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Agreement outfits leading wilderness survival experts in Rocky S2V gear NELSONVILLE, Ohio -Rocky S2V, a new brand extension targeted at outdoor adventure enthusiasts, has partnered with Mountain Shepherd Wilderness Survival School, a collection of leading outdoor survival experts based in Catawba, Va. The agreement provides the Mountain Shepherd staff with Rocky S2V footwear and apparel, … Read more

League launches new program to encourage, engage and elevate women bicyclists Long Beach, Calif. – September 13, 2012 – Twenty-four percent is not good enough. In 2009, women took just 24 percent of bicycle trips in the United States — and it’s easy to see why. In communities across the nation, women are underrepresented in … Read more

There are probably hundreds, if not thousands, of different water bottle manufacturers out there. But the number of companies producing bottles worth mentioning are far fewer. Eco Vessel is one them. Like many brands we write about, Eco Vessel was started by a forward-thinking individual looking to make a difference. Jon Fox probably despises single-use … Read more

Here’s a life-saving product so new, we don’t even have an official photo of it yet. Spotted hanging out in the Geigerrig booth at Outdoor Retailer, the Emergency Water Kit is one of Geigerrig’s latest innovations. Similar to the product shown in the photo to the right, it’s due to be released this month, which … Read more

Most people have no idea that there is such a thing as National Preparedness Month (as a matter of fact, many people within the industry have been surprised when we brought it up to them).  But, there is such a thing, and September is the month.  While getting preparations in place (and checking, rotating, and … Read more