High tech is all the rage in the outdoor business, and Suunto is one company leading the charge. When it comes to outdoor navigation tools, climbing watches and training gear, Suunto has you covered. At the 2011 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, they brought along their well known line of outdoor watches, and also showed off…
Author: Ryan Malavolta
Brunton Brings Light and Power to 2011 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market
Brunton has been in the outdoor recreation business since 1894. The company may be old, but their products are anything but old-school. Brunton is stepping up their product line when it comes to outdoor lighting and solar power, and they were showing off plenty of new gear out the 2011 Outdoor Retailers Summer Market. The…
Sierra Designs Goes High Tech and Lightweight at OR
We had the chance to test some products from Sierra Designs this year, and each time came away impressed. The same goes for SD’s offerings at this year’s Outdoor Retailer Summer Market. The company has rolled out a new line of backpacks, new tents, and an ultra lightweight cold temperature sleeping bag. Read on to…
Ahnu Shows Off Revamped Shoes and Boots at 2011 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market
Back in 2007 three friends in San Francisco founded a shoe company with a simple idea: get off the treadmill and head outdoors. Fast forward to 2011 and Ahnu is taking off. Their booth at Outdoor Retailer was hopping, and with good cause: the urban lineup got a major overhaul and their trail tested cross…
High Peak expands their Alpinizmo Collection at 2011 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market
High Peak is a German-born company that operates out of Seattle, Washington. Staying true to the Evergreen State’s thirst for adventure they are expanding their lightweight Alpinizmo line to include six new packs and 3 new sleeping bags. The Rapid series bags are designed for high performance in cold conditions. The packs come in three…
Kelty rolls out throwback packs at 2011 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market
Kelty has been in the outdoors game for a while, in fact, the company is celebrating their 60th anniversary this season. To celebrate the milestone, they are rolling out a lineup of throwback packs which were shown off at the 2011 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market. The bags are pure classic, complete with fatty metal zippers…
Survival Straps new to 2011 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market
Survival Straps is new to Outdoor Retailer for 2011. The company is based in Florida and have been making the straps right here in the USA since 2005. The idea is simple: military spec 550 paracord is braided and connected with a metal pin to form a wrist strap. If you get into a bind…
Hiking Mount Millicent
The Brighton Resort area is a great place to hike when summer heats up the valley. Wide trails, easy navigation and gorgeous views are the name of the game up here. If you don’t have a full day but want to get over 10,000′ then the answer is easy: Mount Millicent. The peak stands tall…
Helly Hansen Pace SS review
A good performance tee is a must have in everyone’s gear closet. From spring to fall it’s tough not to reach for that trusted short sleeve shirt for a hike, bike ride or a run on the trail. Moisture wicking ability, great feel and fit, and of course style are all high on the list…
Hike to the Palisades Lakes in Idaho’s Snake River Range
Shhh… don’t say it out loud, but every now and then it’s nice to get out of Utah. The Snake River Mountain Range in southeastern Idaho is largely below 9,000′, so if the Uintas are still melting out and the desert is just too stinking hot, a road trip could be in order. Make the…