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FIELD NOTES
🏢 REI narrowed its 2025 losses by $102 million while the union targets the Anniversary Sale as a potential boycott date.
❄️ Low snowpack forced cancellations of several events at GoPro Mountain Games due to unfavorable mountain conditions.
📉 Coleman, Contigo and Marmot parent company reported an operating loss in its outdoor segment during Q1 2026 amid lower sales.
💰 Camping World Holdings reported first quarter 2026 results with $200 million in cash and improved net debt leverage ratio to 5.6x from 8.1x year-over-year.
PRESS RELEASES
AWARDS
Peak Design's Roller Pro carry-on suitcase won the Red Dot Award for innovative product design in the luggage and bags category, featuring a patented carbon-fiber handle and custom-engineered wheels. Peak Design
UDisc has released its annual World's Best Disc Golf Courses rankings based on 6.5 million ratings from over 1 million disc golfers worldwide. UDisc
BUSINESS
Outdoor Sportsman Group promoted Ryan Barnes, eight-time goose calling champion and journalist, to Editor in Chief of its WILDFOWL brand. Outdoor Sportsman Group
Canadian agency Monday has established business operations in Portland, Oregon, with CEO Amanda Lee Smith dividing her time between Portland and Vancouver to support U.S. market expansion. Monday
LOWA Boots announces partnership with Darby Communications as its PR agency of record to lead media relations and amplify brand awareness in the U.S. market. LOWA Boots
Outdoor Retailer named Matthew Mathiasen as group show director to lead the event's transition to Minneapolis for its August 19-21, 2026 debut. Outdoor Retailer
Snow Peak opens its fourth North American retail location in Seattle's Fremont neighborhood, a 3,700-square-foot store featuring camping equipment, outdoor living essentials, and lifestyle apparel with a grand opening on May 8-9. Snow Peak
Epic Water Filters expands its international distribution network with new partners in the United Kingdom and Canada, adding to its presence in Australia and Singapore. Epic Water Filters
JAM Collective has been appointed public relations agency of record for Mountain Hardwear, leading strategic communications, media relations, and integrated PR campaigns across the U.S. market. JAM Collective
Equip Outdoor Technologies Ltd., owner of Rab and Lowe Alpine, has been certified as a B Corporation by B Lab, meeting high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. Equip Outdoor Technologies Ltd.
Fleet Feet partners with Cooldown as official retail partner to provide personalized footwear fittings, gear recommendations, and collaborative community experiences for runners across select U.S. markets. Fleet Feet
Salomon has appointed High Plains Outdoor Group, led by Allen Bishop and Rob Morales, to represent its performance category across Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Missouri, and Kansas. Salomon
Cycle Limited partners with Tune to bring its Trade-Up platform to Tune's authorized dealers, extending the program beyond complete bikes to include individual bicycle components. Cycle Limited
Durston has established an in-house prototyping division and hired Chris Stone, formerly of The North Face, as senior designer to expand design capabilities in Golden, British Columbia. Durston
EVENTS
Teton Village Association and Jackson Hole Mountain Resort announce the return of Concerts on the Commons, a free weekly concert series running July 3 through August 16 featuring artists including Third World, Old 97's, and Rattlesnake Milk. Teton Village Association
PRODUCTS & SERVICES
The Dyrt has launched a comprehensive Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip guide presented by T-Mobile, featuring top campgrounds and attractions along the 1,650-mile route from Washington to San Diego. The Dyrt
American Prairie opens online reservations for the 2026 season through Hipcamp, offering expanded access to over 600,000 acres across Montana's Northern Great Plains with various lodging options. American Prairie
The Arkansas River Outfitters Association announces its members are preparing for a full 2026 rafting and fishing season despite below-average snowpack and lower anticipated river flows. Arkansas River Outfitters Association
CORE Equipment launches the FlexRail Prep & Cook Table, featuring customizable steel rails for attaching accessories, a removable tabletop with powder-coated steel cook surface, and built-in organizational features for outdoor cooking. CORE Equipment
BlackStrap launches its Spring/Summer 2026 warm-weather collection featuring four new apparel pieces including shorts, pants and camp shirts designed for multi-activity outdoor use. BlackStrap
Sportsman Channel announces Big Game Wednesday programming block airing Wednesdays from 8-11 p.m. ET, featuring hunting shows including Adrenaline, Whitetail Properties, The Woodsman, Bowhunter TV, Bloodline Hunting, MTN Top Outdoors, and MeatEater. OSG
MyOutdoorTV launches the Just Dropped Channel, a live streaming channel featuring all-new episodes from popular outdoor shows including Bone Collector, MeatEater Hunts, and Jim Shockey's Shock Therapy. OSG
MyOutdoorTV launches The Bass Channel Featuring Major League Fishing, a 24/7 ad-free streaming channel offering bass fishing content with pro anglers and Major League Fishing coverage. OSG
PACKFIRE will showcase its foldable fire pits at Overland Expo West on May 15-17, 2026 in Flagstaff, Arizona with live demonstrations, on-site sales, and a social media takeover by content creator Carly Olsen. PACKFIRE
STUDIES
The RV Rental Association survey shows nearly 60 percent of rental operators report increased April reservations for summer 2026, with towable rentals and pet-friendly travel driving demand. RV Dealers Association
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