From ski racks to Alpaca sweatpants, family cargo bikes to LED lanterns, there is lots of interesting gear in the market right now.
Here is my list of the most notable:
Gravirax GR-6 Adjustable Ski Rack
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Hitch mounted access provides the lowest possible height for safe loading and unloading of skis and snowboards from a vehicle. The Gravirax GR-6 can carry six pairs of skis and poles in high-strength polymer pipes. The three-way adjustable offset 2-inch hitch design puts the equipment out of the way for rear-view mirrors and cameras for better visibility. Built in the USA. Also available in four-ski or 10-ski version. | $999; gravirax.com
Crazy Creek Pack Table
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Packing down to a 6″ x 6″x 2″ cube, the Pack Table unfolds to a 12″ x 12″ textured tabletop surface. Each leg of the table is adjustable in 1-inch increments, from 5″ to 8″, for stability and leveling. Made in Montana. | $60; crazycreek.com
Arms of Andes Men’s Alpaca Wool Sweatpants
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Created by a Peruvian sister and brother team, all of the clothes are made from 100% Alpaca fiber and colored with natural dyes to further reduce harm to the environment. These sweatpants have two hand pockets and are breathable and warm. | $215; armsofandes.com
BioLite Backup
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This self-installed backup energy system delivers up to 60 hours of reliable, always-on reserve power for home use. Specifically, it’s designed to keep household appliances (fridge, etc.) running during a power outage. It is cost-effective and easy to install (just 30 minutes to fully install), safe, and the slim design allows it to disappear in any room. | $1,999/1.5KWh; $2,999/3KWh; bioliteenergy.com
Xtracycle Hopper
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This is the first compact family cargo bicycle from Xtracycle. The Hopper features a throttle, can take a 500-pound payload, and offers vertical parking/storage. The bike is ideal for riders between 5′ – 6’5″ tall, has front suspension, and 20-inch tires (front and rear). The kit includes the Hooptie passenger bars, front PorterRack, free shipping, and local assembly where available. | $2,999; xtracycle.com
Garmin InReach Messenger Plus
Photo by Cameron Martindell.
The next level of consumer-grade satellite communication brings the ability to send and receive photos and voice messages along with the usual features of tracking, sending and receiving text messages, and current weather data. The InReach Messenger Plus’s internal battery can last up to 25 days in 10-minute tracking mode. | $500 + $15/month; garmin.com
Rudy Project Astral X
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Coming in under 30 grams plus a custom fit, pros claim they “can’t feel them” when wearing these large field of vision sports glasses. The polycarbonate lenses provide 91% UV protection and wearers can choose from mirrored lenses to further slice glare from water, sand, concrete, or snow. The adjustable side temples are made from Rilsan, a durable, flexible eco-friendly bio-plastic derived from castor oil. RX compatible | $189; rudyprojectna.com
Toadfish Stowaway LED Lantern
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Place this light just about anywhere you need it with the integrated suction cup, magnet, hook, or even just as a handheld torch. The shatter-proof, single-piece, IPX7 sealed aluminum shell is durable and offers a number of lighting settings including: Bright, Dim, SOS, Red, and Green light modes. | $55; toadfish.com
Peak Design Outdoor Sling
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Both slings have an open pocket against the body with a magnetic closure to slip in a phone. The 2L version has a single zippered pocket with some dividers and the 7L has external carry straps and two zippered pockets – the larger fits Peak Design’s extra small camera cube. Both slings have attachment points to use them as a chest pack on Peak Design’s backpacks. Available in Black, Cloud (white), and Eclipse (deep purple). | $90 (7L), $60 (2L); peakdesign.com
Smith Rodeo & Rodeo Jr
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Smith’s first eco-offering helmet is a modern skate-inspired style with solid safety and comfort technologies, while offering critical premium components at an accessible price for freeriders of all ages. Comprised of over 60% (by weight) recycled or upcycled materials to meet Global Recycling Standards. Available with or without MIPS. | $75-$130; smithoptics.com
