Outdoor gear, apparel and footwear for hikers and backpackers.
The holidays are coming, and you’re probably thinking about a couple gear upgrades as you plan for next summer’s hiking adventures. After all, there’s nothing quite as nice as being gifted new gear for the holidays. Lucky for you, we’re going to help you put together your gear wish list. Here are 10 new and classic gear items that have …
Last month, I ended the summer by spending a couple weeks tromping trail in the new Oboz Scapegoat Mid light hiking boots. I got my first look at these boots earlier this year at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market in Salt Lake City. The two things that caught my attention were their gaiter-like scree collar and their light weight. As …
In my final round of highlights from the 2016 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, I’ll share some of the new and upcoming outdoor apparel and footwear. There’s some notable items sure to appeal to both casual hikers as well as thru-hikers. You may be wondering, “How can a shirt or pair of boots get any better?” Believe me, they can. …
In my first recap on this year’s Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, I put the spotlight on a few of the inspirational people that I got to meet and chat with (click here). But let’s get down to business—Outdoor Retailer (OR) is about new gear! Some years, OR is crammed full of new and innovative gear designs …
Last week, I spent several days in sweltering Salt Lake City, home of the Outdoor Retailer (OR) Summer Market. The event is a five-day smorgasbord of product demos, media presentations and outdoor personalities, all centered around what’s new and notable in the outdoor gear industry. It’s an expo where gear brands showcase their latest innovations in outdoor equipment and …