SNEWS ORD Day0 SummerMarket 2017

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NEWS ALL NEW DEMO EXPERIENCE

Grab your sunscreen and a hat for a day of paddling, hiking, and biking at Jordanelle State Park.

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PEOPLE MARISA NICHOLSON

Outdoor Retailer’s show director speaks out about OR’s changing schedule and venue.

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EDUCATION TRICKS OF THE TRADE

Carry your shop into the future with classes, seminars, and workshops for retailers.

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GEAR TRENDS

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Give your customers what they want with new products to drive summer fun

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Retailer insights on what sells

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THE THRILL OF

SPEED Staying fit today means doing more in less time with lighter style

Yet Smiley, an accomplished mountaineer, uphill-ski racer and all-around outdoor athlete, is actually doing, at a somewhat higher level, the same thing that is driving fitness- and outdoorminded people everywhere.

…featherweight packages are helping people to do more in less time.

Whether it’s squeezing in a run between business meetings or scaling a nearby summit, fitnessfocused athletes are doing more in less time with lighter style.

“For me, whether it’s running to cross-train or doing one of any number of other things in the mountains, it all has to do with taking a minimal amount of gear and doing it as fast as I can, because it’s fun,” she says. “I enjoy pushing myself to see what I’m capable of doing.”

Part of what has moved this trend forward is innovation in lighter outdoor apparel and footwear that work more effectively. Active-wear and shoes that seamlessly blend bulletproof weather protection and game-changing breathability

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in featherweight packages are helping fuel people to do more in less time.

Smiley’s kit includes gear made with highly breathable GORE-TEX® 3-Layer Active fabric for the mountains, or GORE-TEX® SHAKEDRY fabric technology for running and cycling. A higherperforming, lighter-weight version of GORE-TEX® 3-Layer Active hits the market for Spring 2018.

In the last couple of seasons, GORE-TEX® SHAKEDRY has introduced runners, cyclists and travelers, who are all about the most compact gear, to the lightest, most breathable Gore fabric yet.

In winter or any time when she might encounter adverse conditions, Smiley uses shoes made with GORE-TEX® linings, which are poised to take a technological leap forward in Fall 2017 with GORE® Invisible Fit technology, a new way to install a waterproof GORE-TEX® membrane in running shoes. The result is a superior fit and feel.

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THINK WHEN IT COMES TO “IRUNNING, THERE’S A CERTAIN FREEDOM TO GOING LIGHT AND FAST, AND IT’S INSPIRING. ”

“The gear today really helps because it’s truly built for these activities,” Smiley says “When you don’t have to think about the clothing or footwear you wear, that allows for more freedom.”

Photos: ©Mark Smiley

Weaving through the high country on a trail run that will land her atop four 10,000-foot-plus granite peaks in a single day, Janelle Smiley trains in a way that might not share much in common with the everyday athlete.

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NEW GORE-TEX® ACTIVE 3-LAYER FABRIC INCREASES PERFORMANCE For Spring 2018, Gore Fabrics will release the next generation of GORE-TEX® Active, its most breathable 3-Layer fabric.

New GORE-TEX® Active fabric significantly improves comfort and durability over the current version, reducing weight by 20 percent while maintaining the Gore standard for waterproofness and breathability.

Designed for the intense aerobic demands of athletes and ideal for done-in-a-day activities, GORE-TEX® Active products MEN’S GORE® R3 offer a completely new combination of ® face fabrics, membrane construction, and GORE-TEX ACTIVE HOODED JACKET backer. The result is a fabric that delivers the waterproof and windproof performance of a hard shell with the next-to-skin comfort of a soft shell.

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The GORE-TEX® Active collection of fabrics weigh between 65 and 130 g/m², with the 65-gram fabric being the lightest 3-Layer waterproof-breathable construction ever offered by Gore. The result is garment weights of potentially less than 200 grams and an incredibly small packed volume for a 3-layer jacket.

GORE-TEX® SHAKEDRY™ FABRIC IDEAL FOR RUNNERS, CYCLISTS, TRAVELERS Highly aerobic activities such as running and cycling have their own specific set of demands for functional apparel. Meeting these demands head-on is GORE-TEX® SHAKEDRY™, a technology that removes the need altogether for a face fabric. The result is the lightest and most breathable GORE-TEX® product to date.

GORE-TEX® SHAKEDRY™ fabric is well suited to running and cycling because it is exceptionally breathable, will not absorb any water, has a small packed size, and is very light weight (garment weight of approximately 100 to 130 grams).

It also works well for travel and everyday use.

