Month: July 2018

  • Outdoor Retailer Summer 2018 – Rumpl

    Rumpl utilizes new material technologies that have been developed for activewear, concerts, picnics, outdoor gear, and sporting goods to modernize the everyday blanket. They make high-quality, versatile blankets, towels and ground covers that keep you comfortable anywhere you go, or when you don’t go anywhere. Shammy Towel Collection The Rumpl All-New Shammy Towel Collection features…

  • Outdoor Retailer 2018 – Day 2 Wanderings

    Boreal Boreal has brought back their classic climbing shoe, the Ninja. The original slip lasted Ninja was one of the first high sensitivity slipper climbing shoes on the market. The newly updated version includes a 3D molded heel cup, and the downturned forefront utilizes their super sticky Zenith Ultra rubber with a simple elasticated closure. It securely holds…

  • Outdoor Retailer Summer 2018 – Lander

    Lander had a slew of cool products in their booth including the trick Cairn XL Smart Lantern with power bank capabilities and app controllability, the rugged Neve Apple Lightning cord with reflective properties and the Moab iPhone case with temperature regulate and insulative technology. Lanterns They have several functional lanterns including the brand new Cairn XL Smart…

  • Woolmark Performance Challenge announces 10 finalists for inaugural award along with global expansion

    The Inaugural Edition Of The Woolmark Performance Challenge Is Brought To You By Adidas And The Woolmark Company. The 10 finalists have been announced for the inaugural edition of the Woolmark Performance Challenge. The next edition will expand to be a global competition. The Woolmark Performance Challenge is a new annual competition for tertiary students aimed at pushing the limits…

  • Outdoor Retailer Summer 2018 – Mammut

    Mammut was showing off two packs, the commuter/work/travel Seon Transporter and the lightweight hiker/trekker Lithium Speed, along with the Hueco Knit Low shoe. Lithium Speed The smallest backpack in the Lithium family is a real multi-talent. Thanks to its panel-loader design, very lightweight materials and numerous features, the Lithium Speed is a suitable companion for pretty…

  • Outdoor Retailer Summer 2018 – Ultimate Direction

    Ultimate Directions has the SCRAM alpine climbing pack, the HydroLight apparel series with integrated mini water bottles, the HALO minimalist lightest vest, the women’s Fastpacks, and the trick carbon FK Trekking Pole. The SCRAM is Ultimate Directions sleekest alpine climbing pack (with UD’s running DNA) that you will find. It goes trail to the crag, trail to ski,…

  • Outdoor Retailer 2018 – RMU

    RMU or Rocky Mountain Underground have their roots in handmade skis in the United States, but they have ventured into ski/snowboard packs and now have a travel pack collection, bike tailgate pads, and a bike pack. Core Pack 15 They had a very trick hydration bike pack with a slew of features and functions. Its…

  • Outdoor Retailer Summer 2018 – Day 1 Wandering

    Tepui had their brand new hardtop HyBox on display, which is a multi-purpose unit that can be a rooftop tent or a storage unit. Just unzip and pack up the tent, remove the sleeping pad and you have a large storage capacity carrier. Platypus is refining their bike hydration pack system, with models for All Mountain and…

  • Ibis Introduces Adjustable Width Carbon Handlebar

    When it comes to handlebar width, “one size fits all” doesn’t work. Not only is bar width determined by the size of the rider, it also depends on personal preference and where you ride. But many people are reluctant to cut down their expensive bars because it’s a one-way change. As a result, Ibis has seen…

  • CushCore Announces 27.5+ To Their Lineup

    CushCore is pleased to announce a new addition to its range of high-performance tire inserts: The CushCore 27.5+ insert. 50% Wider than the standard 27.5” insert, yet at a weight close to the current 29” product, the new 27.5+ offering will fit rims with internal widths of 32mm to 45mm and is optimized to bring…

  • Xero TerraFlex Shoe Review

    The Xero TerraFlex is a high-performance minimalist trail running, walk and hiking shoe that lets you feel connected to your world utilizing their lightweight barefoot-inspired design. The wicking mesh upper keeps your feet cool and dry while the aggressively lugged sole provides functional traction and grip. Terrain bumps and undulations are softened by the Barefoam embedded…

  • Ergon – New Products for 2019

    Ergon will present new ergonomic solutions for the upcoming season at the Eurobike show. Highlights include the anatomically optimized men’s saddles SM (MTB) and SR (Road). Men’s health is given priority here. New E-MTB saddles, updates to the ST Core Prime, and GA3 Twist grips for 2019. Many of the new men’s saddle take their…

  • AfterShokz Trekz Air Headphone Review

    The new AfterShokz Trekz Air headphone uses the bone conduction technology to transmit excellent fidelity sound through the listener’s cheekbones to the inner ear, bypassing the eardrum entirely along with a rubberized, thin and flexible titanium frame that offers extreme comfort, strength, and durability. They designed the Trekz Air for rigorous athletic training, and they’re…

  • Hayes Introduces the Dominion A4 Brake

    Introducing Dominion A4. Hayes latest Four Piston Brake system for Trail, Enduro, Downhill and eBike applications. Making power is easy. Making power with the right feel, that was our challenge. We did this by creating an all-new system. Dominion incorporates several technologies, designed together to deliver the best feel and control possible: LoFi, Two-Stroke, KingPin, Crosshair,…

  • Boa Technology and MIPS Partner for Improved Helmet Fit and Protection

    The MIPS B-series Boa allows for the Boa Fit System to connect directly to the MIPS Low Friction Layer (LFL), rather than attaching in a stationary fashion to the helmet. This new method of integration with Boa improves the fit of the MIPS liner, making it the latest evolution in 360-degree fit systems. Boa Technology, creators…

  • Mountainsmith Cycle Cube Bag Review

    The Mountainsmith Cycle Cube bag provides you with a convenient way to store, transport and protect your cycling gear, and it comes loaded with features that help you organize all of your equipment and gear in one modular system. This bag has plenty of room for almost anything you need for your road and mountain…