NEW PRODUCTS FROM THE SUMMER 2017 OUTDOOR RETAILER TRADE SHOW

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From Will Rietveld and Janet Reichl’s Blog( I always enjoy their posts )

. Gear for Lightweight Backpacking .

. Gear for Ultralight Backpacking .

. Interesting New Technology that Improves Our Gear .

. Footwear .

. Food and Nutrition .

[BlackHatGuy]

Thanks Link!

[Tom V]

The levity, the columbia coldorado, and the petzl are the items that peak my interest.

[jimmy b]

Thanks for posting. Fun window shopping. Glad nothing is tugging  my wallet.

[Matthew / BPL]

Fun to see new stuff but nothing is screaming at me either.

[jscott]

The BA axl sleeping pad seems like it might be a winner. It’s light for an insulated pad–10 ounces. No mention of an r-rating though…

[Alex Willows]

Yeah, it’s a bummer that there is no mention of temperature rating for the AXL, it sounds interesting. Apparently BA don’t actually report R values, but rather give an approximate temperature range. Wonder whether it has to do with the cost of testing?

 

The most exciting for me were the new Columbia jackets. If they have managed to retain at least some measure of the durability that the heavier fabric has, they could be a winner. Pit vents ought to help somewhat with the breathability concerns. Unfortunate for me that they won’t be released until February next year!

[Jeff McWilliams]

Also interested in the lighter weight Columbia jacket.

 

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