By Stephen Regenold

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Stephen Regenold, a nationally-syndicated newspaper columnist, writes The Gear Junkie column for the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, Minneapolis Star Tribune, Albuquerque Journal, Greensboro News-Record, Billings Gazette, and several other publications. Regenold's writing on travel, adventure and the outdoors appears regularly in the New York Times.
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The Outdoor Retailer Summer Market Scoop :: August 08, 2007

The Outdoor Retailer trade show in Salt Lake City, held this week, Aug. 9 – 12, is the Sundance Film Fest for outdoorsy types, with parties, press conferences, media appearances, and endless swag. Hundreds of companies announce products for 2008 at the show. What’ll be hot and cool this season in Salt Lake? Here’s what caught my eye so far. . .

MSR Hyperflow Microfilter: “lightest, smallest, fastest-pumping filter available” www.cascadedesigns.com
Patagonia Thatcher: “board-lasted steel shank for support and stability; POLI-CORK footbeds made from 70 percent recycled foam” www.patagonia.com
Nite Ize Figure 9 Carabiner: “cinch, tie, clip, secure. . .”

www.niteize.com

AeroPress: “Stanford University engineering lecturer invents coffee press for the outdoors.” www.aerobie.com
Big Agnes Skinny Fish: “20-degree sleeping bag made almost with 100 percent recycled materials.” www.bigagnes.com
Gregory Whitney 95: “New ‘Response Custom Fit Suspension’ system.” www.gregorypacks.com
Hydrapak Bantam: “1.5-liter, no-slosh hydration fanny pack.” www.hydrapak.com
Smith Optics Interlock: “A re-invention of interchangeable lens technology.”

www.smithinterlock.com

Vibram Flow: “FiveFingers technology, updated.” www.vibramfivefingers.com
Black Diamond Ion: “Weighs an ounce; the ultimate backup lamp.”

www.blackdiamondequipment.com



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