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Jul 2, 2024
Patagonia's Wetsuit Breakthrough, Cabins v. Offices & A 4 Year Old Sets A Hiking Record
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) it's time for a round of outdoor headlines! Come along as Colin &...

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 28, 2024
Multi-Tools (All of Them) + Smuttynose Pineapple Orange Coconut Sour
When it comes to multi-tools Justin & Colin have so many questions. ⚡️ Who made the original multi-tool? ⚡️ If you want to be outdoorsy...


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 22, 2024
Coleman Dual Fuel Lantern + Sierra Pale Ale
(This is a re-airing of a Gear & Beer that first ran on THE ROCK FIGHT. Because Colin is gross and got covid) Chances are that if you do...

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 20, 2024
Outdoor Retailer Summer Market Instant Reaction!
Another week another trade show. Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin is fresh off a flight home...

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 17, 2024
Apple Maps Gets Outdoorsy, NPS Uniforms At Pride & SUP'ing The Texas Water Safari
It's Headlines day on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) as Colin & Justin run through stories to come out of the...

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 14, 2024
Topo Athletic Pursuit 2 + Two Summer Wheat Ales
Today's pairing that matters most? Topo Athletic's Pursuit 2 and two, count 'em, two wheat ales. Which two? Well that would be Sam Adams...


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 10, 2024
Red Bull Rampage: The Women Are In! A Talking Headlamp & The Historic Brood Of Cicadas
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin & Justin run through headlines to come out of the outdoor...

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 7, 2024
Rad Power Bikes + Lost Coast Brewery Downtown Brown
Today's pairing that matters the most? Rad Power Bikes & Lost Coast Brewery's Downtown Brown! Lately Justin has been tooling around on a...

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 6, 2024
The 2024 Ugliest Outdoor Shoe Award
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) we hand out the prestigious Ugliest Shoe of 2024 Award. There have...
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