Author: Brian Mullin

adidas The adidas Terrex shoe lineup includes the Free Hiker hiking boot, the  Agravic BOA,  Agravic Speed GTX, Agravic Speed Plus and trail running shoes, the Boat DLX Parley and CC Boat Parley water shoes. For apparel, they have the Terrex Agravic Windweave Jacket, Parley 3-Layer Jacket, Urban Climaproof Jacket, Urban Climastorm Jacket, Light Insulated Jacket, Tivid Tee,…

Hydration Packs The Thule Rail and Thule UpTake collections will be the newest additions to this growing category. Thule’s new breadth of products will give consumers a more extensive selection of hydration packs specific to their passion. The new Thule Rail is uniquely designed for aggressive trail riding and enduro racing, while the versatile Thule…

Roof-top tent manufacturer Tepui has the new hard case HyBox 2-in-1 tent and gearbox system, the Low-Pro low profile tent, the Camp Lounge kit with chairs and a table, and the functional Kitchen kit which offers a portable setup for cooking and cleanup. HyBox Tepui is expanding its roof-top tent lineup with the new hard shell…

Katadyn has the Gravity BeFree, and their current squeeze BeFree filters along with their SteriPEN Ultralight UV water purifier, the LifeSaver camp sized Jerrycan and Liberty bottle purifiers, the GRAYL Ultralight and a top-secret new bottle for 2019, and finally, the kid-oriented LifeStraw Play and larger Go filtration bottles. along with the Flex Gravity bag.…

SPOT The SPOT X is a high-tech and functional 2-way satellite messenger, utilizing a QWERTY keyboard (ala Blackberry) for tracking purpose, messaging and SOS. SPOT X provides 2-way satellite messaging so you can stay connected to family, friends, and colleagues whenever you’re outside of a cellular range, including direct communication with Search & Rescue services…

Camp Chef Camp Chef’s new Professional Outdoor Oven is thermostat controlled, heats up to 400 degrees, will easily fit a 9 x 13 pan, has matchless ignition and includes a two 9000 BTU burners on top. This oven unlocks the capabilities of a home oven and range. Designed to be both portable and versatile, the Professional…

Therm-a-Rest Therm-a-Rest has set the standard in innovation and design in outdoor sleep systems for more than 45 years. The legacy continues into spring 2019 as the brand unveils its new Fast & Light collection. The collection is highlighted by the 8.8-ounce NeoAir UberLite mattress (size regular) and the 15-ounce Vesper 32F/0C quilt (size regular), combining for Therm-a-Rest’s lightest…

Seral Lumbar Packs The Seral is a lumbar styled pack with a 7-liter capacity and a 1.5-liter hydration reservoir. The bag offers an easy access zippered main compartment with an internal tool organization system and dual zippered hipbelt pockets. On the front, it has bungee loops so that you carry additional apparel as required. The…

The Camelbak L.U.X.E, H.A.W.G, and M.U.L.E packs get a considerable tweaking, with the reservoir location being moved down low and horizontal and a rollout helmet carrier and overflow storage. They’ve added a women’s specific edition of the excellent Chase Bike Vest, the minimalist Podium Flow Belt hip pack, and redesigned their Podium water bottles. Low Rider Packs…

Kestrel Pro Boa Five Ten has wholly revised their discontinued Kestrel Boa model with the new 2019 Kestrel Pro Boa to help improve and optimize the fit. They moved the Boa lacing system upwards, and it no longer as far towards the toes, and a Velcro strap at the bottom has now replaced the last Boa…

For Spring 2019, HydraPak is launching activity-specific hydration systems with added high-performance features, improved design, and a first-to-market insulated reservoir – IsoBound Technology – which provides 15% more insulation from outside temperatures. Built for performance, the re-designed reservoir system is engineered to be more reliable, simpler to use, and provide 20% more flow without added weight,…

Dakine has some new gravity oriented apparel under the Thrillium naming (great play of words), which includes shorts, pants, long and short sleeved jerseys, and gloves. Thrillium Short The shorts offer a loose gravity fit with a long 14-inch inseam and a 4-way stretch Schoeller fabric with double-stitch construction. For fit adjustment, they have a…

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…