Best of Outdoor Retailer Summer 2022

The weather may swing into the 80s in Denver as the Outdoor Retailer Summer 2022 show continues, but at the Colorado Convention Center (and in the city beyond), many minds are on fall, winter and next spring. As the best and brightest brands continue three days of development, camaraderie and innovation in the outdoors, we get a great glimpse of what the future holds. Here are some of the coolest items we saw at and around the show.

On the living room

Kokopelli Chasm Inflatable SUP

Kokopelli has just announced what it claims to be the lightest inflatable stand up paddle board on the market. It’s called the Chasm, and it’s only 13 pounds. The brand has reduced weight by reducing the traction pad material just underfoot rather than covering the majority of the surface, as well as attaching a single bungee cord instead of two, using lighter D-rings and a lighter fabric. It comes with a pump and paddle, fin and emergency kit, and the whole kit weighs 17 pounds. The paddle folds up into four pieces, making it extremely packable. Priced at just $999, the Chasm will launch in Spring 2023.

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Lowa Merger Mid Boot

This year Lowa celebrates its 100th anniversary, and in the spirit of innovating and continuing to push the boundaries, one of the brand’s key initiatives for Spring 2023 is to create street styles suitable for everyday activities and lifestyles. outdoor adventures, combining performance, function and fashion. . The men’s Merger Mid (which also comes in a low-top version) features the brand’s exclusive PU mono shell, abrasion-resistant upper, speed lacing, and will retail for $200.

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Sea to Summit Ikos 3 person tent

The new Sea to Summit Ikos TR3 is the brand’s latest lightweight performance three-person tent. Constructed with DAC MX poles made with 10.8mm anodized aluminum alloy, ultra-lightweight 20D polyester mesh interior and 68D polyester ripstop fabric, the tent weighs just under seven pounds. For added durability, the fly is made with fully taped seams and features a durable Polyether Polyurethane (PeU) coating.

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Poler mushroom chair + 10 barrels of beer

This fall, Poler is partnering with Anheuser-Busch-owned 10 Barrel Brewing for a collaborative beer that will be sold in grocery stores nationwide. The Poler Camp Vibes with 10 Barrel will be accompanied by a selection of co-branded after-pieces, including chairs and a poncho. The collection will be available in October 2022.

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Matador updated September 28

For Spring 2023, Matador is taking their popular Seg30 and giving it some major upgrades. The Seg28 is slightly smaller than its predecessor, but Matador has added a full carry system and a full back panel harness system that provides more support and comfort, as well as the ability for heavier loads. New features of the Seg28 include a top-accessible laptop pocket, an integrated luggage pass-through behind the back panel for easy travel, and a secret passport pocket integrated into the back of the bag for added security. Additional upgrades include paracord zipper pulls, safety loops on zippers, and a larger mesh water bottle pocket.

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Helly Hansen Odin 9 Worlds 3.0

The Odin 9 worlds is Helly Hansen’s best-selling hard shell jacket, designed for backpacking and mountaineering, used and tested by search and rescue professionals. The key update to this summery style for Spring/Summer 2023 is the use of Ocean Bound fabric; the jacket uses 68% recycled plastic material that has been reclaimed from waterways, melted down and spun into a variety of yarns which then go into the Helly Tech Professional Fabric construction used in this jacket. The jacket also features Recco technology, which is incorporated into more of the brand’s summer apparel.

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Adidas Terrex Tech Flooce Lightweight Hooded Hiking Jacket

To combat the loss of microfibers from traditional fleece, Adidas Terrex developed this mid-layer, which offers the warmth of brushed fleece without the environmental impact. Using an exclusive construction and a special selection of denier yarns, the brand has created loops on the jacket’s inner lining that are as soft as a classic fleece, with the same heat retention. The innovative version of a fleece layer comes in several weights: the lightweight, recycled option you see here is available now, and a heavier option will be released next season.

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Roark Complice Bag Collection

For Spring 2023, Roark has created a collection of bags designed to be modular and adaptable, ready for any adventure you throw at them. Using daisy chain across the front of each bag, the system uses a range of detachable bags and accessories to help you design the best bag for your needs. The Accomplice Missing Link 42L in particular caught our eye: the durable dry bag is fully waterproof, has multiple carrying and closure options and security pockets for passports and travel documents.

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Offsite activations

There’s an undeniable upward trend at Outdoor Retailer with more and more brands showcasing products and hosting activations outside of the showroom. Although the following brands were not within the confines of the Colorado Convention Center, their products still impressed enough to make it onto this list.

Nathan Laser Light Running Vest

Launching in August 2022, the Laser Light Running Vest is designed with Nathan’s anti-rebound mentality in mind. Featuring a waist adjuster/slider that allows you to adjust the lighted straps for a more secure fit, the vest is a blend of safety and comfort. Race through a variety of rainbow colors or choose one to run with. The Laser Light Vest will cost $60.

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Peak Design Motorcycle Stand

Peak Design’s new 1 inch ball adapter is designed to withstand the vibration and intensity that comes with riding a motorcycle, and provides a safe and secure ride. Vibration isolation is built into the bike mount, and Peak Design claims the design is more secure than well-known competitors like QuadLock. The ball adapter is designed to work with popular system and RAM components, and will be released in 2023.

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Basin breeze

If you’re looking for a new product and don’t want to wait until next spring, Vasque has you covered. Taking customer feedback into consideration, the brand decided to bring back the original Breeze boot for Fall 2022, marrying classic styling with modern, durable materials. The new and improved Breeze is constructed with 75% recycled materials, including a midsole made from 20% recycled sugarcane, 100% recycled webbing, and 75% recycled mesh in the upper. A dual-density EVA foam footbed and VasqueDry waterproofing round out the boot’s many promising features.

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Cotopaxi Rain Trench

For spring 2023, Cotopaxi bets on clothing and sportswear. The new Rain Trench is a complete, forward-thinking option that features a 10k membrane, PFC-free DWR treatment, 2.5-layer construction and 100% recycled outer fabric. It’s fully waterproof, seam-sealed, and designed for light to medium showers. The Rain Trench will cost $200.

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