August 3, 2021

Van conversion businesses can’t keep up with ‘van life’ demand

The once-tiny cottage industry of van conversion companies has found itself in the center of a distinctively pandemic-era dilemma: ravenous demand and monthslong backorders on virtually all supplies. CTV News

August 3, 2021

Camping World Holdings, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2021 Results and Raises Full Year Guidance due to Continued Demand

Camping World Holdings, Inc., America’s Recreation Dealer, reported results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2021. Revenue was a record $2.062 billion, an increase of $455.1 million, or 28.3%. Gross profit was a record $759.8 million, an increase of $271.2 million. Net income was a record $246.1 million, an...

August 3, 2021

Majority of Campgrounds and RV Parks Report Fall Bookings Up Over 20%

A recent survey of 2,100 campgrounds and RV parks nationwide performed by CampgroundViews.com found that 39% of locations report a 20-49% increase in advanced bookings for late summer and early fall. An additional 23% of locations report an increase of more than 50%. The results of the survey confirm that...

August 3, 2021

Cummins Announces $6.1B in Revenue in Q2 2021 Results

Cummins Inc. reported results for the second quarter of 2021, highlighted by revenues of $6.1 billion having increased 59% from the same quarter in 2020. Sales in North America increased 74% while international revenues increased 42% compared to the same quarter in 2020, impacted significantly by the pandemic. Currency positively...

August 3, 2021

Camping World Announces Increase in Stock Repurchase Program by $125 Million

- Camping World Holdings, Inc.’s Board of Directors has authorized an increase in the Company’s stock repurchase program originally approved on October 30, 2020 for an additional $125.0 million of the Company’s Class A Common Stock, resulting in approximately $156,808,000 remaining available for such repurchases. Businesswire

August 3, 2021

The New Standard in High-Performance Headlamps: The Fenix HP25R V2.0

When it comes to high performance hands-free lighting solutions, Fenix has consistently created some of the very best, most reliable headlamps on the market. With the release of the HP25R V2.0, Fenix continues on their twenty year legacy of excellence. This upgraded headlamp takes notes from its predecessor by offering...

August 3, 2021

The Highly Anticipated Fenix HM50R V2.0 is Finally Here

Fenix Lighting U.S. has announced the release of the eagerly awaited Fenix HM50R V2.0. This small-but-mighty headlamp offers all the convenience and capability of the best-selling original headlamp with a list of great new features. The light can be detached from its headband to create a handy right-angle flashlight with...

August 3, 2021

From the future of retail to the future of the planet and an outdoors for all, the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Outdoor University Program will deliver robust education at Outdoor Retailer Summer

BOULDER, Colo. (August 3, 2021) — Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), the nonprofit trade association for the outdoor industry, will again deliver a full lineup of live keynote and education sessions at Outdoor Retailer Summer in Denver, August 10–12, 2021. Education will kick off with a keynote from bestselling author and founder of the...

August 2, 2021

Klean Kanteen Raises the Bar for Sustainability, Announces Use of Certified Recycled Stainless Steel

CHICO, Calif. (Aug. 2, 2021) – Klean Kanteen, a family and employee-owned leader in sustainable drinkware and food solutions, is pleased to announce it will make its products with certified 90% post-consumer recycled 18/8 stainless steel starting in 2022. Founded in 2004 to reduce consumer dependence on single use plastic...

August 1, 2021

A custom camper van maker says its supply is limited by Amazon buying up the same models for delivery vans

Alexa Owens, the owner of Cascade Custom Vans, told CNN that Mercedes Sprinters, Ford Transits, and RAM ProMasters, which are used by Amazon as delivery vehicles, are also popular for people seeking custom vans. In the face of rising demand, the van life industry has been stymied by a shortage...