Outdoor Retailer Magazine / December 2021
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Product rules at Outdoor Retailer and here we present your submissions for the best gear available at retail—both right now and in the coming season. Come along and browse the virtual aisles with us. By Cameron Martindell
Gear
product picks
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This compact, light (310 grams), and incredibly durable 15L pack is made to carry multi-pitch climbing essentials. Designed for mobility and freedom, it’s constructed from exceptionally light and durable Hadron LCP (Liquid Crystal Polymer) grid fabric. The low profile design allows for freedom of movement as well as easy access to gear loops and a chalk bag.
Available: March 2022
Contact: robert.thomas@arcteryx.com
Arc'teryx Konseal 15 Backpack
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$70
arcteryx.com
Brand-new for spring 2022, the Holly collection includes Tall, Chelsea, and Bootie silhouettes—all 100% waterproof. With extra thick outsoles and heels, the Holly line features Rebound cushioning for all-day comfort and energy return, along with Bogs’ DuraFresh natural bio-technology to fight odors. Like all Bogs boots, the Holly styles feature Bloom eco-friendly, algae-base EVA footbeds that help clean polluted water habitats.
Available: February 2022
Contact: riley@bogsfootwear.com
bogsfootwear.com
BOGS Holly Chelsea
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$85
These 2019 Best-In-Show-award-winning thermal overalls now feature planet-conscious materials. The all-in-one thermal denim is a fully integrated hybrid with no bulky liners that’s tough on the outside, but soft and warm inside. Next-level recycled insulation—Repreve recycled poly with TruTemp365—thermoregulates to protect the human and the planet. Each pair of overalls saves eight plastic bottles from the landfill. Features include 11 pockets (some fleece-lined), a crotch gusset, flexible suspenders, and reinforced knees. Available in sizes 000–18 with inseams/lengths at 28, 30, 32, and 34. In black and grey.
Available: Now
Contact: teresa@dovetailworkwear.com
dovetailworkwear.com
Dovetail Workwear Freshley Overall in Thermal Denim
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$129
Available: February 2022
Contact: thd@ecco.com
ecco.com
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ECCO Outdoor Biom 2.1 X Country
$150
Perfect for trail running and cross-country adventures, this lightweight, breathable shoe is built on the Biom last, inspired by barefoot running and allowing the foot to move naturally and efficiently. The Biom 2.1 uppers are constructed of award-winning, water-saving DriTan leather and premium textiles. The Phorene midsole supplies energy return and bounce. And the Ecco Performance Rubber+ outsole delivers excellent grip and traction via an innovative cleat pattern that provides multi-directional traction and stability.
Available: Winter 2022
Contact: dana.schwab@johnsonoutdoors.com
eurekacamping.com
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The non-stick ceramic surface makes it easy to cook— and clean up—the ultimate campsite bacon and eggs. This griddle is designed to work with Eureka stoves (and others) for a customizable kitchen setup. A protective cover doubles as a cutting board for efficient packing and gear storage.
Eureka! Griddle
$43
Available: Now
Contact: jake@pactoutdoors.com
pactoutdoors.com
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The grab-and-go Pact Kit is the first all-in-one bathroom kit for outdoor adventures. It includes Pact Mycelium Tabs to break down human waste in the ground 10 times faster than average while neutralizing harmful pathogens that can harm wildlife, pets, and waterways. The kit is designed for hiking, camping, backpacking, fishing, hunting, and other activities without bathroom facilities.
PACT Outdoors All-in-One Bathroom Kit
$50
Available: Now
Contact: patagoniapress@patagonia.com
patagonia.com
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With Alpine Downlab, Patagonia has reimagined how to integrate down into a layering system featuring some of the lightest fabrics the brand has ever used with 800-fill-power goose down. This ultralight technical pullover works as a midlayer or outer layer and packs down to next to nothing when not in use. Available in a Jacket, Crew, and Hooded Vest, the collection uses NetPlus, a 100% post-consumer recycled nylon fabric made from recycled fishing nets.
Patagonia AlpLight Down Pullover
$249
Available: Now
Contact: ccastellani@prana.com
prana.com
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This Bluesign product is made with 100% lightweight matte finish recycled nylon ripstop with PFC-free DWR for water-resistant and windproof performance. It packs into its own hand pocket and features lightweight reverse coil zippers treated with PFC-free DWR, zipper hand pockets, hood drawcord systems, and elasticated hem and cuffs in a standard fit. The introduction of outerwear for Spring/Summer 2022 completes Prana's year-round outerwear collection.
Prana Women's Whistler Anorak
$99
Available: September 2022
Contact: meadow@sundayafternoons.com
sundayafternoons.com
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In its new Meridian collection, Sunday Afternoons debuts baselayer offerings that can be worn as stand-alone pieces or fit easily under a helmet or hat. Made of soft, breathable Italian fabric with four-way-stretch, styles like the Meridian Thermal Beanie include practical touches like reflective details, a hidden ponytail opening, and the brand’s popular proprietary Sunglass Lock technology.
Sunday Afternoons Meridian Thermal Beanie
$36
Available: February 2022
Contact: peter.mcconkie@redwingshoes.com
vasque.com
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A modern, lightweight hiking boot, the Torre AT (All Terrain) GTX sports a mesh and rough-out leather upper that surrounds the Gore-Tex waterproof lining to provide breathable comfort and dry feet. Beneath the foot, a Vibram Wavelength II sole with LiteBase technology and Megagrip compound create a lightweight, grippy, and durable sole. On the sole, Vibram’s new Traction Lug technology utilizes micro lugs within each primary lug to add 50% more surface area and increase traction by up to 25%.
Vasque Footwear Torre AT GTX
$200
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