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July 19, 2021
REI drops its first full feature film, “Camp Yoshi”
Back in May, REI announced its latest venture — REI Co-op Studios film company. The studio’s first project was its short film series, “The Trees Remember.” Now, it’s debuting a full feature film, highlighting a Black family in Oregon who started learning how to get outdoors and created Camp Yoshi in the process....
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July 19, 2021
It’s Tradeshow Time…But Is The Paddlesports Industry Going?
Two of summertime’s biggest tradeshows for paddlesports are just around the corner, The Big Gear Show and Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, with iCAST at the end of July. But after a hard-fought year during the pandemic and a changing tradeshow landscape, is the industry, and are retailers attending? To find...
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July 19, 2021
80 large fires have consumed more than 1 million acres across western parts of the US
There are currently 80 large wildfires raging in 13 states across the US, burning more than 1 million acres, mostly in western states, according to the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC).
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July 19, 2021
Canada will open its borders to fully vaccinated Americans on Aug. 9
Calling all campers and travelers, Canada will open its borders to fully vaccinated Americans on Aug. 9 the Public Health Agency of Canada has said.
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July 19, 2021
Foam Shortage Affects RV, Other Industries
Foam is in short supply nationwide, causing delayed deliveries for a myriad of products made with the padding, including furniture, mattresses, vehicles, boats, RVs and appliances, USA Today reported.
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July 19, 2021
Fuel Your Marathon Training with Honey Stinger
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. (July 19, 2021) — Prepping for the big 26.2 is a lot of work, but there’s more to it than just logging miles. Proper nutrition is crucial for race training; however, it can be tricky to keep track of a nutrition program substantial enough to support a rigorous 16-week...
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July 18, 2021
Osprey Launches Waterproof IPX4-6 Rated Outdoor and Active Urban Packs for Spring 2022
Cortez, CO – July 19, 2021 – Osprey, a leader in creating top-quality, high-performance innovative carry solutions, is launching a new category of IPX4-6 rated waterproof, non-submersible packs for Spring 2022. Arcane™ Waterproof is built to address the unique needs of active urban commuters while Transporter® Waterproof meets the technical...
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July 18, 2021
Athletes to sleep on ‘anti-sex’ cardboard beds at Olympic Games amid COVID
Jury still out if this is true or not, but how can we not publish! The world’s best sports competitors are set to spend their nights on cardboard beds — allegedly designed to collapse under the weight of fornicators to discourage sex amid COVID-19. “Beds will be able to withstand...
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July 17, 2021
Smith and Koroyd file joint lawsuit against Burton over helmet technology patent infringement
The eyewear/headwear icon and one of its ingredient brand partners accuse the snowsports giant of improperly using their patented technology in certain Anon-branded snow helmets. OBJ
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July 17, 2021
Arc’teryx Announces Opening of New Retail Location in New York City and Curated Store Rebrand
NORTH VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 17, 2020 - Arc’teryx Equipment, the global design company specializing in technical high-performance apparel and equipment, is continuing its retail expansion in the United States with a new Manhattan location, which will feature a newly rebranded micro-store concept, Arc’type, centered around the brand’s most renowned designs. This latest...
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July 16, 2021
KUIU Announces New Kenai Series
Dixon, CA (July. 16th 2021) – KUIU, the leading manufacturer of ultralight performance hunting gear, is proud to announce the release of their updated Kenai Series of insulation layers. This line is the brand’s most technically advanced synthetic insulation layer, designed for active use during strenuous mountain activities. The updates...
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July 16, 2021
MacNeill Pride Group Expands Portfolio of Leading Outdoor Brands with Acquisition of Klymit
MacNeill Pride Group® (MPG), a diversified global designer and manufacturer of outdoor products and sporting goods, has acquired Klymit, a leading outdoor gear designer. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. MPG is a portfolio company of Centre Partners. Based in Kaysville, Utah, Klymit has been challenging the conventional approach...
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July 15, 2021
Thor Motor Coach Teams Up with Actor/Producer Jaime Camil
Jaime Camil, one of the most influential Latin American figures globally, teams up with Thor Motor Coach for a new motorhome. During the pandemic, Camil rented a motorhome and fell in love with the lifestyle. yahoo!finance
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July 15, 2021
Old Meets New with Vintage-Inspired Cortes Campers Trailer
For such a vintage-looking RV, it’s hard to believe that Cortes Campers’ 17-foot Travel Trailer makes any kind of departure from the campers of yore. But looks can be deceiving, and the startup’s appeal lies on its heritage-looking product with totally modern guts. RV Business
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July 15, 2021
XTERRA Adventures TV Series Premieres July 15, XTERRA Beaver Creek this Sat
The first episode in an all-new season of XTERRA Adventures debuts on xterraplanet.com and Outside TV tonight, July 15, 2021, at 10pm EDT. The seven-episode TV series takes viewers to some of the most iconic destinations in all of endurance sports for an inside look into the races, places, and...
