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May 26, 2021
Mountain Hardwear Launches PCT™ Pack Unveiling Dynamic New Hoverbelt Technology
Richmond, Calif. (May 26, 2021)- Mountain Hardwear, a leader in performance equipment and apparel for climbers, mountaineers, and athletes, today released a multi-day hiking specific pack -- the PCT™ -- with a revolutionary design to the industry standard pivoting belt. The addition of the PCT™ along with another style, the...
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May 26, 2021
Surfrider Foundation Releases Annual Clean Water Report to Protect Public Health at the Beach
Surfrider’s Blue Water Task Force test results revealed that 21% of samples indicated high bacteria levels that exceed water quality criteria, or Beach Action Values, set by each state to protect public health in recreational waters. Shop Eat Surf
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May 26, 2021
Introducing the Roval Terra CL
May 24th, 2021, Morgan Hill, Calf - In a category all its own; the initial Terra wheels set a new benchmark for mixed-terrain performance in every measurable sense. Today Roval releases a wheelset borrowing performative benefits of its premium predecessor paired with the serviceability of new DT SWISS hubs for...
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May 26, 2021
Sea to Summit Announces New Sales Representation in Western and Eastern Canada
Boulder, CO (May 26, 2021) — Sea to Summit, the award-winning global adventure equipment brand headquartered in Western Australia, has partnered with two new sales agencies across Canada. Effective immediately, Mystery Mountain Sales in Western Canada and Escala Sales and Marketing in Eastern Canada will represent Sea to Summit. Together with...
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May 25, 2021
Garmin Publishes Children’s Book to Embrace Next-Gen ‘Women of Adventure’
Garmin releases its very own children’s book titled “Women of Adventure: Being Big in a Brave World,” which features stories from six female athletes who embrace adventure. The book hopes to inspire the next generation of bold females to dream big, try new things and never give up. Gear Junkie
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May 25, 2021
We Need More Campsites
A shortage of places to camp is hurting the environment and limiting diversity in the outdoors. But there are some innovative solutions on the table. Outside
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May 25, 2021
Blue Water Development Expands Campground Management Portfolio to Maryland
Premier outdoor hospitality management firm Blue Water Development announced that it recently assumed management of two popular sister campgrounds owned by Sun RV Resorts in coastal Maryland: Frontier Town RV Resort and Campground in Berlin and Fort Whaley RV Resort and Campground in Whaleyville. PR Newswire
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May 25, 2021
Gregory’s first-ever plus size pack collection now available for purchase
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH (May 25, 2021) –Gregory, a global leader in pack fit and comfort for more than four decades, announces today another industry first with the launch of its long-awaited Plus Size Collection of backpacks. With 14 different pack styles across the day hiking, hydration, multi-day backpacking and...
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May 25, 2021
New lifestyle frames by Costa Sunglasses offer premium lens technology in beach-ready styles
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Costa Sunglasses- the first manufacturer of color-enhancing, all-polarized glass sunglass lenses - grows its lifestyle collection just in time for summer with two new beach-ready lifestyle frames, the Rincondo and the feminine Maya. The new frames are built for those looking to enjoy long days on...
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May 25, 2021
Pure Gravel Debuts Pre-Ride Show at Unbound Kansas
Carlsbad, CA– Pure Gravel, a lifestyle brand focused on Gravel Cycling, is producing an entertaining Pre-Ride Show debuting at Unbound Gravel June 3-4 in Emporia Kansas. The presenting broadcast sponsor is FSA - Full Speed Ahead. The Pre-Ride Show will be filming in Emporia, Kansas June 3–5, 2021 at the...
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May 25, 2021
Grand Trunk Acquires Alite Designs
BOUNTIFUL, Utah (May 25, 2021) — Grand Trunk, the pioneering brand for adventure travel goods and innovator of the travel hammock, has acquired Alite Designs, the company behind the iconic Monarch camp chair. Starting next year, Alite products will be available under the Grand Trunk brand name. Tae Kim, a former equipment...
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May 25, 2021
Alpine Parrot Spreads its Wings with Backbone Media Partnership
DENVER, Colo. (May 25, 2021) – Alpine Parrot, maker of technical apparel for women sizes 14-24, has partnered with Backbone Media to help build brand awareness through public relations. Backbone will help Alpine Parrot promote its mission to create outdoor clothing that encourages and celebrates underrepresented people in the outdoors,...
