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April 1, 2021
Groundbreaking SuperStarch Energy Now Available in Pre-Mixed Pouches
(Woodbridge, CT) The UCAN Company is launching an extraordinary innovation in sports fueling called UCAN Edge. It is the first and only SuperStarch-based energy product in a portable pouch. UCAN Edge delivers peak athletic performance without compromising your health and metabolic fitness, all in a convenient format. “I’ve used Edge...
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April 1, 2021
Camping World Announces Planned Expansion In Cheyenne
Camping World Holdings Inc. announced that it had signed an agreement to acquire approximately nine acres off Interstate 80 in Cheyenne, WY, to develop a SuperCenter location. This location will be the retailer’s first facility in Wyoming, with an anticipated opening in late 2021 to early 2022. SGB Media
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April 1, 2021
REI Cuts International Adventures to Focus on U.S. Destinations
The Seattle-based co-op announced it will cancel all international trips after May 21, providing full refunds to travelers who have booked in advance. It cited a 28% rise in domestic bookings from 2019, calling 2021 one of its "strongest years" for adventure travel sales. Yahoo
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April 1, 2021
Mountainflow eco-wax launches a new line of natural products
BONEDALE, Colorado (April 1, 2021) – Mountainflow eco-wax today announced a new line of all-natural, sustainable mustache wax for the discerning mustachian looking for an upgrade in handsomeness and sex appeal. The new line of men’s grooming waxes will debut in three exciting flavors; light-beer, mountain musk, and cool-ranch. “At mountainFLOW,...
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April 1, 2021
Noble Biomaterials Launches New Antimicrobial Fabric Solution Under Ionic+™ Brand
SCRANTON, PA. (April 1, 2021) — Noble Biomaterials, creator of the most advanced antimicrobial system on the planet, announces today the release of their new Ionic+™ fabric solution, Ionic+™ Durable. Ionic+ Durable is a silver-based fabric finish that is an effective, expedient way to deliver antimicrobial benefits. It is applied...
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April 1, 2021
Athletic Brewing Announces One of the Nation’s Largest Trail Grants ever as Part of Its Ongoing Two For The Trails Program
STRATFORD, CT and SAN DIEGO, CA - Athletic Brewing announced its first round of funding as part of its Two For the Trails 2021 grant program. The brewery will disperse $500,000 to trail-based non-profits across America between now and the end of June. The newly announced grants are part of Athletic Brewing’s Two...
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April 1, 2021
Nikwax Develops New Product to Lighten the Load
[April 1, 2021, Seattle, WA]—Nikwax, a leader in developing innovative technologies for outdoorists, from high performance PFC-Free aftercare to a hydrophobic down fill that withstands a 10,000 minute shake test, announced today a new aftercare product. “We are so pleased to share our newest product, HE3. Direct,” said Heidi Allen, VP...
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April 1, 2021
Kodiak Hikes to New Heights in Spring ’21 Collection
Cambridge, Ontario, April 1, 2021 – Kodiak is taking its 110 years of boot-making expertise to the trails with the Skogan, a new premium hiking boot. The Skogan is the hero of Kodiak’s Spring 2021 collection, which features footwear built to both work and play hard. “To create the Skogan...
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March 31, 2021
Plans Underway for the 2021 RVB Top 50 Dealer Awards
RVBusiness Top 50 Dealer Awards, a popular, bar-raising, industry-wide program that – now in its 10th year – annually recognizes the professionalism and innovative practices of U.S. and Canadian recreational vehicle retailers. RV Business
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March 31, 2021
RV Market to Reach $36B by 2026
Global research firm ResearchandMarkets.com has issued a report on the North American RV market, and it finds that by 2026, it’s expected to reach $35.7 billion, after being valued at $26.7 billion in 2020. RV PRO
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March 31, 2021
RV Retailer Acquired 17 Stores in Q1
RV Retailer has reported that it acquired 17 stores in six states in the first quarter of 2021, all of them east of the Mississippi River. The company picked up 12 dealerships in one fell swoop in early January, when it bought out Cincinnati-based Family RV Group, with stores in Ohio,...