The inside of a GORE-TEX® SHAKEDRY™ garment is equipped with a functional backer textile for great next-to-skin comfort. This excellent balance of protection and comfort allows the wearer to leave the garment on—rain or shine.

And, because the GORE-TEX® SHAKEDRY™ jacket construction will not absorb any water, a garment can simply be shaken to remove any water from the surface. Users then can easily pack their jacket away in a dry state.

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GORE® INVISIBLE FIT TECHNOLOGY RUNNING SHOES WITH BETTER FIT, LESS WEIGHT

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When it comes to running footwear, the number one requirement for runners is how well the shoe fits.

For Fall 2017, W.L. Gore & Associates will introduce GORE® Invisible Fit, a new way to build running footwear that results in waterproof, breathable shoes that fit and feel like nonprotective running shoes.

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TESTERS SAY, ‘I NEVER THOUGHT A PROTECTIVE SHOE COULD FEEL THIS GOOD.’ With GORE® Invisible Fit Technology, ® the GORE-TEX membrane is engineered to directly bond to a variety of athletic footwear uppers. By perfectly matching the GORE-TEX® membrane to the footwear upper material, wrinkles and folds are eliminated, reducing pressure points and resulting in a true to size forefoot area.

Compared to traditional bootie construction, GORE® Invisible Fit also reduces a shoe’s weight by up to 18 percent. Reduced water pick-up and 50-percent faster dry-out times are also benefits of GORE® Invisible Fit. “We did our research to determine from runners first-hand that they want to get their miles in, despite even the harshest conditions. And the feedback we are getting from everyone who has used the product is incredible,” said Kirk Christensen, Global Product Specialist for the Outdoor Athlete for the Gore Fabrics Division.

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CONTENTS

Pre-Show Edition

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Outdoor Retailer Daily

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What’s New?

Visit the dedicated space for all things paddling.

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All-New Demo Experience

Test wares and waters at Jordanelle State Park.

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Q&A: Marisa Nicholson The show director speaks about the future.

GEAR TRENDS

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Lifestyle Apparel Relaxed silhouettes dominate this year’s athleisure offerings.

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Performance Apparel Get rad and look good doing it with stylish lightweight gear for summer pursuits.

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Footwear

“ IN YEARS PAST IT FELT LIKE CUSTOMERS WERE ALWAYS GRAVITATING TOWARDS ‘PINNACLE,’ OPERATING IN THAT ASPIRATIONAL SPACE, WHEREAS NOW THEY SEEM TO BE MORE PRACTICAL IN THEIR DECISION-MAKING.”

—EMMA HUNTER, BUYER AT BACKCOUNTRY.COM

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Goodbye, clunky boots.

Hello, featherweight sneakers.

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Tents

Customers take to the trees in search of a good night’s sleep; tents for group fun.

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Bags

Double your fun in a bag built for two; the lightest mummy on the market.

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Climbing

The gym is bumping. Bring the kids.

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Paddlesports

Inflate or fold durable new watercraft.

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Eyewear

Sporty shades get a stylish makeover.

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Lighting & Power

As customers turn to solar and rechargeable power, brands see opportunity.

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Kitchen

Nesting kits and multitools pack more function into shrinking space.

LOGISTICS

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Show Info & Maps

Turn to our collection of maps, regulations, and show information to answer frequently asked questions.

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Education & Events

Learn the skills that will pay the bills at free education classes for retailers; plus, all the info you need to plan an efficient show.

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Exhibitor List

See who’s coming to Summer Market.

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Haul loads with more comfort than ever before.

Got a buzz-worthy booth?

Tell us about it!

Packs

Best of Booth Awards

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NEWS

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OUTDOOR RETAILER

Into the Future I HAVE BEEN with Outdoor Retailer for more than 14 years and the show director for three of the 35 years it has served the industry. I tell you this because I am writing these words more than a month before you will read them—and those days in between will be the most transformative in the show’s long history. By the time this comes out, everyone will know which city Outdoor Retailer will call home this winter and beyond.

It’s been a busy year for Outdoor Retailer. In May we announced the acquisition of the SIA Snow Show and our plan to produce it in January as a combined Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show. That merger presented its own set of complex logistics, which we are still in the thick of finalizing.

In January we announced the change to a three-show format to better match the buying and production cycles of the industry. We also released the January, June, and November dates.

Barely a month later, we received the clear message from you that public lands issues made Utah an unacceptable venue moving forward. It was too late to change locations for Summer Market, but we

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listened to the community and began our search for Outdoor Retailer’s new home.

