Gas Growler propane tank, the 2-in-1 Heater-Stove, a functional Hand Warmer, and many Heated Sleeping Systems. FireCan The Ignik FireCan is a portable propane fire pit that was engineered with fire restrictions in…