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The Outdoor Retailer trade show, held twice a year in Salt Lake City, is a mecca of gear. Thousands of brands debut products for the coming year, from minor upgrades to revolutionary announcements. Here’s part I in our exclusive series on Outdoor Retailer, a pre-show peek at some of the more interesting products coming to market late this year and into 2016.
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‘Fat’ Shoe — Made by Under Armour, the Fat Tire GTX was designed for the sloppiest singletrack around, with a waterproof upper and a big, fat, grippy outsole with “tire” rubber that comes from Michelin.
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Glow Clothes — Helly Hansen’s Pace Norviz LS & Pace Norviz Tights are technical outerwear pieces designed to keep you comfortable and visible during brisk days and dark nights. The shirt is embedded with an all-over reflective print for extra visibility in the dark.
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Breathable Backcountry Boots — Most inner boots are made with non-breathable foam. Not these — the first GORE–TEX thermo-moldable ski mountaineering boots come from Dynafit (pictured) and Scott. Three models will be offered, each with a liner that’s waterproof and breathable thanks to a GORE–TEX membrane.
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Instant Camp Fire — Made from alder wood, the Burnie ($12.95) is a packaged all-in-one campfire or grilling source. Light it with a match and the 100% natural (all wood, zero chemicals) unit burns for 1.5 hours at a tailgate party, campfire, or a neighborhood get-together.
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Portable Keg — DrinkTanks’ Growler products debuted last year. This season the brand launches a larger size — the Juggernaut is a one-gallon (128 oz.; pictured at left above) unit ready to serve carbonated beverages like beer and kombucha fresh and bubbly for up to five days.
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Inflatable Puffy — NuDown is a different spin on “inflatable” jackets. To increase insulation of a garment, you pump in air using a hand pump in the pocket. This enables consumers to control the amount of insulation with a few pumps for more warmth, or by hitting a release valve for cooling.
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Goggles For Uphill & Down — Julbo has come up with a way to keep goggles fog-free while sweating it up on a climb. The Aerospace Goggle resists fogging with the help of a mechanical movement system that allows the lens to move a centimeter away from the frame (and then snap easily back into place when an ascent is completed).
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Kid Boots — MyMayu offers a new take on kids boots with its Muddy Munchkins. They have uppers made of a waterproof fabric that function much like gaiters. Fleece inserts add warmth, and a simple rubber boot bottom serves as the upper and the outsole in one.
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Climber’s Shell — It has an ensconcing hood with a face mask (made with a merino wool lining) and a GORE–TEX Pro Shell body, making the Terrex Techrock GTX Jacket from Adidas Outdoor potentially perfect for ice climbers and mountaineers moving fast and light.
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‘Hippy’ Packs — A collaboration between JanSport and surf brand HippyTree has netted a pack collection. Navy and brown color schemes and retro touches define the three-pack line. Performance touches include an internal roll-top waterproof pocket for storing wet gear after a day at the beach.
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Jacket From 1973 — With a Pendleton wool plaid based on an archival pattern circa 1973, the Field Mountain Down Jacket from Timberland is a retro sight to behold. Down insulated and with leather accents on the shoulders.
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American-Built Boot — New to KEEN’s American-built series (assembled in Portland, Ore.), the Liberty Ridge is a backpacking boot with a waterproof leather upper for technical ascents and long wilderness trips.
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DIN-Certified — The Kingpin from Marker is the first PinTech binding to gain DIN ISO 13992:2007 certification from Germany’s TÜV testing organization. The tech binding weighs in a 730 grams with brakes and has a DIN setting up to 13.
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Below-Zero Boots — Bogs’ Snowpocolypse boot is rated to an insane -112°F for warm feet anywhere on Earth. They are designed to wick sweat from your feet, too, which will probably be important if you wear them anywhere outside the Arctic Circle.
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Dog Sleeping Bag — The Highlands Sleeping Bag is packable warmth and comfort on the trail for your canine companion. Tuck in the tail and go to sleep.
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Xero Shoes — A packable sport sandal, the Amuri Z-Trek weighs in at 7.5 ounces and wraps the foot for secure footing. It rolls small to take up little room in your pack and includes a 5,000-mile warranty for years of use.
—The GearJunkie staff will be at the Outdoor Retailer trade show all week. Watch the blog and social media for updates, including our twice-annual “Best In Show” awards to highlight the most innovative gear coming to market this year.