Established in 2002, Astral designs high-performance wilderness equipment created in the least toxic, lowest impact ways. Built on decades of experience and experimentation, Astral has assembled athletes, artists, and craftspeople to build the cleanest, most beautiful, and highest performing gear. Astral has significantly reduced toxic PVC foam from the PFD industry, invented breathable life jackets, won awards for their paradigm-changing footwear designs, and developed the stickiest rubber ever worn on wet rock. In 2024, Astral launched its first line of HempTech™ apparel, utilizing Nature’s highest performing fiber that is naturally breathable, odor resistant, durable and cooling in warm weather, while protecting the maximum amount of soil and water. Visit www.astraldesigns.com for more information.

Today, VALLON, the eyewear brand known for creating performance eyewear at its best-looking, introduces Arlo. These frames are a fresh take on one of eyewear's most iconic hexagon silhouettes, reimagined for people who move seamlessly between city streets, weekend escapes, and the outdoors.

Today, Royal Robbins is proud to announce that its Expedition III Shirt, featuring the brand's proprietary Mosquito Protection Technology (MPT), has been named a winner of the 2026 Red Dot Award for innovative product design.

Gregory Mountain Products, a leader in purpose-built systems to organize and carry your gear, today announced the launch of the new Terros collection, a versatile series of unisex backpacks that seamlessly blend outdoor performance with everyday style and functionality.

Performance eyewear company VALLON today introduces the Ella and Elmore, a distinct reinterpretation of the classic brow bar aviator, designed for today’s outdoor enthusiasts who move seamlessly between city life and outdoor adventures. Named after jazz legend, Ella Fitzgerald and blues guitarist, Elmore James, these models reflect the collection’s blend of timeless style and enduring character.

Therm-a-Rest is refreshing its blanket collection for Spring 2027 with updated versions of the Argo™, Stellar™, and Ramble Down™ blankets. The collection features new colorways, sustainable materials, and expanded use of recycled insulation.

Therm-a-Rest is expanding its award-winning Boost™ sleep system collection for Spring 2027 with the introduction of the new Boost SN™ 32F/0C synthetic sleeping bag and a refreshed Spruce colorway for its popular Boost 650™ down sleeping bag.

For spring 2027, Therm-a-Rest® introduces the all-new NeoAir® TrailMix™ sleeping pad and expands its award-winning NeoLoft™ lineup with a new XXL size.

PackTowl® is excited to announce the launch of its spring 2027 Personal Towel: Artist Series, the brand’s best-selling, ultra-versatile, and eco-conscious adventure towel. The Artist Series collection will feature three new captivating prints: Sol Duc, Lake Days, and Big Bend.

Crazy Creek introduces the Paddle Chair XL, a self-inflating, waterproof lounge chair designed specifically for paddle sports and water-based adventures.

MSR announces two new coffee accessories for spring 2027: the Titan™ Pour Over, designed as a premium option for the weight-conscious backpacker, and the French Press, for the coffee-loving System Stove owner.

MSR announces the launch of the FreeLite™ Stash tent for spring 2027. The updated FreeLite™ sets a new standard in its class, delivering an unmatched combination of packability, weight, comfort, performance, and value.

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Last month, our team traveled to New York City for a series of 1:1 conversations with editors and creators to better understand what it looks like to work in media today. See what we learned here.

A new multi-year partnership brings together Swedish protection and apparel specialist POC with Norco adidas Race Division as the team prepares to compete on downhill’s biggest stage this season. POC will equip the team with riding apparel, eyewear and full protection, including helmets and body armor.

POC, the Swedish protection brand known for its reputation for safety, innovation and design, this week releases a brand-new helmet for road and gravel cyclists, the Amidal.