Outdoor Retailer’s 2014 Summer Market kicked off with an Open Air Demo Day, where hundreds of brands shared their latest and greatest in boat design and new gear—some of our favorite finds are listed below. Stay tuned to Canoeroots all week as we cover everything Outdoor Retailer has to offer.
Old Town Canoes and Kayaks
Old Town Canoes and Kayaks made a splash today with the introduction of the NEXT, a brand new canoe that joins their lineup as an accessible, entry-level design seeking to draw new paddlers into the sport and make canoeing more convenient for those who are already committed. The NEXT is lightweight, stable and very easy to maneuver with a double bladed paddle—traditionalists will enjoy it with a single blade as well.
It accelerates quickly, can carry gear and is a breeze to load on the car for spontaneous paddle sessions. Stay tuned for more on the NEXT at Canoerootsmag.com.
GoPro
Canoeroots and Family Camping got a sneak peek at the Fetch today, a new dog harness camera mount from GoPro that is yet to be released. After years of seeing customers strap human harnesses to their furry friends, GoPro responded with a dog-specific harness that fits animals of all sizes. The harness has a chest mount and reversible back mount for GoPro cameras.
Sony
The AS100 is the new addition to Sony’s lineup of action cams. The new model has a bigger and better sensor for higher image quality. The splash proof camera can handle some moisture without any housing, and can be totally waterproofed with plastic housing for full submersion. The AS100 has streaming capability and fits in the palm of your hand.
Chapul Cricket Energy Bars
Chapul Cricket Energy Bars are new, packable snack or meal replacement bars that come from a sustainable protein source. As Chapul describes it: “Insects require less land resources, emit fewer greenhouse gases, and have a much smaller water demand than livestock and animal substitute such as soy, corn and rice.” Bonus: They’re delicious.
Primus
Primus is building on its already-excellent lineup of stoves by adding one handy new feature: a way to attach the pot you’re cooking in to the stove you’re cooking on. The two pieces are built to fit together and connect and detach easily so hot pots can’t slide around while you’re cooking. Additional screws help you attach other cookware to the Primus stoves.
