How could we visit OR and not stop by Liberty Bottleworks? We love their American made aluminum bottles. We also love that they are Mil/LE friendly.
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OR – Liberty Bottleworks
Thursday, January 24th, 2013OR – PowerPot
Thursday, January 24th, 2013We haven’t mentioned PowerPot since their Kickstarter campaign but when we ran into them here at OR Winter Market we had to give you an update. They’re a local Salt Lake City company and assemble the PowerPots right here in town. A standard kit comes with the Pot, light and charging tips. As long as your are applying heat to the Pot, the system produces up to 5w and charges your devices via USB. The secret to success is in the tips which include circuits that tell the device to draw the maximum amount of power from the Pot.
In addition to the PowerPot they’re working on a cool new item. This simple bar meter shows you how much power you are sending from the PowerPot to your device. They built this using a DIY 3D printer!
One thing I love about PowerPot is that almost everyone in the company are Eagle Scouts!
OR – Leatherman
Thursday, January 24th, 2013Leatherman has introduced two new snowboard-centric tools – the Rime and Hail.
Leatherman has integrated pictograms into the design so that you know the function of each tool. Both have a flat #3 screwdriver heads as well as wax scrapers for the board. Additionally, both can store your headphones as well as bottle openers and lace pullers.
The Hail also has a 10mm wrench for the bolts on straps and bindings. Additionally, you can nest a Style PS tool into the body of the Hail.
OR – Mystery Ranch
Wednesday, January 23rd, 2013
I’ve been after Mystery Ranch to let me run their IFAK. It’s been under development and refinement for awhile and it’s almost ready to order (Kent says 60 days). As you can see it is a butterfly design that opens up to reveal your medical equipment.
It features a PALS attachment on the rear so you can attach it to your equipment.
It’s also available in a larger VLAK (Vehicle Litter Aid Kit) that is basically double the size of the IFAK. Mystery Ranch will also offer them kitted with medical supplies from North American Rescue.
OR – Smith Elite
Wednesday, January 23rd, 2013
The Prospect Tactical is another mil-spec eye pro piece from the guys at Smith Elite. It is offered in a variety of lens colors including my favorite, the ignitor lens. Additionally, you will notice that the logo has been blacked out so that the wont be any run-ins with the Sergeant Major. Additionally, not only are the lenses ballistic but the temples are also made from a ballistic nylon material that is designed to take a beating. The Prospect Tactical also incorporates a rubberized material on the nose and ear pieces to prevent slippage. In fact, if you’re wearing sun screen the frames will actually be grippier.
OR – Adidas Outdoor
Wednesday, January 23rd, 2013Maybe the biggest news to come to Adidas Outdoor is a crossover from their recent acquisition of 5.10 and that is Stealth Rubber. If there’s one thing to know about Stealth Rubber is their tagline, “The best friction on Earth.”
Here you see the Terrex Solo which features an Adiprene mid-sole combined with an EVA moldable tongue. It weighs in at a scant 375 frames. I really like the Black on Black colorway.
Something new is the KumaCross. It’s a mid-weight Gore-tex lined leather hiker. It features the patented Traxion sole and a dual density mid-sole of Adiprene.
Finally, is the Conrax. It’s a winter boot that won the 2011 Editor’s choice award for Backpacker magazine. It incorporates Adidas’ proprietary Climaproof membrane and features Primaloft insulation. The laces are covered with a zippered flap to prevent icing. I like the sped lacing and the temperature sensitive compound in the sole that work as lugs.
OR – BioLite
Wednesday, January 23rd, 2013We’ve been fans of BioLite’s CampStove since it was still a design concept. It’s great to see teh latest production model at OR. Remember, this stove generates electricity (4w peak) that runs a fan to ensure that all of the fuel is burned. Excess electricity can be used to charge small items like mobile devices.
They’ve also introduced a Portable Grill accessory that fits right on to the top of the CampStove.
OR – StrapGear
Wednesday, January 23rd, 2013StrapGear is a silicone strap with 360 deg rotatable hooks. It incorporates multiple adjustable eyelet holes along the length of its body. StrapGear stretches to two times its length and won’t absorb water. There are currently 4 different lengths (6″ , 8″, 10″, and 12″) and in 12 different colors.
