June 1, 2023

Outdoorsy hits record 1 Million trips, 7 Million booked travel days, and launches Stays

AUSTIN, TEXAS (June 1, 2023) – Outdoorsy, the leading outdoor travel marketplace, today surpassed 1 million trips – or 7 million booked travel days – spent outdoors since the company was founded in 2015. The milestone comes on the heels of being recognized as one of Fast Company’s ‘Most Innovative Companies in Travel...

June 1, 2023

Lightship Expands Operations with Colorado Production Facility for First Purpose-built All-electric RV

SAN FRANCISCO--Lightship, America’s first all-electric RV company, today announced it signed a lease agreement on a 32,000 square-foot facility in Broomfield, Colorado. The space will house the company’s pilot manufacturing operations for the Lightship L1, an aerodynamic, solar and battery-powered travel trailer, to meet high demand following its launch in...

June 1, 2023

CamelBak® Launches New and Redesigned Hike Packs

PETALUMA, Calif. (June 1, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – CamelBak®, the global leader in award-winning personal hydration products, today announces its Spring ‘23 hiking hydration pack line, which includes the all-new Fourteener™ collection, fully redesigned Octane™ 22 and two new sizes in the Octane family. The new and redesigned hydration packs blend technical features...

May 31, 2023

Camping World Named to the Fortune 500 List

LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill - Camping World Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CWH) (“Camping World”), America’s Recreation Dealer announced that it has been named to the Fortune 500 list. The Company ranked 475, moving up from its position last year. Marcus Lemonis, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer stated, “This is a recognition of nearly...

May 31, 2023

Campnab Celebrates Sending 3.5 Million Campsite Availability Alerts

VANCOUVER, BC MAY 31, 2023 Campers Eric Shelkie and Eric Karjaluoto have made it possible to find openings at sold-out campgrounds with their app, Campnab. From a basement side project born out of necessity, Campnab has grown to send a whopping 3.5 million cancellation alerts for sold-out campgrounds. Back in...

May 27, 2023

Living and working from an all-electric VW ID Buzz

Like most people, I’m intrigued by the idea of electric cars but not yet convinced it’s time to make the leap. I can name every Tesla model, a few pickups from Ford and Rivian, and that’s about it. But when Volkswagen announced the production model of the all-electric ID Buzz,...

May 26, 2023

Participation in Outdoor Activities Continues to Increase, Road Trips Preferred Summer Travel Method, According to Winnebago Industries Insights

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., May 26, 2023 -- As Americans make summer travel and recreation plans, they are increasingly looking to the outdoors and road trips to improve mental well-being and to combat the rising costs of flights, lodging and car rentals according to a new consumer survey from Winnebago Industries,...

May 26, 2023

Is an RV Downturn the Same Recession Signal as Before?

Right now, times are tough in the RV business. The biggest manufacturer, Thor Industries of Elkhart, Indiana, announced this week that its net sales for the quarter ended Jan. 31 were down 39% from the same period a year earlier. Earnings per share were down 90%, and the company downgraded...

May 25, 2023

Report: OEM’s Shipments Down 52% YOY Through April

One third of the way through 2023, RV shipments totaled 109,816 units, down 52% compared with the same period a year ago. According to data collected by the RV Industry Association, in April OEMs reported 31,216 units shipped, a 45.4% drop from the 57,192 shipped last April. RV Pro

May 24, 2023

Camping World Reviews Use of Capital as it Eyes Deals

Camping World Holdings Chief Executive Marcus Lemonis said the company is reviewing its capital-allocation strategy as the RV dealership acquisition landscape looks attractive. Lemonis said the retailer of recreational vehicles is committed to maintaining a competitive dividend. The company on Wednesday maintained its quarterly dividend of 62.5 cents a share,...