The Outdoor Retailer trade show in Salt Lake City, held this week, Aug. 9 – 12, is the Sundance Film Fest for outdoorsy types, with parties, press conferences, media appearances, and endless swag. Hundreds of companies announce products for 2008 at the show. What’ll be hot and cool this season in Salt Lake? Here’s what caught my eye so far. . .
MSR Hyperflow Microfilter: “lightest, smallest, fastest-pumping filter available”
www.cascadedesigns.com
Patagonia Thatcher: “board-lasted steel shank for support and stability; POLI-CORK footbeds made from 70 percent recycled foam”
www.patagonia.com
Nite Ize Figure 9 Carabiner: “cinch, tie, clip, secure. . .”
