June 1, 2023

Outdoorsy Hits 1M Trip Milestone

RV rental marketplace Outdoorsy has surpassed 1 million trips – or 7 million booked travel days – since the company was founded in 2015. The milestone comes on the heels of being recognized as one of Fast Company’s “Most Innovative Companies in Travel and Hospitality” for 2023. RV-Pro

June 1, 2023

Nikwax, the Global Leader in PFAS-Free Aftercare, has Developed a Factory-Applied DWR for Synthetic Outdoor Fabrics

[Seattle, WA, June 1, 2023] OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Nikwax, the international leader in technical cleaners and waterproofing products for outdoor gear and apparel, has developed a high performance, PFAS-free factory-applied Durable Water Repellent (DWR) for synthetic outdoor fabrics. Outdoor Research, Nikwax’s global launch partner, will unveil Direct.Dry on its series...

June 1, 2023

Mountain Hardwear Promotes Matt Burbach to Vice President of Marketing

Richmond, Calif. (June 1, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Mountain Hardwear, a leader in durable performance equipment and apparel for outdoor enthusiasts, climbers, mountaineers, and athletes, has promoted Matt Burbach to Vice President of Marketing. Having served as Mountain Hardwear’s global marketing director for the past two years, Burbach has been...

June 1, 2023

REI Introduces Its First Trail Running Shoes Since 1970s

REI jumps back with a brand-new trail runner line called Swiftland. Not only is this shoe a big deal for REI, which has been out of the running shoe game for almost half a century, but, according to the brand, it’s also a big deal for the planet. The Swiftland...

June 1, 2023

Outdoorsy hits record 1 Million trips, 7 Million booked travel days, and launches Stays

AUSTIN, TEXAS (June 1, 2023) – Outdoorsy, the leading outdoor travel marketplace, today surpassed 1 million trips – or 7 million booked travel days – spent outdoors since the company was founded in 2015. The milestone comes on the heels of being recognized as one of Fast Company’s ‘Most Innovative Companies in Travel...

June 1, 2023

Lightship Expands Operations with Colorado Production Facility for First Purpose-built All-electric RV

SAN FRANCISCO--Lightship, America’s first all-electric RV company, today announced it signed a lease agreement on a 32,000 square-foot facility in Broomfield, Colorado. The space will house the company’s pilot manufacturing operations for the Lightship L1, an aerodynamic, solar and battery-powered travel trailer, to meet high demand following its launch in...

June 1, 2023

Primus Joins Silva

LOUISVILLE, Colo. (June 1, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Primus, the Swedish cooking equipment brand, has officially moved into the Silva family of brands under the newly created Primus-Silva Sweden AB company. Primus and Silva will remain independent brands, focusing on each brands’ respective products and customers. With a 130-year history, Primus will...

June 1, 2023

The Outdoors Needs More Stewards, Finds New Report from onX

Missoula, Mont. – June 1, 2023 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Unparalleled participation in outdoor recreation is changing our collective outdoor experience, cites a new report released today by onX, a pioneer in outdoor navigation. The report, Breaking Trails, details the state of the outdoor experience as described by 2,200 recreationists across the...

June 1, 2023

CamelBak® Launches New and Redesigned Hike Packs

PETALUMA, Calif. (June 1, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – CamelBak®, the global leader in award-winning personal hydration products, today announces its Spring ‘23 hiking hydration pack line, which includes the all-new Fourteener™ collection, fully redesigned Octane™ 22 and two new sizes in the Octane family. The new and redesigned hydration packs blend technical features...

June 1, 2023

OtterBox Takes Power on the Road, Gets ‘Made the Grade’ Status

TUCSON, ARIZONA USA/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – With reliable connections and rapid charging, the OtterBox FAST CHARGE POWER BANK stands ready to charge hard. That’s the reason INVESTMENT GRADE GEAR has awarded it ‘Made the Grade’ status after extended evaluation. ‘OtterBox is a champion of the functional, the durable, and the innovative,’ according to...