Please help with a running list of new UL gear that will be available for 2010:

Type / Make-Model / Description / Date

Pack / MLD SuperProphet / New off trail - alpine tough version of the Prophet / Spring 2010

Pack / MLD SubProphet / New reduced volume Prophet / Spring 2010

Shelter / MLD SoloMid / New solo size Mid available in spinntex and spectralite / Spring 2010

Shelter / MLD Solo Inner Tent / New net inner tent sized to fit the new SoloMid / Spring 2010

Bivy / MLD Alpine Bivy / Updated design using new 3L eVent / Winter 2009

Sleep / MLD Spirit Quilts / Updated design using new Climashield Apex insulation / Winter 2009

Edited by thomdarrah on 12/22/2009 06:42:16 MST.

Well it looks like Joe is back and making new packs.

Pack / ZPacks Dyneema X 20 / Spring 10 - Joe' 2000 cu in pack Dyneema (Zilch)

Pack / ZPacks Dyneema X 26 / Spring 10 - Joe' 2600 cu in pack Dyneema (Z1)

Pack / ZPacks Dyneema X 32 / Spring 10 - Joe' 3200 cu in pack Dyneema (Z2)

He has added a new option which is mesh pockets replacing the pack material pockets.

I also see that a new color cuben is listed under packs...Forest Green in addition to the Sky Blue.

Jamie

Also from ZPacks:

Shelter / ZPacks cuben Hexamid / available in both tarp and tent mode / Spring 2010

How could I forget:

Accessory / MLD Most Awesome Sternum Strap I.T.W. / The name says it all / Winter 2009

Six Moon Designs Vamp tent/shelter
Six Moon Designs Swift pack redesigned

Well Alpinelite Gear looks to be close to having some interesting shelters available in 2010. The web site has a new look (really nice) and shows shelters with price, but are not available for purchase yet.

Shelter / Alpinelite - Strata I / A cat cut shelter with zippered beak (8.9 oz for $89)
Shelter / Alpinelite - Bub Shelter I (use with Strata) / a bug tent/bivy sized for one (9.7 oz for $99)

He also has a Strata III shown and Bug Shelter 1.25/1.5.

Gossamer Gear 2010

Packs - All Small torso size packs which currently use Gossamer Gears signature wide shoulder straps will be replaced by shoulder straps that are narrower - better for small shouldered/short individuals.

Tent - Dubbed the "Diamond" - a small one person shelter...supposed to be easier to setup than The One. Hasn't begun testing yet so probable date summer 2010.

Titanium Goat 2009

- Raven Bivy....already is available.

Edited by Trailmouse on 12/22/2009 13:05:10 MST.

The new, longer fly Scarp 2 is possibly coming out this spring or early summer. Likely similar to the Scarp 1 longer fly W/venting zippers at the hem on each end.

Shelter / SMD Haven / Double Wall 2 person tent, cuben tarp option

MLD

MLD Superlight Bivy / Updated design for 2010:
eVENT Foot Panel + Larger Net Window + Optional All Head Area Netting + Optimized Shape for 20" NeoAir.

MLD Cuben Fiber in STEALTH....a brownish/green masterpiece that's an alternative to MLD's classic white. Available Now

MLD Packs NEW Carbon Gray Dyneema X (TM) Fabric: 210d Coated Nylon Ripstop with a 210D Pure Dyneema Reinforcement Grid Plus a Second Diagonal Reinforcement Grid of Nylon for added Abrasion Resistance. To top it off the packs have new hardware and an updated design.....beautiful & functional.

Shoes / Montrail Rock Ridge / Cushioned Trail Runner - 11.4 oz / Spring 2010

Shoes / Montrail Sabino Trail / Performance Trail Runner - 12.8 oz / Spring 2010 (replaces Streak)

Shoes / Montrail Sabino Trail Mid GTX / mid cut performance Trail Shoe - 15.6 oz / Spring 2010

Shoes / Montrail AT Plus and AT Plus GTX / Long Distance Trail Shoe - 14.4 oz / Spring 2010 (replaces Hardrock)

Edited by thomdarrah on 12/22/2009 19:26:15 MST.

Montrail: Per an email from Montrail: "Next spring Montrail will introduce a new style called the AT Plus which will be similar to the older Hardrock style."

I hope so, because the old women's Hardrock was perfect for me, while the newer ones have no built-in support--sort of like slopping around in bedroom slippers--not what I want for the trail!

Gossamer Gear, per December email newsletter:
"1. We will soon be carrying the Dri Ducks rain gear suits again and will be adding the poncho as well. We quit selling these in the past due to some issues we had with them that have been addressed and we are happy to be selling them again. Look for them in the coming weeks.
2. We have several LT4 accessories coming in the next few weeks as well. We now have a stainless steel camera mount/monopod attachment for the LT4s that have the strap mod. It is groovy, it works, and it is coming soon. Also we have an LT4 extender that we are working on, a very simple carbon fiber piece that will make a Lightrek4 about 6 feet tall, good for those using pyramid style tents.
3. We have just about nailed down GG Trail Ambassador Rik Christensens new pack cover design and will be busting those out this spring as well. This one has been through several revisions and a fair bit of testing and I will tell you there is nothing else like it out there.

There is of course a LOT of other new stuff we are actively working on including new lighter tents, tarps, bivys, a thru-hiker pack, an airflow Sitlight for desert hiking, etc..so stay tuned. Please email us if you have ideas or preferences on what we should be working on. We would love to hear from you!"

Edited by hikinggranny on 12/22/2009 16:57:37 MST.

Jacket / Western Mountaineering Flash XR / weather resistent Proloft XR outer shell material - 11 oz / Winter 2009

Edited by thomdarrah on 12/23/2009 07:38:00 MST.

Alpinlite is coming out with a true 2 person Bug Shelter. It should be out in Spring 2010.

Details can be seen here

hey-
any word on pricing and availability?
(on the WM website but nothing on their pricing sheet)

thanks
tom
----
update-
I heard from a WM dealer today:
-price will be $300,
-no word yet on availability

Edited by mc1donald on 12/27/2009 02:41:05 MST.

Does anyone know if Ron plans on bringing back the Revelation pack soon (or something comparable)?

Edited by mseeley on 12/25/2009 14:39:35 MST.

I believe you will see Ron bring out an updated version of the Revelation in 2010. First up are the new SoloMid, the SuperProhet and the SubProphet.

Define soon! ;-)

Thom knows much better than I do, but as far as I know, he's made no commitment to bring back a Revelation, but he's considering it. I don't think before Spring if he does, though. If you're really interested, I'd suggest emailing him and letting him know that. The more people that express interest, the more likely he'll be to make one!

Edited by idester on 12/25/2009 14:59:45 MST.

Really excited about the new Alpinlite gear!

Edited by FamilyGuy on 12/25/2009 17:05:43 MST.

The "Super" option/upgrade for all MLD packs is now listed on the MLD site.

"Super" Prophet: +4oz, cost +$50.00
"Super" Exodus: +5oz, cost +$50.00
"Super" Ark: +6oz, cost $50.00

The "Super" option/upgrade replaces the outer mesh used for all exterior pockets and the silnylon used for the extension sleeve with the tougher dyneema x material. Added durability for off trail and alpine use (abuse).

Edited by thomdarrah on 12/26/2009 07:37:14 MST.