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🎒 Thule has acquired Aeroe, a New Zealand maker of bikepacking bags, racks and accessories, to expand its bike bags portfolio for MTB and gravel riders. Aeroe products will move under the Thule brand by the second quarter of 2027, and terms were not disclosed.

🧥 Columbia Sportswear raised the low end of its 2026 outlook after Q3 net sales rose 2% to $962.6 million and net income climbed to $84.7 million from $52.0 million. Fall wholesale orders shipped earlier than expected and U.S. direct-to-consumer trends improved, while Mountain Hardwear sales fell 17%.

🏔️ Fenix Outdoor grew Q3 revenue 5.5%, but operating profit was flat as U.S. weakness dragged on its Brands segment, home to Fjällräven, Hanwag and Devold. Americas revenue fell 6.8% to €27.2 million, while Global Sales rose 11.1% to €41.1 million.

🧼 Gear Aid has acquired Campsuds, the biodegradable outdoor soap brand, from Sierra Dawn Products founder Chris Maurer. The deal closed on October 21.

Visit Boulder has become the first destination management organization to earn the Leave No Trace Gold Standard designation, making Boulder, Colo., the nation's first Gold Standard Destination. The designation recognizes environmental stewardship and responsible recreation practices. Leave No Trace

The Origins Foundation has named Shawn Battison, a 19-year Ducks Unlimited veteran, as chief business development officer. He will support the foundation's global wildlife conservation and sustainable use initiatives. The Origins Foundation

Norrøna has partnered with Australian materials company Uluu to develop biodegradable performance fibers made mainly from seaweed-derived PHA polymers. It is Uluu's first textile development and supports Norrøna's Responsibility Roadmap 2029. Norrøna

Town Hall Outdoor Co. is expanding wholesale distribution with two new sales agencies. Vert Outdoors will cover the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, and Kozy Outdoors will cover Midwest markets including Michigan, Minnesota, Iowa and Illinois. Town Hall Outdoor Co.

British adventurer Karl Bushby has completed his Goliath Expedition, a 28-year, 31,000-mile journey on foot across 30 countries that ended in Hull, England. He relied on Merrell's Moab hiking shoe for more than a decade of the trek. Merrell

Red Wing Heritage has teamed with Japanese retailer BEAMS on a collaboration featuring the Round Toe Moc boot in two colorways plus seven apparel and accessory styles. The collection arrives in the U.S. in November. Red Wing Heritage

Obōz Footwear has launched the Katabatic Storm GTX, a 2025 ISPO Award-winning insulated waterproof boot built for winter trail running and icy conditions. It pairs GORE-TEX Invisible Fit and Solarcore aerogel insulation with a Vibram ICETREK outsole. Obōz Footwear

Outdoor Aficionados showcased its free hiker safety app and Zorya hybrid communication device at ISPO Amsterdam. The system sends SOS messages and hazard alerts up to 15 km away via mobile, radio or satellite, even without coverage. Outdoor Aficionados

Peak Performance is marking its 40th anniversary with a limited-edition ski capsule led by the 40Y R&D GORE-TEX Jacket and Pants. The modular 3-in-1 system combines a GORE-TEX C-KNIT Stretch shell with Polartec Alpha and NASA-developed Solarcore aerogel insulation. Peak Performance

BUFF® has launched a five-style balaclava collection for Fall/Winter 26/27, including the new Merino Midweight and Tech Fleece Hinged styles. The lineup uses merino wool, PrimaLoft fibers and Pertex Aeros for a range of cold-weather conditions. BUFF®

Meindl USA has introduced the Comfort Fit Ultra Light Hiker, a 2.85-pound, 6-inch waterproof hiking boot with a GORE-TEX lining, suede leather upper and EVA midsole. It comes in men's sizes 7 to 14. Meindl USA

Fenix Lighting has launched the HT32R Multi-Color Long-Distance Flashlight for hunters, pairing a 2,500-lumen spotlight with a 3,200-lumen floodlight for up to 4,000 lumens combined and a 740 m beam. It adds red, green and blue color modes and IP68 waterproofing. Fenix Lighting

A NICE Recovery pilot study found athletes using its ROCC handheld palm cooling device between sets completed 9.5% more total work in 14.3% less active exercise time. Autonomic recovery was also 80% less variable, suggesting palm cooling affects fatigue beyond thermoregulation. NICE Recovery

Outdoor Channel is dedicating its Saturday Prime Cuts block, 6 to 9 p.m. ET, to the MeatEater franchise, including Rinella's Field Notes, MeatEater and MeatEater's 12 in 26. MeatEater Season 14 premieres November 14. OSG

MyOutdoorTV is bringing back the Realtree Channel for November only, streaming ad-free. The lineup includes Realtree Outdoors, Realtree Road Trips, Realtree's Monster Bucks and Black Cloud Duck Hunting. OSG

Skida enters its fourth year as official headwear and accessories partner of U.S. Ski & Snowboard with a co-branded "Star Power" capsule. Athlete-designed prints come from Paula Moltzan, Ryan Cochran-Siegle and Julia Kern. Skida

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