Wolverine is a brand I had never heard of before the Outdoor Retailer 2011 Winter Market, but after visiting their booth and seeing the quality of their boots and shoes, I think it’s a brand that we’ll be seeing a lot more of. Below is just a small sample of their 2011 selection, and a look at…
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Ryders Eyewear celebrates 25th birthday at Outdoor Retailer
The Ryders Eyewear booth at the Outdoor Retailer 2011 Winter Market was pretty much a party atmosphere, and for good reason. The company is celebrating their 25th birthday, and the occasion was marked with neon headbands, mullet wigs, hillbilly teeth, and cheesy music set to a backdrop of a ’70s style basement complete with wood…
Cloudveil goes back to basics at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market
Cloudveil has undergone a huge transition this past year, after the Jackson, Wyoming-based company was bought by private investors and moved to Massachusetts. The new owners have restructured operations and are now focusing on the basics of outdoor gear with hard and softshell jackets, pants and mid-layers. The new Cloudveil had a presence at the…
Darn Tough Vermont is darned seamless at Outdoor Retailer
It’s a promise made by few, but Darn Tough Vermont guarantees their socks for life. Plus, the guys at the Darn Tough Vermont booth at the Outdoor Retailer 2011 Winter Market were some of the most darn nice people at the whole darn show. The entire sock making process is done all on site in…
GoLite shoes go BareTech at Outdoor Retailer 2011 Winter Market
GoLite is going BareTech. Rather than endorsing completely barefoot running, GoLite is meeting the audience half way. They’re offering a stripped down running shoe with a zero drop heel and enough protection to keep your feet safe, and they showed them off at the Outdoor Retailer 2011 Winter Market. They’ve turned tradition shoes inside out,…
Sneak peek at Salomon gear from Outdoor Retailer Winter Market
Salomon is once again taking gear to another level at the Outdoor Retailer 2011 Winter Market, with a new AT ski boot that’s even more advanced than the Quest 12, and updated trail running shoes designed around the needs of elite runners, but made for you, the consumer, to use on your own adventurous trail…
Suunto at Outdoor Retailer 2011 Winter Market
Suunto is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year, and in honor of the milestone, the company has built a special edition watch. In addition, they’ve redesigned the Foot POD and Movestick so that they are both much smaller and easier to use. All of this was on display at Suunto’s booth at the Outdoor Retailer…
Cool stuff from Eagles Nest Outfitters at Winter Outdoor Retailer
Eagles Nest Outfitters is a company out of Asheville, North Carolina that creates cool stuff to make life easier while camping or backpacking. Relaxation gear such as hammocks, tarps, bug nets, padded guitar cases and even speakers are part of the ENO family, and each piece speaks volumes about the company’s chill vibe. Eagles Nest…
Vasque shows off new boots for 2011 at Outdoor Retailer
The name Vasque drums up images of heavy, durable hiking and backpacking boots for the worst weather conditions. The company certainly has those boots in their 2011 lineup, but at the Outdoor Retailer 2011 Winter Market, they’re continuing their focus on trail ready shoes, everything from their traditional hiking/backpacking styles to trail runners. The Vasque…
Hydro Flask launches portable filtration at Outdoor Retailer
Hydro Flask, the makers of double wall, vacuum insulated water bottles, has launched a new portable filtration system at the Outdoor Retailer 2011 Winter Market to promote clean water on-the-go. The Hydro Flask Filtration System uses new technology that will filter water from any tap so you can drink fresh, healthy water wherever you are….