LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Since the pandemic, more Americans have become interested in discovering the great outdoors by spending time camping.
It’s estimated that 1 million new households will try camping for the first time in 2025, according to Kampgrounds of America, or KOA, which has more than 500 campgrounds in the U.S. and Canada.
As people seek adventure and spend more time in nature, the demand for camping equipment rises. More than $8.6 billion was spent on camping and hiking gear in the U.S. in 2023, and it’s forecast that the market will grow to $11.4 billion by 2030, according to the U.S. Camping and Hiking Gear Market Report published in June 2024.
One of the biggest retailers of camping gear is Bass Pro Shops, which is holding its GO OUTDOORS event to showcase a range of gear designed to encourage families to embrace the outdoors.
Assistant Store Manager Rafael Torres said there are innovative products that make outdoor adventures easier and more fun for all ages. He said the cowboy-style fire pit, a multi-layered setup that allows for both traditional campfires and open-flame cooking, is an example.
Torres also highlighted a spacious eight-person tent that can comfortably accommodate an entire family with room for cots and sleeping bags. There’s also the Campa Potti XG which includes a removable seat and lid, carry handle, and locking lid design with built-in deodorant holder.
And on the glamping side, Torres showcased ready-made elevated camping meals like Chicken Alfredo that only require hot water.
The Las Vegas valley has more than a dozen fishing spots filled with largemouth bass, striped bass, and channel catfish.
