It won’t be in shops until the spring or next fall. But here’s a peek at a few innovations and out-there gear items coming soon to an outdoors store near you.
Glowing Sandals — Never trip in the dark again. A small LED light is built on the tow strap of the Teva Illum sandals, which come to market this spring. The flip-flops, available in men’s and women’s versions, shine a 10-lumen beam with each step taken. For beach hikes at night, the footlights are waterproof to three feet deep. $50 and up, depending on model. www.teva.com
Swiss Army Knife with Laser — Just when you thought nothing more could be added to a Swiss Army Knife, Victorinox unveils the Presentation Master. Beyond its small scissors, file and blade, the red-handled package includes a laser pointer and a 32GB data drive. A tiny fingerprint scanner encrypts the drive so only the owner can access the files and data stored inside. www.swissarmy.com
