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Iceland has welcomed millions of backpackers, trail runners and hikers over the years. Landscapes in Iceland span from dried lava beds to glaciers stretching into the horizon. Making sure all tourists are warm and well, the outdoor company Icewear has newly launched active wear padded with Icelandic sheep´s wool.

Geysir jacket insulated with Icelandic wool
Icelandic wool insulation

REYKJAVÍK, Iceland – December 10, 2022 – (Newswire.com)

Iceland has been a popular tourist destination for generations, and the reasons are as diverse as the tourists. Iceland is patently scenic. 

Most Icelandic landscapes are uninterrupted by cities (or even signs of man). Its trails, mountains, hot springs and endless coast are a hiker’s paradise. The Icelandic Tourist Board predicted that 1.7 million foreign tourists will have traversed the island by the end of 2022, almost five times the Icelandic population, and that number is expected to grow by another 600,000 in 2023 to 2.3 million.

Iceland Hiking Tours Dressed in Icelandic Wool Insulation

The uptick in tourism also means that many hikers are arriving unprepared. Some are simply out of practice, and others are new to trekking landscapes as rugged as those in Iceland. One recent volcanic explosion led to a local rescue mission of hikers, which provided a high-profile reminder of what preparing for a hike in Iceland really means.

Getting better information to tourists is key. Luckily, Iceland already has a premier outdoor wear manufacturer and retailer positioned perfectly to better educate everyone who comes to shore.

Icewear, a local manufacturer and retailer introduced last year superior outdoor products from Icelandic wool, a natural resource that keeps outdoor enthusiasts warm and well. Winter jackets and other outdoor apparel padded with Icelandic wool are a perfect choice for outdoor enthusiasts who want an outdoor garment to mimic the best benefits of nature, while providing an environmentally friendly option while exploring the Laugavegur trail or backpacking around Iceland. 

The Role of Icelandic Wool in Hiking 

With over 20 locations in Iceland (all in popular tourist areas), the brand Icewear enjoys tremendous name recognition in the market. The company manufactures products using Icelandic wool, including a new outdoor line insulated with an Icelandic wool filling designed in partnership with Ístex, the Icelandic wool treatment factory. The innovative wool insulation is OEKO-TEX certified and is unlike anything seen before in the market.

Icelandic wool is ideal for outdoor expeditions. It has natural antibacterial properties, making it perfect to take on a multi-day hike. It also regulates body temperature to keep the wearer comfortable, even in changing weather conditions.

It’s good news for hikers that traditional Icelandic sweaters are so iconic for tourists visiting the country, too, because those sweaters are made with Icelandic wool and serve as an optimal mid-layer for expeditions in the wild.

Why Icelandic Wool?

Of over 380 sheep breeds in the world, Icelandic sheep are unique thanks to more than a millennium of breeding in isolation. Introduced by the original Viking settlers, these sheep developed their wool in the harsh conditions of Iceland, their coats are perfectly suited to the demands of hiking on the island.

Icelandic wool is the only type of wool in the world with two different types of hair fibers: 

1. Long glossy hairs on the outside that deflect moisture and protect from wind
2. Short, curly and closely-packed hairs on the inside that ensure warmth

With this inherent combination of temperature regulation and water resistance, Icelandic wool is one of the best options for tourists venturing through Iceland. 

About Icewear

Icewear has been in operation for over 50 years. The company started as a knitting studio in Hvammstangi in 1972 and since has grown into an international line of Icelandic wool and outdoor apparel. Before the launch of the new outdoor line, traditional Icelandic wool sweaters were the products Icewear was best known for. With the new outdoor insulated line, Icewear has championed a new era for the company, for consumers, and for the wool industry in Iceland and abroad.

Contact Information:

Robert van Spanje

Web manager Icewear
[email protected]

+3548511318

Bryndís Hákonardóttir

Marketing manager Icewear
[email protected]

+3545557400

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How Hikers Gain Natural Protection With Icewear’s Unique New Icelandic Sheep Wool Insulation

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The EDC Mag AR is a 20k mAh power bank designed for external carry and made to withstand the most rugged environments on earth.

EDC Mag AR powerbank
20k mAh AR Mag Powerbank with charge indicator in both tan & black

RICHMOND, Va. – December 5, 2022 – (Newswire.com)

Outstandards announced today the launch of the world’s first military-grade power bank designed to the exact dimensions of an AR-15 rifle magazine. The Williamsburg, Virginia-based company introduced the Every-Day Carry Magazine (EDC MAG) with a unique twist; a power bank charger produced to AR-15 magazine specifications, a design that facilitates carrying externally on the body in existing magazine pouches in vests, belts, and pants. 

The company designed the product for the most rugged environments, utilizing military-grade material for the outer shell that makes the device water-, dirt-, and crush-resistant. The EDC MAG has a large 20,000 mAh capacity with high-speed charging and the latest power bank charger technology.

Outstandards conceptualized the EDC MAG based on real-world “missions in challenging environments” by their personnel that required easy-to-carry, easily accessible portable power that could withstand the harshest environments. Outstandards will market the EDC MAG to outdoor enthusiasts in the hunting, camping, hiking, and outdoor adventure communities, where increasingly prolific USB-charged outdoor gadgetry, from heated hunting vests to GPS devices to radios and flashlights, is driving up demand for rugged, portable all-weather chargers. 

“Our goal was to bring to market a product that met the increasing demand for electronics that the average consumer faces daily, while at the same time being rugged enough to withstand the toughest environments they could venture into. The EDC Mag AR achieves every aspect of that goal,” said Jared Boyd, COO at Outstandards, who is a recently retired U.S. Marine.

Early Impact on Consumers

Many consumers have already found ways to incorporate the EDC Mag AR into their outdoor adventures during this hunting season leaving several positive reviews on their website (outstandards.myshopify.com). “This Outstandards powerbank is incredible!  It has more than enough juice to keep my heated vest and all my other electronics for those long days on the hunting stand…Being water-resistant and military-grade has sure helped as I have put this device through all the paces (being dropped, getting mud, blood, soda on it, etc.),” wrote one reviewer in Virginia. Another from Missouri wrote, “I wish I would have had this all hunting season, very glad to have it now. It sits well in my vest, exposed to all kinds of weather and elements and dirt, and just keeps going.”

Product Availability

Outstandards is selling the EDC MAG directly off its website straight to consumers at www.Outstandards.com.

About Outstandards

Outstandards conceptualizes and creates unique, innovative products like no others in the world.  Their products are mission-generated, designed and forged through practical experiences during service to the U.S. in some of the world’s most difficult and challenging environments. 

Contact Information:

Jared Boyd

COO
[email protected]

9162072692

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