Therm-a-Rest

Sure, travel may still be closed off in many places, but we’re returning to normal, and that means there is a boatload of built-up demand. So despite the damper on big trips, we’re still seeing more interest in travel and the outdoors than ever. So, how do you write a holiday gift guide to reach these folks and their loved ones?

After meeting with more than 50 brands and scouring new products from 2024 and 2025, GearJunkie awarded Therm-a-Rest’s new Boost 650™ sleeping bag with its coveted Best in Show Outdoor Market Alliance award. Therm-a-Rest is redefining backpacking comfort with its new sleeping bag, launching spring 2025. The innovative and versatile new design empowers backpackers and campers to adjust their bag to find their personal sweet spot when sleeping under the stars.

RECCO’s partnership with CamelBak brings the two brands to the finish line of the legendary trail running race series 

Discover which brands in the outdoor industry are based in the US and produce the gear we love right here in our own backyard. Verde works with several brands who have committed to produce gear in the USA. Learn about these brands and what they are manufacturing.

Spring is officially here– and for some that might mean blooming flowers or warmer weather, however, in my mind, spring triggers one thing – the kick-off to thru-hiking season! I’m Alexa, a Director at Verde, I embarked on my 2013 Appalachian Trail hike in the snow on March 30 from Georgia, and my Pacific Crest Trail thru-hike in 90-degree temperatures from Mexico on May 5, 2017. With two thru-hikes under my belt, and now working in the outdoor industry, I love talking gear, and thinking about all of the products that I would bring on a future thru-hike.

Prepare for your solar eclipse camping with some out of this world gear from our brands! On April 8, 2024 a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, United States, and Canada! Campgrounds in “eclipse states” are booking up, with reservations increasing by more than 500% in Arkansas and Vermont, 300% in Oklahoma and Ohio, and more than 100% in Texas, New York, and Missouri, Forbes reports.

As campsites begin to book up, now is a great time for journalists and media outlets to discuss camping trends and the gear and brands that go along with it. Don’t get left behind - reach these camping planners early in the season while they are planning for trips and purchasing gear. 

Few voices in the outdoors and active lifestyle world have a voice as powerful as Outside Magazine. Long trusted by outdoor enthusiasts, the annual Outside Buyers Guides are some of the most prestigious picks for outdoor gear - especially the coveted Editors Choice. We’re honored to represent such a wide array of brands that continue to produce innovative gear year after year. For this winter, our clients gear was named some of the best of the best.