The Local newsletter is your free, daily guide to life in Colorado. For locals, by locals. Sign up today!
Every summer and winter, the biggest outdoor brands (and a few up-and-comers) gather in Salt Lake City to showcase their new gear and technical innovations for the upcoming year. Outdoor Retailer , or OR, is the industry’s largest trade show and attracts over 25,000 attendees; most are buyers from the country’s leading specialty retailers (think REI) and your favorite local shops. Here are some of the greatest hits from Colorado companies like Osprey and Nite Ize —plus, a few standouts from some boutique brands.
BioLight BaseCamp launches in September, and is perfect for tailgating. It burns natural wood, grills your bratwursts, and charges your phone simultaneouslyHitting REI shelves in October, these Danner Mountain Light Cascade Boots were inspired by the ones Cheryl Strayed wore in her mega-popular memoir, “Wild,” about hiking the Pacific Crest Trail Marrying performance, street fashion, and sustainability, Nau has some stylish rain/bike commuting jackets in store for both men and women in Spring 2015. The men’s jacket pictured features reflective tags that can be untucked on the bike and tucked in at the office The family that hydrates together, plays together. Colorado company Osprey is introducing a new line of (adorable) hydration packs in Spring 2015 for little ones as young as three “Trade not Aid” is the motto of Canadian company Oliberté . Shoes and bags are made from Ethiopian leather in the world’s first fair trade certified factory in Addis Ababa. The hip women’s line is brand new This new bike-mounted dry bag from Aquapac allows you to use your phone through its plastic casing—so you don’t have to take cover, even in a downpour. Available now Because two is not enough, Chaco is introducing a new three-strap ZX/3 sandal for Spring 2015. Also, kids will get their own version of the newly launched OutCross water shoe Lifefactory introduced wine glasses and food storage options to its popular line of glass travel water bottles. Available nowA great idea! Portable battery-operated seat warmers and vests from Brunton. The Brunton HEATSYNC series will be great for chilly Broncos games. Coming Fall 2014 Japanese camping company, Snow Peak , has a bunch of cool new camping gear for Spring 2015, including a portable titanium sake set and collapsible propane stove with wind guard This stylish summer wool dress from Ibex is soft, lightweight, and stinkproof. Available Spring 2015 Canadian company, Lolë , continues to hit high syle notes in its yogawear collection for Spring 2015 The Boulder-based company Nite Ize ‘s easy and affordable gear storage solution, GearTie Ladies, why aren’t you running in a fashion-forward onesie yet? Get your chance Spring 2015 with the Brooks Pure Project Seamless Jumper BioLight BaseCamp launches in September, and is perfect for tailgating. It burns natural wood, grills your bratwursts, and charges your phone simultaneouslyHitting REI shelves in October, these Danner Mountain Light Cascade Boots were inspired by the ones Cheryl Strayed wore in her mega-popular memoir, “Wild,” about hiking the Pacific Crest Trail Marrying performance, street fashion, and sustainability, Nau has some stylish rain/bike commuting jackets in store for both men and women in Spring 2015. The men’s jacket pictured features reflective tags that can be untucked on the bike and tucked in at the office The family that hydrates together, plays together. Colorado company Osprey is introducing a new line of (adorable) hydration packs in Spring 2015 for little ones as young as three “Trade not Aid” is the motto of Canadian company Oliberté . Shoes and bags are made from Ethiopian leather in the world’s first fair trade certified factory in Addis Ababa. The hip women’s line is brand new This new bike-mounted dry bag from Aquapac allows you to use your phone through its plastic casing—so you don’t have to take cover, even in a downpour. Available now Because two is not enough, Chaco is introducing a new three-strap ZX/3 sandal for Spring 2015. Also, kids will get their own version of the newly launched OutCross water shoe Lifefactory introduced wine glasses and food storage options to its popular line of glass travel water bottles. Available nowA great idea! Portable battery-operated seat warmers and vests from Brunton. The Brunton HEATSYNC series will be great for chilly Broncos games. Coming Fall 2014 Japanese camping company, Snow Peak , has a bunch of cool new camping gear for Spring 2015, including a portable titanium sake set and collapsible propane stove with wind guard This stylish summer wool dress from Ibex is soft, lightweight, and stinkproof. Available Spring 2015 Canadian company, Lolë , continues to hit high syle notes in its yogawear collection for Spring 2015 The Boulder-based company Nite Ize ‘s easy and affordable gear storage solution, GearTie Ladies, why aren’t you running in a fashion-forward onesie yet? Get your chance Spring 2015 with the Brooks Pure Project Seamless Jumper