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🤖 Two Lithuanian hikers needed a helicopter rescue in Poland's Tatra Mountains after a route recommended by ChatGPT led them onto impassable terrain near Niebieska Turnia peak.

📊 Thule's second-quarter sales inched up just 0.5 percent as currency swings and Middle East conflict fallout weighed on the outdoor gear giant.

☀ A win for athletes and outdoor enthusiasts, UCLA scientists have reshaped zinc oxide into microscopic four-armed particles that could finally fix mineral sunscreen's biggest complaint, the chalky white cast.

Brainguard Technologies has settled a patent infringement lawsuit against Revelyst Sales LLC. Brainguard will receive $3.2 million and grant Revelyst a non-exclusive license to use its helmet safety technology. Brainguard Technologies

Sea to Summit launched XLite, a collapsible camp kitchen system featuring a fully integrated nesting design and components weighing up to 30 percent less than previous generations. The line adds a new Flip Lock Handle, with a limited assortment available now at REI and SeaToSummit.com ahead of a full Spring 2027 launch. Sea to Summit

Vargo Outdoors has launched Titanium + Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles, a hybrid design featuring carbon fiber upper sections and Grade 9 titanium lower sections. The pairing is designed to address the common failure point of lower-section breakage under impact and stress. VARGO

Suunto released software updates for the Suunto app, Race 2 and Vertical 2 watches, adding hill shading, city maps and expanded route storage from 15 to 200 routes. The update also adds vertical gain training targets and more than 40 community-built Sports Apps via Open SuuntoPlus. Suunto

ThruDark has launched the Oryon Women's collection, a summer hiking capsule range comprising merino wool t-shirts, lightweight trousers and UPF 40+ leggings. The pieces are designed for multi-day outdoor pursuits and technical terrain. ThruDark

Outdoor Sportsman Group has launched a three-part Hiking Guide video series presented by Streamlight and hosted by Kali Parmley, covering essential hiking skills and gear. The series is available on GAME & FISH, GAME & FISH TV and MyOutdoorTV. OSG

Outdoor Sportsman Group's Game & Fish brand has launched a multimedia Summer Camping Guide presented by Streamlight and Defend by Dead Down Wind. The guide features video, digital articles and sweepstakes across TV, streaming and social media platforms. OSG

Outdoor Sportsman Group has launched Whitetail 201, a 10-episode deer hunting educational video series presented by LaCrosse and sponsored by Browning, Millennium, Spypoint, Bowtech and Excalibur. The series covers topics such as trail camera setup, treestand placement and shot placement. OSG

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