News Archive

0February 4, 2010
I/O Bio Merino Wool: Merino With an Attitude

Another first for me at Outdoor Retailer was I/O Bio–purveyors of Merino Wool products with a slight edge. While they...

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0February 2, 2010
Polarmax Introduces TransDRY Wicking Cotton

Wicking Cotton? For reals? Well, according to Polarmax and from what I’ve seen thus far, wicking cotton is indeed comfortable,...

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0February 1, 2010
Hardshell, Softshell and Insulated Jackets for Fall 2010

Let the Outdoor Retailer reports continue flowing. This time the topic is jackets of all shapes and sizes. These are...

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3January 29, 2010
Teva Illum Sandals: Headlights for Your Feet?

Ever find yourself stumbling through a dark house at midnight while on a snack mission? Well, those days are over...

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3January 28, 2010
Freeride AT Ski Boots from Scarpa and Salomon for Fall 2010

On the burly end of the spectrum (see my report on lightweight AT boots), ski boot manufacturers continue to either...

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0January 28, 2010
Smith Vantage Ski Helmet: Coming Fall 2010

At Outdoor Retailer, I made my usual stop to visit with Chopper at Smith. While it’s typically a new pair...

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3January 27, 2010
Lightweight Alpine Touring Ski Boots Coming Fall 2010

While most backcountry ski boot manufacturers have been pursuing the “freeride backcountry” crowd, there has emerged another category of alpine...

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1January 26, 2010
Introducing Polartec Powershield Pro

Always on the pursuit of highly-functional fabrics, Polartec unveiled their new softshell material that’s built to be highly-breathable yet still...

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0January 20, 2010
Champion to Unveil High-altitude Super Suit at Outdoor Retailer

As Outdoor Retailer kicks into gear this week, I’m still getting random emails here and there from last-minute PR folks...

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2January 5, 2010
Finally… Details on the Long-awaited Ibis Mojo HD

After much speculation and impatience by Ibis enthusiasts worldwide, Ibis has finally announced the details of the all-new Ibis Mojo...

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