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June 13, 2022
RVshare Celebrates Open Road with ‘Use Your Outside Voice’ Campaign
RVshare has launched a brand campaign, “Use Your Outside Voice,” created in partnership with the creative team at Copacino Fujikado. As the largest online community for RV renters and owners, RVshare’s company ethos is centered on the spirit of the open road. As RVing has become more popular, RVshare’s campaign captures the...
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June 13, 2022
Historic Flooding Closes Yellowstone National Park, Montana Roadways
Reports of flooding across the state continue to develop, most recently in Park County and at the northern gate of Yellowstone National Park. All inbound traffic to Yellowstone is closed. Over the past 2 days, a meteorological phenomenon called an “atmospheric river” brought 200-300% of Montana’s normal amount of moisture....
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June 13, 2022
Despite the Outdoor Participation Boom, Consumers Aren’t Looking to Spend Money — Unless Something Is on Sale
During The NPD Group’s trend breakfast Friday at Outdoor Retailer Summer in Denver, Matt Powell, the market research company’s senior sports industry adviser, cited data from a recent survey from Civic Science — a partner of NPD — to illustrate consumer behavior. The data revealed several positives for the future...
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June 13, 2022
Jeep Wrangler Converts into Micro RV with Hanging Bed
Oryx Platform created a sleeper platform that hangs off the Wrangler's roll cage and turns the vehicle into a bunk room for two. The two-door Jeep Wrangler is built like a tank, looks like one, and behaves like one off the beaten path, but besides satisfying the needs of hardcore...
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June 13, 2022
Winnebago Packs Big RV Living Into a Small Camper Van With Pop-Up Roof
For 2022, Winnebago is presenting a new Solis camper van that has everything you need to get a good taste of that van life, including a pop-top sleeping above and a murphy bed, a wet bath, and a kitchenette. Autoevolution
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June 13, 2022
Airstream eliminates gas and loads lithium into Mercedes Sprinter RVs
The new E1 package eliminates the need for a propane tank or gas generator, adding a higher capacity lithium-battery-based electrical system and diesel heat/hot water system that runs off the Sprinter's fuel tank. E1-equipped Airstreams will better support modern travelers, from digital nomads to family vacationers. New Atlas
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June 13, 2022
RV industry worth $140 billion to the US economy
The RV industry is worth $140 billion to the United States economy and supports almost 680,000 jobs, paying more than $48 billion in wages according to a new study by the RV Industry Association. The RVs Move America Economic Impact Study showed that the overall economic output of the RV...
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June 13, 2022
BCA ambassador Mike Duffy releases U.S. Motorized Avalanche Fatalities Report for Winter 21-22 at 54th Annual International Snowmobile Congress
Boulder, CO June 13, 2022/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Backcountry Access announces that sled ambassador Mike Duffy of Avalanche1 has completed the U.S. Motorized Avalanche Fatalities Report for winter 21-22. This 21-22 winter report is significant because total U.S. avalanche fatalities (all users) were down 54% as compared to last season. Motorized avalanche fatalities dropped...
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June 13, 2022
Oberalp Group Hires Phil Hoffman and Mike Sohasky
Boulder, CO/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – The Oberalp Group, which owns SALEWA, DYNAFIT, POMOCA, WILD COUNTRY, and EVOLV, announced today that it has added Phil Hoffman as Sales Manager, Mike Sohasky as Key Account Sales Manager, and has promoted Steve Goddard, Michael Casarrubia, and Eric Poore to new roles within the company. Phil Hoffman,...
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June 13, 2022
Swiftwick® Partners with Friends of Warner Parks Urban Nature Program to release student-designed VISION™ Impression BUGS sock
Franklin, TN (June 13, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Swiftwick® is excited to announce the release of their Limited Edition VISION™ Impression BUGS sock, featuring hand-drawn bug designs by the students of Friends of Warner Parks Urban Nature Program. Each of the 40 students in the program had the opportunity to draw one...
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June 12, 2022
Mountain Biker Dies on Palisade Plunge Trail After Running out of Water
The Mesa County Sheriff’s office reports that a 52-year-old mountain biker died on the Palisade Plunge trail on Saturday after suffering a “heat-related illness.” A release says the man, from Colorado Springs, was riding alone and ran out of water. Single Tracks
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June 12, 2022
Camping, Glamping Make the Great Outdoors More Popular Than Ever
Just as plans for international travel have come roaring back, advance bookings on the Campspot marketplace increased 49% in the weeks leading up to Memorial Day weekend—there were more than 600,000 in total in the spring quarter, up from over 400,000 the year before. Since 2015, Campspot has helped digitize the...
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June 9, 2022
La Sportiva Releases 3 New Footwear Models for Spring/Summer 2023
BOULDER, CO (June 9th, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - La Sportiva, makers of the world’s finest mountain footwear, today announces their running and hiking product offerings for the spring and summer of 2023. Trail running and hiking continue to boom in the United States, and the new Jackal II is designed...
