Category: Events

  • 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 – Klean Kanteen, HidrateSpark, Ice Lock, and Dometic

    Klean Kanteen Food Boxes Klean Kanteens Food Boxes come in a 7-oz Snack, 20-oz Lunch, and 34-oz Meal (7-oz only comes as a kit). They’re made with durable 18/8 food-grade stainless steel and electropolished interiors, and food-grade silicone lids. While all three sizes come with leakproof, press-fit lids, the Lunch and Meal lids feature snap-and-lock…

  • Outdoor Retailer Summer 2021 – Walkabout Day 2

    Here are some pictures and brief blurbs from my Outdoor Retailer Summer 2021 Walkabout Day 2. I checked out the functional Wandrd ROAM Sling camera bags, the Bernzomatic fuel/torch/lighter lineup, OLITA safe sunscreen and sand remover, and the Canopy Breeze fan. Wandrd ROAM Sling The Wandrd ROAM Sling is a beautiful and innovative camera-slash-everyday bag…

  • 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…

  • OR Summer 2021 – Walkabout Day 1

    Here are some pictures and brief blurbs from my Outdoor Retailer Summer 2021 Walkabout Day 1. The show was a ghost town compared to the usual years due to COVID-19 and the Delta variant. Things aren’t quite back to normal as yet, but it was at least nice to be back at the show as…

  • 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…

  • OR Summer 2021 – Gobi Heat Terrain Heated Camping Chair

    The “HOT SEAT” that everyone’s talking about Camping and Glamping can be anything from sitting outside on your deck, at an outdoor patio, at a concert, and out in the actuals woods! Being comfortable and warm while enjoying any of those activities just makes everything more pleasant. The Gobi Heat Terrain Heated Camping Chair is…

  • The Big Gear Show – Uncharted Supply Company

    Uncharted Supply Company makes survival systems and first aid kits and has branched out into rafts, packs, and jumper starters. They were founded to prepare any adventurer for an unexpected survival situation. Jump Starter and USB Charger The Zeus Find everything you need in the Zeus, a portable jump starter that doubles as a flashlight…

  • Finish Line Announces FiberLink Tubeless Sealant

    Finish Line™, the world’s leading manufacturer of specialty bicycle lubricants and related maintenance products, is pleased to announce the release of FiberLink™ Tubeless Sealant, the newest addition to their product line. “We challenged ourselves to develop a tire sealant that would lead the bicycle industry in sealing speed, strength, and longevity,” said Hank Krause, Founder…

  • Introducing the Keep Colorado Wild Pass

    On Monday, Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed the Keep Colorado Wild Annual Pass bill (Senate Bill SB21-249). The pass fee will be automatically added to your vehicle registration fee, but you can opt-out if so desired. It was designed as a reduced-price annual state parks pass, so instead of the current $80 pass, it should…

  • Somewear Global Hotspot Satellite Communicator – Peace of Mind for Off-Grid Biking

    As long days on your bike lead to remote stretches of road, and technical backcountry trails this summer, a satellite communicator like Somewear Global Hotspot from Somewear Labs is the best way to stay connected and give friends and family peace of mind when you’re off-grid. The palm-sized, 4oz. Somewear device is easily packable in…

  • Outdoor Research Donates Award-Winning Face Masks to The Big Gear Show

    Exhibitors and attendees will be provided with this award-winning, comfortable mask during onsite registration  Press Release The Big Gear Show, the outdoor industry’s only business-to-business event held entirely outdoors, is proud to partner with Outdoor Research to offer the brand’s award-winning Face Mask Kit to every show attendee. At the start of the pandemic, Outdoor…

  • USA Cycling Tokyo 2020 Olympic Team Announced

    COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – USA Cycling announced today the Road, Mountain Bike, BMX Racing, BMX Freestyle, and Track Cycling teams that will compete for the U.S. Olympic Cycling Team. The 2020 Olympic Games will run July 23-August 8, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. The USA Cycling Selection Committee and coaching staff named seven Road, four Mountain…

  • woom Launches Its First Electric Bike for Kids in the U.S.

    woom UP is the most premium kids’ e-bike on the market woom, a globally acclaimed kids’ bicycle company, launches its first electric bike (e-bike) for kids in the United States. The woom UP is the most premium kids’ e-bike available, thanks to a combination of its FAZUA drive system, SRAM NX drivetrain, air suspension fork,…

  • Introducing the Kali Grit Road and Gravel Helmet

    To have Grit is to have courage and determination. To have Grit is to have strength of character. To have Grit is to have the newest Kali helmet. Kali’s newest venture into the performance road category, The Grit, is available immediately. The Grit features a Rheon low-density layer (LDL) to protect you in the case…