Category: Accessories

  • Sea Otter 2021 – Yakima Launches the new HangTight and StageTwo Hitch Bike Racks

    This Fall, Yakima will release the HangTight and the StageTwo racks, along with their SafetyMate lighting and plate kit. These two hitch bike racks put Yakima a step ahead of the competition, with versatility and ingenuity as the driving force. HangTight Vertical Hitch Bike Rack The HangTight is a vertical hitch bike rack built for…

  • Introducing the RubiconEP Bike Rack

    RubiconEP, a California manufacturer, drew upon their passion for bicycles to build one of the strongest, lightest, and most functional upright bicycle racks ever introduced to the market. Coupled with intuitive design and an elegant aesthetic it makes for an exceptionally provocative combination: the Corral Bike Rack. The Corral has been engineered from the ground…

  • Hiplok D1000 Bike Lock – The Future Of Mobile Security

    Hiplok D1000 – The Future Of Mobile Security In a Category of Its Own: The First Portable Anti-Angle Grinder Bike Lock Hiplok Introduces The D1000The weapon of choice for the professional bicycle, and motorcycle thief is the angle grinder – a motorized hand tool that can cut through any lock, no matter how big, how…

  • Rivian Releases the R1T Electric Truck

    We initially saw the Rivian R1T at the Outdoor Retailer Summer 2019 show at the Denver Convention Center. The trucks are just now starting to roll off the production line at their Normal, Illinois factory. They have minutely altered the body shape since we saw the early prototype, and we’ve updated the article with the…

  • Muc-Off Launches Ludicrous AF The World’s Fastest Lube

    Muc-Off, the global leader in bicycle and motorcycle care and performance, proudly introduces the new ‘world’s fastest race lube’, Ludicrous AF. This stripped-back performance lube is a marriage of speed and sustainability; this stripped-back performance lube uses ingredients derived from renewable sources and is readily biodegradable. Developed in secret over several years by Muc-Off’s in-house…

  • Outdoor Retailer Summer 2021 – Poler Stuff

    Born out of the Pacific Northwest in 2010 and re-emerged in late 2019, Poler bridges the gap between action sports and the outdoors. The originators of the #CampVibes movement, Poler makes functional and fun equipment, apparel, and accessories for casual campers, weekend warriors, couch surfers, and city dwellers seeking good times and simple pleasures in…

  • The Big Gear Snow – Goal Zero, Tannus Tires, HydraPak, and Polar Bottle

    Goal Zero was showing their new Venture Jump that was designed to jump-start your vehicle’s battery in an emergency, the Ranger 300 briefcase lightweight and large foldable solar panel, and the Yeti 1000X Portable Power Station, which can power an array of essential devices and appliances (perfect during a power outage). The Tannus Armour Tubeless…

  • Osprey Spring 2022 – The Raptor Pro with Back Protection

    Osprey Expands its Premium Bike Pack Offerings with the Spring 2022 Introduction of Raptor Pro with Back Protection Osprey, a leader in creating top-quality, high-performance, innovative carry solutions, has expanded its premium mountain biking packs with the introduction of Raptor Pro ($200) for Spring 2022. Built for gravity-focused mountain bikers, Raptor Pro integrates a D3O®…

  • Gnarly Nutrition Adds Creatine to Lineup

    Gnarly Nutrition, the group behind the clean, effective, and great-tasting sports nutrition supplements, is excited to announce the addition of Gnarly Creatine to its product lineup. Gnarly Creatine will replace the discontinued Gnarly Pump, a pre-workout option that also included arginine and citrulline (amino acids which convert to nitric oxide), plus caffeine, and overlapped with…

  • The Big Gear Show – Yakima

    Yakima was showing their HangTight Vertical Hitch Bike Rack, the StageTwo Premium Tray Hitch Rack, and the GateKeeper Truck Tailgate Pad for bikes. The EXO modular system gets the innovative OpenRange cooking system. HangTight Vertical Hitch Bike Rack The HangTight is a space-saving vertical rack for any adventure. Unique and original engineering carries up to…

  • Outdoor Retailer Summer 2021 – UCO, Morakniv, and Esbit

    UCO UCO Goes ECO with New Mess Kits The Seattle-based brand expands its popular mess ware lineup with kits made from recycled plastic. UCO has been crafting quality outdoor gear since 1971. In 2019, the brand debuted UCO Ware, a line of mess kits and utensils for the modern explorer. In their continuing commitment to…

  • The Big Gear Show – CamelBak

    For Spring 2022, CamelBak has the All-Weather M.U.L.E. EVO 12, the hip pack Podium Flow 4, the Arête Sling 8, Arête 14, and finally, the ChillBak 30 backpack cooler system. M.U.L.E. EVO 12 Don’T Let The Rain Stop You! A  M.U.L.E. with All-Weather Protection.  Enjoy the ride with the latest evolution of our best-selling bike…

  • Outdoor Retailer Summer 2021 – Uncharted Supply Co.

    Building upon Uncharted Supply Co.’s revolutionary line of emergency preparedness products, this new gear will be available for purchase online via Uncharted’s website and on-shelves at official Uncharted Supply Co. retail partners across the country starting this fall. The Park Pack ($159), Wolf Pack ($89), and First Aid Plus ($124) offer a durable yet lightweight…

  • Outdoor Retailer Summer 2021 – Ignik

    Ignik has some excellent products in their lineup, foremost the brand new innovative FireCan propane fire pit. They also have the functional Gas Growler propane tank, the 2-in-1 Heater-Stove, a functional Hand Warmer, and many Heated Sleeping Systems. FireCan The Ignik FireCan is a portable propane fire pit that was engineered with fire restrictions in…

  • OR Summer 2021 – Case Knives

    Case Knives showed their innovative and stunning Marilla Knife, which felt great in hand and offered a center inlay grip and a drop point blade. I drolled over the Marilla; it was a gorgeous piece of art with high functionality.  The Kinzua is another modern knife with a tanto blade. Lastly, they had the wild-looking…

  • OR Summer 2021 – GSI Outdoors

    Pinnacle Pro Stove The GSI Outdoors Pinnacle Pro two-burner stove brings powerful camp cooking capabilities and innovations to an ultra-compact package. The stove includes twin 11K BTU high-efficiency burners and retracting legs, as well as a non-stick coated boil-over trail for quick, low-water cleanup. Update: I gave it one of my ‘Best of Show’ at…