Author: Brian Mullin

  • Outdoor Retailer Snow 2022 – Innovation Awards

    Highlights of the Innovation Awards: The LavaBox is a portable propane campfire built inside an ammo can, PACT is an outdoor all-in-one bathroom kit, the Oakley MOD7 helmet integrated visor is magnetically connected, the ORTOVOX DIRACT VOICE Beacon is an avalanche transceiver with integrated voice navigation, the Freestone Love Handle 7 Gear Organizer replaces a…

  • Outdoor Retailer Snow 2022 – Walkabout Day 2

    We saw plenty of exciting stuff during our Day 2 Walkabout at the Outdoor Retailer Snow 2022. Ignik will be releasing the FireCan Deluxe with a removable grill insert; the Gas Growler X and the Gas Growler X Pro get twice the capacity of their predecessors. RigStrips has the highly functional magnetic SunStrips and SnoStrips,…

  • Outdoor Retailer Snow 2022 – Walkabout Day 1

    The Outdoor Retailer Snow 2022 was quieter than previous years, significantly due to COVID and the current Omicron variant. But there were plenty of exciting vendors on the show floor; Hot Bento is a self-heating lunch box, Field Company offers lighter/smoother cast iron cookware, and the Pak-Jak jacket has an interchangeable and removable back panel…

  • Smith Optics Snow 2022/2023

    New for this Snow season, Smith Optics has the Survey MIPS helmet with an integrated ChromaPop visor, the FIS racing approved Counter MIPS helmet, and the spherical lens Proxy & Moment goggles. For the following snow season, they offered a sneak preview of the Nexus All-Mountain Snow helmet, the Summit Backcountry helmet, the 4D Mag…

  • Smith Optics Winter 2022 Sunglass Releases

    Smith Optics has some new ChromaPop Sunglasses they are releasing for early winter. The Bobcat has a full coverage hybrid goggle-like design, the Resolve has a lightweight, minimalist feel with a wraparound fit, the Embark is their first-ever glacier-style sunglass, and lastly, the Spinner is oriented to bright sun and open water sports. They also have…

  • Cosmic Dirt launches Kickstarter for size inclusive bike apparel

     Cosmic Dirt launched in early 2021 with a goal to bring high-quality, size-inclusive mountain bike apparel to the outdoor industry and is the first to offer a complete size range of XS-4XL, all made in the U.S. The brand built its following with a collection of streetwear and accessories, and today announced a Kickstarter…

  • Outdoor Retailer Snow 2022 – Happy Yak Beanies and Socks

    Ridiculously Warm, Incredibly Dry, Seriously Stink Free. Don’t Wear a Piece of Sheep 🙂 You’ve tried the rest; now step into the best with Happy Yak. Experience the softest, highest quality, 100% genuine Mongolian & Tibetan yak cashmere socks and beanies in the world. They’ve engineered exceptional products that are guaranteed to provide you with…

  • Lachlan Morton’s Seeing Sound Collection

    On his legendary long-distance rides, Lachlan Morton turns to music for motivation. Created in close collaboration with the Aussie adventurer, this limited-edition Rapha capsule collection features a design inspired by the visual representation of sounds, and includes many of Lachlan’s go-to pieces of clothing on continent-crossing adventure rides. To complement the capsule collection, Cannondale has…

  • HydraPak Launches Cenote Hydration Reservoir Series

    A major supplier of reservoirs to many of the top hydration pack brands in the market, HydraPak has developed a new reservoir series called Cenote. Crafted in Colorado, USA, Cenote is the ideal choice for day hiking, family bike rides, and camping. “The Cenote reservoir series packs in a lot of great features for hands-free…

  • Outdoor Retailer Snow 2022 – Gobi Heat Vertex Heated Gloves and Terrain Heated Camping Chair

    Gobi Heat Vertex Heated Ski Gloves The Gobi Heat Vertex gloves keep your fingers toasty warm with heating elements up and around each fingertip. Get back to doing the things you love with up to 6 hours of heat and 3 different heat settings: low, medium, and high. The Vertex gloves were uber comfy, and…

  • Introducing New Additions To The RevGrips RG Ergonomic Grip Series

    Most riders are familiar with RevGrips fantastic RG5 ergonomic grips which have quickly become their best-selling options. They’ve now expanded their line of ergonomic grips to offer even more size options! Their new RG4, RG6, and RG7 feature the same ergonomic design as the RG5 with the only difference being diameter. These features, paired with…

  • Outdoor Retailer Snow 2022 – HEST Memory Foam Camping Mattresses

    HEST makes enhanced memory foam camping mattresses and pillows. HEST products are engineered for optimal body alignment, pressure point relief, temperature regulation, and durability. Their lineup includes the Foamy memory foam camping mattress (3.9″ thick), the Sleep System, which is the Foamy mated with a Drop Stitch Base (like an inflatable SUP), and lastly, their…

  • Outdoor Retailer Snow 2022 – SCARPA Unveils New 4-Quattro and F1 GT Ski Boots

    At the Win Winter 2022 launch party on night zero of the Outdoor Retailer Snow 2022 show, SCARPA unveiled the 4-Quattro XT and 4-Quattro SL Alpine AT ski boots, along with the F1 GT Tour Lite ski boots. The 4-Quattro lineup is GripWalk hybrid ski boots that are their lightest in class, with the 4-Quattro…

  • Floyd’s of Leadville Launches New SportsCreams

    Lightweight, Non-Greasy, Podium-Proven Isolate & Full Spectrum CBD to Soothe Muscles Floyd’s of Leadville is expanding its lineup of topical creams with new SportsCreams, including full-spectrum and warming and cooling isolate options. Perfect for soothing sore muscles post-workout or for keeping your skin and body feeling healthy throughout the day, SportsCream is convenient and functional.…

  • Backcountry Access announces the Float E2 Avalanche Airbag

      Backcountry Access announces the Float E2 Avalanche Airbag: A new way to stay afloat Boulder, Colo.—Backcountry Access (BCA) announces the release of the new Float E2 avalanche airbag, the first in BCA’s airbag lineup that comes equipped with the Alpride E2 supercapacitor inflation system. It will hit the market in the 2022-23 season. Bruce…

  • Fischer Announces Newly Designed Ranger Series

    Crafted to Ski More: Fischer Announces Newly Designed Ranger Series AUBURN, NH. (January 24, 2022) —Jack of all trades, master of more: The new All-mountain / Freeride line truly lives up to its name by offering skiers endless opportunities on the mountain. The new Fisher Ranger series is the result of Fischer’s ongoing collaboration between…