Gear of the Show

We're doing it again! Outside's gear editors will be handing out Gear of the Show awards at the upcoming Outdoor Retailer and SnowSports Industries America (SIA) Snow Show. We'll be giving away five awards at Outdoor Retailer from January 23–26, 2013, and the SnowSports Industries America Snow Show from January 31–February 3, 2013. How to Submit: Please send a brief description and an image of your product to our gear team, Kyle Dickman and Berne Broudy.

Old Town Heron Junior Kayak

Outside reviews the the best gear of Outdoor Retailer, including the Old Town Heron Junior Kayak.

Fjallraven Kajka

Outside reviews the the best gear of Outdoor Retailer, including the Fjallraven Kajka.

New Balance Minimus Hi-Rez

Outside reviews the the best gear of Outdoor Retailer, including the New Balance Minimus Hi-Rez.

Pieps Global Finder

Outside reviews the the best gear of Outdoor Retailer, including the Pieps Global Finder.

Nemo Spoon Series Sleeping Bag

Outside reviews the the best gear of Outdoor Retailer, including the Nemo Spoon Series Sleeping Bag.

Tent

Big Agnes Fishhook SL 2 Tent

Outside reviews the the best gear of Outdoor Retailer, including the Big Agnes Fishhook SL 2 Tent.

Climbing helmet

Petzl Sirocco Helmet

Outside reviews the the best gear of Outdoor Retailer, including the Petzl Sirocco helmet.

Outdoor Retailer Preview: New Walking Gear

In 2002, Philip Curry, the designer behind Patagonia's now-discontinued Lotus line of lifejackets, decided to get back into the PFD business. He founded Astral Buoyancy to create the highest-quality...

Outdoor Retailer Preview: New Climbing Gear

Climbers have a lot to look forward to in spring 2013. Check out the gear you’ll be taking to the crag or cliff next year in this, our first preview post leading up to the Outdoor Retailer show in...

Outdoor Retailer Preview: New Swimming Gear

Whether you’re catching a wave, splashing in the nearest stream, or chilling at the beach, if you’re a Patagonia fan, you’ll soon have eight new styles of board shorts in 45 different color...

Outdoor Retailer Preview: New Ocean Gear

The best way to beat record high temperatures: spend as much time in the water as possible. Here are a few items to be showcased at the Outdoor Retailer show meant to help enhance your ocean...

Outdoor Retailer Preview: New Hydration Gear

Your body is 98 percent water. Keep your cells happy and hydrated with these new water-replenishing packs for cyclists and runners that will debut at the Outdoor Retailer show in Salt Lake City.

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