The Outdoor Brand 'Schoolyard' Draft

Today on The Rock Fight we're drafting the best of the best!

Throughout 2025 The Rock Fight crew has named the 20 best brands in the outdoor industry when they created top 5 lists of the best outdoor brands going in footwear, apparel, gear, and accessories.

And on today's episode, Colin is joined by outdoor industry insider Eoin Comerford, brand and creative expert Producer Dave, and outdoor journalist and author Shawnté Salabert to draft from those 20 brands and see who can assemble the greatest team of outdoor brands!

Can't remember who those brands were? Here's a reminder:

• Footwear: Hoka, Norda, Merrell, On Running, Birkenstock
• Apparel: Picture Organic, Cotopaxi, Fjallraven, LIVSN, Mountain Hardwear
• Gear: NEMO, Osprey, Black Diamond, MSR, Exped
• Accessories: Outdoor Research, Smartwool, Biolite, Sea To Summit, Garmin

Who will end up with the best roster of the best brands? Listen to find out!

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