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March 31, 2021
VW launches its most affordable campervan yet
Caddy California features a double bed and pull-out micro kitchen and costs just £30,000. This is MONEY
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March 31, 2021
Mercedes reveals production plans for eSprinter vans
The plans for the production of a new electric van which could well become a firm favourite in the campervan industry, the Mercedes-Benz eSprinter, have been announced by the German motoring giant. Camping Trade World
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March 31, 2021
Columbia Sportswear Company Appoints Craig Zanon as Senior Vice President, Emerging Brands
Columbia Sportswear Company (Nasdaq: COLM), a leading innovator in active outdoor apparel, footwear, accessories and equipment, today announced the impending retirement of Doug Morse, Senior Vice President, Emerging Brands, in the summer of 2021, and the hiring of Craig Zanon to fill the vacancy created by Morse’s retirement. Prior to...
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March 31, 2021
Alex Honnold Shares a Lesson in Humility with Joe Rogan After Getting Caught in a Snowstorm
Record breaking climer Alex Honnold is known far and wide as someone who doesn’t experience a basic human instinct most of us do: fear. That's what makes a recent conversation with Joe Rogan pretty amusing. The Inertia
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March 31, 2021
5 marketing hacks for small outdoor businesses and startups
A limited budget doesn’t have to get in the way of successfully marketing your outdoor business. Here are five low-cost ideas to market your small outdoor business for success. Outside Business Journal
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March 31, 2021
Save the Date: 2021 RV Dealers Convention/Expo Set for November 8-12
This year’s convention/expo will be a hybrid of in-person and online meetings bringing together dealers, manufacturers, and RV industry business partners for the premier dealer education and networking event of the year. An RVDA dealer survey conducted earlier this year indicated that nearly 70 percent of RVDA members are allowing...
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March 31, 2021
Fischer Skis US Partners with Olympic Veteran and Longtime Athlete Kikkan Randall
AUBURN, N.h. -- Fischer Skis US couldn’t be happier to announce its evolved partnership with Kikkan Randall, the brand’s longtime athlete, ambassador, and partner, to manage the U.S. athlete and ambassador teams. Randall has been a partner of Fischer’s since 2000 when she first started racing on their equipment as...
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March 31, 2021
Hyland’s Powered Announces 2021 Ambassador Lineup
LOS ANGELES – March 31, 2021 – Hyland’s, a century-old leader in creating products to support a healthy, active lifestyle, is proud to announce its 2021 Hyland’s Powered Ambassador Team. The Hyland’s Powered team includes 85 marathoners, ultrarunners, triathletes and cyclists from 27 states who will represent the brand at high-profile events...
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March 31, 2021
Outdoor Industry Association and NAXION Release Special Report on the ‘New Outdoor Participant’: More Diverse Participants Attracted to Outdoors Amid Covid-19 Pandemic
BOULDER, Colo. (March 31, 2021) —Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) today released exclusive insights about Americans’ engagement in outdoor activities amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The special report examines demographics and psychographics of the new outdoor participant — defined as someone who participated in an outdoor activity for the first time during...
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March 30, 2021
Survey Finds More Campers Booking Early This Season
CampgroundViews.com surveyed 2,000 RV parks and campgrounds about their advanced reservations this year. Nearly two-thirds of respondents stated campers are booking early 50 percent more on average this season. RV park and campground owners expect a surge in new campers this year, the site stated. The same survey found 24...
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March 30, 2021
The Agony and the Ecstasy of Living Nowhere
As more people are giving up traditional addresses for life on the road, some find themselves wondering if they escaped the grind or just found a new one. The New Republic
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March 30, 2021
Heartland RVs Expands Toy Hauler Production Facility Focusing On The Road Warrior Product Line
After the reception to the Road Warrior toy hauler product resulted in tremendous growth over the last 12 months, industry-leading towable RV manufacturer, Heartland RVs, is expanding the production facility for the Road Warrior product line to meet the demand of customers and dealers. Heartland RVs
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March 30, 2021
11 Dead Outdoor Gear Brands That You Should Know
Their logos no longer adorn backpacks and tents, but their impact lives on in the gear we use today. Gear Patrol There isn't a graveyard for brands, but they do die. They fizzle out, go bankrupt, get sold off to equity firms and are subsumed by other companies. Such has...
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March 30, 2021
All New, Subaru Outback ‘Wilderness’ Edition: Is It, Uh, Wildernesser?
It appears Subaru has come out with the Outback hardcore Subaru off-roaders have been asking for. Adventure Journal