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October 20, 2020
This couple with 5 kids are flipping RVs into beautiful tiny homes for a living.
Side hustle turned full time job, a renovation typically takes them between eight to 10 weeks and they sell them for around $30,000 to $50,000. Read more and check out the pics on Insider.
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October 20, 2020
Thinking about renting an RV for your next road trip? 20 things you should know.
We love camping, but for some an RV may be just what you need after spending the last six months on your couch. Here is what you should know before you hit the road.
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October 19, 2020
Mystery Ranch, HydraPak, and others to attend SHOT Show in January
The SHOT Show—the industry-adjacent gun and hunting trade show that reliably attracts crossover brands like Mystery Ranch and CamelBak— will hold their annual event in Las Vegas this January. The show is set to run from Jan. 19 to 22, and organizers are confident they can pull it off safely....
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October 18, 2020
Is Winnebago Ready for Another RV Boom?
The recreational vehicle giant faced unprecedented demand pressures during the early weeks of the pandemic, but production picked back up since then. The company might even be positioned for faster sales gains as consumers shift spending toward vacationing in outdoor environments that are closer to home. Read more on The...
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October 16, 2020
RVs are becoming portable offices
RV, travel trailer and camper van manufacturers are refocusing their designs to cater to customers looking for mobile office space. Stanford research revealed that 42% of U.S. workers are now working full time from their homes, and that number might continue growing, with the homebound work force being part of...
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October 16, 2020
RV Retailer Acquires Lifestyle RVs in Kansas City Market
RV Retailer LLC, headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., announced an agreement to acquire Lifestyle RVs based in the Kansas City market, which is RV Retailer’s first location in the state of Missouri, the 10th acquisition this year and 35th store overall. Read more on RV Business.
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October 15, 2020
The North Face Puts $7 Million Toward Diversifying the Outdoors
The North Face, as part of its new global “Reset Normal” initiative, is pledging $7 million through the Explore Fund Council, a global fellowship program in partnership with Emmy winner screenwriter, producer, and actor Lena Waithe and climber and Academy Award winner director Jimmy Chin. Read more on The Cut.
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October 15, 2020
Will This Virtual Outdoor Gear Trade Show Ever Happen?
What was promoted as an innovative new online event has come to a halt as employees and contractors allegedly missed payments. Read more on Outside.
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October 14, 2020
New Boardriders Financing Sparks Lawsuit
To help it navigate the pandemic, Boardriders received fresh capital that now has priority over all other debt. However, previous lenders that were not included in the new round are upset that the new debt has top-ranking collateral rights upon the old debt, totalling $450 million. The original lenders have...
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October 14, 2020
Renaming Offensive Route Names Is Popular, According to Survey
In collaboration with outdoor adventure experience site 57Hours, a recent SNEWS survey asked readers just one question: Have you ever encountered a climbing route name that you consider to be racist, sexist, discriminatory, or otherwise offensive? Find out what the results are from Adventure Online.
