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January 22-26, 2008: Gear, Trends, and Commentary From Outdoor Retailer Winter Market!
Backpacking Light will be reporting live from Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2008 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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A Virtual Pack (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2008)
| on February 02, 2008 | in Trends » Outdoor Retailer News
The Backpacking Light Outdoor Retailer Team outfits an entire lightweight pack for a long winter weekend using only gear found at the show. Join us throughout the trip for updates as we add gear to our hyper-linked Outdoor Retailer Virtual Pack.
The Backpacking Light Outdoor Retailer Team outfits an entire lightweight pack for a long winter weekend using only gear found at the show. Join us throughout the trip for updates as we add gear to our hyper-linked Outdoor Retailer Virtual Pack.
M Primus Eta Express Stove (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2008)
| on January 31, 2008 | in Trends » Outdoor Retailer News
Primus puts their EtaPower Stove on a diet with the new ETAExpress Stove aimed squarely at Jetboil.
Primus puts their EtaPower Stove on a diet with the new ETAExpress Stove aimed squarely at Jetboil.
M Lightweight Insulated Footwear Roundup (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2008)
| on January 30, 2008 | in Trends » Outdoor Retailer News
We searched the Outdoor Retailer Show to find footwear to keep feet warm and dry while winter hiking and snowshoeing.
We searched the Outdoor Retailer Show to find footwear to keep feet warm and dry while winter hiking and snowshoeing.
M Lightweight Handwear for Cold and Wet Conditions (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2008)
| on January 29, 2008 | in Trends » Outdoor Retailer News
We rounded up handwear of interest and suggest how they might be used in lightweight handwear systems.
We rounded up handwear of interest and suggest how they might be used in lightweight handwear systems.
PODCAST: Trends in the Evolution of Snowshoes from Backcountry Base Camp Wrap Up (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2008)
| on January 25, 2008 | in Trends » Outdoor Retailer News
An evaluation of trends in snowshoes and snowshoe technology based on observations from snowshoe vendors at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2008. We ask the question: "Why haven't we seen any meaningful reductions in weight for several years?"
An evaluation of trends in snowshoes and snowshoe technology based on observations from snowshoe vendors at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2008. We ask the question: "Why haven't we seen any meaningful reductions in weight for several years?"
M Big Sky International Convertible 4P (Light 4-Season) and Montana 2P (4-Season) (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2008)
| on January 24, 2008 | in Trends » Outdoor Retailer News
Both tents have multiple configurations available. The summer version of the Montana is a two-person double-wall tent that weighs as little as 2 pounds 1.7 ounces and the winter version is just 3 pounds 9.5 ounces!
Both tents have multiple configurations available. The summer version of the Montana is a two-person double-wall tent that weighs as little as 2 pounds 1.7 ounces and the winter version is just 3 pounds 9.5 ounces!
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M Dynafit Low-Tech Race Binding and Goode Randonee Carbon Skis Set New Weight - and Cost - Standards for Alpine Ski Touring (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2008)
| on January 24, 2008 | in Trends » Outdoor Retailer News
Clear your Visa card, kids, because this is going to cost you.
Clear your Visa card, kids, because this is going to cost you.
Garmin eTrex Vista HCx with Mapsource Topo 2008
| on February 02, 2008 | in Trends » Outdoor Retailer News
Virtual Pack: Garmin eTrex Vista HCx with Mapsource Topo 2008
Virtual Pack: Garmin eTrex Vista HCx with Mapsource Topo 2008
M Nemo Nano Tent (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2008)
| on January 30, 2008 | in Trends » Outdoor Retailer News
Virtual Pack: The latest from Nemo features two Airbeams, 36 ft2 integrated fly, and weighs 3.5 pounds.
Virtual Pack: The latest from Nemo features two Airbeams, 36 ft2 integrated fly, and weighs 3.5 pounds.
Lorpen Primaloft Light Hiker Sock (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2008)
| on January 28, 2008 | in Trends » Outdoor Retailer News
Virtual Pack: Lorpen Primaloft Light Hiker Sock
Virtual Pack: Lorpen Primaloft Light Hiker Sock
M Merrell Gatherer Jacket (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2008)
| on January 28, 2008 | in Trends » Outdoor Retailer News
The only true limitation with the Gatherer is your imagination.
The only true limitation with the Gatherer is your imagination.
Crescent Moon Magnesium 9 Snowshoes(Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2008)
| on January 28, 2008 | in Trends » Outdoor Retailer News
Virtual Pack: Crescent Moon Magnesium 9 Snowshoes
Virtual Pack: Crescent Moon Magnesium 9 Snowshoes
Pieps DSP Avalanche Beacon (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2008)
| on January 26, 2008 | in Trends » Outdoor Retailer News
Virtual Pack: Pieps DSP Avalanche Beacon. Easy to use yet capable avalanche beacon that weighs 7.0 ounces
Virtual Pack: Pieps DSP Avalanche Beacon. Easy to use yet capable avalanche beacon that weighs 7.0 ounces
Westcomb Specter LT Hooded Jacket (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2008)
| on January 26, 2008 | in Trends » Outdoor Retailer News
Virtual Pack: Westcomb Specter LT Hooded Jacket
Virtual Pack: Westcomb Specter LT Hooded Jacket
Outdoor Research Endeavor Mitts (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2008)
| on January 26, 2008 | in Trends » Outdoor Retailer News
Virtual Pack: Outdoor Research Endeavor Mitts
Virtual Pack: Outdoor Research Endeavor Mitts
M Big Sky International Shadow Backpack (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2008)
| on January 25, 2008 | in Trends » Outdoor Retailer News
This first lightweight backpack from Big Sky seems to be very well thought out, and has some unique features.
This first lightweight backpack from Big Sky seems to be very well thought out, and has some unique features.
Snow Peak GigaPower LI Backpacking Stove (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2008)
| on January 25, 2008 | in Trends » Outdoor Retailer News
Virtual Pack: Snow Peak raises the bar for remote canister stoves designed to work with inverted canisters: they have increased power and reduced weight.
Virtual Pack: Snow Peak raises the bar for remote canister stoves designed to work with inverted canisters: they have increased power and reduced weight.
M Montbell Ex Light Down Jacket (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2008)
| on January 23, 2008 | in Trends » Outdoor Retailer News
Ex means Extra Light baby! 7-denier shell, 900-fill down, 5.4 ounces - this jacket is a highlight of the show.
Ex means Extra Light baby! 7-denier shell, 900-fill down, 5.4 ounces - this jacket is a highlight of the show.
