Scoutcraft

Campspot Launches Mobile App in Time for Busiest Season Following 220% Increase in Bookings in 2020

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Thursday, June 3, 2021
Skills, Learning, Camping, Procedural knowledge, Scoutcraft

"We are thrilled to make it easier than ever to book a camping trip with the introduction of the Campspot Mobile App," said Michael Scheinman, Campspot CEO.

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  • "We are thrilled to make it easier than ever to book a camping trip with the introduction of the Campspot Mobile App," said Michael Scheinman, Campspot CEO.
  • "We continue to see unprecedented demand for outdoor vacations following a 220% increase in the volume of Campspot bookings from 2019 to 2020.
  • Our app will help lovers of the outdoors quickly and easily book a campsite and create lifelong camping memories."
  • to provide the best possible user experience Campspot provides an intuitive easy-to-navigate guest booking experience that returns relevant and easy-to-modify searches, making planning vacation seamless.

EAS Carpenters Host Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Open House

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Musical groups, Labor, Musicians, Carpentry, Occupations, Scoutcraft, Woodworking, The Carpenters, Apprenticeship

"Thisinvestment by our union and our signatory contractors of $3.5 Million is an investment in education and training opportunities in Central PA," said Executive Secretary-Treasurer, William Sproule of theEastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters.

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  • "Thisinvestment by our union and our signatory contractors of $3.5 Million is an investment in education and training opportunities in Central PA," said Executive Secretary-Treasurer, William Sproule of theEastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters.
  • This facility will now allow for expanded training and apprenticeship opportunities in the State of Pennsylvania.
  • The Carpenters Union already has over 2,400 carpenter apprentices in Pennsylvania alone.
  • Waterkotte stated, "If you want to make a living as a Carpenter, you're in the right place with the apprenticeship programs we have here with the Eastern Atlantic States Carpenters."

New Survey Finds Campers Prefer RVing Over Tent Camping, Inspiring RVshare to Launch 'Turn in Your Tent' Program

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Survival Skills, Camping equipment, Skills, Learning, Camping, Procedural knowledge, Scoutcraft, Tent, Articles

Inspired by finding that almost two-thirds of campers prefer RVing over tent camping, RVshare launches 'Turn in Your Tent,' a new program calling campers to donate their gently-used tent in exchange for an RV experience.

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  • Inspired by finding that almost two-thirds of campers prefer RVing over tent camping, RVshare launches 'Turn in Your Tent,' a new program calling campers to donate their gently-used tent in exchange for an RV experience.
  • Upon donating a tent to Gear Forward, an organization that collects gently used camping gear to outfit the next generation of adventurers, campers will receive a $250 credit towards an RV rental on RVshare.com.
  • In fact, almost half (46%) of survey participants said relaxing outdoors is what they like most about camping.
  • For more information about RVshare and the Turn in Your Tent program, visit RVshare.com/turn-in-your-tent or email [email protected]
    RVshare is the first and largest peer-to-peer RV rental marketplace.

onX Backcountry Pledges 100% of Net Proceeds to Leave No Trace in June

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Hiking, Scoutcraft, Leave No Trace, ONX, Backcountry, Natural environment, Articles, Nature

onX Backcountry will donate all of June's net online proceeds to the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethicsa nonprofit dedicated to protecting the places recreationists love by teaching people how to enjoy the outdoors responsibly.

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  • onX Backcountry will donate all of June's net online proceeds to the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethicsa nonprofit dedicated to protecting the places recreationists love by teaching people how to enjoy the outdoors responsibly.
  • "Leave No Trace is thrilled to partner with onX during June as part of Great Outdoors Month," said Leave No Trace Executive Director, Dana Watts.
  • All purchases of onX Backcountry for the All in For Outdoors program must occur on the onX website.
  • onX Backcountry, onX Offroad, and onX Hunt make up the company's suite of apps which are built by explorers for explorers.

Johnson Outdoors Announces Cash Dividend

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Friday, May 28, 2021
Johnson Outdoors, Scoutcraft, Jetboil, Skills, Outdoor, The Great Outdoors, Learning, Kayak, Dividend, Camping, Sports equipment

RACINE, Wis., May 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Johnson Outdoors Inc. (Nasdaq:JOUT), a leading global innovator of outdoor recreation equipment and technology, today announced approval by its Board of Directors of a quarterly cash dividend of $.21 per Class A share and $.191 per Class B share.

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  • RACINE, Wis., May 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Johnson Outdoors Inc. (Nasdaq:JOUT), a leading global innovator of outdoor recreation equipment and technology, today announced approval by its Board of Directors of a quarterly cash dividend of $.21 per Class A share and $.191 per Class B share.
  • The quarterly cash dividend is payable on July 29, 2021, to shareholders of record at the close of business on July 15, 2021.
  • JOHNSON OUTDOORS is a leading global innovator of outdoor recreation equipment and technologies that inspire more people to experience the awe of the great outdoors.
  • Johnson Outdoors' iconic brands include: Old Town canoes and kayaks; Ocean Kayak; Carlisle paddles; Minn Kota fishing motors, batteries and anchors; Cannon downriggers; Humminbird marine electronics and charts; SCUBAPRO dive equipment; Jetboil outdoor cooking systems; and, Eureka!camping and hiking equipment.

