Mystery Ranch out of Bozeman, Montana, has always had new product to show off at Outdoor Retailer, and summer 2017 is no exception. New load-carrying designs in backpacking, day pack, travel and even crash pads are elevating this small company into the highest level of quality and innovation for Spring, 2018. TERRAFRAME PACK Since the…
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Outdoor Retailer officially moving to Denver
Well, it’s official, the Outdoor Retailer trade show is moving from Salt Lake City to Denver. In what was one of the worst-kept secrets in the industry (Denver was long assumed to win their bid for the show) the announcement was made today that Denver will host all shows starting January 2018. The contract will…
This Land is Our Land March to the capitol during Outdoor Retailer
The Outdoor Industry will host a “This Land is Our Land March” during Outdoor Retailer in July. The 2017 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market is likely the last time it will take place in Salt Lake City. Thanks to Utah Governor Herbert and his anti-public lands policies, the OR Show is (presumably) moving to Denver and…
Sherpa Adventure Gear at 2016 Outdoor Retailer
Sherpa Adventure Gear, one of our favorite brands, is under new ownership and is going in exciting new directions. This new energy was evident at the Outdoor Retailer 2016 Summer Market, where they showed off new jackets and more and we can look forward to wearing in the coming months. Here are some highlights: Lithang…
Standout new shoes and boots at 2016 Outdoor Retailer
Wandering for miles through the halls of the Salt Palace during the 2016 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, the mind inevitably turns toward one’s sore feet. Good shoes are imperative, so I was interested to see what new shoes and boots are coming out for spring ’17. Here are some highlights from Garmont, Vasque, Oboz, and…
Innovative tents and packs for Spring ’17 from Sierra Designs at 2016 Outdoor Retailer
Sierra Designs makes a lot of outdoor gear, but their booth at the 2016 Summer Outdoor Retailer was dominated by tents. They are coming out with a whole new line that will be available Spring, 2017. Summer Moon 2 Sierra Designs claims that the Summer Moon 2 is the lightest, sub $200, fully freestanding dome…
New boots and shoes from Oboz for Spring ’17 at Outdoor Retailer
Oboz has new boots, shoes, and sandals coming out this fall and spring ’17, including the company’s new foray into sandals. It was all in display at the 2016 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market. Here’s a look: Men’s Crest Low and Mid BDry The latest offering from Oboz is the Crest Low BDry (MSRP:$150) and Crest…
New gear from Mountain Hardwear at 2016 Outdoor Retailer
A lot has happened at Mountain Hardwear since I last visited them at their Outdoor Retailer booth. First, their new booth is massive – three stories high! Second, the company has a new president, John C. Walbrecht, who is tasked with taking MH into bold new directions. And third, it seems the company is distilling…
Columbia reinvents the rain jacket at Outdoor Retailer 2015 Summer Market
The big buzz at Outdoor Retailer this summer was all about Columbia’s reinvention of the rain jacket. The OutDry Extreme looks like an old-school rubber coat, stiff and without a hint of breathability. But according to the company, that’s not the case at all, and they claim that this is a game changer. So how…
Outdoor Retailer to stay in Utah through 2018
Another Outdoor Retailer has come and gone this summer, and another will-they-stay-or-will-they-go drama has played out. Outdoor Retailer will remain in Utah through 2018. Before the 2015 Summer Market held at the Salt Palace Convention Center in downtown Salt Lake City, Outdoor Retailer officials announced that they were looking at moving to other cities. Las…