Backpacking

Majority of Campgrounds and RV Parks Report Fall Bookings Up Over 20%

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Outdoor recreation, Camping, Travel, Recreational vehicles, Human activities, Campsites, Backpacking, Campsite, Property law, Recreational vehicle, RV park, Camper

The continuing surge in camper participation is tracking directly with the record RV sales and shipments reported by the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA). Vacationing in the outdoors, -- particularly camping and RV travel -- has become the hottest travel trend in 2021. Even prior to COVID shutdowns, the industry was experiencing rapid growth in participation; and the pandemic has super charged this cycle.

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  • LARAMIE, Wyo., Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Amid the ongoing pandemic and shifts toward outdoor recreation, campgrounds and RV parks report a major surge in bookings, a trend that is likely to continue for many years to come.
  • A recent survey of 2,100 campgrounds and RV parks nationwide performed by CampgroundViews.com found that 39% of locations report a 20-49% increase in advanced bookings for late summer and early fall.
  • The continuing surge in camper participation is tracking directly with the record RV sales and shipments reported by the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA).
  • Vacationing in the outdoors, -- particularly camping and RV travel -- has become the hottest travel trend in 2021.

54 Encore RV Resorts and Thousand Trails Campgrounds Earn 2021 Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Award

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Outdoor recreation, Travel, Human activities, Backpacking, Camping, Campsite, Property law, TripAdvisor, Thousand Trails

CHICAGO, July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Encore RV resorts and Thousand Trails campgrounds , which provide vacationers the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors in top camping and RV resort destinations around the country, announced that 54 of their properties received the 2021 Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice award.

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  • CHICAGO, July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Encore RV resorts and Thousand Trails campgrounds , which provide vacationers the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors in top camping and RV resort destinations around the country, announced that 54 of their properties received the 2021 Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice award.
  • Two winners received the award for the first time in 2021, Lake & Shore RV Resort and White Oak Shores .
  • "Having 54 of our properties recognized with the Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice award, with nearly half of them elevated to the Hall of Fame, really sets the value of the customer experience at our RV resorts and campgrounds apart," said Pat Zamora, vice president of marketing for Encore and Thousand Trails.
  • Encore RV resorts and Thousand Trails campgrounds are part of a network of more than 200 RV resorts and campgrounds across North America comprising more than 80,000 sites.

Sleeping Pad Ultralight, Insulated & Self Inflating for Backpacking Brand Hyke & Byke Becomes Conservation Alliance Partner

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Camping equipment, Bags, Equipment, Outdoor recreation, Human activities, Scoutcraft, Mattresses, Hiking, Sleeping pad, Sleeping bag, Backpacking, Ripstop

The company's sleeping pad ultralight, insulated and self-inflating has received high marks for durability, comfort and its light weight.

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  • The company's sleeping pad ultralight, insulated and self-inflating has received high marks for durability, comfort and its light weight.
  • Recently, Hyke & Byke joined forces with the Conservation Alliance, a group of outdoor companies that seeks to protect threatened wild places throughout North America for their habitat and recreational values.
  • One of its popular products, the sleeping pad backpacking, is made from durable, ultralight, and water-repellent 70D ripstop nylon.
  • To find additional information about Hyke & Byke and its full range of sleeping bag backpacking products, please visit the official company website or Amazon storefront at https://www.amazon.com/Hyke-Byke-Appalachian-Inflatable-Sleeping/dp/B08F... .

The Dyrt Names the Top 10 U.S. Campgrounds of 2021 According to Campers

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Human activities, Backpacking, Camping, Campsite, Property law, Human behavior, Leisure

Starting The Dyrt has given me the opportunity to not only inspire myself but inspire the entire camping community to camp more and explore new places."

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  • Starting The Dyrt has given me the opportunity to not only inspire myself but inspire the entire camping community to camp more and explore new places."
  • The Dyrt's list of the top 10 campgrounds of 2021 includes a variety of covetable campgrounds as well as lesser-known state parks and dispersed campgrounds.
  • With over 1.5 million user-generated campgrounds, reviews and tips, The Dyrt is the largest source of camping information.
  • The Dyrt PRO enables campers to plan road trips, find spots on public lands, use maps offline and more.

Self-storage, Multi-family Investors Adding Jellystone Park Franchises

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Human activities, Human behavior, Fictional characters, Backpacking, Camping, Campsite, Property law, Yogi Bear, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Investors from the multi-family, mobile home and self-storage industries are among those discovering Jellystone Park and the growing family camping/RV business.

