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September 12, 2022
The Future of the Auto Industry Is Electric. Trailer Companies Are Preparing.
The electric-vehicle revolution is coming fast, and it’s not just automakers feeling the pressure to pivot to a new type of transportation. With EV sales growing in the U.S., accessory companies are also adjusting their strategies at a speedy clip, retooling all manner of products—from cargo carriers to charging stations—to...
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September 9, 2022
Oofos Receives Investment From Derek Carr
Las Vegas Raiders Quarterback, Derek Carr, has invested in the recovery footwear maker Oofos as part of a multi-year partnership that also sees Carr as a brand ambassador. SGB
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September 9, 2022
How the Outdoors Influence High Fashion
For serious climbers or backpackers, the utilitarian, technical clothes that comprise “outdoor fashion” mean they’ll stay dry, warm, and blister-free on their adventures. For other consumers, these clothes telegraph luxury, artistry, and sexiness. Outside Online
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September 8, 2022
Alterra Mountain Company acquires Park City based Ski Butlers
Alterra Mountain Company announced in a press release that it has acquired ski equipment rental and delivery company Ski Butlers. Ski Butlers will continue to function as a standalone business and to provide services to 50 ski destinations across the world. Townlift PCN
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September 8, 2022
RVs Are Going Mainstream — But Will the Boom Last?
Lockdowns led to a surge in RV purchases. For new and existing customers alike, RV life helped counteract the claustrophobia of lockdown life, offering a responsible way to travel and take advantage of their newfound ability to work from home. The trend persisted into 2021, which saw an all-time record...
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September 7, 2022
Survey: RV Owners Continue to Profit From RV Rental Boom
RVshare, an online company bringing RV owners and renters together, recently surveyed its RV owners and found that the demand for RV rentals continues to be very high, with revenues from bookings up nearly 40% year-to-date. RVshare said it has had more than 100,000 owners sign up to rent their...
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September 7, 2022
Mountain Khakis Joins La Jolla Group
La Jolla Group (LJG), Inc. announced the addition of Mountain Khakis, the outdoor lifestyle brand, to the La Jolla Group portfolio. La Jolla Group has made an investment in Mountain Khakis and will provide strategic guidance and back-end oversight and support including finance, planning, HR, IT infrastructure, distribution and logistics....
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September 7, 2022
iPhone 14, Apple Watch Get Robust Outdoor Treatment: Off-Grid Comms, ‘Action’ Mode & More
In a nutshell, the tool will help people communicate with emergency services when their cell service isn’t working and they’re out of range of Wi-Fi. The utility takes one aggressive step toward Garmin inReach, and Apple said it spent years to make it a reality. Gear Junkie
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September 6, 2022
The amazing growth of Solo Women Campers
The number of solo women campers is on the rise, across all ages and in motorhomes, trailers, fifth wheels, and even truck campers. RV Lifestyle
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September 6, 2022
Caravan Salon Wraps Up with 235,000-Plus in Attendance
Caravan Salon wrapped up its 2022 gathering in Düsseldorf, Germany, concluded this weekend with more than 235,000 people from 72 countries attending. The 736 exhibitors from 34 countries filled 16 exhibition halls at the convention center in Düsseldorf, with the connected passion for mobile leisure was noticeable during the entire duration...
