Stanley

Can’t stand instant coffee while on trip, or tired of carrying three seperate things to make quality French Press coffee at camp? Check out the new Coffee Brew System (above) from Stanley. Everything you need to brew French Press coffee is combined into one easily packable, stainless steel package.

A pot, thermos, coffee press, mug, a buddy mug and a dry coffee ground container all fit snugly together into what looks like a large thermos. There are two sizes available, a 17oz ($50) and a 1.1qt ($65). There are also food jar kits available in the lineup so you can cook soup or pasta with ease. 

Big Agnes

A flashlight or headlamp at camp is great, but when you really want to light up the night, go to Big Agnes‘ new mtnGLO collection of tents and camping accessories. Their new Gilpin Falls Powerhouse 4, $599, is a four person tent desinged for family camping and features fully waterproof, integrated LED lights inside the tent.

The low profile lights are barely visible when turned off, looking like a tent seam, but light up the inside of the tent with the push of a button. The lights are powered by a Joey T55 power source, which can also be powered by any USB power source. The Gilpin Falls Powerhouse 4 is a little heavy for tripping, but their popular Copper Spur tent, $449.99, has been added to the mtnGLO collection, and approx. 3lbs, even with the lights installed. 

NRS

The new Crush lineup of water shoes from NRS are stylish enough to walk in the street without looking like you just came off the water. The quick draining shoes are flexible and lightweight and feature a super sticky tread design shaped like the state of Idaho. A nylon liner makes it possible to wear these shoes without socks.

Sea to Summit

Adding to their X-series of silicon sided, collapsible dishware, Sea to Summit has introduced the X-Pot. The bottom of the pot is anodized aluminum so it remains lightweight. The plastic lid features a strainer built right in and two silicon tabs allow you to drain the water without burning yourself. There are two sizes available, a 1.2 litre and a 2.8 litre. 

GSI Outdoors

GSI Outdoors has added a new 24oz pot to their lineup, to go along with the already popular 12oz pot. The built in handle wraps around the pot to make packing it a breeze. A new stainless steel flask replaces their leather wrapped one to fit better inside your pocket and increase durability. New colors and wraps are being added to their Commuter Java Press. 

Dagger Kayaks

Rapid Media Founder and Publisher Scott MacGregor interviews Dagger Kayaks about their new Roam sit on top. Watch it now. 

Gerber

Camp knives are essential to a fun, successful trip and they’re doubly important when the whole family comes along. Gerber has added a new camp knife set (sub $100) to their Freescape series of camping tools, available together or indivually. The set includes a folding kitchen knife, a fixed blade pairing knife and a folding utility knife.

The stainless steel blades reduce corrosion and increase durability and the top of the camp set box doubles as a cutting board. The sheaths are made from neoprene and have plastic inserts and the knives come with a lifetime warranty. 

Popticals

Before sunrise or after the sun goes down means you need a way to store your high-tech sunglasses without them being damaged or lost. That gets tricky when you’re talking about a big, hard camera case that won’t fit anywhere. Popticals has introduced a solution to that problem, with high-performance sport sunglasses that breakdown and store in a box that can fit snugly in your PFD pocket. 

These sunglasses are all made in Italy to ensure top quality and are not flimsy like other foldable glasses. These serious sport glasses combine the performance paddlers need with the ease of storage they’ve been wanting. There are 21 different styles coming out in the Spring of 2015, starting at $189. 

Klymit

Klymit is known for crazy lightweight sleeping pads that pack down to almost nothing. When we say nothing, we mean the size, or smaller, than a smartphone, which is the case with their Inertia O Zone pad, $99.95. Their newest product however, the Static V Luxe, $89, is focused on comfort. The biggest (that’s a relative term here) weighs 26.35oz and packs down the size of a few soda cans.

The three-inch thick, 30-inch wide, 76-inch long pad is big enough to sleep comfortably and a dynamic side rail keeps you on the pad all night long. Klymit’s anatomically patterned V-chamber design prevents air from moving up and down the bag and creating that water bed feeling and also prevents cold spots along the pad. 

