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May 2, 2023

Mountain Equipment Company Launches a New Era of Backpacks

VANCOUVER, B.C. — (May 2, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Canadian retailer and outdoor gear brand Mountain Equipment Company (MEC) announces the launch of its Spring 2023 technical backpack collection, consisting of seven new highly technical, incredibly durable packs designed for modern backcountry users at an affordable price. For going fast and light, the...

May 2, 2023

Reel Recovery celebrates 20th anniversary schedule of free fly fishing retreats for men with cancer

NEEDHAM, MA/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Reel Recovery is celebrating 20 years of providing expenses-paid fly fishing trips for men living with cancer with its biggest season ever – 30 retreats in 20 states plus four retreats in New Zealand and Australia. The Reel Recovery team has already helped over 4,000 men find...

May 2, 2023

Gregory Rhune Carries The Day, Wins ‘Made The Grade’ Designation

TUCSON, ARIZONA USA/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Trail to rail to bike to bus stop, the Gregory Rhune 25L pack earns its way into nearly anyone’s hectic life. That’s the reason INVESTMENT GRADE GEAR has awarded it ‘Made the Grade’ status for performance, value, and longevity. ‘Here is a pack, selected from dozens evaluated,...

May 2, 2023

ISLE Creates New SUP & Kayak Category with Launch of Inflatable Hardboards — the Most Rigid Inflatables on the Market

San Diego, CA (May 2nd, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – ISLE, the original surf and SUP manufacturer out of San Diego, CA, is excited to announce the creation of an entirely new inflatable watercraft category dubbed Inflatable Hardboards. The new category will debut under the PRO series collection, which will be offered in two...

May 2, 2023

National Trails Day® Celebration to Improve Trails and Communities

Silver Spring, MD /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – People in all 50 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and beyond will come together on June 3, 2023, to celebrate American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day®, an annual event dedicated to promoting and advocating for the preservation and enjoyment of America's vast network of trails. National...

May 1, 2023

Everything You Know About Muscle Cramping is Wrong

Ask any endurance athlete who has experienced cramping during training or a race, and they’ll have a story similar to Moore’s. Cramps can be mild or severe, fluttery or full-on, located in one muscle or many. And while one triathlete may swear they’ve found the solution, another might find that...

May 1, 2023

New report reveals surprising characteristics of typical RV buyers

If you’ve shopped for an RV in the last 30 years or so, it’s quite possible you perused the RV Trader website. It’s a gigantic database with rigs for sale by both private and commercial sellers. No doubt the biggest chunk of the company’s revenue comes from RV dealers. With...

May 1, 2023

Winnebago Industries Completes Acquisition of Lithionics Battery

Winnebago Industries, Inc. reported it completed its previously announced acquisition of Lithionics Battery, a lithium-ion battery solutions provider to the recreational equipment and specialty vehicle markets. Winnebago Industries President and CEO Michael Happe said, “The addition of Lithionics accelerates our innovation in diverse battery solutions and advances our overall electrical...

May 1, 2023

LIVSN’s Century Jacket Hits $250k on Kickstarter in Just 48 Hours

BENTONVILLE, Ark. - May 1, 2023/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – LIVSN Designs (https://livsndesigns.com), an outdoor apparel brand focused on creating durable outdoor clothing for those who value experiences more than stuff, is proud to announce that - in just 48 hours - it crushed its fundraising goal for the Century Jacket, surpassing $250k...

May 1, 2023

2023 Scuba Show Returns to Long Beach June 3rd & 4th

LONG BEACH, California (May 1, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – The largest consumer scuba diving exposition in the country returns to the Long Beach Convention Center on June 3rd and 4th. Scuba Show 2023 will feature over 260 exhibitors — from dive gear companies to travel destinations from around the world — providing scuba...

May 1, 2023

Introducing AdventureGenie: The World’s First AI-Powered Travel Planning Tool for RVers and Campers

BLUFFTON, S.C./ MAY 01, 2023 / The creators of AdventureGenie are thrilled to unveil the world's first RV and camping travel planning tool powered by Artificial Intelligence. Founded by a former Microsoft senior technology executive, Scott Lengel, and veteran CEO/Investor, David Greenberg, AdventureGenie uses next generation technology to understand what RV travelers want when...

May 1, 2023

This Airstream Glamping Resort Just Opened Next to Zion National Park — With a Pool Surrounded by Gorgeous Red Rocks

AutoCamp, the hospitality brand with glamping properties across the U.S. — from California's Yosemite National Park to New York's Catskills — opened its first Southwest outpost on May 1, offering travelers easy access to Zion National Park in Utah. Boasting 16 acres along the banks of the Virgin River, AutoCamp Zion will welcome guests...

May 1, 2023

Kokatat supports British military vets expedition up Alaska’s Inside Passage

ARCATA, CA (May 1, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – On May 1, six veterans with a variety of disabilities and two able-bodied civilians will embark on a 2,000 km unsupported kayak expedition through The Inside Passage from Olympia, WA, along the Fjordlands of Western British Columbia to Skagway, AK. Kokatat is providing the...

