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Gearing up for Glamping: Catalogs.com Captures Share of Booming Glamour Camping Market with New Mix of Online Stores and Catalogs
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May 19, 2015, 13:00 ET

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Fort Lauderdale, FL (PRWEB) May 19, 2015 -- More than 40 million Americans will head into the wild on a camping excursion this year, but 2015 is different from previous years in that people are ditching the basics and spending significant dollars to take their outdoor experience to a whole new level, says Leslie Linevsky, Catalogs.com Co-Founder. According to sales indicators from hottest outdoor gear retailers, campers this year want to “rough it,” but only if that means they have creature comforts on-hand.

Glamour camping, or 'glamping' is driving sales of high end outdoors gear. - Leslie Linevsky, Catalogs.com

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“People want Dutch ovens and accessories, comfortable camp furniture such as hammocks, Yeti coolers and survival gear,” says Katie Barnes, eCommerce Manager for C-A-L Ranch Stores. These are all smart purchases considering that the average camper spends at least 13.6 days per year in the wild, according to the 2013 American Camper Report, an Outdoor Foundation study.

Among campers, 79 percent call their excursions an adventure and 75 percent consider it an escape, according to the same study. Whether campers call themselves adventure enthusiasts or wilderness escapists, e-marketing experts at Catalogs.com report that year after year, campers cause a May through June surge in consumer traffic at online stores and catalogs specializing in outdoor gear and camping equipment.

“So far, 2015 is no exception, and the activity for outdoor specialty stores is already up 60% over this time last year,” says Linevsky. “Consumers are ready to hit the trails, but first they are searching for high end camping equipment, slick bird watching books and stylish outdoor clothing.”

She points to Sierra Expeditions, that specializes in top-of-the-line vehicle dependent living gear for RVs and 4WD vehicles, and Camping World, that carries a wide variety of good looking, well designed camp furniture and deluxe RV equipment, as stores reaping the benefits of the “glamping” movement.

“Old school is really, really big this year, and even though it’s basic, it doesn’t mean it’s not high quality equipment,” says Wil Radcliffe of 3Rivers Archery. “More people are going ‘stick and string.’ They’re looking old school, and youth are really inspired by the hot movies and TV shows right now, such as Hawkeye, Hunger Games and The Hobbit.”

Primitive bows at 3Rivers Archery run from $200 to $500 and up, and archery accessories that add style to the sport, like the Robin Hood laced leather bracer, are big sellers.

Brands such as Camp Chef, Lodge and Stansport are huge for C-A-L Ranch stores, says Barnes, and the reason? They create convenient, easy to use cooking appliances that aren’t over-the-top, but take your glamping experience beyond basic pot and campfire.

Campers of all shades are looking to connect with the glamour camping trend, including those who prefer to travel and stay in RVs. And, the Outdoor Foundation says that hiking, which requires little more than quality boots and a water source, is the most popular camping activity among all campers.

“Whether you’re spending your trip bird watching, scarfing S’mores or relaxing in the shade, if you have the basic necessities in the most comfortable and stylish versions tailored for today’s ‘glampers,’ you won’t lose that sense of adventure,” adds Linevsky.

Camping experts at major retailers suggest that would-be-campers need ready-to-go foods (or the means to catch their own), food prep items, and water purification systems. They report that for the most part, campers are still purchasing tents to shield them from inclement weather, but high quality and trendy half-shelters and all-weather sleeping bags are increasingly popular this year; thousands of campers use them in lieu of full-sized tents so they can experience the romance of sleeping beneath the stars.

“At this time of year, people are not just planning camping trips,” Radcliffe adds. “They are also shopping for Renaissance Fairs and summer sports games, and they are spending more for a more elaborate experience. Archery – like other traditional sports- is really hot because it has such a historical foothold in all summer activities and the cache of what’s trending to go along with that.”

About Catalogs.com
Since 1996, Catalogs.com has been connecting shoppers with the products they love. Through Dynalog dynamic catalogs and their comprehensive website, Catalogs.com features over 740 major and specialty retailers and provides shopping access over PC, tablet and mobile platforms.

Anne Rose, Catalogs.com, http://www.catalogs.com, +1 (954) 670-3454, [email protected]

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