June 11, 2021

Nat. Park Visitor Spending Contributed $28.6B in 2020

The National Park Service announced that visitor spending in communities near national parks in 2020 resulted in a $28.6 billion benefit to the nation’s economy and supported 234,000 jobs. WCM

June 10, 2021

‘Collective Retreats’ Raises $23M, Plans to Expand

Collective Retreats has announced in a press release that it raised $23 million during its Series C funding round. The round was led by New York-based investment firm Fireside Investments, outdoor marketplace Outdoorsy and with participation from existing investors, including Revolution’s Rise of the Rest Seed Fund. Collective Retreats plans to use this...

June 10, 2021

R.V. Life Means Never Having to Leave Home (or the Office)

Ownership of recreational vehicles is on the rise and with improved technology, an attractive lure for those who can hit the road to travel, or work, wherever they choose. NY Times

June 10, 2021

Airstream’s Interstate 24X Takes Van Life to the Luxury Level

The Mercedes Sprinter–based van is equipped from the start to be the ultimate off-grid rig, and it carries an eye-popping price tag to match. Car and Driver

June 9, 2021

REV Group Inc. Reports Strong Q2; RV Segment Up 108%

REV Group, Inc. , a manufacturer of industry-leading specialty vehicles, reported results for the three months ended April 30, 2021. Consolidated net sales in the second quarter 2021 were $643.6 million, representing an increase of 17.7% compared to $547.0 million for the three months ended April 30, 2020.  The company’s...

June 9, 2021

Eagle Creek to cease operations by late 2021

Eagle Creek, the luggage and backpack brand founded in 1975 and currently owned by VF Corporation, is slated to cease business operations by the end of the year. VF will discontinue the brand due to strategic and financial concerns. OBJ

June 9, 2021

Yellowstone debuts electric driverless shuttle, ‘T.E.D.D.Y’

Each shuttle will have an attendant. Although they are driverless, attendants can take over operations at any time. According to the park, the goal is to understand how automated vehicle shuttle technology can be used in parks and how visitors perceive and engage these services. The data from this pilot...

June 8, 2021

R.V. Life Means Never Having to Leave Home (or the Office)

Ownership of recreational vehicles is on the rise and with improved technology, an attractive lure for those who can hit the road to travel, or work, wherever they choose. New York Times

June 8, 2021

THOR Set New Sales Record in Q3

THOR Industries reported record net sales of $3.46 billion during the recent quarter – an increase of 106 percent as compared to the third quarter of the last year. The company’s earnings per share for the quarter were $3.29 per diluted share – an increase of 665 percent year-over-year. RV-Pro

June 8, 2021

2021 Ford Bronco Pop-Up Camping Tent Announced by Ursa Minor Vehicles

2021 Ford Bronco Pop-Up Camping Tent Announced by Ursa Minor Vehicles - Ursa is the aftermarket parts company that specializes in converting the Honda Element and the Jeep Wrangler into more capable camping vehicles. Now, they have turned their focus to its B30 pop-up camping tent for the new Ford Bronco...

June 8, 2021

Thor Industries racks up $14 billion order backlog amid sustained RV demand

Thor Industries CEO Bob Martin said the company has a year’s worth of orders to fulfill as dealer recreational vehicle inventories continue to decline. CNBC

June 8, 2021

Outdoorsy rolls into the accommodations space with investment and vision for creating bespoke campground properties with Collective Retreats

Outdoorsy is expanding its outdoor experiences portfolio by partnering with outdoor luxury accommodations operator Collective Retreats. The companies will work jointly to build a suite of offerings designed to cater to road travelers and guests looking for an elevated outdoor accommodation experience. PRNewswire

June 8, 2021

Lazydays Holdings, Inc. Set to Join Russell 3000® Index

Annual Russell indexes reconstitution captures the 4,000 largest US stocks as of May 7, ranking them by total market capitalization. Membership in the US all-cap Russell 3000® Index, which remains in place for one year, means automatic inclusion in the large-cap Russell 1000® Index or small-cap Russell 2000® Index as well...