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June 9, 2022
Thermore Introduces EVOdown® – Half Fibers, Half Insulation, Fully Recycled
Milano, Italy /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - The Thermore Group was founded in Milan in 1972. Fifty years later, the company is still defending its title as the global insulation specialist for apparel. Thermore’s team includes young talents under the age of 30, which is what allows Thermore to stay ahead of...
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June 9, 2022
Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite NXT sets a new standard for lightweight comfort and performance in sleeping pads
SEATTLE, Wash. (June 9, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Therm-a-Rest®, the leader in outdoor sleeping gear for more than 50 years, is introducing the next generation of its best-selling NeoAir® XLite™ sleeping pad in spring 2023. Making the best even better, the new NeoAir® XLite™ NXT maintains its ultralight weight, but increases in comfort...
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June 9, 2022
How One Man Left His Corporate Career In New York City to Start an Outdoor Resale App
Unlike many people, however, when Kozlowski realized his life was not panning out exactly as he wanted, he decided to do something about it. He, along with his wife Erica and their newborn son Sailor, sold everything and started over. He had a business idea in mind, and, as scary...
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June 9, 2022
Nite Ize Launches G-Series SlideLock Carabiner
BOULDER, Colo. – June 9, 2022/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Nite Ize®, a leading manufacturer of innovative solution-based products, today launched the G-Series™ SlideLock® Dual Chamber Carabiner. Available at retail in early fall, this carabiner allows users to swiftly secure keys and other gear while on adventures or on the go. ‘“Our G-Series design...
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June 9, 2022
Decathlon Launches New Innovations in Its 2022 Mountain and Water Sports Collections
SAN FRANCISCO (June 9, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Decathlon, the French sporting goods manufacturer founded in 1976 known for innovative equipment that makes the outdoors more accessible to everyone, announces the launch of new mountain and water-specific equipment for summer adventures. The new Quechua 2 Second Easy three-person tent, Forclaz MT900 Ultralight...
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June 9, 2022
OrthoLite® Expands O-Therm™ Range of Cold Block Solutions
AMHERST, Mass. (June 9, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – OrthoLite®, the industry leader of branded, sustainable, high performance and comfort footwear solutions, announces the expansion of its thermal foam, OrthoLite O-Therm™. Previously limited to a thickness of 2mm, O-Therm is now available in a thickness range from 2mm to 20mm, providing a more customizable...
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June 9, 2022
Nite Ize Reimagines Hardshell Optics Case
BOULDER, Colo. – June 9, 2022/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Nite Ize®, a leading manufacturer of innovative solution-based products, today launched the Clip Case Hardshell™ XL Optics Case. Available at retail in early fall, this extra-large optics case is designed to safely hold and protect eyewear of various sizes. ‘“Our original optics case has...
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June 9, 2022
Nite Ize Revolutionizes the Pet Tag Clip
BOULDER, Colo. – June 9, 2022/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Nite Ize®, a leading manufacturer of innovative solution-based products, today launched the MicroLink™ Pet Tag Carabiner. Available at retail in early fall, this revolutionary carabiner provides the simplicity and confidence pet owners need when securing their pet’s tags. “I’ve put this to the test...
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June 9, 2022
Nite Ize Debuts Three Compact, Secure Keychain Solutions
BOULDER, Colo. – June 9, 2022 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Nite Ize®, a leading manufacturer of innovative solution-based products, today expanded their industry-leading key accessory category with the MicroLink™ Carabiner, KeyRing MicroLink™ and KeyRing 360™ Magnetic Quick Connector. Available at retail in early fall, these three solutions offer quick access and secure attachment...
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June 9, 2022
Nite Ize Develops Rechargeable LED Pen Light
BOULDER, Colo. – June 9, 2022/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Nite Ize®, a leading manufacturer of innovative solution-based products, today launched the Radiant® Rechargeable Pen Light. Available at retail in early fall, this LED flashlight offers compact utility and rugged durability for professionals and homeowners alike. ‘“This pen light integrates what everyone loves about...
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June 9, 2022
Outdoor Adventure X Launching at Snowbasin Resort in 2023
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, California – (June 9, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Outdoor Adventure X, a new outdoor consumer festival, will debut at Snowbasin Resort in Huntsville, Utah, next June. The three-day event, scheduled for June 16-18, 2023, is open to the public and will include hands-on outdoor product experiences – camping, climbing,...
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June 9, 2022
Klean Kanteen Rises Up with New Drinkware Collection
CHICO, Calif. (June 9, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Klean Kanteen, a family- and employee-owned B-Corporation, Climate Neutral Certified company, and 1% for the Planet member, today announced the Rise drinkware collection. Hitting shelves in January 2023, the Rise Collection takes form and function to new heights, and doubles down on Klean’s Earth-friendly...
