Category: Events

  • Sea Otter 2019 – Stompump Tire Pump

    The stubby and squat Stompump is a compact and bike-stowable foot-operated air pump that’s meant for high-volume, medium to low-pressure tires. It has a maximum pressure of 60 psi and weighs decently light 185 grams. It’s made from a combination of aluminum with a large Delrin piston and a strong steel return spring and includes a 2-foot…

  • Sea Otter 2019 – Ibis Bow-Ti, Moots Routt YBB, Diamondback Mission 1C and Release 29 2

    Ibis Bow-Ti The pivotless titanium Ibis Bow-Ti was one of the crowning achievements of John Castellano’s patented Sweet Spot suspension project, and if offered around 5 inches of plush and active rear suspension. It’s built from Ti 3Al/2.5V tubes, along with bits and pieces of Ti 6Al/4V and Ti 15V/3Cr/3Al/3Sn. The rear triangle act’s like the leaf…

  • Sea Otter 2019 – Luno Life Car Camp Gear, Hiplok Spin Lock, and Spurcycle Bells

    Luno Life There’s been a massive trend in car camping lately stemming from the popular #vanlife movement. Luno Life creates car camping gear that allows everyone to experience the freedom that comes with wanderlust and life on the road – while not having to sacrifice comfort and opulence.  Their product suite includes the inflatable Signature Air…

  • Sea Otter 2019 – TASCO MTB RECON Ultralight Cycling Gloves

    The new RECON gloves are ultralight and ultra-breathable and offer a seamless palm, a reinforced microfiber panel on the thumb, conductive threads on the thumb and index finger for swiping on your smartphone, and feature decently ventilated materials and a breathable nylon back. At the wrist, it’s bound together with a strapless o-prene cuff closure. Welcome…

  • Sea Otter 2019 – WTB Verdict 2.5 and Verdict Wet 2.5 Tires

    The Verdict lineup of tires includes the Verdict 2.5 and Verdict Wet 2.5, and they feature an aggressive front-focused design where traction is more paramount than rolling efficiency. The Verdict has tall, chunky knobs that dig deeply into loose and sloppy terrain using an abundant open space layout between all the knobs. The meaty tread…

  • Sea Otter 2019 – e*thirteen TRS+ 9-50T 12spd and 9-46T 11spd Cassettes

    e*thirteen introduced their Gen2 TRS Plus Cassettes with a new 9-50T 12-speed cassette and revised 9-46T 11-speed cassette. The cassette feature revised architecture, better shifting, and improved configurations. The TRS Plus 9-50T 12-spd has a massive 556% range and weighs in at only 398 grams. The upgraded TRS Plus 9-46T 11-spd has the same 511% range as…

  • Nite Ize RunOff Waterproof Bag Review

    The Nite Ize RunOff lineup of gear bags are completely waterproof and dustproof to IP67 and feature the revolutionary TRU Zip technology, a durable TPU (Thermoplastic polyurethane) construction, and RF (High Frequency) welded seams. The bags offer an excellent way to store, organize, and protect your personal and outdoor items from dirt and water in…

  • Outdoor Retailer Adds Bike Category To Winter Market

      Outdoor Retailer, the largest U.S. tradeshow and premier business event for the outdoor industry, announced today the introduction of bike at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market in 2019. Cycling brands and suppliers will join together with outdoor exhibitors, retailers, bike dealers, buyers, and advocacy organizations on the show floor this fall. Winter Market kicks off…

  • Outdoor Retailer Snow 2019 – Taxa Outdoors Trailers and Lancer Campers

    Taxa Outdoors Mantis Trailer The Mantis is Taxa Outdoors most massive travel trailer, and it measures 19 feet long, weighs 3,000 pounds, and can sleep up to four adults and can be stored in most larger garages. The Mantis has a center roof section that pops up to allow standing room in the kitchen and bathroom areas,…

  • Outdoor Retailer Snow 2019 – Brew Dr. Kombucha, OSTRIM, Country Archer

    Brew Dr. Kombucha In 2006, Matt Thomas started Townshend’s Tea Company with the idea of serving great teas in a casual teahouse setting. Then we began making kombucha in the kitchen of our first teahouse using the same great teas we served to our guests. It got so popular we decided to bottle it, giving it…

  • Outdoor Retailer Snow 2019 – G3, DAHU, and Crescent Moon

    G3 G3 has the innovative new FINDr ski with magnetic contact points, the AXLE splitboards, and the lightweight MINIMIST skins. G3 FINDr Skis Innovative Design. Uncompromised Performance. At G3 we are proud to be Canadian, and the new FINDr is a product of our heritage. Made in Canada, the new FINDr is uncompromising in performance with weight…

  • Outdoor Retailer Snow 2019 – Hillsound Equipment, Yaktrax, and AfterShokz

    Hillsound Equipment Hillsound has their new FlexSteps lightweight crampons that are perfect for city and light trail use, and the more rugged Trail crampon for deep in the woods adventures. FlexSteps Crampons The FlexSteps traction devices are different than any other traction device that Hillsound has released because of its sleek design and its 18, low profile,…

  • Outdoor Retailer Snow 2019 – Nite Ize 

    Nite Ize has some exciting new products they released for this season, including the highly functional RunOff Waterproof Bags, the SlapLit Drink Wrap and NextGlo light-up series to find items in the dark, the NiteGem LED, SpokeLit lightning for bike wheels, mini S-Biner’s, and lastly, the rechargeable  SlapLit LED Slap Wrap, and RadDog All-In-One Collar + Leash. RunOff Waterproof Bag’s Completely…

  • Outdoor Retailer Snow 2019 – Fix Manufacturing, Cake, and Quietkat

    Fix Manufacturing Fix has the trick new Wheelie Wrench Pro tool that has an innovative integrated chain tool that utilizes a portion of the body to apply leverage, making for quick and easy chain repairs on the trail. Wheelie Wrench Proa  With 20+ tools in one, the Wheelie Wrench Pro is the most compact, lightweight,…

  • Outdoor Retailer Snow 2019 – Showers Pass, RMU, and Küat

    Showers Pass Showers Pass introduces the Crosspoint Flip-Mitt, a winter sports mitten that offers excellent protection from the elements and quick access to fingers.  This is the newest addition to their wildly successful line of Crosspoint All-Weather Accessories already beloved by runners, cyclists, hikers and other outdoor enthusiasts for staying dry in the worst weather conditions.…

  • Outdoor Retailer Snow 2019 – Morsel, Gear Aid, and Rumpl

    Morsel Morsel created an innovative and highly functional Spork and Spoon for camping and backpacking with a useful shape and extra long length that makes them ideal for eating out of dehydrated food packs. Morsel XL Spork It’s got a spoon; it’s got a fork, it’s got a strong cutting edge, most important it’s got a…