All Adventure Travel articles – Page 8
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ArticleEagle Creek to be shut down in fall for financial and strategic reasons
As previously noted , VF Corp . has decided to cease operations of its Eagle Creek travel and luggage brand this fall. Before the end of the company’s activities, pre-orders for fall/winter will be delivered and also follow-up business is planned to be served - as far as possible ...
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News briefsJack Wolfskin’s #gobackpack campaign continues
On July 1, the #gobackpack campaign of German outdoor supplier Jack Wolfskin , launched internationally in 2017, enters its fourth round. Five protagonists will take off one after the other on their journey with the #gobackpack van known from last year’s campaign or their own vehicle, experiencing new adventures ...
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News briefsVF reportedly plans to discontinue Eagle Creek
Eagle Creek , the luggage and backpack brand, will cease operations by the end of the year, according to a report in the U.S. Outside Business Journal . Eagle Creek was founded in 1975 by Steve and Nona Barker in the San Jacinto Mountains of California and acquired by VF ...
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News briefsRecco extends reflector technology to outdoor footwear and apparel
As more people choose to play outside and explore the mountains and backcountry, the need for professional search and rescue organizations to be able to quickly find missing or injured people is greater than ever. Recco has therefore introduced a new line of three reflectors designed primarily for outdoor ...
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News briefsComfort for camping newcomers: Outdoorsy invests in Collective Retreats
With the camping travel market booming and the “glamping” theme being promoted by the tourism industry for some time now, Texas-based RV rental company Outdoorsy is entering the luxury camping business. The company, whose offerings are also bookable online for Australians, New Zealanders, Canadians, Britons, Germans, French, Italians and ...
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News briefsDometic sets ambitious sustainability goals
Dometic , based in Stockholm, the specialist in products for mobile living that has just bought three other companies in the solar and vehicle accessories sector within one month , aims to increase its energy efficiency and switch to renewable energy sources to reduce its carbon footprint further. The company’s ...
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ArticleClarus to acquire Australian roof rack manufacturer Rhino-Rack
Clarus Corp. , the Utah-based parent company of Black Diamond , Sierra Bullets and Pieps , among others, reports that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Australia-based Rhino-Rack Pty Ltd , a manufacturer and distributor of roof racks, mounting systems, luggage boxes, carriers and other automotive ...
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News briefsSwiss lift operators start the 2021 summer season
The Swiss mountain lift operators report that the 2021 summer season starts on schedule, with all protective measures against Covid-19 infections in place. Some Swiss resorts are already in operation. The lift operators have taken the necessary precautions to implement all the requirements of the authorities for the safety of ...
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News briefsDecathlon France promotes outdoor activities with new app and website
Decathlon has launched Decathlon Outdoor , a website and app that list the nicest and closest natural spots for outdoor experiences and micro-adventures, developed in collaboration with Mhikes , a Grenoble-based startup founded in 2013 specializing in digital tourism and business and consumer mobile solutions. The initiative is ...
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Cascade with new sales and IT hires
Cascade Designs , the Seattle-based parent company of MSR , Therm-a-Rest , Platypus , SealLine , PackTowl and Varilite , has made three new hires in its sales and IT departments. Tim Lau will join the team as international sales manager for Canada and APAC, Jenni Schmidt ...
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News briefsDometic continues its buying spree
The newest member of the Scandinavian Outdoor Group ( SOG ), Dometic , continues to acquire companies: Only one week after announcing the takeover of Front Runner from South Africa, the Swedes have now completed the purchase of Zamp Solar , a North American manufacturer of innovative and ...
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Aerial tram crash in Italy kills 14
A cabin on the Stresa-Mottarone aerial tramway, situated west of Lake Maggiore in Italy’s Piedmont region, crashed on May 23. Fourteen people, aged 2 to 82, were killed, and only a five-year-old child survived seriously injured. The two-section large-gondola lift was built in 1970 by Piemonte Funivie . ...
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News briefsDometic acquires Front Runner
Dometic ’s buying spree continues unabated: After Valterra in April and Enerdrive in May, the Swedish brand headquartered in Stockholm has now reached an agreement to acquire Front Runner Vehicle Outfitters , a provider of roof racks, cargo carriers, storage solutions and off-road accessories from South Africa that ...
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Germany’s coffee roaster Tchibo sells Mink campers online
Source: Mink Campers Mink 2.0 offroad caravan Two compact camping caravans have been on sale at Germany’s coffee roaster Tchibo since May 18. In addition to the KIP Shelter (€12,950) from the Netherlands, Tchibo is also offering the Mink 2.0 (€18,280) from ...
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News briefsHeimplanet collaborates with U.S. electric car manufacturer
California-based Alpha Motor Corporation has just announced a collaboration with German tent brand Heimplanet to jointly develop mobility solutions based on a shared vision of a new culture of mobility - „mobility that resonates with people across generations through fun, modern, and sustainable solutions.” The collaboration is expected ...
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ArticleDometic acquires Valterra Products
Dometic, the Swedish brand that just joined the Scandinavian Outdoor Group ( SOG ), has reached an agreement to acquire Valterra Products , a North American provider of service and aftermarket products primarily for the RV (recreational vehicles) industry. The acquisition expands Dometic’s service and aftermarket ...
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Two new SOG members
The Scandinavian Outdoor Group ( SOG ) has announced two new members for 2021 with Dometic and Superstainable . Dometic is a Swedish brand offering solutions for mobile living, providing products for recreational vehicles, vans and boats and now expanding into product categories solving the same needs but ...
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REI limits adventure travel to home country
This summer, U.S.-based retail and outdoor services provider REI plans to fully focus its adventure travel efforts on the United States. The Seattle-based cooperative announced it will cancel all international travel after May 21 and issue full refunds to travelers who booked in advance. REI also said the decision ...
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News briefsExped offsets CO2 emissions of its mats
Source: Carbon Tanzania In partnership with the Swiss organization Myclimate, Zurich-based expedition equipment brand Exped offsets all climate-relevant emissions generated during the entire life cycle of its sleeping mats starting in 2021 - from the sourcing of raw materials to production, transport, use, and ...
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News briefsMTB Tourism Congress 2021 more international and digital-only
“Roots - exploring the trail ahead” - under this title, the organizer, Mountainbike Tourismusforum Deutschland , invites participants to the sixth German Mountain Bike Tourism Congress . This year, due to the Corona pandemic, it will open its doors digitally only from May 4-6. Apart from that, the organizer promises ...