SealSkinz Inc

SealSkinz Inc’s products are all waterproof and super breathable; perfect for a paddler. Their Ultra Grip Glove will be a hit with sea kayakers looking for warm, but are super stretchy so you can still use your hands like hands. Their new Gauntlet gloves feature touchscreen sensitive fingertips and have an anit-slip liner, which means it won’t get pulled out each time you take them off. 

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Here are some canoeing and camping products on display at Outdoor Retailer:

Frost River

Frost River is displaying their beautiful canoe packs in the pavilions at Outdoor Retailer. Their portage-style packs are heavy water resistant waxed canvas, have solid brass buckles, harness leather reinforcements, a durable double bottom and tumplines and adjustable backpack straps. All of Frost River’s products are made in Duluth, Minnesota.

Sierra Designs

Ultra-light is an understatement when it comes to the new tent from Sierra Designs. Weighing in at two pounds, nine ounces, the Tensegrity is a non-freestanding design that relies on trekking poles or sticks to stand in place. It’s a rethink of tent design altogether: the tent is wider up top to give extra shoulder and head room; it has a giant vestibule that can be adjusted down for a classic gear storage vestibule or pulled up to create a tarp-style living and cooking space. The silicone fabric is tear-resistant despite its paper-thin weight. 

L.L.Bean

L.L.Bean’s new products integrate new, fast drying, lightweight synthetics without compromising the classic look and feel of their clothing. The Polartec Thermal Pro Sport Jac is a throwback style with a cottony feel that’s great for both the backcountry and bar.

Goal Zero

The new Venture 30 is a battery that can handle the elements. Charge it using the small built-in USB cord and then bring it into the backcoutry to keep your headlamp, camera, smartphone or tablet powered up. Pair it with one of Goal Zero’s solar panels to stay charged while you’re off the grid. Stop worrying about babying your electronics—the Venture 30 won’t be harmed by splashing or sand.

NRS

The Siren PFD from NRS is a new version of their basic Vapour PFD with a women’s specific cut and a few added features. It has a big front pocket for easily-accessible storage and a hand warming pocket for even more all-day comfort. It trims all extra weight and bulk by sticking to the basic essential features and combining them into a slim, sleek design. The Siren will be available in Spring 2015. 

Here are some brand new 2015 whitewater products making their debut at Outdoor Retailer this week:

Bomber Gear

We can’t wait to try the brand new Palguin Drysuit (pictured above) from Bomber Gear. The company’s recent partnership with Polartec is introducing a fabric called NeoShell to the watersports world for the first time. NeoShell is super soft to the touch, lightweight, breathable and durable. Other Bomber Gear products we’ve tried fit like comfortable clothing instead of bulky equipment and the Palguin looks like it follows this trend by eliminating any unnecessary bulk. It’s unique leg entry system zips up the leg and down the other, removing any movement-restricting zippers from the shoulder and torso area and adding a convenient relief zip for men and women.

Shred Ready

The brand new OSK helmet from Shred Ready is bringing new technology to the watersports world. The Koroyd Hybrid technology is found in some snowsports helmets and now Shred Ready is using it to make lighter, tougher helmets with better drainage for whitewater paddlers. They’re also reintroducing retro design—OSK means Old School Kool—with a small removable brim for extra protection that comes in three interchangeable colors with each helmet. It has a thin shell that disperses impact, removable accessory ear pads, and a Boa Closure System at the back to dial in fit.

Immersion Research

Immersion Research is displaying their updated line of skirts at Outdoor Retailer. The fabric is super stretchy which they say makes them easier to put on and makes skirt implosions almost impossible—the fabric stretching will help keep the rand in place on your kayak’s cockpit. The rand also has an extra flap of fabric around the outside to keep any water from seeping in around the edges, making these new skirts dryer than ever.

