July 19, 2019
Category: outdoor recreation, outdoor industry, walking, camping, outdoors, travel
July 17, 2019
Restore Outdoor Kit With Storm
Over time, dirt and oil inhibit the water repellency treatment on waterproof kit, meaning it will start absorbing water and losing performance. Cleaning, waterproofing and aftercare brand STORM offers an effective, economical and eco-friendly solution that can clean, refresh and restore the waterproof performance of outdoor gear in just three easy steps.
July 15, 2019
Isbjörn Opts For Rail
As part of its drive to address sustainability issues, children’s outdoor clothing and accessories brand Isbjörn of Sweden will be switching its freight from sea, and occasionally air, to train from the Autumn/Winter 2019 season.
July 14, 2019
Merrell Launches Denali Film
The insightful and inspiring film Little Steps features mountain athlete and Merrell Ambassador Mike Chambers as he endured a six-month, highly strategic and rigorous training program to prepare for his attempt at breaking the speed record for climbing Denali.
July 12, 2019
UK Outdoor Industry Awards Finalists
The finalists for the 2020 UK Outdoor Industry Awards were announced this week at the trade-only Outdoor Trade Show.
July 11, 2019
Recharge The Outdoors Update
Battery manufacturer GP Batteries launched its ‘Recharge the Outdoors’ campaign to the UK outdoor industry last year. In a bid to reduce the 600 million batteries thrown away in the UK every year, the bold move was the first time a battery manufacturer has challenged an entire industry to switch to eco-friendly rechargeable batteries.
July 9, 2019
Hands On Outdoor Footwear
A visit to Alt-Berg in Richmond, Yorkshire a few years ago gave me the idea of exploring the development of a new boot model. Mike Sheehan, the owner and senior boot maker, agreed to help and the stage was set. Alt-Berg makes classic designed leather boots, using the best materials and, where appropriate, new technology with the emphasis on good bootmaking and good boot fitting.
July 8, 2019
Hooked On Maine
Maine is larger than the other five New England states combined with great outdoor experiences ranging from lazy days at the beach to hiking and mountain biking. While Acadia National Park is well-known, there are 48 Maine State Parks waiting to be explored, include coastal parks such as Cobscook Bay and lakeside parks like Mount Blue and Lily Bay.
July 7, 2019
Nikwax Founder Wins An Outdoor ‘Oscar’
German trade publication Outdoor.markt held its annual Trophy Awards in Munich this month at the new Outdoor by ISPO trade fair. The ‘Outdoor Oscar’ for Personality of the Year was presented to Nick Brown, owner and founder of Nikwax and Páramo, for over 40 years of pioneering and driving change within the industry.
July 1, 2019
Traynor On The Trail 