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  • Investors from the multi-family, mobile home and self-storage industries are among those discovering Jellystone Park and the growing family camping/RV business.
  • Acquisition and expansion of existing Jellystone Park campgrounds near Cedar Rapids, Iowa; north of St. Louis, Missouri; in Delaware Beaches, Delaware; and near Cleveland, Ohio.
  • Conversion of independent campgrounds to the Jellystone Park brand in Cape Cod, Massachusetts; in northern Pennsylvania; and near St. Louis, Missouri.
  • His strategy includes acquiring existing Jellystone Park locations and converting independent campgrounds to the Jellystone Park brand, then quickly expanding attractions, activities and accommodations.

Worldwide Hostel Industry to 2025 - Greater Spending by Millennials is Driving Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Lodging, Travel, Adventure travel, Backpacking, Hostel, Marketplace, Human activities, Types, Human behavior

3.1.3 Global Hostel Market by Booking Channel (Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), Hostel Websites, Offline Direct and Offline Intermediaries)

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  • 3.1.3 Global Hostel Market by Booking Channel (Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), Hostel Websites, Offline Direct and Offline Intermediaries)
    3.1.4 Global Hostel Market by Region (Western Europe, Asia, North America, Latin America, Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) and ROW)
    4.1 Western Europe Hostel Market: An Analysis
    4.3 North America Hostel Market: An Analysis
    4.4 Latin America Hostel Market: An Analysis
    4.5 Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) Hostel Market: An Analysis

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.

HI USA Announces Phased Reopening Of Hostels

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Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Backpacking, Travel, Tourism, Adventure travel, San Francisco Bay Area, National Register of Historic Places in San Mateo County, California, Hostelling International USA, Hostelling International, Pigeon Point Lighthouse, Hostel, Point Montara Light, Hi

b'NEW YORK, May 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Hostelling International USA ( HI USA ), the nation\'s largest hostel network, will begin a phased reopening of its hostels beginning with the reopening of HI Chicago Hostel and HI Santa Monica Hostel on May 19.

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  • b'NEW YORK, May 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Hostelling International USA ( HI USA ), the nation\'s largest hostel network, will begin a phased reopening of its hostels beginning with the reopening of HI Chicago Hostel and HI Santa Monica Hostel on May 19.
  • These hostels join the already reopened HI NYC and HI Boston as well as their CA Bay area properties which are currently operating as vacation rentals.
  • HI USA closed all of its hostels last April due to COVID-19 restrictions.\nFollowing the Chicago and Santa Monica reopenings will be HI San Francisco Downtown and HI San Diego Downtown hostels on May 26, HI Truro and HI Martha\'s Vineyard hostels in June and HI NOLA over Labor Day weekend.The remaining HI USA hostels will reopen in the fall.\nIn September 2020, HI USA reopened its flagship New York hostel as well as its historic Boston property.
  • HI USA has also adapted various hostel properties to best meet the needs of travelers.\nIn September 2020, HI USA also announced a temporary conversion of three of its CA Bay-area properties HI Point Montara Lighthouse Hostel , HI Pigeon Point Lighthouse Hostel and HI POINT REYES HOSTEL into vacation rentals.The company also converted HI Sacramento into a group rental and event venue space.The vacation rentals are ideal for groups or families.

Global Hostels Market Report 2021: COVID-19 Impacts, Growth and Changes to 2025 & 2030 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Lodging, Travel, Vacation, Adventure travel, Backpacking, Hostel, Market

b'The "Hostels Global Market Report 2021: COVID-19 Growth and Change to 2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com\'s offering.\nThis report focuses on the hostels market which is experiencing strong growth.

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  • b'The "Hostels Global Market Report 2021: COVID-19 Growth and Change to 2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com\'s offering.\nThis report focuses on the hostels market which is experiencing strong growth.
  • Hostels prefer to concentrate on building a sociable atmosphere and are much less costly than a hotel.\nMisconceptions held by the population is the major factor restraining the hostels market.
  • Generally, people assume hostels are only for young people, some feel that the hostels are unhygienic, and they\'re not safe.
  • Such misconceptions limit the growth of the hostels market.\nThe introduction of hybrid hostels is a key trend in the hostels market.

Campground Shortage Coming This Summer

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Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Backpacking, Camping, Campsite, Property law, Human activities, Human behavior, Articles

\xe2\x80\x9cWe\xe2\x80\x99re going to start camping in May and then we have the entire summer booked.

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  • \xe2\x80\x9cWe\xe2\x80\x99re going to start camping in May and then we have the entire summer booked.
  • They surveyed campground owners and found that 91% expect more campers this summer.
  • Campground owners were quoted saying:\n\xe2\x80\x9cSince January 2021, we\xe2\x80\x99ve seen an increase in reservations beyond our expectations,\xe2\x80\x9d Jason McKinnon from Point of Rocks Campground in Prescott, Arizona shares.
  • \xe2\x80\x9cLast summer was busy, but this summer is definitely going to surpass it.