June 5, 2023

LIVSN Designs’ Century Jacket Kickstarter Wraps with Over $450k Raised

BENTONVILLE, Ark. - June 5, 2023/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – LIVSN Designs (https://livsndesigns.com), an outdoor apparel brand focused on creating durable outdoor clothing for those who value experiences more than stuff, today announced that the brand’s latest design, the Century Jacket, raised $456,355 on Kickstarter. The 30-day crowdfunding period ended on May 25,...

June 5, 2023

European start-up GOFLUO raises €1M to accelerate North American growth with its stylish Bodyglowers

/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – GOFLUO, the innovative Belgian fashion brand that fuses style and safety, was founded in 2018 by Julie Vets. The fashion designer and mother of three recognized the need for high-visibility clothing that looked as good as it was safe. With the growing popularity of (e-)bikes, steps and scooters,...

June 5, 2023

Founded Outdoors brings together entrepreneurs and manufacturers in partnership with Michigan Outdoor Recreation Industry Office and Pure Michigan Business Connect

JUNE 5, 2023 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Founded Outdoors, the national platform for outdoor entrepreneurs, has partnered with the Michigan Outdoor Recreation Industry Office and Pure Michigan Business Connect (PMBC) in a year-long program to educate and connect entrepreneurs with the state’s product design and scaled manufacturing opportunities. Launched in 2021, Founded...

June 2, 2023

Big Agnes Strengthens Leadership Team with Key Hire and Promotions

Steamboat Springs, Colo. (June 2, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Big Agnes, the Steamboat-Springs-based outdoor equipment brand, today announced the hiring of Jim Trombly as the Director of Product Design & Development, along with the announcement of four additional promotions within the Big Agnes team. Trombly joins Big Agnes with 23-years of experience in...

June 2, 2023

A quarter of campers work from the campsite, says 2023 Camping Report

PORTLAND, Ore., June, 2023 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – The Dyrt, the No. 1 app for camping information and booking, found that 23.8 percent of campers say they worked remotely while camping in 2022. That statistic is part of the 2023 Camping Report — but it was identical to the work-from-campsite stat from...

June 2, 2023

SylvanSport Expands its Team to Support Growth

Brevard, NC – June, 2023 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – SylvanSport, the Brevard, NC-based innovator and manufacturer of renowned travel trailers, pop-up campers, rooftop tents and outdoor gear, is proud to announce multiple additions to its staff this spring. The new hires mark exciting expansions of SylvanSport's marketing, customer support, and engineering teams. New...

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

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...