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June 9, 2021
CamelBak Recall: Choking Hazard Found in Water Bottle Caps
CamelBak is voluntarily recalling nearly 50,000 water bottles in North America due to a potential choking hazard, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced today. The recall includes CamelBak’s Podium and Peak Fitness water bottles — specifically, some caps that came with those water bottles. According to the CPSC, a small silicone...
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June 9, 2021
The Best Type of Exercise? A Blood Test Holds Clues
a fascinating new study of more than 650 men and women suggests that the levels of certain proteins in our bloodstreams might foretell whether and how we will respond to various exercise regimens. NYT (paywall)
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June 9, 2021
U.S. Goalball Teams Announced For Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games
FORT WAYNE, INDIANA (June 9, 2021) – The United States Association of Blind Athletes has revealed the 12 athletes selected to represent Team USA at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games in the sport of goalball. The announcement was made Wednesday at Turnstone Center, an official U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training...
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June 9, 2021
Cotopaxi and NEMO Partner with Trove and REI to Bring More Gently Used Outdoor Gear Options to Customers
Brisbane, CA – June 9, 2021 – Cotopaxi and NEMO announced the launch of a new trade-in recommerce program with Trove and REI to give customers more Used Gear options. This collaboration and first-of-its-kind resale program allows Cotopaxi and NEMO to quickly enter the resale market, Trove to further its mission to create...
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June 9, 2021
Mountainsmith Promotes Cameron Bumsted to Marketing and Events Manager
Golden, CO (June 2021)- Mountainsmith, the Colorado-based company that has spent more than 40 years as a leading gear manufacturer specializing in durable goods for hiking and camping, announced today that it has named industry pro Cameron Bumsted as its new Marketing and Events Manager ahead of two crucial product...
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June 9, 2021
After Bite® Earns No. 1 Pharmacist Recommendation for Insect Bite and Sting Management for Third Consecutive Year
LITTLETON, N.H. (June 9, 2021) – As mosquito, bee and insect season ramps up, U.S. News & World Report and Pharmacy Times® recognize After Bite® as the No. 1 brand recommended by pharmacists for the third year in a row and every year since the category’s inception. For more than...
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June 8, 2021
R.V. Life Means Never Having to Leave Home (or the Office)
Ownership of recreational vehicles is on the rise and with improved technology, an attractive lure for those who can hit the road to travel, or work, wherever they choose. New York Times
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June 8, 2021
THOR Set New Sales Record in Q3
THOR Industries reported record net sales of $3.46 billion during the recent quarter – an increase of 106 percent as compared to the third quarter of the last year. The company’s earnings per share for the quarter were $3.29 per diluted share – an increase of 665 percent year-over-year. RV-Pro
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June 8, 2021
2021 Ford Bronco Pop-Up Camping Tent Announced by Ursa Minor Vehicles
2021 Ford Bronco Pop-Up Camping Tent Announced by Ursa Minor Vehicles - Ursa is the aftermarket parts company that specializes in converting the Honda Element and the Jeep Wrangler into more capable camping vehicles. Now, they have turned their focus to its B30 pop-up camping tent for the new Ford Bronco...
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June 8, 2021
Thor Industries racks up $14 billion order backlog amid sustained RV demand
Thor Industries CEO Bob Martin said the company has a year’s worth of orders to fulfill as dealer recreational vehicle inventories continue to decline. CNBC
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June 8, 2021
CRAFT Sportswear Expands Endurance Sports Footprint, Partnering with Spartan Trail and Tough Mudder
BOSTON, Mass. (June 8, 2021) – Swedish-based CRAFT Sportswear has expanded its relationship with endurance sports leader Spartan by adding its designation of official “performance apparel and footwear” partner of the brand’s Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) entity to Spartan Trail and Tough Mudder. The multi-year deals also name CRAFT as...
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June 8, 2021
Sporting Goods Giants Continue Seeing Record Numbers
Academy Sports reported its Q1 earnings Tuesday, highlighting a recent string of record-breaking quarters in the sporting goods industry. The company saw its highest-ever gross margin, increasing 89.2% to $563.7 million. Net sales jumped 39.1% year-over-year to $1.58 billion. But Academy Sports isn’t the only sporting goods store trending upward. Front Office...
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June 8, 2021
Outdoorsy rolls into the accommodations space with investment and vision for creating bespoke campground properties with Collective Retreats
Outdoorsy is expanding its outdoor experiences portfolio by partnering with outdoor luxury accommodations operator Collective Retreats. The companies will work jointly to build a suite of offerings designed to cater to road travelers and guests looking for an elevated outdoor accommodation experience. PRNewswire
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June 8, 2021
Kokatat elevate Sage Donnelly and Tom Dollé to Pro Team
ARCATA, CA (June 8, 2021) – Two of paddling’s hottest young stars Sage Donnelly, of Carson City, NV, and Tom Dollé, of Lyon, France, have moved up to Kokatat’s Pro Team. The two reigning World Champions have long been Kokatat ambassadors. “Sage and Tom have emerged from the junior ranks...