Jackson Kayak

Jackson’s popular Fun series is getting an update for 2015. The Fun series has always combined features for both river running and play boating, and while the last version of the Fun leaned more towards the playboating side of things, this new generation has more of a river running focus. With more volume in the stern and a slightly narrower bow, it’s still built to do both well. The outfitting has a new backband feature that let’s you adjust it up and down to the perfect height. The 2015 Funs are shipping soon in the 4 Fun and Fun sizes (medium and large), and a smaller 2 Fun is soon to be added to the fleet.

Kokatat

Responding to customer requests for a rescue vest with more storage, Kokatat is launching the Maximus Centurion for 2015. The vest is essentially an updated version of their Maximus Prime, with a removable front pouch for storage. The pouch has three pockets and blends sleekly into the design of the vest—when attached, it looks like an integrated part of the PFD. The pouch and attachment clips can be removed to slim down when storage isn’t required. The Maximus Centurion comes with a quick release belt and other handy rescue features, such as a shoulder storage spot for your knife that keeps it conveniently tucked away but always within reach. 

Suunto

The Ambit3 series (above) of GPS watches from Suunto are perfect for paddlers who like to keep track of everything. The Peak model, not only keeps track of heart rate, has weather functions and is bluetooth compatible with Suunto’s new, Movescount mobile app. The app lets you decide which features are shown on the face of the watch and allows the watch to display notifications while you’re on the go. 

The Movescount app works with the watch to help you create The Suunto Movie. This feature visualizes your route on a 3D map, which includes key metrics, and you can add photos from your adventure to tell the whole story. The Peak model will be available this September, starting at $500. 

Level Six

Level Six redesigned their popular Superior paddling jacket to make it more comfortable and efficient. The Superior 2.0 features a new Sidewinder zipper ensures neck comfort and a venting collar system keeps breathing heavily in the really rough weather comfortable.

A tuck away hood system has vents in the back so heavy winds can travel through the hood instead of being blown off your head. Fleece lined hand warmer pockets keep you toasty at the launch and the Dual Fabric construction lightens the jacket and keeps it more breathable in key areas. 

ExtraSport

Using Extrasport’s new Bump Foam comfort system, their latest PFD, the Eon, is designed for ultimate comfort and gear storage. A mesh Baja back nests above kayak seats to deliver all day comfort. Pleated top load, fleece lined Kangaroo hand warmer pockets and multiple safety features round out the package.

Pyranha

A new Fusion sit-on-top from Pyranha lests paddlers get a whitewater hull and features in a recreational kayak package. Unlike most sit-on-tops the new Fusion has a skeg to assist with tracking. Leg straps allow paddlers to tilt and carve the boat, while the open deck prevents them from feeling trapped. The hull is wider to increase stability for beginner paddlers. 

Goal Zero

Keep your phones, tablets, cameras and other important devices charged and ready with the new Venture 30 from Goal Zero. Charge your smartphone 2-3 times or your tablet once at camp after charging the Venture via solar panels. The unit starts at $99 without the solar panels, or $169 paired with the Nomad 7 panel. 

The charger is weatherproof, which means “you could take a shower with it, but not a bath,” said Lisa Janssen of Goal Zero. A USB cable and micro sd cable are both built in so you never have to worry about forgetting to pack cords. There are 2 USB ports as well, and the Venture can charge two phones at 2.4 amps, at the same time, without losing ampage once the second is plugged in. The Venture will also talk with your device to deliver the ampage at a speed that won’t overcharge it. 

Stellar Kayaks

Stellar Kayaks has released a new 14 ft surfski, the S14S, designed for the recreational paddler looking for racing style. The steering system on the boat is similiar to Stellar’s other racing style systems, and the short length and low weight (starting at 26.9lbs), make carrying the boat to and from water a breeze. There are four grades available in the series, Ultra, Excel, Advantage and Sport, starting at $1,950 with the Sport.

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Here’s what we found in the world of whitewater at the first day of Outdoor Retailer’s 2014 Summer Market:

Pyranha

We got a sneak peek at Pyranha’s brand new 9-R kayak design today at Outdoor Retailer. It’s nine feet in length and the ‘R’ stands for race—this is a boat made to move quickly. With events like the Sickline and Green races in mind, Pyranha designed a hull that draws on both their Shiva and Burn kayaks. It has continuous rocker and slightly more in the stern to allow for speed and boofability. The 9-R is shorter than some popular race boats so it’ll also act as a fun river runner for paddlers who don’t plan to compete at an extreme level. Rapid’s hoping to test one out as soon as they hit the water.

