Camping and RV News and Press Releases
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June 6, 2022
Lippert expands into RV tents with TJ Snuggles acquisition
Lippert is acquiring the entire company including its highly skilled workforce as part of its overall strategy to stay ahead of the latest RV trends. RV expandable trailers have experienced a renaissance in recent years partly because of their affordability and partly because they are a logical next step from...
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June 6, 2022
Gathr Outdoors Acquires WaterPORT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. , June 6, 2022 -- Gathr Outdoors, a family of outdoor, camp and recreation brands committed to celebrating shared outdoor experiences, announced today its acquisition of Vista, Calif.-based WaterPORT™, a maker of on-the-go, self-pressurized water tanks for outdoor adventures. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. WaterPORT's innovative collection of tanks, high-pressure nozzles,...
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June 3, 2022
Oboz and Black Folks Camp Too Release Digital Education Initiative
Bozeman, Mont., (June 3, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Oboz Footwear and Black Folks Camp Too (BFCT) today released its first in a series of footwear focused videos as part BFCT’s Digital Education Initiative (DEI). The Digital Education Initiative is a key element to BFCT’s mission to educate more Black folks, as well...
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June 2, 2022
Osprey Introduces Patent Pending Hydraulics™ Reservoir Series Delivering Optimal User Experience for Spring 2023
Cortez, Colo. – June 2, 2022 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Osprey, a Helen of Troy brand and a leader in creating top-quality, high-performance, innovative carry solutions, introduces an all-new hydration reservoir series with patent pending design for a superior user experience. “From the handle to the hose and baffles to the...
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June 2, 2022
35 Top Glamping Resorts in the U.S.
Many pre-pandemic travel trends, including international jaunts, all-inclusive resort vacations and multigenerational trips, are back in 2022. But perhaps the year's most notable travel trend is glamping, with 7 in 10 households identifying themselves as at least occasional campers or glampers as of 2021, according to the 2022 North American...
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June 2, 2022
Rab Unveils First-Ever Line of Sleeping Pads
Louisville, CO (June 2, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Rab, the industry leader in merging the development of quality outdoor gear and apparel with sustainability and environmental awareness, today unveiled its first-ever line of sleeping pads for the Spring/Summer ‘23 season, an innovative next step for a company that made its reputation designing...
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June 2, 2022
Tips and Tricks for Visiting a National Park Without a Reservation
To cut down on crowds, eliminate wait times, and help preserve natural resources, an increasing number of national parks are capping visitation and requiring advanced reservations this summer. If you’re one of those organized people who plans your life months in advance, bully for you. But if you’re a person...
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June 2, 2022
Dave & Matt Vans Launches New 2022 Lifestyle Vehicles
GYPSUM and RIFLE, COLO. – June 2, 2022/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Dave & Matt Vans, the ‘lifestyle vehicle’ company that manufactures, sells, and rents vans featuring “everything you need and nothing you don’t,” today announces an all-new, limited-run series of Lifestyle Vehicles (LVs) for 2022. With fully redesigned interiors across all three models...
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June 2, 2022
HEST Unleashes Enhanced Memory Foam Dog Bed Designed for the Outdoors
SEATTLE (June 2, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ Founded on a dream to sleep better, play more and send it further, HEST, the designer of premium sleep products built to bring the comforts of home to the outdoors, is pleased to introduce the new HEST Dog Bed. HEST challenges why only humans...
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June 1, 2022
25-Year-Old Woman Gored by Bison at Yellowstone National Park
According the officials, the woman, along with two other people, were well within the 25 yard distance requirement. The victim was within 10 feet of the animal. Bison have injured more people at Yellowstone than any other animal in the park. The Inertia
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June 1, 2022
Lippert Staying Ahead of Industry Trends with Acquisition of RV Tent Company
LCI Industries (NYSE: LCII) (the “Company”) which, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Lippert Components, Inc.(“Lippert”), supplies, domestically and internationally, a broad array of highly engineered components for the leading original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”) in the recreation and transportation product markets, and the related aftermarkets of those industries, today announced that its...
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June 1, 2022
RV industry facing increasing prices & slowing sales
The rise in inflation and gas prices are beginning to impact RV sales. Retail sales of trailers are reported to be slowing, after prices increased 10-to-20 percent. There's also been a shift with the pandemic. During the pandemic, more families were buying fifth-wheel trailers. Parents being back to work and...
