Category: Apparel/Protection
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Tifosi Optics Launches Swank XL Sunglasses – the bigger the better
Tifosi Introduces the Swank XL and Expands its Popular Swank Series An oversized frame offers maximum protection, premium materials, and an enticing price Tifosi Optics, a leading sport and lifestyle sunglasses brand, is thrilled to announce the launch of its newest lifestyle sunglass: The Swank XL. The latest member of the Swank family, the Swank…
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Deckers X Lab Introduces Tactical Footwear Line
Deckers X Lab, the innovation department of Deckers – the owner of HOKA, UGG, Teva, Koolaburra by UGG, and Sanuk – announces the launch of the DX-M4 and DX-G8, part of the DXLTAC line, which is a tactical category of footwear created for first responders and servicepersons. The world’s most demanding jobs require footwear to…
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Outdoor Retailer Snow 2022 – Aetrex Albert 2 Pro 3D Foot Scanning System
Aetrex’s Albert 2 Pro is an innovative foot scanning device that uses Computer Vision and Artificial Intelligence technologies to transform the way customers purchase shoes and orthotics. Customers begin by standing on a coated foil with an invisible nano material containing the geometric calibration patterns used by the scanner’s cameras. I just stood in my…
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Smith Optics Snow 2022/2023
New for this Snow season, Smith Optics has the Survey MIPS helmet with an integrated ChromaPop visor, the FIS racing approved Counter MIPS helmet, and the spherical lens Proxy & Moment goggles. For the following snow season, they offered a sneak preview of the Nexus All-Mountain Snow helmet, the Summit Backcountry helmet, the 4D Mag…
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Smith Optics Winter 2022 Sunglass Releases
Smith Optics has some new ChromaPop Sunglasses they are releasing for early winter. The Bobcat has a full coverage hybrid goggle-like design, the Resolve has a lightweight, minimalist feel with a wraparound fit, the Embark is their first-ever glacier-style sunglass, and lastly, the Spinner is oriented to bright sun and open water sports. They also have…
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Cosmic Dirt launches Kickstarter for size inclusive bike apparel
Cosmic Dirt launched in early 2021 with a goal to bring high-quality, size-inclusive mountain bike apparel to the outdoor industry and is the first to offer a complete size range of XS-4XL, all made in the U.S. The brand built its following with a collection of streetwear and accessories, and today announced a Kickstarter…
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Outdoor Retailer Snow 2022 – Happy Yak Beanies and Socks
Ridiculously Warm, Incredibly Dry, Seriously Stink Free. Don’t Wear a Piece of Sheep 🙂 You’ve tried the rest; now step into the best with Happy Yak. Experience the softest, highest quality, 100% genuine Mongolian & Tibetan yak cashmere socks and beanies in the world. They’ve engineered exceptional products that are guaranteed to provide you with…
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Lachlan Morton’s Seeing Sound Collection
On his legendary long-distance rides, Lachlan Morton turns to music for motivation. Created in close collaboration with the Aussie adventurer, this limited-edition Rapha capsule collection features a design inspired by the visual representation of sounds, and includes many of Lachlan’s go-to pieces of clothing on continent-crossing adventure rides. To complement the capsule collection, Cannondale has…
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Outdoor Retailer Snow 2022 – Gobi Heat Vertex Heated Gloves and Terrain Heated Camping Chair
Gobi Heat Vertex Heated Ski Gloves The Gobi Heat Vertex gloves keep your fingers toasty warm with heating elements up and around each fingertip. Get back to doing the things you love with up to 6 hours of heat and 3 different heat settings: low, medium, and high. The Vertex gloves were uber comfy, and…
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Outdoor Retailer Snow 2022 – SCARPA Unveils New 4-Quattro and F1 GT Ski Boots
At the Win Winter 2022 launch party on night zero of the Outdoor Retailer Snow 2022 show, SCARPA unveiled the 4-Quattro XT and 4-Quattro SL Alpine AT ski boots, along with the F1 GT Tour Lite ski boots. The 4-Quattro lineup is GripWalk hybrid ski boots that are their lightest in class, with the 4-Quattro…
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Fischer Announces Newly Designed Ranger Series
Crafted to Ski More: Fischer Announces Newly Designed Ranger Series AUBURN, NH. (January 24, 2022) —Jack of all trades, master of more: The new All-mountain / Freeride line truly lives up to its name by offering skiers endless opportunities on the mountain. The new Fisher Ranger series is the result of Fischer’s ongoing collaboration between…
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Showers Pass Announces the Basecamp Merino Hoodie
Surprisingly Soft – On or off the trail, the Showers Pass Basecamp Merino Hoodie lightweight mid-layer comfortably moves and breathes with you. Great for layering or recovery wear: 95% Merino wool is incredibly soft. Durable and washable, the wool and polyamide blend washes easily and maintains its form (no new-sized surprises out of the dryer).…
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Altra Announces the Updated Lone Peak 6
Originally debuting more than 10 years ago, the Lone Peak is Altra’s best-selling, most beloved trail shoe, ready for all types of terrain. The new Lone Peak 6 maintains the tried-and-true characteristics that have earned the Lone Peak its legendary trail status year after year while adding some new key features for even better performance…
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Employees Purchase Kitsbow with Backing from N.C. Investors
Reboots as a Public Benefit Corporation Old Fort, N.C. (January 6, 2022) – Kitsbow, maker of premium cycling clothing and accessories, was purchased by its employees with the assistance of a group of local North Carolina investors on January 3, 2022 after 10 years of private ownership. Effective immediately, employees will own a majority of…
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2021 Shoe Gift Guide – Xero Shoes, Five Ten, Erem, Deckers X Lab, and Altra
Xero 360º 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 design lets…
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2021 Apparel Gift Guide – Mountain Hardwear, Pearl iZUMi, Showers Pass, GORE Wear, Mons Royale, and TASCO
Mountain Hardwear Stretchdown Light Pullover The standard construction for Stretchdown™, this baffle width balances warmth and mobility for the full range of outdoor winter pursuits. The original baffle size and most versatile member of the Stretchdown™ Collection. From the beginning, we engineered a baffle size and fill schedule that would provide the perfect amount of…