Kokatat

After hearing lots of hype in the weeks leading up to Outdoor Retailer, we were excited to see Kokatat’s new Idol Drysuit in person. The suit separates at the waist so it can be worn as a dry top or as a dry suit, and there are no movement-restricting zippers in the torso or shoulder area. The waist zip acts as a drop seat or a front relief zip. The zipper is housed in a little drybox that becomes the zipper pull once unscrewed. The zipper sits just above your butt, and Kokatat’s Matt Porter told us it shouldn’t interfere with outfitting in any way—in a kayak, he says the zipper sits above the seat and below the backband. Porter says Kokatat’s been working on this concept for years and this was the first year zipper technology made the design possible. We’re looking forward to trying one out for review!

KEEN

In addition to their classic designs, KEEN is beefing up their line of performance shoes for 2015. The new Zambezi is made for kayakers and rafters. It has a high-traction sole for grip on wet rocks. The webbing strap does up with a single clip—adjust the fit the first time you wear them and then just clip them on and off. The Gorgeous, another new shoe from KEEN, has a similar build but with an integrated 2mm neoprene bootie so you don’t need a separate sock for insulation.   

Cataract Oars

Cataract Oars has an all-new whitewater kayak paddle that’ll be available to order by winter. It’s got a light and strong carbon shaft and foam-core carbon blade. There are ten inches of grip at each hand that make the shaft the perfect diameter to hold on to comfortably.

Here’s what we found in canoeing and camping gear at the first day of Outdoor Retailer’s 2014 Summer Market:

Mad River Canoe

Canoeroots loved test paddling Mad River’s Serenade for a review in the Early Summer 2014 issue, so we were excited to see a new Ultralite version available for 2015 that’s lighter and has a more traditional canoe seat. While the original Serenade featured a kayak-style seat with a backrest backrest, the new model has a classic wooden canoe seat. The new composite hull material shaves weight off the original Serenade too—the Ultralite weights in at under 30 pounds. The Serenade can be paddled with either a single- or double-bladed paddle.

ALLY Canoes

ALLY Canoes makes packable boats that come in flatwater and rough water models. At 43-45 pounds, they’re easy to transport whether they’re put together or broken down into the large duffle bag they come in.

The tubular aluminum ribs clip together and, as they’re put in place during the construction process, tension the boat to keep the hull tight. First-timers will take an hour to assemble an ALLY canoe, but after some practice will cut that time in half. 

Bushnell

Bushnell’s Compact Lantern folds up to pack and stands on solid legs to light up your campsite once unfolded. The loop on the top makes it easy to hang and there’s an extra beam on the bottom for reading or other tent activities.

Their larger camping lantern has both general lighting and beam settings so it can be used to light up a campsite and to find the trail to the thunderbox. 

KEEN

Canoeroots was first in line this morning to check out the new UNEEK shoe at Outdoor Retailer. When KEEN set out to make these shoes, they wanted to do something completely different. UNEEK is just two cords and a sole that move to adjust for a custom feeling fit. They’re light, comfortable and use KEEN’s classic, quality sole. We’re looking forward to putting a pair to the test in 2015.

BioLite

The BioLite Basecamp is a new stove ideal for car camping with the family. It’s ultra-efficient because of BioLite’s patent-pending thermoelectric technology—we don’t fully understand how it works, but were impressed to learn that you can cook a meal for 12 people using only three wrist-width sticks a fuel. (There’s a diagram here if you want to learn more.) Energy created by heating the stove can be used to charge small devices like phones and lights. 

The Basecamp’s KickStarter campaign was so successful BioLite raised a million dollars selling this freestanding stove.

