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April 21, 2022
Rouser Camper Trailer Is Built on the Idea That an RV Just Needs To Be Cheap and Work
You don't need a whole bunch of cash just to own a trailer that offers you a place to rest your head at night and be able to carry some cargo. Such is the case with the Rouser, an RV built by the team members at Runaway Campers, made in Florida,...
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April 20, 2022
Did Chinese Climbers Find Mallory and Irvine’s Camera on Everest?
One of the most enduring mysteries in the history of mountaineering and exploration revolves around the 1924 British expedition to Everest where George Mallory and Andrew “Sandy” Irvine perished high on the mountain while attempting to reach the top from the North Side. In an intriguing new layer to this...
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April 20, 2022
KOA: 71% of Campers Say Gas Prices Affecting Plans
The KOA Monthly Research Report – April Edition indicates that 38% of campers who have not traveled for a year or more plan to take at least one camping trip in 2022. However, increasing gas prices are a consideration for campers, with 71% saying fluctuations in fuel costs will impact...
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April 20, 2022
Failing Grades for Outdoor Brands in ‘Forever Chemical’ Study
The outdoor industry is one of the worst offenders when it comes to using so-called “forever chemicals” in their products, a new study shows. The report, published by the Natural Resources Defense Council and two partner groups, analyzes 30 companies across multiple industries on their use of PFAS—dangerous chemicals that pollute drinking...
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April 20, 2022
Pro Surfers Say Vlogs Have Become a Necessary Evil
For every successful vlog, there’s 500 more lying shivering, unfed and unwatched in the dusty corners of YouTube’s nuclear-powered server. The mix of personality, live surf action, and timely content relies on an unknown, and ever-moving, algorithm that only a few surfers have managed to crack. Enertia
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April 20, 2022
Online Brands Nordic AB Acquires Isbjörn of Sweden
E-commerce specialist Online Brands Nordic AB has acquired Nordic Kidswear AB, including its premium and sustainable outdoor kids wear brand Isbjörn of Sweden. Inside Outdoor
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April 19, 2022
Does the National Park Service’s Reservation System Shut Out Non-White, Low-Income Campers?
New research in the Journal of Park and Recreation Administration suggests that the federal government’s online reservation system may exclude lower-income and, in some cases, non-white campers. Researchers at the University of Montana find that wealthier, white campers are more likely to make reservations for campsites at United States national parks....
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April 19, 2022
Campers Inn RV Acquires Little Dealer Little Prices in Ariz.
Campers Inn RV announced that it is moving forward with its previously announced westward expansion by acquiring Little Dealer Little Prices (LDLP) and its three locations in Mesa, Phoenix and Prescott Valley, Ariz. With these new locations, Campers Inn RV will now have 33 dealerships across the U.S. RV Business
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April 19, 2022
RV Aftermarket Conference To Open Registration April 25
Registration for the RV Industry Association's annual industry conference centered on the RV aftermarket segment will launch this coming Monday, April 25th. The 51st RV Aftermarket Conference will take place August 8-11 in San Antonio, TX. RVIA
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April 19, 2022
Richmond group opens $8M RV park and marina in Charles City
The group, led by Yogi Singh, had an idea to rezone the old Blue Heron Marina into a revamped site with dozens of leasable RV lots, an upgraded inn and restaurant and modernized boat slips. Richmond Biz Sense
