July 28, 2022

REI, Airstream Collab on Special Edition Travel Trailer Loaded With Gear

REI continues to pursue investment in “vehicle-supported camping adventures.” Their latest foray into this space is by teaming up with RV manufacturer Airstream to make a special edition Basecamp travel trailer. Maureen Estep, Strategic Brand Partnerships at REI, says this partnership is “bridging the gap between car camping and overlanding.”...

July 27, 2022

Vista Outdoor Enters into Definitive Agreement to Acquire Simms Fishing Products

ANOKA, Minn., July 27, 2022 — Vista Outdoor Inc. (NYSE: VSTO), the parent company of 39 renowned brands that design, manufacture and market sporting and outdoor products to consumers around the globe, today announced the acquisition of Simms Fishing Products for a purchase price of $192.5 million. The gross purchase price includes a net present...

July 27, 2022

California State Parks campground closing due to drought

California State Parks will close the campground at Portola Redwoods State Park due to lower water flows in Peters Creek, the park’s primary water source. Effective Friday, Aug. 5, 2022, the campground facilities will be closed for the remainder of the camping season (including reservation, group, and drop-in sites). Affected...

July 27, 2022

ICEMULE Coolers Introduces First-Ever Transparent Air-Insulated Cooler

ST. AUGUSTINE, FL (July 27, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – ICEMULE Coolers, makers of the most portable, premium backpack coolers, created the world’s first-ever transparent, air-insulated cooler, the ICEMULE ClearTM. The ICEMULE ClearTM was designed for sporting event venues, concert arenas and amphitheaters, and other locations which require clear bags for entry. “Our...

July 26, 2022

RoverPass Announces Integration with Airbnb

According to 2020 statistics, Airbnb maintains around 20% of the market share in the vacation rental industry and is believed to possess up to 38% of all online booking value. With over 150 million users, Airbnb has a continuously expanding reach to all kinds of travelers looking for unique vacation...

July 26, 2022

Blue Water Acquires Badlands/White River KOA Holiday

OCEAN CITY, Md., July 26, 2022 -- Ocean City, Maryland-based outdoor hospitality specialist Blue Watercontinues its rapid expansion with the acquisition of Badlands/White River KOA Holiday. Located just minutes from Badlands National Park, this property is known as the "Oasis of the Badlands." Visitors can spot wildlife including buffalo, pronghorn deer, and the picturesque Badlands Mountains make...

July 26, 2022

KOA: Camping to Remain Popular Amid Volatile Economic Conditions

Kampgrounds of America (KOA) believes that camping will continue to be popular even during volatile economic times. In the July edition of the KOA Monthly Research Report, the camping industry giant forecasts that 15.93 million households will camp this month. According to a press release, the number is similar to...

July 25, 2022

Hummer H1 Overlanding RV Has All The Creature Comforts Of Home

The new Wolf Rigs Patton demonstrates that not everything has to be all new when it comes to building the best RV out there. The company has turned the classic Hummer H1 into a beastly overlanding vehicle that can fit a queen-size bed, a spacious shower, and more. The overlanding vehicle features...

July 25, 2022

Shipments Fall in June, Year-to-Date Numbers Still Topping Last Year’s

Results for the RV Industry Association’s June 2022 survey of manufacturers determined that total RV shipments ended the month with 44,793 units, a decrease of 11.7% compared to the 50,796 units shipped in June 2021. Through June, RV shipments are up 7.8% compared to the same point last year with...

July 22, 2022

Front Runner launches new van roof rack system dual-branded with Dometic

Front Runner has released a new van rack system that is the first major collaboration between the company and its new parent firm Dometic – combining the two brands’ strengths. The Slimpro van rack was designed to be highly customizable. It features an adjustable slat system to accommodate just about...