At Outdoor Retailer Sole manufacturer Vibram showcased their WrapTech sole system.
This shoe from Brandblack features their Wrap & Go sole which eliminates material waste, beinging the sole up and over the sides of the shoe. It is heated and applied to the shoe.
Due to its properties, Wrap & Go ends up being a custom application for every shoe it’s applied to. This makes it great for use by cobblers.
Coming late this summer is a collaboration between Patagonia and MIIR. The Quantumiir Pot was developed at the request of Patagonia.
Incorporating a heat exchanger it heats quickly, requiring less fuel. Made from Stainless Steel for increased durability over traditional Aluminum pots, it incorporates measurement markings. The handles stow along the body.
Patagonia is also introducing a Wood Burning Stove which can burn wood scavenged on the trail. It breaks down into three components which store in the Quantumiir Pot.
Unveiled at Outdoor Retailer Snow + Winter Market, the Stone Hauler Duffel Bags from Black Diamond will come in six different sizes, from 30 all the way up to 120 liters.
They feature a DirtBag storage system to keep your funky shoes and clothing away from your clean stuff. Some include laptop sleeves.
During last week’s Outdoor Retailer Snow + Winter Market, Mystery Ranch introduced updated versions of their Rip Ruck Packs. The military pack design cues are obvious. The main feature, the ability to rapidly access the main compartment by “ripping” up on the flap remains, but now the accessory pockets (when present) are easier to access thanks to the Fidlock magnetic buckles which replace the side release on the old model.
Offered in 32, 24 and 15 liter models (top photo to bottom), the packs feature an updated molded foam framesheet.
Another new feature is the large Velcro field on the main flap with the integrated Mystery Ranch logo.
The 15 liter model seen below doesnt have the two external pockets.
Coming later this year from www.mysteryranch.com.
This ISPO Gold Award winning mid-layer from Swedish brand Houdini Sportswear is made from Polartec Power Air technolgy.
Not only is it super comfy, but it has a lot less impact on the environment than the material’s previous incarnation. Polartec has been making fleece from recycled plastic bottles for decades so that’s nothing new. They’ve just improved their process. Power Air is made from 73% from recycled fibers and is itself, fully recyclable. What’s more, it will release five times fewer microfibers into the environment than traditional fleece. While so many are fixated on plastic straws, that’s what has been actually showing up in fish. Finally, for those interested in the supply chain, it has a bluesign certificate for sustainable and low-emission textile production.
The Houdi will be joined by the hoodless Mono Air Halfzip in the Fall.
The Stasher Stand Up is the silicone storage container you can cook in.
It’s non-toxic and you can boil in it. What’s not to love?
Most of the backpacking food you run across at OR are dehydrated. Camp Fare offers ready to eat entrees and sides, in retort pouches like MREs.
Created by Andrew Sarda, an executive chef, outdoorsman, and world traveler, Camp Fare meals are not only tasty, but healthy as well, using fresh ingredients. Like MREs, these meals are shelf stable for years, depending on how they are stored.
This was my favorite find at OR. I tried everything but the Salmon and it was magnifique. I hope they expand their line. Coming soon to the Air Force with maybe a nice Chianti?
The LifeStraw Max is an in-line water filtration system which will filter up to 200 liters per hour without the need for power or chemicals. It removes viruses, bacteria, parasites, and microplastics with an additional optional cartridge which reduces heavy metals, chemicals and other toxins.
It can be connected to a pressurized, continuous running water source.
