March 10, 2022

New hydration insulation technology by Gregory keeps water cold twice as long as standard packs

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH (March 10, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Gregory Mountain Products, the long-time leader in backpack design and innovation, unveils three new families of daypacks for fall 2022. The Tempo H2O and women’s Pace H2O define a brand-new category for Gregory with insulation technology that keeps water cold twice as...

March 9, 2022

Canadian Wholesale RV Shipments Jump 97.9% in 2021

The Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association reports that RV Wholesale Shipments into Canada for the 4th quarter ending Dec.31 totaled 13,354 units compared to 9,050 in 2020, representing an increase of 47.6%. Total RV wholesale shipments into Canada for the year totaled 57,701 versus 29,150 units in 2020, representing an increase...

March 9, 2022

Thor Industries (THO) Tops Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

Thor Industries, which belongs to the Zacks Building Products - Mobile Homes and RV Builders industry, posted revenues of $3.88 billion for the quarter ended January 2022, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 9.07%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $2.73 billion. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates four...

March 9, 2022

Volkwagen Officially Unveils the ID. Buzz: A Microbus for Modern Times

It’s been a long case of try and try again, but Volkswagen is finally rolling out the long-awaited replacement for its iconic Microbus — though U.S. buyers will have to sit tight, as the new VW ID. Buzz won’t make it to this side of the Atlantic for another year....

March 8, 2022

As fuel prices rise, RV owners may spend 30% more on fuel this year than in 2021

An RV Industry Association spokesperson told WSBT that the worry is not on the production of RVs or the demand, but they do expect travelers to limit how far they go. High fuel prices and the recession in 2008 hit the RV industry hard. WSBT

March 8, 2022

The most luxurious RV resorts across America

Many people associate camping with roughing it, but those people have never visited a deluxe RV park. Some have all the trappings of a posh hotel, with spas, restaurants, and family activities. MSN

March 8, 2022

Forbes Names Outdoorsy One of America’s Best Startup Employers For Third Year in a Row

AUSTIN, Texas, March 8, 2022 -- Outdoorsy, the most-trusted and only global online RV rental and outdoor travel marketplace, has been named one of America's Best Startup Employers in 2022 by Forbes Media. This marks the third year in a row Outdoorsy has been recognized by Forbes on its exclusive list of the 500...

March 8, 2022

L Catterton Acquires Taxa Outdoors

Houston, Tx. and Greenwich, Conn. March 8, 2022 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Taxa Outdoors (“Taxa”), the leading manufacturer of lightweight, mobile habitats for outdoor adventure, today announced that it has been acquired by the Growth Fund of L Catterton, the largest global consumer-focused private equity firm. RX3 Growth Partners, a growth equity...

March 8, 2022

Travel Supplemented: Matador Introduces Durable and Waterproof Pill Canister

BOULDER, Colo. (Mar. 8, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Matador Travel Equipment, the award-winning producer of high-performance travel equipment, today introduced its new Waterproof Pill Canister, an ultralight and durable case engineered to keep pills and supplements dry and organized during travel. The food-safe and dishwasher-safe design offers an airtight and waterproof...

March 7, 2022

Almost 24,000 attend successful Japan Camping Car Show

The largest celebration of campervans and motorhomes in Japan, the Japan Camping Car Show 2022, was declared a success by organisers when it took place in Chiba City in February. The show, which is in its 12th year, gathered together one of its largest exhibiting line-ups ever with more than 280...