This meant that we had committed to relocating, combining the two national shows into one in January, producing Summer Market, and creating a new November show all in a blindingly fast

timeline. No wonder people were confused, but we didn’t have a home yet and so had no news to announce. We looked at many cities, staying focused on critical dates, affordability, accessibility, and alignment with our industry’s ethos. It’s been a long process, but that’s the cost of getting it right.

From our humble beginnings in a meeting room in Las Vegas to today’s Outdoor Retailer, we welcome you to join us in a milestone year.

Marisa Nicholson Vice President and Show Director of Outdoor Retailer

Many iconic brands were born on the show floor, and it has always been a place where retailers flourish. The outdoor industry’s staying power during those many decades has allowed it to embrace a challenging, changing world. Outdoor Retailer is more than a trade show; it’s a destination where we come together to exchange ideas, innovate, ignite passions, support causes, learn and grow, and to share our love for the outdoor experience. Here’s the list of 93 brands that began it all: 3M / Thinsulate Achilles Alpineaire Food (Katadyn Food) Antelope Camping Equipment Aspen Canvas Co. Bag Makers Bellwether Bemm Enterprises, Inc. Black Ice Blue Hole Canoe Blue Puma Outdoor Equipment Blue Water, Ltd. Buck Knives Buretta Industries Bushwalker Mfg. California Rivers Camel Manufacturing Camplite Foods Camp Ways Carlisle Paddles Cascade Outfitter Chinook Sport Clement USA / Moise Cadorette, Inc.

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We worked with Outdoor Industry Association and the Grassroots Outdoor Alliance to vet locations in the hope that where we ended up would provide the most benefit for the entire outdoor community. I am optimistic here in June that before you pick up this magazine, we will have announced a multiyear show date calendar and a location.

We are home when we are together. We are bound to one another by place, choice, and our love of the outdoors. That is our strength. After 35 years—and five cities—the same bonds that drew a disparate industry together all those years ago in Las Vegas (then Reno, Long Beach, Anaheim, and Salt Lake) remain the cornerstones of the show today. Though Salt Lake is the only show location I’ve known, I’m excited to usher Outdoor Retailer and the industry into the future with a new venue, new relationships, and a new commitment to a future together.

Welcome home. Wherever that becomes.

Crazy Shirts Denali International Designs Unlimited Dolt of California Esbit ExtraSport Fabiano Shoe Co. Foam Design Force-10 Forty Below Ltd. Grey Owl Paddle Halmstead Imports Hank Roberts, Inc. Hydra JanSport / Downers Johnson Camping Kelty Pack Kenyon Consumer Products L.L. Engineering Landav Designs Lazor Systems Leading Edge Leisuretime Reservation Systems, Inc. Long John Shirts Lowe Alpine Systems (RAB)

Madden Mountaineering Malden Fabric Masterson Marine Menasha Ridge Press, Inc. Mountaineers Books Northwest River Supply New Balance Old Town Canoe (Johnson Watercraft) Optimus Stoves Outdoor Foods Outdoor Venture Outdoor Research Outdoorstuff Pack Trails Peak 1 – The Coleman Co., Inc. Pelican Products, Inc. Pentax Perception Piz Bun / Athalon Pruett Publishing Pyroid Environmental Systems, Inc. Raichle Molitor USA Sawyer Canoe Scott Hawaii

Seal Marine USA Seda Products Sevylor USA Shoreline Sportswear Sierra Madre Search & Rescue Sierra Whitewater Skynasaur Slumberjack, Inc. Sportcraft International Schaffer Outfitter Sport Style Magazine Stichin’ Post / Letterwerks Summit Foam Products Western Mountaineering Whittaker / O’Malley, Inc. Wilderness Enterprises / Boundary Waters Wilderness Graphics Wilderness Group / Alpenlite Wildwater Designs Wind River / Ultimate Shaft Y.K.K. (U.S.A.), Inc. Special thanks to these stalwart partners

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NEWS

WHAT’S HAPPENING OUT THERE

a Located in the heart of the climbing community, the High Altitude Den offers a place to gather, rest, and refresh before hitting the show floor again. Grab a cup of joe from Carabiner Coffee Co. or kind grinds from the Himalayan Kitchen.

RANGER STATION AT VENTURE OUT

New and Noteworthy at Summer Market RETAILER SKILLS COURSE a After a successful launch at Winter Market, the Retailer Skills Course is coming to Summer Market. Presented by The Mann Group, the Retailer Skills Course will focus on creating a successful selling environment in your store. Whether you are the store owner, manager, buyer, or sales staff, you will walk away with selling processes to improve sales performance and close more sales. Join us daily from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at UMOCA.

Lunch is provided with registration: outdoorretailer.com/RSC.

