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Pentax Optio WP Digital Camera (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2005)
Lightweight, waterproof, 5MP, good battery life, and very pocketable gives the Pentax Optio WP a significant edge among backpacking cameras - and makes it an honorable mention for a 2005 Lightitude Award.
Ultralight Outfitters – Ultralight “Beercan” Cook Pot & Stove (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2005)
A lightweight integrated Esbit fuel cooking system.
Smartwool Microweight Apparel (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2005)
Microweight gets fashionable.
Keela “System Dual Protection” (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2005)
Innovative waterproof/breathable technology.
Mountainsmith TrekLite PCT 45 Backpack (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2005)
Thru-hike inspired 3 pound pack, built for comfort, durability, and convenience.
Mountain Hardwear Foray Backpack (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2005)
A sample of Mountain Hardwear’s pack debut, 3400 ci and 3 lb 14 oz with excellent durability.
Life-Link A.T. Superlight Trekking Pole (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2005)
A fixed length all carbon fiber trekking pole.
Granite Gear Vapor Ki Backpack (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2005)
A woman specific Vapor Trail.
MacPac Epic 150 SF Sleeping Bag (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2005)
19 ounce water-proof 750 fill down sleeping bag.
APA Enterprises Sun UV Monitoring Wristwach (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2005)
Monitor the UV Index and predict when you need extra protection
Backpackers Pantry Introduces Cold Rehydrated Meals (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2005)
Leave the stove at home and still enjoy a freeze dried pasta dinner.
Inov-8 Mudroc 280 Trail Running Shoes (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2005)
A Sub-10 Ounce Trail Running and Hiking Shoe
Sierra Designs Nanolite Rain Shells – Isotope and Neutron Jackets (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2005)
Very light waterproof/breathable hooded and nonhooded rainshells.
AquaStar Plus Ultraviolet Water Treatment (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2005)
Water purification through ultraviolet irradiation - a new approach to cleaning our water
Icebreaker Superfine GT Shirts (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2005)
Merino wool base layer tops with highly breathable backs.
Acumen Hydra-Alert Sports Watch with Fluid Check (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2005)
A watch that reminds you when and how much to drink
Declining Youth Participation in Wilderness Activities
The future of the outdoor industry - and wilderness activism - may be threatened by children's growing alienation from the natural world.
Black Diamond Skylight Tent (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2005)
A three-person single-wall tent in the Superlight tent family (Firstlight and Lighthouse).
Jacks ‘R’ Better Summer Universal Blanket SPOTLITE REVIEW
A sub-1-pound summer weight quilt that can be used as a top blanket or hammock under quilt.
Integral Designs Silcoat Backpack SPOTLITE REVIEW
Simple, lightweight, and versatile.
Magic 100 Sleeping BagMinimalist 900-fill-power down sleeping bag with a 55°F | 13°C comfort rating. Weighs 8.46oz | 240g
