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Jul 23, 2024
Rock Fight Action Figures... Too Close Tourist!
When Close Isn't Close Enough Get ready for the adventure to end a lifetime with the Too Close Tourist: Large Mammal Mama Edition! Why...

Jul 12, 2024
Rock Fight Action Figures... Naked Bike Rider!
Put a EWW On It with the Naked Bike Rider! Embrace your free-wheeling spirit with this au naturel cyclist– the Naked Bike Rider. Perfect...

Jul 10, 2024
ROCK cON is here!
Rock Fight to Launch ROCK cON: The Outdoor Trade Show for Outdoor Trade Shows In a bold move that has left the outdoor industry buzzing,...

Jul 8, 2024
Bravely Ventured
Models Bravely Venture into Field For Latest Outdoor Photoshoot. In a bold move blending high fashion and rugged outdoor acumen, a top...

Jul 4, 2024
Rock Fight Action Figures... Viper Ace: Leader Of The Freedom World
All Rise for the Star Spangled Badass To his mom, he’s Samuel. To those who know him, just Chad. But to everyone else, he’s the alpha dog...

Jul 3, 2024
An Inconvenient Suit
GoreWear teams with former VP Al Gore to lock box Climate Change New Inconvenient Suit aims to raise awareness and performance....

Jun 28, 2024
Unlucky charm? Rabbit's Dream Chaser Turns into PR Nightmare
In a move that has sent ripples through both the running and animal rights communities, Rabbit, the apparel company known for its plush...


Jun 27, 2024
Rock Fight Action Figures... Adventure Cat Lady!
The neighborhood knows her. Kids know her cats. And she’s a Tuft & Paw super shopper. She’s the Adventure Cat Lady! With her Wildfang...

Jun 22, 2024
What's In A Name? Booth MacGyver's Outdoor Retailer Recap
Hello Everyone! It’s your favorite trade show critic, Booth MacGyver, and boy, do I have a treat for you this week. Actually, I have a...

Jun 21, 2024
Rock Fight Action Figures... Can't Hear Nature Hiker
Did you hear that? Of course you didn’t. You’re on an outing with the Can’t Hear Nature Hiker! This cutting-edge action figure comes...

Jun 19, 2024
BREAKING NEWS: Tick Mitt Nit Pick
SALT LAKE CITY, UT— Tick Mitt, the maker of the innovative tick removal system of the same name, was awarded ‘Product of the Year’ during...

Jun 15, 2024
Aisle of Paradise
Legendary trade show critic Booth MacGyver returns from sabbatical to take on GOA Connect For those that know me, I’ve been on sabbatical...


Jun 13, 2024
Rock Fight Action Figures... The Swag Hound - Promo Prospector
Some say Swag. Others say Schwag. But he calls it FREE! You know him because he’s been at every show since 1989. He’s a Promo Prospector...

Jun 12, 2024
Outdoor Industry Organization Adds Second June to Calendar
Expands Opportunities for Trade Show Participation Despite Pushback From Gregorian Monks RENO, NV — In a groundbreaking move, the Outdoor...

Jun 11, 2024
BREAKING NEWS: Spontaneous Open Toe Sandal Committee Convenes At Trade Show
Spontaneous Open Toe Sandal Committee Convenes on Show Floor of Grassroots Connect RENO, NV– Initial reports indicate that an Open Toe...

Jun 8, 2024
Hiking Group Plans Epic Thru-Hike Across Freeway Overpass
EUGENE, OR - In an audacious bid to conquer new frontiers, the highly regarded hiking group "Trailblazers" has announced plans for an...

Jun 8, 2024
Front and Center: Sleeping Bag Innovation Now Trendy Addition
Once only the province of jackets, and then the humble sleeping bag, the ‘center-zip’ trend is sweeping the nation. Retailers are...

Jun 6, 2024
Rock Fight Action Figures... The Off Leash Dog Walker!
Meet Zeke, The Off Leash Dog Walker! Long before you see him, you’ll know Zeke’s on the trail. How? Because his unleashed dogs are always...

Jun 1, 2024
BREAKING NEWS: Sierra's Celebration Gets Scary
Sierra Incites Mass Panic While Celebrating 100th Store Opening with SAW-Inspired Promotion SHEBOYGAN, WI— In an unexpected twist on the...


Jun 1, 2024
What's So Great About The Great Outdoors?
A couple months back I got a phone call from a guy, let’s call him Mr. Muir, who runs a surfy non-profit focused on environmental causes....
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