Mystery Ranch, a backpack brand synonymous with hunting, military, and fire fighting, is launching a whole new collection of packs for outdoor recreation. While you could get ski and climbing packs online direct from the company before, starting spring ’16, four new collections in the Mountain Line will be available at outdoor stores in the…
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New gear from Black Diamond at Outdoor Retailer 2015 Summer Market
Black Diamond had a full booth at Outdoor Retailer 2015 Summer Market, chock full of new gear for climbing, camping, hiking and apparel. There is a ton to show off – too much to show everything. So here’s some highlights that caught my attention: CAMALOT ULTRALIGHT New cams are coming our way as Black Diamond…
New packs from Klymit at Outdoor Retailer 2015 Summer Market
Centerville-based Klymit is upping their backpack game with innovative features like inflatable pack frames and back panels. At Outdoor Retailer’s 2015 Summer Market, two new packs were on display including the company’s first fully waterproof pack. SPLASH 25 The Splash 25 is a lightweight, waterproof pack featuring Klymit’s Air Frame technology. It has a full…
New Salomon shoes at Outdoor Retailer 2015 Summer Market
Salomon has a ton of new shoes coming out for Spring ’16, especially in the running department. So let’s get to it and see what you might be running/hiking in next year. Salomon S-Lab Sonic Salomon is well known for their trail running shoes – so much so that’s it’s basically woven into the company’s DNA….
Oru Kayak unfolds at Outdoor Retailer 2015 Summer Market
One of the most innovative gear I’ve seen at Outdoor Retailer is the Oru Kayak. This is a boat that folds down, like origami, into the size of a large artists portfolio. Each boat is made from a single, seamless sheet of double-layered, recyclable plastic. The company says each watercraft is sleek and sturdy, enough…
Leatherman makes multitool bling at Outdoor Retailer
Leatherman, the ubiquitous multitool company, is making waves at the Outdoor Retailer 2015 Summer Market. The reason, is that they’ve completely rethought multitool design with their Tread “anytime, anywhere” steel bracelet. In addition, the new Signal sets a higher standard for survival gear you can keep in your pocket. Tread The Tread is a steel…
New from Mountain Hardwear at Outdoor Retailer 2015 Summer Market
Mountain Hardwear has been busy cooking up new outerwear (and inner-wear) in time for the upcoming fall and spring ’16 product lines. According to the company, they’ve been focused on making their apparel look good, as opposed to the shapeless, formless jackets and pants of old. Also on display is a new layering line inspired…
Sherpa Adventure Gear hosts Nepal fundraiser at OR
The 2015 Outdoor Retailer Summer market is coming to Salt Lake City in a few weeks, and the Salt Palace Convention Center will be all about gear, gear, gear. But one company will be there on a different mission: earthquake relief for Nepal. Sherpa Adventure Gear will host a fundraiser to help in their efforts…
Adventure Medical Kits goes to the dogs at Outdoor Retailer
First aid and emergency preparedness are essential to outdoor recreation, and Adventure Medical Kits has you covered. Their booth at the 2014 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market was filled to the brim with first aid kits of all sizes, from ultralight backpacking kits to roadside emergency kits to keep in your car. But one new thing…
Granite Gear’s new packs at Outdoor Retailer 2014 Summer Market
Granite Gear has been keeping busy designing new packs, as they introduced the Virga 26L and updated the Nimbus Trace with 60L and 85L versions. Virga 26L Granite Gear’s Virga 26 L pack is a fast-and-light hiker that the company says will carry the essentials comfortably and securely for mile after mile. Since it does…