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June 24, 2022
USWE Sports AB Acquires Giant Loop
USWE Sports AB, a publicly traded backpack company based in Malmö, Sweden, has acquired Bend-based Giant Loop LLC, a powersports brand known for its innovative off-road motorcycle soft luggage designs. The purchase agreement is scheduled to close on July 1. Inside Outdoor
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June 24, 2022
Mo.’s RV Self-Park is Definitely ‘Not a Campground’
Once the payment has been made and processed, guests receive an access code and enter the park. When they pull into their assigned site, multiple sensors read their access code and provide information to the park’s computer system. A green light flashes. This means that they are in the right...
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June 24, 2022
World’s First Fully Solar-Equipped, Fold-Out Camp Trailer
GoSun and Camp365’s new camp trailer aims to mitigate key hassles in modern camping with ease of use and flexibility. Don’t believe us? Check out the adjective list: The companies say they partnered to create the first “aerodynamic, lightweight, expandable, off-grid solar trailer,” which takes less than 10 minutes to set...
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June 24, 2022
Patagonia will bail out employees arrested in abortion protests
Clothing company Patagonia said Friday it will pay bail for employees who peacefully protest for "reproductive justice." The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade earlier Friday, giving states the power to regulate and ban abortion. The decision prompted widespread protests outside the Supreme Court building, and more rallies are planned...
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June 23, 2022
National Park Visitor Spending Pumped $42.5B into Economy
Two of the United States’ most iconic RV names Thor Industries and Winnebago Industries have both reported record Q3 results in their latest financial figures. Thor Industries reported net sales of $4.66 billion (up 34.6 per cent on 2021) for the third quarter of its fiscal year, while also noting...
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June 23, 2022
National Park Visitor Spending Pumped $42.5B into Economy
The Department of the Interior announced that visitor spending in communities near national parks in 2021 resulted in a $42.5 billion benefit to the nation’s economy and supported 322,600 mostly local jobs. RVBusiness
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June 23, 2022
Colorado Gear Startup Matador Expands HQ and Plans to Nearly Triple Staff
Boulder, Colo.-based Matador Travel Equipment has moved into a new facility, the company announced Wednesday—four times the old HQ’s size—citing increased product demand as its market slowly shifts from travel to outdoor rec. The company’s new 8,000-square-foot facility at 1835 38th St. is open to the public. Outside Business Journal
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June 22, 2022
RV Retailer Expands into Michigan with Acquisition of A&S RV Centers
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 22, 2022 -- RV Retailer, LLC ("RVR") today announced the acquisition of A&S RV Centers with two locations in Auburn Hills and Midland, Michigan. Jon Ferrando, Chief Executive Officer and President of RVR stated, "We are excited to enter Michigan with A&S RV Centers growing our store count to 102 across the nation. Michigan is...
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June 22, 2022
The Shyft Group Launches Aftermarket Brand for RV Market
Red Diamond Aftermarket Solutions, a new go-to-market brand of The Shyft Group, makes its debut alongside a trio of initial product offerings – Red Diamond RunFlat to safely steer and brake during a tire blowout; Red Diamond Air Booster to keep motorcoach tires at the recommended pressure; and Red Diamond Self-Leveling...
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June 22, 2022
US Adventure Racer Goes Missing in British Columbia Wilderness
Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) are searching for a missing American adventure racer in British Columbia, Canada. Peter Jolles went missing while packrafting in Canada. He recently competed with Team Checkpoint Zero in Expedition Canada, which ended on Saturday, June 11, in Penticton, British Columbia. Gear Junkie