Global Hiking Gear and Equipment Market (2020 to 2026) - Featuring Nike, Amer SportsCorp and Adidas Among Others - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, May 27, 2021
Outdoors, Retail, Specialty, Sports, Scoutcraft, Bazaars, Marketplace, Hiking equipment, Hiking, Gear, Human activities, Human behavior, Service industries

The global hiking gear and equipment market is anticipated to grow at a considerable CAGR of 4.3% during the forecast period.

Key Points: 
  • The global hiking gear and equipment market is anticipated to grow at a considerable CAGR of 4.3% during the forecast period.
  • Rising consumer attraction towards different outdoor activities such as hiking and trekking across the globe is driving the global hiking gear and equipment market.
  • The global hiking gear and equipment market is segmented based on the product, end-user, and distribution channel.
  • Insights about market determinants that are stimulating the global Hiking Gear and Equipment market.

Moms Say Camping Improves Family Bonding, Reduces Kids’ Screen Time

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Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Types of tourism, Skills, Learning, Camping, Procedural knowledge, Scoutcraft, Human activities, Glamping, Moms

More than 800 moms and their kids ages six to 12 were recently surveyed by Touchstone Research on a number of vacation topics.

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  • More than 800 moms and their kids ages six to 12 were recently surveyed by Touchstone Research on a number of vacation topics.
  • Ninety percent of moms felt that camping/glamping lead to greater family communication and bonding compared to other activities.
  • Among moms with camping experience, 95% said family members are less likely to engage in social media or other online activities while camping/glamping compared to when at home.
  • Two-thirds said camping stimulates quality conversations between family members that overshadows the need to communicate with other people online.

European communication departments and agencies still struggling to reach digital maturity; video-conferencing is rapidly taking off in stakeholder communications; advisor and coach roles may open up new opportunities for communicators

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Friday, May 21, 2021
Communication, Plant cognition, Scoutcraft

Salaries, key strategic issues as well as the characteristics of excellent communicationdepartments have all been researched with more detailed analysis for 22 countries.

Key Points: 
  • Salaries, key strategic issues as well as the characteristics of excellent communicationdepartments have all been researched with more detailed analysis for 22 countries.
  • There will be neither a return to the old familiar nor a new normal that reflects today\'s practices.
  • Communicators should be aware of key challenges and contribute to organisational success by enacting new roles.
  • Communicators who perform the Advisor role most oftenadvise top managers or heads of other departments on strategic business decisions.

European communication departments and agencies still struggling to reach digital maturity; video-conferencing is rapidly taking off in stakeholder communications; advisor and coach roles may open up new opportunities for communicators

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Friday, May 21, 2021
Communication, Plant cognition, Scoutcraft

Salaries, key strategic issues as well as the characteristics of excellent communicationdepartments have all been researched with more detailed analysis for 22 countries.

Key Points: 
  • Salaries, key strategic issues as well as the characteristics of excellent communicationdepartments have all been researched with more detailed analysis for 22 countries.
  • There will be neither a return to the old familiar nor a new normal that reflects today\'s practices.
  • Communicators should be aware of key challenges and contribute to organisational success by enacting new roles.
  • Communicators who perform the Advisor role most oftenadvise top managers or heads of other departments on strategic business decisions.

Light Camping Self-Inflating Air Mattress Sleeping Pads for Backpacking Brand, Hyke & Byke, Advises Overnight Backpackers

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Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Camping equipment, Sports equipment, Equipment, Scoutcraft, Manufactured goods, Mattresses, Sleeping pad, Travel gear, Bedding, Sleeping bag, Backpacking, Camping

This outdoor gear brand recently gained popularity on Amazon for its sleeping pads for backpackers.

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  • This outdoor gear brand recently gained popularity on Amazon for its sleeping pads for backpackers.
  • These self-inflating camping pads can function as a bed while camping, backpacking, hiking, and bikepacking.\nBackpackers face unique challenges when choosing a sleeping pad to go under theirsleeping bag.
  • Our premium-quality full-and-ultra-light-sized sleeping pads for backpacking are comfortable to sleep on and easy to carry," said Hyke & Byke spokesperson Daniel Ede.\nHyke & Byke\'s light sleeping pads feature thick horizontal air channels that ensure optimal wide body and joint support while preventing side-curling.
  • There is also a rapid air discharge valve that helps deflate the sleeping pads quickly.\n"Super compact and light sleeping pad, with exceptional comfort and pad thickness.