June 7, 2021

RVShare to Offer Rentals on GoCampingAmerica.com

The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) has announced RVshare, a peer-to-peer RV rental marketplace, has officially joined the ARVC Integrated Partnership Program as an Elite Partner. The partnership will help expand RVshare’s lead generation by exposing the brand to the more than 25 million American RVers and campers on the...

June 7, 2021

Growth-Minded Harvest Hosts Adds ‘Boondockers Welcome’

Harvest Hosts has acquired Boondockers Welcome, bringing together the two biggest organizations that connect RVers with private landowners for free overnight parking. Harvest Hosts provides access to businesses — often farms, wineries and museums — while Boondockers Welcome connects members primarily with other RVers for stays in driveways and yards. RVBusiness

June 3, 2021

$2.8B Plan to Expand Public Rec Access is Unveiled

The Departments of the Interior and Agriculture announced Thursday (June 3) their proposed Fiscal Year 2022 allocations of $2.8 billion in projects, grants and programs authorized in the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) to support economies, outdoor recreation and access to public lands. Woodall's

June 3, 2021

Surge In Memorial Day Campers Points To Healthy Summer Season For KOA Campgrounds

Following the uncertainty of the COVID-19 Pandemic in 2020, and associated campground closures, Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) reports 80% more camper check-ins this Memorial Day Weekend. Even more impressive, check-ins for the KOA system were up more than 14% over the company’s record 2019, pointing to a robust return...

June 3, 2021

Campspot Launches Mobile App in Time for Busiest Season Following 220% Increase in Bookings in 2020

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., June 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Campspot, the leading online marketplace for RV resorts, family campgrounds, cabins, glamping options and more, today announced the launch of a mobile app to make it even easier for campers to search, discover and book their perfect camping trip. With the Campspot Mobile App, available on...

June 3, 2021

New Survey Finds Campers Prefer RVing Over Tent Camping, Inspiring RVshare to Launch ‘Turn in Your Tent’ Program

Inspired by finding that almost two-thirds of campers prefer RVing over tent camping, RVshare launches 'Turn in Your Tent,' a new program calling campers to donate their gently-used tent in exchange for an RV experience. Upon donating a tent to Gear Forward, an organization that collects gently used camping gear...

June 3, 2021

RVBlogger.com Founders Launch ‘RV Camping Magazine’

Mike Scarpignato and Susan McDonald, the originators of RVBlogger.com, launched a new digital publication June 1 called RV Camping Magazine. The new feature-length magazine will be a monthly periodical with free subscriptions to all RV enthusiasts. RVBusiness

June 2, 2021

Mountain Hardwear Releases Two New Ultralight Tents; Nimbus™ and Strato™ UL Tents

Richmond, Calif. (June 2, 2021)- Mountain Hardwear, a leader in performance equipment and apparel for climbers, mountaineers, and athletes, has added to its robust offering of tents with two new ultra lightweight styles, the Nimbus™ UL 1 and 2 and Strato™ UL 2. These styles usher the brand into an...

June 2, 2021

National Trails Day® Takes Place on Saturday

Silver Spring, MD – This Saturday—June 5—people from sea to shining sea will celebrate American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day®. Millions of people have found physical, mental, and emotional restoration on hometown trails during the COVID-19 pandemic. Tens of thousands will return the favor by caring for America’s magnificent trail...

June 1, 2021

RV Shipments Projected to Surpass 575,000 Units in 2021

Strong growth through the remainder of 2021 will push RV wholesale shipments to their highest historical total ever, according to the Summer 2021 issue of “RV RoadSigns,” the quarterly forecast prepared by ITR Economics for the RV Industry Association (RVIA). The latest projection shows total 2021 RV shipments ranging between...

June 1, 2021

Clarus to Buy Australia’s Rhino-Rack for $198 Million

Clarus Corp. on Tuesday said it agreed to buy Rhino-Rack Pty. Ltd., an Australia-based maker of automotive roof racks and other accessories, for about $198 million in cash and stock. The Salt Lake City, Utah, maker of outdoor equipment and lifestyle products said the consideration includes $150 million in cash and...

May 31, 2021

Everything You Need to Get Started Overlanding

Want to go on a vehicle-based adventure this summer? Here’s where to head, what vehicle to take, and how to stay safe and comfortable while you’re out there. Outside