Entries filed under 'Osprey'

Summer Outdoor Retailer: Pads, Packs, Pants, a Platinum Tent, Magnetic 'Biners

In sleeping pads, air is the new self-inflating foam. Therm-A-Rest, creator of the self-inflating open-cell foam pad which enjoyed enormous popularity among backpackers for decades, will mark its 40th anniversary in 2012. Yet even that iconic brand is putting plenty of effort into its air pad offerings. Imagine: Its original air pad, the game-changing NeoAir, was introduced in early 2009. That original design will be mothballed in 2012 and replaced by 3 new models. Other air-pad makers have ...

Posted by T.D. Wood on February 6, 2012 5:13 PM & Tagged Big Agnes, Exped, Kuhl Outdoor Retailer, Merrell, Osprey, Probar, Therm-A-Rest and Vibram | permalink | Comments



REI Names Its Top Vendor of the Year: Vibram USA

Did you know that REI carries the products of more than 1,300 vendors? It’s a staggering number of companies, but one that we comb through once every year to recognize our best of the best. Last night at the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market trade show, we announced our 2010 Vendor Partner of the Year award winners. Please join us in congratulating the team at Vibram USA for taking home the top honors. Known best for its very popular FiveFingers footwear for natural running and fitness training, ...

Posted by Steve T on January 21, 2011 2:19 AM & Tagged FiveFingers, Merrell, Osprey, Outdoor Retailer, Vibram, rei and yakima | permalink | Comments