Press Releases

New Titanium Ti-Arc Backpack Revives the Traditional External Frame Pack

New Titanium Ti-Arc Backpack Revives the Traditional External Frame Pack

For Immediate Release New Titanium Ti-Arc Backpack Revives the Traditional External Frame Pack Vargo, known for its ultralight titanium backpacking gear, has added the first titanium external frame backpack in the United States, the Ti-Arc, to its product line. Lewisburg, PA –February 27, 2014- Vargo Outdoors is excited to announce that its titanium Ti-Arc External Frame Backpack is officially added to its product line. Known for its innovative ultralight titanium backpacking gear,...read more

New Razor Blade Tools for Your Wallet - Vargo Swing Blade Tools

New Razor Blade Tools for Your Wallet - Vargo Swing Blade Tools

Lewisburg, PA (January, 30 2014) - Never be without a razor sharp blade or bottle opener with Vargo’s new line of Titanium Swing Blade Tools.  Both a durable 420 HC stainless steel razor blade and bottle opener are incorporated into each of the three models--the Bolt, Clip, and Classic—while each model offers other features such as a wrench set or money clip for added utility.  The Titanium Swing Blade Tools are perfect...read more

Vargo Offers a New Cutting Edge With the Titanium Wharn-Clip Knife

Vargo Offers a New Cutting Edge With the Titanium Wharn-Clip Knife

Lewisburg, PA (November 5, 2013) - Made from a special Japanese titanium alloy, the Vargo Titanium Wharn-Clip Knife is 1.5x harder and over 3x stronger than pure titanium. Its “Wharncliffe” shape and single bevel grind make for an incredibly strong, sharp, and easy to hone blade. The integrated clip and efficiently designed Kydex sheath offer convenient and safe carrying. It’s the perfect lightweight knife for feathering up fuzz sticks or preparing trailside...read more

Gear Junkie Names Vargo Ti-Arc "Best in Show" Award Winner

Gear Junkie Names Vargo Ti-Arc "Best in Show" Award Winner

Lewisburg, PA (August 8, 2013) - Each year Gear Junkie’s “Best in Show” awards are given to the “most unique and stand-out items” at the show. Out of the thousands of products at Outdoor Retailer Vargo’s Ti-Arc titanium external frame backpack was selected for its hybrid design of the external frame backpack to make it more relevant for today’s backpacker. This is the first time Vargo has been honored with the award. “We...read more

Vargo Outdoors Named Finalist for 2013 PA Governor's Impact Award

Vargo Outdoors Named Finalist for 2013 PA Governor's Impact Award

Hershey, PA (May 30, 2013) – At the inaugural Governor’s ImPAct Award event, Governor Tom Corbett praised Pennsylvania companies and entrepreneurs that are “creating jobs and making positive contributions to the state’s economy.”  He thanked the nearly 700 person audience for their help in moving Pennsylvania forward and proving that Pennsylvania is open for business. The awards recognize 50 Pennsylvania companies in five different categories including Jobs First, Community Impact, Small Business Impact,...read more

Get Grillin’ In the Backcountry With Vargo’s New Titanium Fire Box Grill

Get Grillin’ In the Backcountry With Vargo’s New Titanium Fire Box Grill

GET GRILLIN’ IN THE BACKCOUNTRY WITH VARGO’S NEW TITANIUM FIRE BOX GRILL  By Chad North, Sales and Marketing, (570) 238-3591, chad@vargooutdoors.com Lewisburg, PA (April 25, 2013) - Expanding on its successful line of wood burning stoves, Vargo offers a different way to cook in the out-of-doors with the new Titanium Fire Box Grill.  The Titanium Fire Box Grill features a hinged grate and panel system for easy setup, fold-flat packing, and fire preparation. ...read more

"Titanium Flint Lighter" Newest Addition to Vargo Catalog

"Titanium Flint Lighter" Newest Addition to Vargo Catalog

Lewisburg, PA (August 18, 2012) - In its effort to improve and simplify outdoor gear, Vargo has taken a different approach to traditional stove lighters with its newly released Titanium Flint Lighter.  The Titanium Flint Lighter is a durable, reliable, and lightweight stove lighter that easily produces a dependable spark in even adverse conditions."I love how easy it is to use and the mess of sparks it throws out," said one tester. "It...read more

Vargo Creates "Titanium BOT" a Combination Water Bottle and Cooking Pot

Vargo Creates "Titanium BOT" a Combination Water Bottle and Cooking Pot

Lewisburg, PA (July 24, 2012) - What better way to reduce pack weight than by replacing two pieces of essential gear with one ultralight one. Designed to perform double duty as a water bottle and cooking pot, the BOT does just this while offering other features to make backpacking a lighter, easier, and more enjoyable experience. Made of uncoated titanium and weighing in under 5 oz., the BOT features a screw-top lid that flips...read more

Vargo Outdoors Expands Retail Division

LEWISBURG, PA (MAY, 2012) - After serving the Lewisburg area for nearly 4 years in the downtown location, Brian Vargo, owner of Vargo Outdoors, is pleased to announce their expansion to a new 3,400 square foot facility with a broader variety of products and services. Vargo says, “Bicycle and Kayak rental services, boxed lunches, soft-serve frozen yogurt, fresh-brewed coffee and expanded outdoor gear and apparel selections are among the many features of...read more