Outdoor Retailer Summer 2019 – Walkabout Day 1

by Brian Mullin on June 20, 2019

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Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL1 Bikepack Tent

Three Season, Free Standing, Ultralight Bikepacking Tents

From their award-winning, best-selling line of Copper Spur HV UL tents comes a solo bikepacking tent designed for on and off-road, two-wheeled travel. The pole segments have been shortened for optimal handlebar, pannier, and saddlebag storage. The burly compression stuff sack with a daisy chain makes storing these tents anywhere, a cinch. Enjoy the comforts of extras like an oversized storage pocket, webbing for dry helmet storage, and all the other features that make two-door Copper Spur HV UL tents the bomb. MSRP $399.95

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Rivian R1T

Rivian R1T an all-electric pickup five-passenger pickup truck that will be equipped with four 147 kW (197 horsepower) electric motors at each wheel and will offer up to 11,000-pound of towing capacity. The R1T which the company says it will deliver in late 2020 with three battery pack options; a 105-kWh battery with a range of 230 miles, a 135-kWh with 300 miles, and finally a 180-kWh with 400 miles. They tossed out some incredible specs such 753 horsepower and 826 lb-ft of torque and 0-60 mph acceleration of 3.0 seconds for the 135-kW, while the 180-kW gets 522 horsepower and 826 lb-ft of torque and a 0-60 of 3.2 seconds. Starting price of $69,000, ouch!

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The back has some nice lights and a full-width light strip.

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Since the motors sit by the wheels, there is a reasonably cavernous space under the front hood, along with a truck wide gear tunnel behind the rear seat.

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SylvanSport Over Easy Camp Kitchen

The Over Easy Camp Kitchen System turns any campsite into a gourmet kitchen. The integrated case design and massive bamboo work surface set up in seconds so you’re ready to start cooking as soon as you get to the campsite!

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CamelBak Chase 8 Pack

The Chase 8 Bike Vest is the big brother of the Chase Bike Vest, they both took their design queues from running vests and is based off their Circuit Vest running pack. The Chase 8 has been tailored to be a cycling specific pack with functional pockets on the main body and shoulder harness, with a larger 8-liter capacity and it’s built with tougher materials for robustness. It seems to be light, comfortable, with excellent ventilation and conformability.

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GCI Outdoors Freeform Zero Gravity Lounger

The Freeform Zero Gravity Lounger features two settings — Freeform Mode and Zero Gravity Mode. Freeform Mode allows users to sit upright, and smoothly raise their legs with the easy-to-use handle utilizing the Freeform Leg Rest Technology™. This new mode puts this lounger in a league of its own, with never before seen technology. Zero Gravity Mode allows the body to fully recline into a weightless position, helping to relieve sore joints, relax during an afternoon nap or do a little stargazing. The Freeform Zero Gravity Lounger will retail for $114.

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Hoka One One Speedgoat 4 GTX

They updated their excellent Speedgoat 4 GTX with a better sole and a tad more room in the front.

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Helinox Cot

They added a padded and insulated insert to their cot, which will offer additional comfort and warmth when it gets chilly out.

 

 

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