National Outdoor Gear Supplier Announces Launch of Revised E-Commerce Website

Montpelier, Vermont December 14, 2005 -— ORS Direct, a nationwide retailer of outdoor apparel, equipment and gear announced recently the company has launched a completely revised e-commerce web site showcasing the wide selection of products it offers in several broad categories. The new design reflects this range of categories the company offers to its consumers.

"The new website enhancements offer visitors quick access to the vast array of items we supply in the outdoor gear industry. Users are only one click away from accessing the latest product line-ups our manufacturers are constantly rolling out," says ORS Direct co-founder, Andrew Brewer. "We recognize the importance of having a strong on-line presence, however we've also learned that the experience for our consumers needs to be both effective and painless at the same time.”

All available products have been placed within a selection of broad outdoor gear categories. Items such as cargo bags, luggage and backpacks are available in the Luggage-Backpacks-Cargo Bags category. The current selection is available for review at http://www.orsdirect.com/luggage-backpacks-cargo-bags.html

Visitors can browse baby strollers, baby joggers and other gear for child transport in the Baby Joggers-Baby Strollers category. The current selection is available for review at http://www.orsdirect.com/baby-strollers-baby-joggers.html

The entire range of products available to website users looking for hiking and camping gear is now within the Hiking Gear-Camping Equipment category. The selection of current items can be found at http://www.orsdirect.com/hiking-gear-camping-equipment.html

The large selection of ski equipment and gear is now divided into two categories, Backcountry Skis-Telemark Skis & Nordic-Cross Country Skis. The current list of items can found at http://www.orsdirect.com/telemark-skis-backcountry-skis.html and http://www.orsdirect.com/nordic-xc-skis-cross-country-skis.html

The other large winter category ORS Direct is a market leader in is snowshoes. The entire snowshoe category from the industry's major manucacturers, including Atlas, Tubbs & MSR, is available at http://www.orsdirect.com/msr-atlas-tubbs-snowshoes.html

The huge selection of vehicle rack systems is now conveniently listed within a very accessible Truck Racks-Car Racks category. The entire line-up of products, including leading industry rack manufacturers Yakima Racks and Thule Racks, can be found at http://www.orsdirect.com/yakima-thule-car-roof-racks-truck-racks.html

Additionally, the Bicycles-Bike Parts & Equipment category now includes the broad selection of items useful to consumers searching for road bicycles, mountain bike parts & accessories. The current selection is available for review at http://www.orsdirect.com/bikes-bike-parts-equipment.html

About ORS Direct
ORS Direct is a privately held company servicing consumers and enthusiasts in a variety of outdoor sports and activities, including snowshoes, backcountry-telemark skis & gear, nordic-cross country skiis & gear during the winter months and road bikes & mountain bikes, hiking & camping gear & equipment, running clothing & gear during the warmer months. Additional categories the company is a leader in include travel gear such as luggage, backpacks, car roof racks & truck rack systems, baby strollers & baby joggers. Headquartered in Vermont, the company thoroughly tests all products it offers through comprehensive use in Vermont's varying climate and terrain. ORS Direct has been providing consumer sales and service for over three decades to the U.S. market through multi-channel outlets that include store front, internet and phone sales. Also, the company provides sales and service through its dedicated gear channels for vehicle rack systems and snowshoes. Their full line of automotive rack systems is available at http://www.orsracksdirect.com/thule-racks.html , while their complete line of snowshoes can be found at http://www.orssnowshoesdirect.com/msr_snowshoes.htm


Contact Information: General Inquiries, ORS Direct, +1-802-229-2893. http://www.orsdirect.com/