A diverse range of camping equipment like sleeping bags, tents, and backpacks are used for activities like camping, hiking, and climbing. Camping equipment vary in size, insulation, design, material, temperature rating, and other parameters. Countries like the US and Australia have witnessed an increase in the number of campers over the past few years. In the US, the number of campers increased from 42.52 million in spring 2013 to more than 45 million in 2016. The total number of visitor nights spent in Australia's caravanning and camping sector was more than 5 million by the end of 2016. In the same year, more than 50% of the Americans participated in at least one outdoor activity. The growing interest in outdoor activities is expected to lead to the consistent growth of the global camping lights and lanterns market during the forecast period.

In 2016, India conducted the Hand Tools & Fastener Expo, bringing

together over 4,000 international buyers to showcase a variety of tools, including hand tools, power tools, industrial tools, and fasteners for aerospace, automotive, and heavy industries among others.

Ice skating and speed skating are popular sports in Canada, one of the leading countries in the global ice skating equipment market. As of 2015, speed skating stood as one of Canada's most successful sports in the Winter Olympics. Since the 1932 Winter Olympics, the country has won 33 speed skating medals.The ice skating equipment market is dominated by key players such as Cougar and Rollerblade, which have established brand presence in the market. The competition among these companies and among their established brands, the easy availability of products at different points of sale, and the strong product portfolio of the established brands significantly reduce the possibility of new vendors entering the market.While the West continues to dominate the global ice skating equipment market,

growth in Asian markets such as Cambodia, Vietnam, and Singapore is expected to provide greater opportunities to vendors in the ice skating equipment market.

In this report, Technavio has covered the present scenario and the growth prospects of the global flyboarding equipment market for 2017-2021. To calculate the market size,the report has taken into consideration the revenue generated from the retail sales of flyboarding equipment and its accessories to individual consumers. However, the breakup of the sales of flyboarding equipment to end users such as men, women, and kids has not been provided in the report. Forecasting is based on the projected demand for flyboarding equipment and its accessories, and average unit price estimations for the next five years. The report does not cover any information regarding any unorganized retail markets for its calculations.

In this Technavio report, we have covered the present scenario and the growth prospects of the global figure skating equipment market for 2017-2021. To calculate the market's size, the report has taken into consideration the revenue generated from the retail sales of figure skating equipment to individual consumers and skating rinks.Forecasting is based on the projected demand for figure skating equipment, and average unit price estimations during the forecast period. Throughout this report, 2016 is considered as the base year. All calculations involving quantitative data are based on 2016, whereas for 2017-2021 the values are estimated.

The report covers the present scenario and growth prospects of the global automatic baby swing market for 2017-2021. It includes the segmentation of the global automatic baby swing market based on the following factors: product type, distribution channel,and geography. To calculate the market size, the report considers the revenue generated from the sales of automatic baby swing to individual consumers across the globe.Throughout this report, 2016 is considered as the base year. All calculations involving quantitative data are based on 2016. The values represented in the report are the actual values for 2016, whereas for 2017-2021, the values are estimated.

The global water sports gear and equipment market will post a significant CAGR of 5.37% by revenue during the forecast period. In the past few years' government support, to increase the revenue generated from the tourism industry across the world, has increased in a large number of countries. This attempt is anticipated to aid in the expansion of the market over the next five years.Modern technology has allowed for the development of more complex and technical water sporting equipment and gear. Moreover, it has paved the way for

improvements in many product features. Currently, raw materials are being developed to better withstand the corrosive ocean atmosphere, which not only increases the longevity of water sports gear and equipment, but also renders these gear and equipment comfortable for end-users. For instance, rubber and plastics enhance the snug fit of masks and goggles, and treated glass improves divers' safety. More efficient and easy-to-use fins allow divers of all types — beginners and professionals — to easily navigate underwater. Eventually, these technological improvements in equipment will make it much easier for people to pursue water sports.

Water polo enjoys a great popularity among different sports played in the Olympics.It is the first Olympic team sports, which was introduced in the Paris Olympics in 1900. Since then, it is a part of Olympics till now, except in 1904. Moreover, since this sport's inception in Olympics, the Hungarians have emerged as the greatest ambassadors of water polo. Hungary won medals in every Games between 1928 and 1980. During the 2000 Sydney Olympics, water polo witnessed its first official appearance of women, celebrating the 100 years of this sport in the Olympics.Owing to such popularity, the global water polo equipment market is expected to post a CAGR of 1.96% during the forecast period.Since the start of the sport, water polo balls have evolved from swine-skin balls to one made up of Indian rubber. Later, heavy and water-logged water polo balls came into existence. Finally, the modern and latest version is made up of cotton

bladder and red rubber fabric casing. The color of the ball also plays an important role; yellow color balls are used for better visibility. Colored middle stripes (blue,green, red, black, or yellow) balls are also allowed as per water polo game regulations.

The global snorkeling equipment market will post a moderate growth rate, with a CAGR of 1.57% in terms of revenue, during the forecast period. Over the past few years, the market has been witnessing government support in many countries in an attempt to increase the revenue generated from the tourism industry across the world. This step is anticipated to aid in the expansion of the market over the next five years.In recent years, snorkels have experienced a transformation from traditional snorkels to dry top technology snorkels. This technology helps prevent water from entering in the tube and allows snorkelers to enjoy more time underwater without putting in much effort.Modern technology has helped vendors to make more complex and technical snorkeling equipment. Moreover, it has helped to make improvements in many product features. The raw materials used to make snorkeling equipment can withstand the corrosive ocean atmosphere, which allows snorkelers to better observe the underwater world. For instance, innovations in rubber and plastic have

helped the development of snug-fitting masks and goggles, and enhancements in treated glass have improved snorkelers' safety. More efficient and easy-to-use snorkeling fins are developed to allow snorkelers of all types—beginners and professionals—to navigate the underwater world. These technological improvements in equipment have made it much easier to explore the ocean through snorkeling.

The global knee pad market is driven by the growing demand from the sports industry. Industrial end-users comprising military, defense, law enforcement, construction, mining, and flooring is the other key end-user segment, which requires knee pads for activities that require kneeling. In terms of geography, demand from countries in North America and APAC will contribute to market growth.