What’s worse, being stinky or not being seen? Both, if you were to ask the scientists at Agion Active and 3M. At Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2011 these two companies caught my eye because having taken up running in the past few years, certain clothing characteristics have become important to me. Agion Active is a…
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Get wet with SeaLife and follow the kids with GeoPalz
If only my great grandparents could see the technology available today thanks to companies like SeaLife and GeoPalz. Both were at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2011 for the first time and each was a hit. SeaLife offers rugged cameras meant for underwater use. The one most people are likely to buy is small, packable, and…
Klymit goes even lighter at 2011 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market
Sleeping pads have come a long way since the closed cell foam monsters of yesteryear. Sleep systems are a common starting point for backpackers who want to drop pounds, and Klymit has solutions. The brand was born right here in Utah (Nate Alder formed the company while studying at BYU in ’08) and wowed the…
Easton impresses with Kilo Tents at 2011 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market
Easton Mountain Products has been in the game since 1922, but it’s their recent offerings in lightweight tents that have garnered the most attention. Their booth was crowded with folks looking for a glimpse of the new lineup, and Easton didn’t disappoint. Two new lightweight tents and a redesign of an old favorite ensure there…
Tecnica shows off new X-lite series of shoes at Outdoor Retailer
Tecnica showed off some impressive new shoes at the 2011 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market. The new X-Lite series of outdoor and trail running shoes featuring TRS (Tecnica Rolling System) X-lite technology. Like their othe rTRS models, the X-lite shoes have an over-sized, lightweight platform for stability and performance on the trail. Below are a couple…
Balconi brings fresh style to 2011 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market
You don’t enter many booths at Outdoor Retailer and get a product walk-through with the company owner. Fortunately for me, that was exactly the case with Balconi. Renee Balconi is the owner and driving force behind the stylish hats that were popping up all over the Summer Market. She completely embodies her companies’ mantra, “Wear…
Suunto displays new Quest training watch at 2011 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market
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…
Oboz laces up for Spring 2012 at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market
Oboz was at the 2011 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market with new shoes for men and women to be unleashed this spring. Oboz is a company out of Bozeman, Montana (get it… O-BOZ?) They had several new styles including backpacking boots, light hikers, and shoes just for women. The Mystic Mid BDry and Mystic Low BDry…
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…
Jetboil simmers up new cook systems at 2011 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market
Jetboil is as common in the backcountry these days as packs and tents. It seems the company has become the de-facto cook system for backpackers and even car campers because of the amazingly short amount of time it takes to boil water. But there has always been a nagging problem: Jetboil is a cook system…