PADDLE COMMUNITY AREA a With a focus on education, this is the gathering spot for the paddle and watersports community at Outdoor Retailer. Topics include how to create a powerful sales team, the future of paddlesports retail, and adventure tales (including the Higginbothom brothers’ record-setting prone paddling trip).

LET’S HAVE A BALL

Party for a purpose at the Outsiders Ball.

“Somewhere along the way somebody mentored you,” says Ryan Lauer, senior manager of strategic partnerships at Outdoor Foundation. “We need to pass that along to the next generation.”

The Outsiders Ball, now in its fifth year, is all that, plus a party.

“The Outsiders Ball celebrates the work our industry is doing to increase participation in the next generation, as well as the passion and commitment that competitor brands bring together to support this night,” Lauer says.

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a New to Venture Out at Summer Market is the RANGER Station: forward-thinking education, community-building, and hands-on merchandising within this curated space. Presented by RANGE, an agency dedicated to the active sport and lifestyle market, this community hub is focused on one thing: trends in outdoor. Come and see the products that are “Radical by Design” and point toward the future of the outdoor industry. Located in The Pavilions, Venture Out represents more than the modern outdoor experience.

CALLING PHOTOGRAPHERS, FREELANCERS AND DESIGNERS a We’ve created networking sessions hosted by RootsRated Media at The Camp every day from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. for you to meet, talk about best practices, and share tricks of the trade. Is your brand looking for talent or a way to take your company to the next level? Join us to meet designers, photographers, and freelancers looking to work with your company.

SPECIALTY RETAIL MINI SESSIONS a Join Dan Holman from Management One and RetailORBIT on Days 2, 3, and 4 from 10 – 11 a.m. at The Camp. Holman provides elevated education to take your store to the next level with a retailer self-assessment, an interactive merchandising presentation, and secrets to manage inventory.

PHOTO GALLERY AT THE CAMP

Q&A WITH OUTDOOR RETAILER, OIA & GRASSROOTS OUTDOOR ALLIANCE

a Photography is more important than ever in the outdoor industry.

That’s why we’re bringing a photo gallery to Summer Market. Are you looking for art for your store, images for social media, a photographer to take images of your products, or just want to see beautiful shots? Come to The Camp to view work from six professional photographers with incredible talent.

a Do you have any questions about the direction of Outdoor Retailer or why certain decisions were made?

Now is your chance to meet with Marisa Nicholson, Outdoor Retailer VP & show director, Amy Roberts, OIA’s executive director, and Rich Hill, Grassroots Outdoor Alliance’s president, at The Camp on Day 1 at 3:30 p.m. to ask them your questions.

Stick around after for a happy hour!

“This night is about creating moments where we talk about shared values and stories that bind us.”

The proceeds from this year’s event will benefit Outdoor Nation and Parks4Kids, two of Outdoor Foundation’s signature programs. Parks4Kids supports nonprofit projects that connect kids to parks, and the Outdoor Nation Campus Challenge gets thousands of college students outside for activities ranging from stargazing to backpacking.

“This year, 20,000 students from 90 universities participated in the ON Campus Challenge, logging a total of 125,000 outdoor activities,” says Ivan Levin, deputy director of Outdoor Nation.

As always, the event will feature live music, food, drinks, and lots of fun. Purchase tickets for $100 each at eventbrite.com or at the door.

–Krista Karlson

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HIGH ALTITUDE DEN

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Ultra-compact and lightweight, you won’t notice the Juice CS3 until you really need it to cut line, open a snack, or crack a brew to celebrate the day’s catch.

HAPPY HOUR & TOOL SALE ∙ THURSDAY 4:30 PM ∙ BOOTH 30026E Visit the booth for FREE BEER, or get a great deal on Leatherman tools, and we’ll donate a portion to Pacific Crest Trail Association.

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OUTDOOR RETAILER DEMO EXPERIENCE

Grab a paddle, dab on some sunscreen, and hit the water for a day of gear trials at the revamped Demo Experience.

Gear Fun in the Sun SEE IT

A new name with enhanced programming, the Demo Experience is your chance to test products in the environment they were designed for. Outdoor Retailer returns to Jordanelle for 2017 to highlight paddle, fishing, trail running, biking, camping, and more.

TRY IT

New this year: We’re bringing education to the Demo Experience.

On water and on land, your staff will learn from industry experts

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about new ways to sell, new trends to follow, and about how to host successful events of your own.

