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Gregory Arreba Women’s Backpack (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2006)
New for 2006, the Arreba is a women-specific lightweight pack with a very nice feature set, including huge hipbelt pockets.
X-Socks (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2006)
Gad, these are the most high-tech socks I have ever seen!
OR NinjaClava (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2006)
For head/neck protection on the trail, in your sleeping bag, or robbing a bank, this new balaclava is light, stretchy, and warm.
Vaude Ski Packs (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2006)
An assortment of quality, lightweight backpacks from Vaude of Germany are now available in the US with Liberty Mountain as the distributor.
Darn Tough Vermont Socks (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2006)
Darn strong claims, and a lifetime warranty!
SmartWool Spectrum Hoodie (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2006)
Technical, lightweight wool hoodie.
Coleman Fyrestorm Ti Stove (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2006)
The multi-fuel capable Fyrestorm can fill all niches.
Granite Gear Northern Light Tarp (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2006)
A premium quality one or two person tarp with catenary sides, sidewalls, and optional end vestibules.
ULA Conduit Frameless Backpack (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2006)
In the uncrowded 3,000 cubic inch ultralight backpack category, the Conduit will make the ultralight enthusiast smile.
CW-X Firm Support Bra (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2006)
Incredibly comfortable sport bra now available for larger busted women.
Atlas Backcountry 24 Snowshoe (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2006)
Now this is more like it – a lighter weight backcountry snowshoe from Atlas with a full feature set and good packability.
SmartWool Synergy Pullover (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2006)
Wool next to skin with synthetic, wind resistant knit outer layer.
ABS Avalanche Airbag Backpacks (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2006)
Float to the surface of an avalanche and increase your survival chances 10 times.
GV Carbon Tech Solstice Snowshoe (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2006)
How’s this, a carbon fiber frame that weighs only 1 pound per shoe!
Atlas 13 Series Snowshoes (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2006)
New top of the line snowshoe with a carbon fiber foot plate and a binding that clamps to the welt of your boot, eliminating the heel strap.
Vargo 0.9 and 1.3 Liter Non-Stick Ti Pots (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2006)
0.9 and 1.3 liter non-stick titanium pots
Protech Daily Moisturizer Sunscreen (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2006)
SPF 30 moisturizer sunscreen in small serving sizes.
Granite Gear Nimbus Meridian Internal Frame Backpack (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2006)
A great balance of durability, comfort, convenience, versatility, and light weight.
Snot Spot Nose Wipe (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2006)
Reusable, washable microfleece nose wiper for your gloves, mittens, or hands.
Ibex 17.5 micron Merino wool fabric (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2006)
New 17.5 micron fabric in Men's and Women's garments
New Ultralight GearSee the latest releases in ultralight cottage-brand gear from small makers.
