There was definitely some very expensive gear on display at this year鈥檚 Outdoor Retailer. I strolled by one parka that was beautiful, functional, breathable, and would protect you in virtually any weather鈥攆or only $900.
So while extremely high-end gear is fun to talk about and often what we focus on at this tradeshow, this roundup only includes cool products that cost less than $30.聽
Dakine Sasquatch Log Wax ($18)
Ski wax can easily be molded into any shape and dyed any color. used this flexibility to create an all-temperature rub or melt-on wax that looks like, well, a turd that a sasquatch would leave in the woods. We love all things sasquatch and appreciate Dakine for not taking itself too seriously.
Black Diamond Cosmo 90 Headlamp ($29.95)
Pretty much everything builds is bomber, and this is no exception. Most headlamps in the Cosmo 90’s price range aren鈥檛 half as powerful鈥攖his can pump out 90 lumens.
Balega Enduro Physical Training Veterans Socks ($12)
Yes, there are a lot of socks on the floor. Why did these stand out? They have deep heel cups to prevent slipping, they wick very well, and they鈥檙e padded in high-shock areas. Plus, donates $0.50 from every pair sold to 鈥攁 nonprofit that helps homeless and disabled veterans.
Airblaster Hood ($20)
These synthetic hoods from have a straightforward design and are available in 12 awesome patterns, including 鈥渓unarscape鈥 (pictured). Camo and a Hawaiian Shirt are two other options.
Stanley Packable Shot-Glass Set ($20)
At first I didn’t see the point in bringing stainless-steel shot glasses on my camping trips. Then I watched a few buyers pull the glasses out of their retro carrying case, stack them, and go crazy for them. Maybe I got caught up in the party, but I walked away from my meeting with Stanley wanting to start brining these sharp shooters into the woods. Well done, .
Night Ize Handleband ($20)
You can strap any size smartphone to your bike鈥檚 handlebars with this simple but sturdy plastic band. Although this isn’t the first system that lets you mount your phone on your bike to track metrics from apps like Strava, I like simple setup and sturdiness. Bonus: It has a built-in bottle opener for post-ride suds.
Sunday Afternoons Solstice Visor ($25)
At first glance, the Solstice looks like a simple visor. But packed it with some hidden features such as a high-wicking band along the interior, a packable brim that folds like a clamshell, and two small pockets that will hold your sunglasses’ arms.
Innate Saison Beer Sleeve ($12.50)
This double-walled, vacuum-sealed 16-ounce pint glass looks sleek and is built with extremely tough stainless steel. The airspace between your beer and the exterior of this mug keeps your hand from warming it up鈥 claims that it will keep a beer cold for approximately 4 hours.聽We鈥檇 like to put that claim to the test.
Sea to Summit Buckle Replacement ($5)
Perhaps not the sexiest product on the floor, but buckles are one of the coolest pieces on this list. Just remove a single buckle replacement rod with a multitool, remove your broken buckle, and thread the rod through wherever your broken buckle used to be. They come in three sizes to accommodate a large variety of potential replacements.聽
