Lowa Zephyr Mk2 GTX

Posts Tagged ‘OR Summer Market’

OR Summer Market – Cilo Gear

Wednesday, August 6th, 2014

Cilo Gear is well known for building ultra-lightweight mountaineering packs. Over time, specialized customers have come to them to build customized load carrying solutions. We’ve highlighted several in the past. This newest pack is the 40 Sniper Pack. While it was designed to carry a full length bolt gun vertically or at left or right canted. The kicker is that the users of these packs don’t have a primary duty as snipers but use accurized rifles in certain applications. They can carry the packs in the bag and get them into action very quickly but due to the means of carry they maintain a very low profile.

20140806-114823-42503694.jpg

This 40 liter pack weighs less than 4 lbs and is made of MultiCam face fabric reinforced with Cuben fibers. The secret sauce is the cradle that holds the action of the rifle in place. I’ve seen guys run with it and it is very stable. In addition to a EDMF frame sheet which has a great deal of vertical strength that doesn’t sacrifice lateral mobility, it also accept and old school ALICE frame for you Luddites out there.

20140806-114251-42171777.jpg

If you’re a customer for this pack, contact Cilo gear with your government email address for photos of it in use and additional information. This is not a standard production pack.

www.cilogear.com

OR Summer Market – Sierra Designs

Wednesday, August 6th, 2014

20140806-105044-39044302.jpg

The Backcountry Bed Duo from Sierra Designs is based on their Backcountry Bed introduced last Summer OR. Essentially, it incorporates a comforter bib into the sleeping bag in a 30 Deg Down or New for 2015, Synthetic model to bring the price down. It incorporates a foot vent and accommodates side, stomach and back sleepers. The new Duo model let’s you bring a friend.

www.SierraDesigns.com

OR Summer Market – Cats and Dogs Living Together

Wednesday, August 6th, 2014

20140806-103516-38116325.jpg

Day One cover of the Outdoor Retailer Daily – “Hook and bullet is coming to OR”.

OR Summer Market – Kelty

Wednesday, August 6th, 2014

According to Kelty, the old way of pack fitting is dead.

20140806-102819-37699364.jpg

Try Kelly’s Perfect Fit Suspension and Watch Out, those zombies bite!

www.Kelty.com

Follow SSD On Instagram For Up To The Minute OR Coverage

Wednesday, August 6th, 2014

If you’re not following SSD on Instagram, you’re missing out on plenty of OR coverage that isn’t being published on this site, or even our Facebook page. Just take a look at a few of the images posted from the show floor already.

OR Instagram

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Don’t miss out. Follow us on Instagram and join the conversation.

instagram.com/solsys

OR Summer Market – Sterling Ropes

Wednesday, August 6th, 2014

Sterling Ropes has redesigned one of their mainstays. The Nano IX has been slimmed down from a 9.2mm to a true 9mm rope. Intended for sport routes, ice or mixed climbing, the Nano IX, it’s certified as a single, half and twin rope. It’s available in a variety of colors including OD.

20140806-094843-35323849.jpg

While working on making the Nano IX leaner, they also came up with two new ropes, the AERO and HELIX. They redesigned their cores. They use a thinner diameter fiver but there are more of them. Externally this means a heavier and more durable sheath for longer life with a more durable core system offering better handling. The AERO is 9.2mm and the HELIX is 9.5mm.

20140806-095004-35404620.jpg

www.SterlingRope.com

OR Summer Market – Salewa

Wednesday, August 6th, 2014

All of these new models you will see here are coming Spring 15. I really like the direction Salewa is moving and their styles will fit right in with niche military/tactical users.

20140806-090809-32889198.jpg

First up is the Alp Flow featuring WL Gore’s Surround Technology. It’s based on the best selling Alp Trainer and incorporated the Gore-Tex Surround into a full grain letter upper. They were the first brand to feature this technology and it’s already available in the Escape and Ramble. For the Alp Flow, they’re using radiator technology to leverage the Surround material to force the hot air out and allow cooler air in.

20140806-091849-33529449.jpg

Next is the Redesigned Rapace GTX (left) and Mountain Trainer Mid GTX (right). The laces are all the way to the end of the toe box. Additionally, they’ve added the new 3-piece adjustable footbed. Finally, they’ve lined the entire heel cup and collar with Ortholite foam which molds to the wearer, offering a better fit. Notably, the Rapace is also crampon capable.

20140806-092231-33751781.jpg

Finally, Salewa is introducing a pack range to North America. Known for so clean, technical designs in Europe, they’ve chosen 9 of their proven styles to bring here. We’re giving you a taste with this Crest 25. It’s a 25 liter, lightweight alpine pack. It offers a breathable close fitting back panel and a clean design. Don’t forget, there’s also an integrated rain fly.

(more…)

Your Outdoor Retailer Summer Market Coverage Starts Now

Wednesday, August 6th, 2014

20140806-082356-30236069.jpg