Kokatat

The new Poseidon PFD ($159, above) from Kokatat, was designed to meet the needs of every sea kayaker, no matter what kind or how much gear they like to paddle with. Multiple configurations of the PFD allow you to even put your gear where you want to; sky’s the limit. The Poseidon is also as comfortable as Kokatat’s popular Misfit Tour.

The Poseidon comes standard with one chest pocket pack, which is on a quick-release system, mounted on only one side of the PFD, which means it will still be attached, even if your PFD is unzipped. The back of the PFD also features a hydration reservoir sleeve built right in. Spring for the Tactic Pack and store additional gear behind you, with swing around access to essential gear. 

Kokatat’s new Idol Drysuit, $1,100, is the first step towards fully modular drysuit designs, and is a fully seperable, two piece drysuit. The top can also double as a stand-alone dry top by folding the rubber gasket at the bottom over the zipper to protect it from wear. The Idol is also part of Kokatat’s custom options program, allowing paddlers to get a custom fit drysuit in four weeks. 

Brooks Range

Looking for a windbreaker for chilly morning paddles, but hate feeling clamy and sweaty with your jacket stuck to you? Brooks Range’s new Lt. Breeze wind jacket won the Best New Gear award from the Gear Institute for it’s groundbreaking design that prevents exactly that problem.

The outer shell of the jacket uses 20d lightweight and breathable nylon to protect paddlers from wind, while the interior is line with spongy, fleece dots. These dots move sweat away from your skin, preventing that sticky, clammy feeling. The jacket weighs only 5.5oz, which means it’ll pack down tight into your bow hatch after the sun catches up to you during your early morning paddle. 

Pelican International

Building on the popularity of the Intrepid 100x, Pelican International has released a 120x model that is two feet longer. The kayak also features a bow hatch for added storage and extra volume in the rear tankwell for even more gear. The speed and tracking of this boat will be noticeably better than the 100x model, due to the length. 

Stohlquist

Stohlquist has released a drysuit intended for all day comfort and breathability. Their new Shift Drysuit, $949, is capable of being fully vented by unzipping the Captive Zip entry system and leaving the jacket top open. This will be great for getting the boats ready to launch, or scouting the next set of rapids. The rampart 3 layer fabric is less porous than other materials, which means salt can’t get in between the fibers and prevent breathability over time.

The Captive Zip entry system allows paddlers to step into the drysuit and pull it up like a pair of pants. Pulling the neck gasket over your head and zipping it up is easy, even if sitting in your kayak. The latex neck and wrist gaskets keep water out and features an integrated spray skirt. There is also an interior phone port, along with multiple splash pockets. 

MTI 

New color schemes are available throughout the MTI PFD lineup. Sky, Periwinkle, Berry and Coral are eye-catching and sure to stand out on the water. A new print, called Caribe (below), is also available on their Moxie PFD, cut from a single sheet of material, so no PFD design can be the same as another. Daisy Chain Attachment System webbing is introduced in more key spots on the PFDs to allow for more gear storage. 

Watson’s Base Layers

Need a super warm, super soft base layer for you and your whole family? Watson’s Base Layers‘ Merino 150 series of tops and bottoms are available in men’s, women’s and both boy and girl. The 100% 18.5 micron Merino wool is great for winter paddles because it’s warm, odor fighting and ultra breathable. The family freindly price point, $55, means you won’t need to break the bank to outfit your whole family for a day on the water. 

Onyx

The Movevent PFD series from Onyx are high-backed in design, so they will be comfortable in all types of kayaks, canoes or SUPS. The ability to wear the PFD high on your chest, or set it down low makes it versatile for all paddlers. The Torsion model, the Movevent’s top of the line model, is great for the serious paddles looking for more gear storage and features 400 denier ripstop construction and has lighter foam.

Northside

A great value, the Santa Cruz water shoes, $29.99, from Northside, lets you walk in and out of the water while the closed toe, TPR sole and EVA foot bed keep your feet safe and comfortable. A quick-draw elastic lacing system make these shoes easy on, easy off for when the campfire is calling your name. They are available in Navy or Black color schemes, in Men’s, Women’s and kids sizes. 

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