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June 8, 2021
Electrolit Launches Fresh, Modern Summer Campaign For 2021
CERRITOS, Calif. (June 8, 2021)– Electrolit– the preferred, premium hydration beverage made from pharmaceutical quality grade ingredients – is launching a fresh, modern campaign for Summer 2021 with a revamped digital and ad strategy. Focusing on Electrolit’s benefits for hydration, hangover, heat exhaustion and illness, the refreshed brand direction will...
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June 8, 2021
Mechanix Wear and 100%® Partner For Exclusive Glove Collection
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – June 8, 2021– 100%®, has teamed up with Mechanix Wear, to release an exclusive collection, consisting of two popular work gloves, The Original® and FastFit®. Mechanix Wear, the leader in hand protection, and 100%, a premium sports protection brand, joined forces to collaborate on the most...
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June 8, 2021
Lazydays Holdings, Inc. Set to Join Russell 3000® Index
Annual Russell indexes reconstitution captures the 4,000 largest US stocks as of May 7, ranking them by total market capitalization. Membership in the US all-cap Russell 3000® Index, which remains in place for one year, means automatic inclusion in the large-cap Russell 1000® Index or small-cap Russell 2000® Index as well...
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June 8, 2021
Fjällräven Marks World Oceans Day With Kånken Art Launch to Raise Funds for Ocean Plastic Reduction
LOUISVILLE, Colo. (June 8, 2021) — More than 850 million tons. Enough to fill 425 million garbage trucks. This is the amount of plastic waste projected to be found in our oceans by 2050, according to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and the World Economic Forum. Today, on World Oceans Day,...
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June 8, 2021
US Trail Running Conference announces theme for 2021 – Trail Running as a Restorative Sport
Estes Park, CO – Active at Altitude, organizers of the US Trail Running Conference has announced the theme for this year’s edition of the annual event, Trail Running as a Restorative Sport. This theme is an organic and logical development from last year’s successful theme of Trail Running Communities for...
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June 8, 2021
Jaybird Vista 2 True Wireless Sport Earbuds Empower All Athletes to Answer the Call of Adventure
PARK CITY, Utah — June 8, 2021 — Jaybird, a leader in true wireless earbuds for athletes, today announced the launch of Jaybird Vista 2 True Wireless Sport Earbuds. Vista 2 builds on the success of the original true wireless Vista earbuds, with unmatched durability and military-grade construction that allow...
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June 8, 2021
Jaybird Partners With Five-Time NBA All-Star Jimmy Butler
PARK CITY, Utah — June 8, 2021 — Jaybird, a leader in true wireless earbuds for outdoor sports and fitness enthusiasts, today announced its partnership with five-time NBA All-Star, Jimmy Butler. An elite athlete with unmatched grit and determination, Butler led the Miami Heat to the 2020 NBA Finals, and...
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June 8, 2021
Hyland’s Powered Announces Official Sponsorship of Belgian Waffle Ride Series
LOS ANGELES – June 8, 2021 –Hyland’s, a century-old leader in products to support a healthy, active lifestyle, today announced their official sponsorship of the Belgian WaffleRide (BWR) series. Produced by Monuments of Cycling, the BWR series is modeled after the extremely grueling European one-day Spring Classics. The four events in the...
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June 8, 2021
Liv Cycling Welcomes Anita Naidu
NEWBURY PARK, Calif. (June 8, 2021) - Liv Cycling, the company dedicated to getting more women on bikes, today introduced its Liv Global Ambassador program with the announcement of new ambassador Anita Naidu. Celebrating the trailblazers and programs that elevate inclusion in cycling, the Liv Global Ambassador program recognizes outstanding...
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June 7, 2021
RVShare to Offer Rentals on GoCampingAmerica.com
The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) has announced RVshare, a peer-to-peer RV rental marketplace, has officially joined the ARVC Integrated Partnership Program as an Elite Partner. The partnership will help expand RVshare’s lead generation by exposing the brand to the more than 25 million American RVers and campers on the...
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June 7, 2021
Growth-Minded Harvest Hosts Adds ‘Boondockers Welcome’
Harvest Hosts has acquired Boondockers Welcome, bringing together the two biggest organizations that connect RVers with private landowners for free overnight parking. Harvest Hosts provides access to businesses — often farms, wineries and museums — while Boondockers Welcome connects members primarily with other RVers for stays in driveways and yards. RVBusiness