May 1, 2023

Gnarly Nutrition Launches Hydrate Electrolyte Powder In Two Limited Run Flavors Based On Customer Poll

Salt Lake City, UT (May 1, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Gnarly Nutrition is excited to launch two limited-edition varieties of their electrolyte supplement, Gnarly Hydrate, in Salted Margarita and Lemonade. This is Gnarly’s first-ever flavor drop that was selected by customers, and the first release in Gnarly’s Limited Edition Flavor series. Gnarly surveyed...

May 1, 2023

Injinji Launches Artist Designed Series

San Diego, Calif. (May 1, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Injinji, the innovator of the patented five-toe Performance Toesock™, is announcing the launch of their new Artist Designed series that features unique, nature-inspired limited edition designs created by talented artists. To begin the series, Injinji collaborated with Idaho-based artist and designer,...

April 28, 2023

Newell Brands Outdoor & Recreation Core Sales Fall 27 Percent In Q1; Swings To Loss

Newell Brands, the parent company of Marmot, Ex Officio, Stearns, Bubba, Coleman, and Contigo, among others, saw overall consolidated net sales decline 24.4 percent to $1.8 billion for the first quarter when compared to the prior-year first quarter. The decline was said to be due to the impact of the...

April 28, 2023

Surf Expo September 2023 Expecting More Than 775 Exhibiting Brands in Orlando

Surf Expo, the premier watersports and coastal lifestyle tradeshow, returns to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando on Sept. 7-9 in the South Concourse with a bigger selection of brands and resources for its retail buyer base. More than 775 exhibiting companies are expected to participate this September with a 20% increase in square footage compared to last...

April 28, 2023

Declining bike-product demand contributes to Thule’s Q1 net sales decrease

Thule Group's first-quarter net sales were down 26.6% year-over-year, largely due to declining bike-product demand from retailers lowering inventory levels. Net sales for the quarter ending in March were SEK 2,226 million ($215.2 million), compared with SEK 3,034 million at the same time last year. Thule's inventory decreased in the...

April 28, 2023

Lazydays Opens New Dealership In Council Bluffs, Iowa

TAMPA, Fla., April 28, 2023 -- Lazydays (NasdaqCM: LAZY) announced the opening of our new dealership in Council Bluffs, Iowa located just east of Omaha, Nebraska on April 24th. The store is our 20th location nationwide and is expected to add approximately $35 million in annualized revenue at steady state. Lazydays RV of Council Bluffs is a 42,000 square-foot state-of-the-art full-service RV...

April 28, 2023

Van Life Hack: Why the Public Library Is Your Best Friend

Traveling and living intermittently from vehicles, and especially living full-time from your vehicle, makes you appreciate little conveniences more and more. It especially makes you appreciate local community resources. (Wherever you find yourself a local at the time.) A shared tool, a shared hand, a clean toilet, new music, free...

April 28, 2023

Nikwax® Continues Journey in Plastics Reduction

Seattle, WA, April, 2023/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Nikwax, the international leader in technical cleaners and waterproofing products for outdoor gear and apparel, has announced its bottle caps are now made from 100% post-consumer recycled plastic. This latest step keeps the brand on target to reach its goal of having 90% of its...

April 27, 2023

Lazydays Reports Q1 Revenue Drop

Lazydays said its Q1 revenue decreased to $295.7 million from $376.2 million in Q1 last year. The company’s net loss in the first quarter was $1.5 million, compared to net income of $27.1 million in the first quarter of 2022. RV-Pro

April 27, 2023

Nutrishop® Partners with High Fives Foundation to Empower Athletes with Life-Changing Injuries

TRUCKEE, CA April 27, 2023 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Jeff Andrews’ life forever changed nine years ago when a snowboarding accident left him with a high-level spinal cord injury, severely restricting the use of his hands, arms, and legs. With great determination, intense rehabilitation, and massive support from the nonprofit High...

April 27, 2023

Columbia Sportswear Sues Two Former Execs For Trade Secrets Theft

The lawsuit, brought by Stoll Stoll Berne Lokting & Shlachter, contends that William Ferreira, Columbia’s former director of global merchandising for Columbia’s PFG-PHG, youth, accessories, headwear, and equipment categories, and Dean Rurak, who served as SVP and chief product officer for Columbia Sportswear, misappropriated confidential documents. Ferreira joined Columbia in...

April 27, 2023

The Rossignol Group Posts 28 Percent Growth For 2022/23 Financial Year

The Rossignol Group, parent of the Rossignol, Dynastar, Lange, Look, and Kerma brands, reported that revenue increased 28 percent to €401 million for the 12-month financial year period ended March 31, 2023, compared to €313 million in revenue for the prior year. SGB Media