Category: OR Summer 2019

At the OR show we saw new items from Gregory Packs, including the versatile Quadro Pro Hardcase rollers, the highly functional Tetrad, and Tribute travel packs, and finally some significant upgrades for their 3D Hydro hydration reservoir system. Quadro Pro Hardcase Roller The Gregory Packs Quadro Pro is designed with a durable polycarbonate shell, functional handles,…

Buff Buff has the new sun-protecting Bimini Cap, the functional Pack Run Visor, the crushable Pack Baseball Cap, and the CoolNet UV+ Tapered Headband. Buff’s is committed to Caring More, Protecting More, and Acting More with community groups, eco projects, and their production processes with their Do More Now initiative. Their goal is to have…

The superb CamelBak Chase Bike Vest gets some new brethren for this coming year, including a larger 8-liter Chase 8 Bike Vest and the Chase Protector Vest safety version with integrated back protector. Also, the new minimalistic Stash Belt and the Women’s L.U.X.E. pack gets some updates. Chase 8 Vest  The new Chase 8 (8-liter)…

For tents, Big Agnes updates their Copper Spur HV UL2, adds the new Copper Spur HV UL and Fly Creek HV UL bikepack tents, slims the Everest ready Battle Mountain, adds the new roomy Blacktail Hotel and pricepoint Salt Creek SL. For sleeping bags, the new Torchlight 20 offers full-length expandable panels for comfort. Copper Spur HV UL2…

Osprey is expanding their Arcane lifestyle/urban collection with new models and sizes, and adding the new Archeon backpack and travel lineup, both with sustainability in mind. Their updating and expanding their Poco child carrier packs, and adding a slew of backpacks, day packs and bike packs for kids. Arcane An everyday bag that stands as…

SylvanSport has some new cool new gear for your outdoor and camping adventures, including the functional Over Easy Camp Kitchen System, the comfy Cloud Layer Sleeping Bag and Matress, the WayLight LED light, and the lightweight and compact Hacky Pack. Joining their award-winning GO camping and EASY utility trailers, is their sizeable VAST travel camper.…

Outdoor Research Trail Mix Collection The Trail Mix Pullover and Jacket pair a bluesign-approved, high-performance polyester grid fleece fabric with versatile silhouettes that work for the trail, the crag and simply for everyday use. On the inside, these 200-weight fleece pieces use ActiveTempT, a thermo-regulating treatment that regulates the internal microclimate, and boosts comfort. By…

Uncharted Supply Company  The Zeus Power System The 20,000 mAh Zeus is a flashlight and dual USB Charger with enough power to jumpstart even the largest trucks on the road dozens of times. It can recharge your iPhone Plus from 0 to 100% up to 10 times. It can provide light for days on end.…

Biolite Headlamp 200 Following in the footsteps of their excellent Headlamp 330, the new Headlamp 200 retails for $39.99 and offers a 200-lumen LED light, and the form factor places the battery up front under the lamp, so no rear battery compartment. The design is relatively flat (18mm), and light (45g), and the headband fit features an…

Happy 50th anniversary MSR! MSR Celebrates Five Decades of Defying the Status Quo. They have always been a company of engineers, inventors, and unruly dreamers. Larry Penberthy started the company in 1969 on a personal crusade against unsafe equipment. Today, they’re still an intrepid team obsessed with creating the most reliable, high-performance gear possible. Whether…

For 2020, Kelty has the vanlife Kush Sleeping Bag, the Hauler wood carrier and apron, the highly adjustable Redwing packs, the Cosmic 20 Synthetic Sleeping Bag, the quick setup Wireless tent, the huge Tallboy car camping tent, and finally, the Zyp backpack gets upgraded with new sizes. The Kush Sleeping Bag Knowing that versatility is…

MondoKing 3D Sleeping Pad Camp like royalty with the plush, newly updated MondoKing 3D. Best for car camping, the MondoKing delivers maximum comfort when sleeping outside. The 4-inch thick StrataCore construction yields an impressive warmth-to-weight ratio, and the plush new stretch-knit fabric is soft-to-the-touch and cozy to sleep on. The 25in x 77in mattress strikes…

HOKA One One Speedgoat 4 Named for HOKA Athlete Karl Meltzer, “The Speedgoat” is designed to attack all kinds of technical trail. The Speedgoat 4 is a durable, stable shoe that’s comfortable across any terrain. Complete with a wider forefoot, midsole and toe box, and a gusseted tongue, the Speedgoat 4 has enhanced heel support…

For the 2020 season, Dakine has the new Seeker Hydration Packs, the Slayer Light Armor Series, the Reserve Full Zip Windbreaker jacket, and their tailgate pads get some updates and a new camo color scheme. Seeker Hydration Packs Dakine has the new Seeker line of hydration packs coming out next year, and they come in…

Solo New York For further information, refer to solo-ny.com. Force Collection – available fall 2019 The Force Collection is Solo’s new water-repellent bags, built with utility and style, and ready to withstand the elements. The Force Collection is designed to appeal to travelers and urban natives who want unique, weather-ready bags to carry all the…

Nite Ize new products include the Radiant Rechargeable Micro Lantern with Disc-O Select, the Radiant 314 Rechargeable Lantern, the Radiant 250 and Radiant 300 Rechargeable headlamps, the TagLit Rechargeable Magnetic Led Marker, the SlapLit LED Drink Wrap, the SpokeLit with Disc-O Select, the NextGlo Key ID Tags,  the Ahhh… Aluminum Bottle Opener, and finally the CashBack Phone Wallet.  For further information, refer…