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February 16, 2022
Despite flat fitness sales, Garmin has record-setting revenue growth
Garmin Ltd. reported record revenue for the year and in the fourth quarter despite flat fitness sales that include cycling products. Revenue for the quarter increased 3% to $1.39 billion compared with $1.35 billion at the same time last year. For 2021, revenue was up 19% year-over-year, rising from $4.1...
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February 16, 2022
By the numbers: The outdoor industry’s plastic problem
It’s no secret that our industry has a polybag problem. While many brands are looking at alternatives to curb the glaring plastic waste—and some, like prAna and NEMO, have already changed their packaging practices—progress is slow. Plus, while technically recyclable, polybags are neither accepted curbside nor widely taken at recycling...
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February 16, 2022
NPD Report Shows Americans are Back on the Slopes
A well-documented increase in backcountry-related activities was recorded during last snow season, as consumers looked for ways to get their alpine fix while social distancing. However, resorts are less restricted this year, and Americans are returning to the slopes. It’s showing in sales numbers, according to The NPD Group. Inside Outdoor
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February 15, 2022
ARVC Report Shows Growth, to Add 81,000 Sites in ‘22
The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) continues to highlight the growth of the outdoor hospitality industry, noting that more than 81,000 campsites are expected to be added over the next year, according to its 2021 Trends and Insights Report. Woodallscm
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February 15, 2022
Airstream has partnered with Supreme for a rather stylish travel trailer
Supreme has been reigning supreme with the most fantastic collaborations and stellar results. After giving us splendid objects to make our home superlative, the luxury streetwear brand is upping their already thriving game with a full-on Airstream single-axle 22″ travel trailer. Luxury Launches
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February 15, 2022
REI, Patagonia, and More Will Boycott if Outdoor Retailer Returns to Utah
Last fall, Spencer Cox, Utah’s governor, released a video practically begging Outdoor Retailer, by far the biggest industry trade show, to return to Salt Lake City. You may remember, OR left SLC a few years ago in response to Utah’s support for the shrinking of national monuments in the state....
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February 14, 2022
Peak Toolworks Acquires Elkhart’s Tooling Concepts
Peak Toolworks has completed its acquisition of Tooling Concepts in Elkhart, Ind. The company said the acquisition will strengthen its presence in the Midwest while adding to Peak’s 12 locations across the U.S. and Canada. The addition of an Elkhart plant creates a new opportunity to serve Peak’s customers engaged...
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February 14, 2022
Swedish travel tech startup raises funding for campsite marketplace
Swedish startup company Acamp has raised €2.5 million for its travel tech platform dedicated to helping camping enthusiasts easily find amazing places to camp. The funding was led by Spintop Ventures, with participation from LRF Ventures as well as existing investor Centripetal Capital. Camping Trade World
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February 14, 2022
You Need to Start Booking Summer Campsites Now
It’s February, which means you better start reserving campsites for August now. We have a few tips for you. Outside Online
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February 14, 2022
Huge News in Camp Comfort: Mosquitos Are Attracted to Certain Colors
You probably know that mosquitoes are primarily attracted to the carbon dioxide we exhale. Or if you didn’t know that, well, that’s why the little buggers follow you around. We can’t smell it, but they can, as you sit there at camp, exhaling, basically emitting the mosquito version of the...