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May 31, 2022
Campspot and Pinterest reveal key camping trends
Online camping and RV marketplace Campspot has teamed up with social media platform Pinterest to launch the first edition of its Campspot Outdoor Almanac, which reveals camping and outdoor trends among end-users. The almanac is comprised of eight sections with key dates, trends, events, expert advice and destinations spotlights for...
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May 31, 2022
Dometic Launches New Family Tents with Recycled Redux Material
Dometic introduces new Dometic Rarotonga inflatable camping tents featuring new Weathershield Redux material. The material is made from 100% recycled plastic bottles and is Global Recycled Standard certified. Dometic
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May 31, 2022
Camping World to Expand National Footprint in 11 Major Markets by End of 2022
Camping World Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CWH) (“Camping World”), America’s Recreation Dealer, today announced plans for their continued expansion of their RV sales and service network through the completion of 11 new dealership locations, in seven states, by the end of 2022. This announcement is on the heels of the acquisition...
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May 31, 2022
Ignik Announces Newest Offering in Gas Growler Product Line
Bainbridge Island, WA – May 31, 2022/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Ignik, a Bainbridge Island-based brand committed to helping people stay outside longer, announces the newest offering in its award-winning Gas Growler product lineup. The Gas Growler-X represents the evolution of the Growler family, offering twice the adventure potential of the original without...
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May 31, 2022
ICEMULE Coolers Introduces New Colorways Across Best-Selling Cooler Assortment
AUGUSTINE, FL (May 31, 2022) /OUTDOORSPORTSWIRE/ – ICEMULE Coolers, makers of the most portable, premium backpack cooler, introduces five new colorways and patterns this spring, including Classic Black, Mule Camo, Red White & Blue, DeVoe 3.0 and Realtree Wave. The expansion brings the ICEMULE Cooler lineup to 64 unique coolers—the widest...
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May 27, 2022
Canadian Q1 Shipments Up Nearly 30%
The Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association (CRVA) reports that RV wholesale shipments into Canada for the first quarter ending March 31 totaled 17,964 units compared to 13,852 in 2021, representing an increase of 29.69%. Woodall's
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May 27, 2022
Camping is headed in new directions, and they have the proof
Former Minnesotans Sarah Smith and Kevin Long have built a community — think Airbnb meets camping — with their popular app, the Dyrt. They've reported back on interesting trends. About 8.3 million people camped for the first time nationally in 2021; 40% of which were Black, Indigenous or people of...
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May 27, 2022
Campers Inn RV Adds Three New Dealership Locations
Campers Inn RV, which claims the title of nation’s largest family-operated RV dealership group, announced it is opening three new dealerships as part of its nationwide expansion policy: in Collinsville, Illinois; Jacksonville, Florida; and Washington, Pennsylvania. RV-Pro
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May 27, 2022
The Best Campers and Trailers of 2022
There’s never been a better time to be in the market for an adventure rig. Sure, waitlists may be long, thanks to overlanding’s explosive popularity combined with a pandemic that sent folks seeking outdoor experiences. But thankfully, there are more, better choices than ever before. Outside Online
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May 26, 2022
RVshare names Melissa Fortenberry Chief Product Officer as the Company Soars to New Heights
AUSTIN, Texas, and AKRON, Ohio, May 26, 2022 -- RVshare, the largest community for RV owners and renters, is pleased to announce that Melissa Fortenberry has been named Chief Product Officer (CPO). She most recently served as Vice President of Product, where she played a significant role in scaling RVshare's business by driving product vision and strategy....
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May 26, 2022
Wholesale RV Values Mixed as Summer Arrives
The average selling price for motorized units was $73,350 which is down $3,068 (4.0%) from the previous month. Towables came in at $20,883, up $522 (2.5%) from last month. One year ago the average motorhome sold for $64,474 and the average towable unit brought $22,214. RV Business
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May 25, 2022
Explosion of RV campgrounds stirs controversy in Wisconsin
An explosion of RV campgrounds during the pandemic has turned lake country in western Wisconsin into ground zero in a growing turf war over lake property. Cabin owners and many residents in Burnett and Washburn counties have fought vigorously over the last two years to stop the growth of these...
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May 25, 2022
Airstream Museum Celebrates 91 Years of Vintage Campers and Cool Styling
Luxury travel trailer manufacturer Airstream is opening a museum celebrating the brand's history. Inside, the visitor will see a wide selection of vintage Airstream trailers and related memorabilia that illustrate the company's history to the current day. Some of the items currently on display at the Heritage Center are owned...