Hostetter is the editorial director of Outside Business Journal. She served as BACKPACKER’s gear editor for 22 years, and is the author of four books: Backpacker’s Complete Guide to Outdoor Gear Care and Maintenance, Adventure Journal, The 10 Essentials of Outdoor Gear: What You Need to Stay Alive, Don’t Forget the Duct Tape, and The Tent and Car Camper’s Handbook. She has appeared as a gear expert on many national TV shows including TODAY, The Early Show, and The Martha Stewart Show.
Hostetter is also a co-founder of the Plastic Impact Alliance, a consortium of outdoor companies dedicated to reducing their use of single-use plastic.
The project collected, counted, and recycled almost 75,000 polybags in just three months from 11 outdoor storefronts. Extrapolated across the outdoor industry, the numbers are staggering. Will your company take action?
Finding people’s superpowers, keeping it fun, and staying focused on the consumer are Sicotte's keys to success.
The program invites everyone to donate used gear for a new nonprofit centered around planet, inclusion, and adventure.
Our final wrap-up from the show floor in Denver.
A roundup of happenings from the show floor—new gear, education recaps, and more.
New products, hot takes, and more from the show floor in Denver.
The steps my company is taking to reduce its environmental impact.
The Lebanon, Tenn., facility will run on 100 percent clean energy and produce zero waste.
Nicole Otto will step into the role in June, taking over from Steve Murray.
Indie Outdoor, launched this week, aims to harness the collective power of independent retailers.