SoundGear and Realtree Partner to Advance Hearing Protection Awareness for Outdoor Enthusiasts

SoundGear announced a partnership with Realtree to expand awareness around the importance of hearing protection for hunters, shooters, and outdoor enthusiasts

✦ Clinical Takeaway ✦

No actionable clinical change — this is a duplicate awareness-focused brand partnership announcement with no clinical evidence.

✦ Why It Matters ✦

Reaching recreational noise-exposure audiences through lifestyle brands like Realtree could meaningfully expand hearing protection uptake beyond traditional audiology channels.

✦ Key Points ✦

01SoundGear and Realtree partnership targets hearing protection awareness in outdoor recreation communities.
02SoundGear Shield product (93 dB protection rating) is featured in associated product imagery.
03Coverage published on a trade audiology platform (AudiologyOnline) as a press release.
04No efficacy data, study results, or clinical guidance is included.
05Largely duplicates coverage in article d32a2d4c with slightly broader trade audience reach.

✦ Claims & Evidence ✦

ClaimEvidenceSupport

Hunters, shooters, and outdoor enthusiasts benefit from increased hearing protection awareness.

press releasepartially supported

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