River & Trail Talk

As exciting as shiny new gear is - gear with a story carries significantly more pride.Just like scratched up hardwood floors that tell the story of excited family pets running to greet you or mini stick games in the living room, outdoor gear shines by sharing its past adventures with each blemish. With that, let me share the story of the unassuming tent.Years ago, long before I worked for an outdo …

When you think of sleeping in a tent, you probably envision a warm summer night in the forest. But, what if you could continue camping all year round. I know not everyone steps outside after a snowstorm and thinks “Hmmm, wouldn’t it be nice to sleep out here tonight?” - yet that’s exactly what we are talking about today.Let’s re-imagine that initial tenting vision.The sky is clear and the stars ar …

Let's celebrate like it's our 10 Year Anniversary [again] with a 4-Day Black Friday sale!Here's what you need to know:WHEN: Friday, November 25 until Monday, November 28, 2022WHERE: Online and In-storeWHAT: 15% OFF Store-wide (Some exceptions). For eligible Clearance items, an extra 15% is applied.HOW: NO discount code is needed. When shopping online, the discount is automatically applied to eligi …

It is always an exciting day when a new shipment arrives at River & Trail Outdoor Co. Even more exciting is when that new shipment arrives without plastic! One brand that excels at this is prAna.They have been creative with their packaging since the beginning. When prAna launched in 1992, in California; founders Beaver and Pam Theodasakis re-used cardboard grocery boxes for shipping and handmade t …

Despite its unique beginnings in 2014 as a brand that got it’s popularity from two Llamas off of Craiglist and a slew of selfies on social media, Cotopaxi is committed to way more than trending online.Pronounced Koh-toh-PAHK-see, the brand was named after a mountain in Ecuador that founder, Davis Smith, spent much of his childhood around. After other successful entrepreneurial endeavours, Davis Sm …