January 20, 2022

Introducing Suunto’s Lightest GPS Watch with 100 Hours of Battery Life – The Suunto 5 Peak

HELSINKI (January 20, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Suunto, a global leader in sports watches, dive computers, and precision instruments, announces the release of the Suunto 5, the brand’s lightest weight GPS watch with up to 100 hours of GPS battery. Building on the success of the recently released Suunto 9...

January 20, 2022

HEST Continues to Dream Big, Announces Team Growth and New Partnership with 1% for the Planet

SEATTLE (Jan. 20, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Founded on a dream to sleep better, play more and send it further, HEST, the designer of premium sleep products built to make the great outdoors even greater, announces three  new hires and celebrates a recent partnership with 1% for the Planet, pledging to...

January 19, 2022

Airstream’s concept electric camping trailer propels itself

Airstream has introduced a pair of EV concepts that include the eStream, a self-propelled camper. The dual-motor trailer not only reduces the burden on the towing vehicle, but can be remote-controlled from your phone to help you hitch up, reverse or simply move your camp site. You can even use the...

January 19, 2022

Rivian partners with Under Canvas to bring EV charging to most beautiful camping sites in the US

Rivian announced several charging networks - the Rivian Waypoints and Rivian Adventure Network. Under Rivian Waypoints, it is now partnering with Under Canvas to deploy charging stations directly at camp sites. Under Canvas is known for its luxury camping sites at some of the most beautiful locations in the US, including Zion,...

January 19, 2022

Outdoor Research Launches OR Pro™

Seattle, Wash. /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Outdoor Research, LLC (OR), a leading brand in outdoor and tactical gear, announced that the company will rebrand its existing and future tactical line and its expanding working professionals product line under the name OR Pro™. The Seattle-based brand made this announcement at the annual...

January 19, 2022

Outdoor Retailer outlines Covid precautions for Snow Show

Outdoor Retailer’s semiannual trade show is set to take place in Denver next week, from January 26-28. Given the recent transmission rates of the Omicron variant, however, some exhibitors and attendees say they’ve opted out of the event due to safety concerns. Outside Business Journal

January 19, 2022

Grassroots Outdoor Alliance reports 2021 growth of 29% at specialty independent outdoor retail

ASHEVILLE, NC (January 19, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Grassroots Outdoor Alliance, the national organization dedicated to the health and growth of independent specialty retail, this week released sales data showing a significant uptick in holiday season sales as well as a record setting two years of sales increases. In comparison to...

January 19, 2022

Storyteller Overland Acquires Global Expedition Vehicles

Storyteller Overland, which has in short order established itself as the insurgent leader in the Class-B RV Adventure Van space, announced Wednesday that it has acquired Global Expedition Vehicles, LLC – the world’s leading manufacturer of expedition vehicles and bespoke Adventure Trucks. RV Business

January 19, 2022

Lightning eMotors Provides Electric Powertrain for Winnebago Industries’ First All-Electric Concept Motorhome

LOVELAND, Colo. - Lightning eMotors (NYSE: ZEV), a leading provider of zero emission powertrains and medium-duty and specialty commercial electric vehicles for fleets, today announced it has been named as the powertrain provider for an all-electric motorhome concept under development by Winnebago Industries, Inc. Winnebago Industries revealed a concept motorhome...

January 19, 2022

Thor Industries shows off electric travel trailer and electric motorhome concepts

Thor Industries (NYSE:THO) unveiled its strategy around the electrification of the RV industry at the Florida RV SuperShow today. The company displayed new RV concepts, with an electric motorhome and an electric travel trailer in the spotlight. Seeking Alpha