outdoor retailer 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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• 0August 10, 2009

  Outdoor Retailer Summer 09: Highlights Part 4

  In my final installment from Outdoor Retailer, I’ve got a handful of great products that will be hitting retailers as...

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