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July 15, 2021
Global Packs Leader deuter Launches Aircontact Core and Ultra Backpacking Packs, New Ascender Running Collection
LONGMONT, Colo. (July 15, 2021) —deuter, the global leader in backpacks and outdoor equipment, announces the launch of its new Summer 2022 collection, delivering functional, stylish and sustainabily produced outdoor goods that include bluesign® certified materials and recycled fabrics, and are 100-percent free of harmful perfluoro carbons (PFCs). The assortment includes...
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July 15, 2021
FORLOH Shaves the Weight and Packs in the Technology with New AllClima Airalite 3L Jacket and Pants
WHITEFISH, Mont. (July 15, 2021) — Once again driving the industry forward with innovation, FORLOH, the 100% Made-in-America technical outdoor brand, expands into new categories with an extension to their award-winning AllClima Collection with the new AllClima Airalite 3L Jacket and Pants, available now. Designed with the most advanced waterproof, breathable...
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July 15, 2021
Orvis Recognizes Durrell Smith With Breaking Barriers Award
MANCHESTER, Vt. (July 15, 2021) —Durrell Smith, the bird hunter, podcast host and co-founder of the Minority Outdoor Alliance, has been recognized by outdoor retailer Orvis with its Breaking Barriers Award for 2021. Created in 2015, the award honors individuals or organizations going above and beyond to bring new communities...
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July 15, 2021
To the Trailhead and Beyond: Marmot and Ford Bronco Unite to Benefit America’s State Parks
Rohnert Park, Calif. — July 15, 2021 — This week, Bronco brand, Ford’s new outdoor brand of Built Wild and all-4x4 vehicles, and Marmot kick off a multi-year product and marketing collaboration featuring co-branded gear and a first-of-its-kind ambassador road trip promoting 15 state parks in 15 states. Rock climber...
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July 15, 2021
East Coast Greenway’s New York City-to-Philadelphia Ride has raised nearly $150,000 for trail development
DURHAM, North Carolina - Six weeks ahead of the inaugural New York City-to-Philadelphia Greenway Ride, registered participants have already raised nearly $150,000 in support of continued East Coast Greenway development in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania - an area with significant active transportation needs. Riding to improve access to...
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July 15, 2021
CAKE Establishes European Factory in Sweden
Stockholm, Sweden (July 15, 2021) - CAKE, the Swedish manufacturer of lightweight electric motorcycles announced the opening of its new factory in Albyberg, Stockholm, Sweden. In line with its sense of obligation to the planet and the bold mission to inspire society towards a zero-emission lifestyle, CAKE continues to rapidly...
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July 15, 2021
Special Digital Release of MacGillivray Freeman’s Blockbuster Giant Screen Documentary Everest Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Historic Expedition to the Mountain’s Summit
Laguna Beach, CA, July 15, 2021— MacGillivray Freeman Films, the world’s foremost independent producer and distributor of original giant-screen 70mm films, will re-release its blockbuster giant-screen documentary Everest in February 2022 in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the production company’s historic filmmaking expedition that captured the first-ever IMAX® images from...
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July 15, 2021
Brite-Strike’s Perfect Dream, Soft-Sided Lighted Cooler Introduction at ICAST 2021
July 15, 2021. Brite-Strike Technologies Inc. USA announced today they will introduce their lighted 24 can soft-sided watertight cooler at ICAST 2021 designed for kayak/SUP and micro-skiff fishing. Why settle for just a cooler when you can have one that has UV light inside to reduce bacteria and mold? Additional LEDs...
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July 14, 2021
Bear activity forces Colorado campground to only allow hard-sided campers or trailers
An increase in bear activity has forced the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) to allow only hard-sided campers or trailers at Chapman Campground until further notice. Day-use at Chapman is also prohibited, White River National Forest officials said. A black bear that has been causing problems has been coming into the...
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July 14, 2021
Jellystone Seeing Increased Interest From Investors
As a record number of families pack Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts this year, according to company officials, an increasing number of commercial real estate investors are staking their futures in the brand, notes a press release from Leisure Systems Inc. (LSI), a company that franchises more than 75 Jellystone Parks...