Polartec announced yesterday in a press release their new Alpha synthetic insulation which should start appearing in consumer products early next year.
Gear news
GoPro releases new Hero3 line of rugged cameras
GoPro have updated their offering with a new line of tough cameras for extreme sports junkies and outdoor enthusiasts. Better, smaller and cheaper, the three new models are features packed.
Westcomb’s new Chrome jacket, warm, waterproof and stretchy
Westcomb is at it again, innovating and bringing to the market before everyone else a jacket that sounds perfect for the coming temperature drop.
New Rime Pro insulation jacket from Mammut
With winter just ’round the corner, will you let lower temperatures get in the way of your outdoor fix? Maybe all you need is a good lightweight insulation jacket to keep you warm in your next adventure.
The Alpine Hammock project, now on Kickstarter
Hammocks are cool, comfortable, lightweight, fun. Bivy sacks are too. Now if you could have both in one piece of gear, wouldn’t that be awesome? Meet Ryan’s and Mike’s Alipne Hammock.
New ultra-lightweight climbing helmet from Petzl
Petzl presented this year, as part of the 2013 collection, a new concept of ultra-light helmet for climbing and mountaineering. Its blazing orange colour didn’t scare away awards either.
Vaude new waterproofs and more for winter 2012
Vaude have announced some new products for their fall winter 2012/13 collection. Most of the new range will be released under the company’s Green Shape label which guarantees environmentally friendly production.
New SmartWool socks get stronger the more you wear them
SmartWool, the merino wool specialist, will update its range of PhD socks with a new collection called Performance. Coming this fall, those new stronger socks should bring better performance and durability compared to their predecessors.
Haglöfs Gram Comp Pull coming SS 2013
Haglöfs, the Swedish outdoor gear manufacturer, presented a very nice looking and minimalist jacket at OutDoor 2012. The Gram Comp Pull is the new reference for the company in lightweight hardhsell design.
Inov-8 introduces new Trailroc range, from 6mm to zero drop
Well established shoe manufacturer Inov-8 are adding a new range to their already comprehensive trail running collection called Trailroc, with three different cushioning options.
KEEN.CNX, low profile and lightweight, coming SS13
KEEN is already preparing its Spring/Summer 2013 products and showing of some of the gear. KEEN.CNX is the name of this new range of footwear that will be very light and playful.
New eVent DVL to make lighter waterproof breathable gear
GE, the company behind the eVent fabric, announced the release of a new type of air permeable and waterproof membrane using their patented construction process.