Outdoor Retailer 2018 This was the first year that Summer Outdoor Retailer was held in Denver, the outdoor industry trade show’s new home. It has been in Salt Lake City for a LONG time, as it was there long before my first OR in 2003. Outdoor Retailer 2018 is the beginning of a new era for the industry. Denver overall was a great host for the show, with quality … [Read more...] about OUTDOOR RETAILER 2018: Exploring Elements New Gear Awards
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THE BEST OF: Summer OR Show 2017
What a crazy Outdoor Retailer! This is the last time the annual outdoor industry trade show will be held in Salt Lake City, as it will move to Denver next year. The main reason for the move is the horrible public land policies that Utah continues to push, which exploit public lands for natural resources while ignoring environmental impact and recreational economic benefit. The … [Read more...] about THE BEST OF: Summer OR Show 2017
THE BEST OF: Summer OR Show 2016
The Summer OR Show 2016 The Summer Outdoor Retailer Show (OR Show) is THE place for the outdoor industry to show off the latest and greatest gear available for all your outdoor adventures. This year there was a lot more car camping and glamping style products on the show floor than ever before, and many companies working hard to add lifestyle pieces to their lines of core … [Read more...] about THE BEST OF: Summer OR Show 2016
EVENT: Winter OR 2013- Top 10 Survival Products
All sorts of survival gear was shown at Winter OR this year. Many are companies that were started to do good during the many disasters that have happened over the past few years, both natural and otherwise. Others are just people trying to supply all the people with their doomsday bunkers and zombie apocalypse theories. In the end there is some really innovative stuff being … [Read more...] about EVENT: Winter OR 2013- Top 10 Survival Products
EVENT: Winter OR 2013- Top 10 Snow Sports Gear
1: Dakine BC Utility Vest Slim, compact and lightweight. This vest holds the essentials, carries your board or skis and lets you get the goods without lugging around a cumbersome pack. Snowboarding in particular sucks with a big heavy pack and this vest allows you to shred in style while still having all the … [Read more...] about EVENT: Winter OR 2013- Top 10 Snow Sports Gear