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May 25, 2021
So you want to live the van life? How to calculate the costs
In movies and Instagram posts, living the van life can look as simple as selling your possessions and hopping in a van, but turning a vehicle into a home requires research and often a big budget. Here are tips for navigating the many costs of getting started. Marketwatch
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May 25, 2021
Chaco Increases Footwear Production, Customization and Repair Capacity with Move into New Michigan Factory
ROCKFORD, Mich. (May 25, 2021) – Chaco Footwear, the iconic outdoor lifestyle brand, has moved into a larger and upgraded U.S. manufacturing facility in Rockford, Michigan, to meet growing demands for increased footwear production, customization program, and reweb and resole requests from consumers. The new factory is 25% larger than the previous facility and increases...
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May 25, 2021
Dealer Registration Now Open for RV Dealers Con/Expo
Registration for the 2021 RV Dealers Convention/Expo, set for Nov. 8-12 at Paris Las Vegas, is now open, the RV Dealers Association (RVDA) announced.
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May 25, 2021
Suunto Unveils Its Thinnest, Smallest and Toughest Watch Ever, the Suunto 9 Peak
HELSINKI (May 25, 2021) – Suunto, global leader in sports watches, dive computers and precision instruments, launches it’s newest flagship watch, the Suunto 9 Peak, the thinnest, most powerful and uncompromisingly durable watch in brand history. Inspired by the award-winning Suunto 9 Baro, the Suunto 9 Peak is designed for...
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May 24, 2021
RECALL: Thule Tepui Hybox rooftop tents
A defect in certain Thule rooftop tents can cause the products to become detached from vehicles. OBJ
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May 24, 2021
Consumer Demand For Camping Gear At All-Time High
Pattern, a global e-commerce research company, analyzed market demand for outdoor and camping supplies from 2019 through March 2021. Among its findings, monthly demand for camping gear, overall (tents, lanterns, backpacks, camp stoves) is up 25 percent compared to the same period in 2020, and the category is up 86 percent...
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May 24, 2021
Velocio launches 2021 Unity Jersey to support climate focused non profit partners
Velocio Apparel, a New England-based cycling brand specializing in performance apparel, announced today the launch of a benefit jersey to benefit climate focused non profit partners. Founded in 2017 with the goal to “Make a difference at least in some small way,” Velocio’s Unity project develops a new jersey annually...
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May 24, 2021
Forrest Street Partners Acquires Johnny’s RV Park in Mobile, Ala.
Forrest Street Partners now owns two RV parks in Alabama, after acquiring Johnny’s RV Resort, located in Theodore, near Mobile. The RV resort has 165 sites and seven cabins, plus a commercial building and pavilion housing other tenants. The boutique real estate firm plans to invest in the park by adding five more...
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May 24, 2021
North St. Bags Debuts the Venture, Brand New 30L Pannier
Portland, Ore. -- North St. Bags is proud to introduce the Venture Pannier, a 30-liter bike bag that bolsters they’re already comprehensive line with another, larger, option. North St. crafted the Venture Pannier to excel at every turn. Whether it takes you to your day at the office, an afternoon...
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May 24, 2021
goodr Announced as the Official Sunglasses of the 2021 OCRWC
To tackle a beast like Vermont’s Stratton Mountain, you need to be a beast — and sunglasses-maker goodr knows the perfect eyewear to give you that extra edge. That’s why Adventurey is proud to announce that goodr will be the official sunglasses of the 2021 Obstacle Course Racing World Championships,...
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May 24, 2021
Outdoor Foundation Announces Four New Thrive Outside Communities
BOULDER, Colo. (May 24, 2021) —Outdoor Foundation, the organization dedicated to reversing the trend of decreased outdoor participation, today announced its second cohort of Thrive Outside Communities in St.Louis, Missouri; the Twin Cities region, Minnesota; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and the state of Maine. The Outdoor Foundation’s Thrive Outside Initiative awards multi-year,...
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May 23, 2021
Renting Out Their RV Went From Side Hustle to Full-On Business That’s Brought in $25,000 in One Month. Here’s How.
Read how four RV owners from across the U.S. have turned a pandemic into a serious business opportunity. Entrepreneur
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May 23, 2021
21 runners dead after ‘disastrous weather’ hits ultra-marathon in China
Twenty-one people were killed after hail, freezing rain and high winds hit runners taking part in a 100-kilometre cross-country mountain race in China. Among the dead in Gansu province were elite Chinese long-distance runners, local media reported. The 42