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Princeton Tec Quad Headlamp (OutdoorRetailer Winter Market 2006)
A 3.5 ounce, 4-LED headlamp with bright light off 3 AAA batteries
Primus Gravity MF Stove (Outdoor Retailer WInter Market 2006)
A multi-fuel stove with manual ignition for 12 ounces.
ULA Relay Frameless Backpack (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2006)
An ultralight, yet durable daypack or overnight backpack.
Injinji Socks (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2006)
Gloves for your feet!
Neos Trekker and Villager Overshoes (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2006)
Lightweight overshoe and gaiter all in one!
Coast LED Lenser Revolution Headlamp (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2006)
1.25 Watt single LED headlamp powered by 3 AAA batteries that weighs just 4.2 ounces
National Geographic Topo! Version 4 (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2006)
A major upgrade to a top of the line mapping program for both Macintosh and Windows users.
Pacific Outdoor Equipment max-tropic Sleeping Pad (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2006)
Sleeping pad for hot, humid weather that helps keep you cool.
NEOS Stabilicer Navigator 5 Overshoe (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2006)
NEOS adds steel studs for more traction to their insulated overboots.
Western Mountaineering Tamarak Sleeping Bag (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2006)
A 15 ounce half bag from Western Mountaineering
Inov-8 Roclite 285 Shoes (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2006)
10-ounce shoes for trail and adventure racers that a few hardy "soles" may find useful for lightweight backpacking.
GoLite Virga Rain Jacket (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2006)
A simple, low cost jacket that is the new lightweight standard in woven rainwear
GoLite Whim Pants (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2006)
A 4 ounce wind pant with a polyester/carbon fabric
News, Muse, and Reviews – January 28 (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2006)
Kites, sustainability, and why not: MORE NEW GEAR.
Western Mountaineering Summerlite Sleeping Bag (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2006)
A 19 ounce bag designed for the ultralight enthusiast
Inov-8 Roclite 335 Gtx Shoe (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2006)
11.2 oz Gore-Tex XCR adventure racing shoe with slick, integrated Gore-Tex gaiter.
Jetboil Group Cooking System (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2006)
Jetboil introduces a 1.5 L capacity cooking system suitable for group cooking
Inov-8 F-lite 300 Shoe (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2006)
10.5 oz supportive running shoe with claimed improved propulsion efficiency.
Hammerhead Sled (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2006)
High performance winter recreational sled that can double as a pulk.
Kahtoola Flight Snow Travel System (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2006)
Move over Northern Lites and MSR, there’s a new kid on the block with lightweight snowshoes!
New Ultralight GearSee the latest releases in ultralight cottage-brand gear from small makers.