BUY IT

The Demo Experience is all about finding new products to bring to your store. Here are some of the brands you’ll see: Astral Buoyancy, Bellyak, BIC Sport North America, Bixpy, Body Glove, Bonafide Kayaks, Dock Blocks of North America, Gear Aid, Hobie, Industrial Revolution, Johnson Outdoors, Kanooler Products, LifeStraw, Lifetime Products, Oboz Footwear, Oru Kayak, Pelican International, Pelican Products, Pepper’s Polarized Eyewear, Power Vision, Rambo Bikes, Rungu, Sea Eagle Boats, SipaBoards, Solar Camp Technologies, Sombra,

SunRidge Farms, Thermacell Repellents, and Wenonah Canoe.

Check out outdoorretailer.com for new brands added every day!

FROM SALT PALACE

Demo Experience Registration

1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m., 4:15 p.m.

Attendees must go to the East Entrance registration area at the Salt Palace to pick up their badges and/or register. All Demo Experience event attendees must be registered for Summer Market 2017, sign an electronic waiver, and get a wristband in order to ride the shuttle and attend the event.

Complimentary Shuttle Service

We strongly encourage riding the shuttles, as parking is very limited.

7 a.m., 8 a.m., 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m.

FROM JORDANELLE

Sponsored Events and Areas

The Chill Zone & Beer Garden, sponsored by Sierra Nevada 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Relax, socialize and quench your thirst at the Chill Zone.

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Jordanelle State Park 515 UT-319, Heber City, UT 84032 Tuesday, July 25, 2017 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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IT BREATHES WITH YOU. PrimaLoft® Insulation Active breathes harder or softer whenever you do. This innovative insulation technology is warm for the downhill, breathable for the climb and maintains 92% of its warmth when wet.

Feel the new standard in active breathability at booth # 38041.

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NEWS Q&A

5 Questions for…

Marisa Nicholson

VP of the Outdoor Group, Emerald Expositions

Marisa Nicholson literally runs the show. And now more than ever, Outdoor Retailer really is the show of the industry: Starting next year, the SIA Snow Show and Outdoor Retailer Winter Market will be one and the same. We caught up with Nicholson to find out how Outdoor Retailer will change over the next year.

1. WHAT WILL THE NEW OUTDOOR RETAILER + SNOW SHOW LOOK LIKE? WHY DID YOU WANT TO MERGE THE TWO SHOWS? a We did it because that’s what the industry wanted. Trade shows produce efficiencies and maximize opportunities for retailers and exhibitors. We’ve created an epicenter for winter and outdoor that every retailer and brand can benefit from. More people, more ideas, and more products will sell the outdoor lifestyle to a wider audience.

An exciting show floor coupled with a huge emphasis on education and networking will help everyone

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take advantage of the more potent sphere of influence that will be there.

2. HOW WILL THE NEW MERGED SHOW BE GOOD FOR THE INDUSTRY? a It’s all about efficiency. Retailers can now browse the entire family of winter sports products and curate store-defining collections.

What sets it apart from any other B2B opportunity is that it brings everyone together: retailers, brand principals, reps, athletes, media, influencers, trend forecasters, and advocacy groups. Simply put, we are stronger together.

4. WHAT ARE YOU EXCITED ABOUT FOR SUMMER MARKET? a There is so much to say about Summer Market! First, we’re celebrating our 35th Anniversary, and for us that means honoring all the incredible things the industry has accomplished in the last 35 years—the iconic companies, the retail powerhouses, the athletes and adventures, the fundamental awareness about being outdoors, and the integral role of advocacy in our success and our future.

This year has already shown us how important that is—from the Alt National Park [social media] movement to our industry’s own March for Public Lands on Day 2, the drive to “protect what you love” in the outdoors is so inspiring.

We’ll have a new Public Lands Action Center in the South Lobby so that all attendees can learn not only why advocacy is important, but what they can do back at home.

As for the Outdoor Retailer “tried and true,” Venture Out is back again.

We are bringing the RANGER Station back and that will be a hub for education, trends, and merchandising.

Jeanine Pesce’s “Radical By Design” awards will highlight the best products from Venture Out in a mini pop-up shop environment, so you can see how to merchandise all the new products.

We’re launching our paddle education area, which will have a full lineup of retail and paddle-focused education as well as Casey and Ryan Higginbotham talking about their 2016 2,200-mile prone paddle from Alaska to the US-Mexico border.

And finally, although it’s first in our schedule, The Demo Experience is all new. We’re going back to Jordanelle State Park— the location that paddlers love the most—which has great running and mountain bike trails, too.

There will be clinics on water and on land to get your staff attuned to the products, techniques, and ideas that drive summer sales.

5. WHAT ARE YOUR BEST MEMORIES FROM THE SALT LAKE CITY YEARS? a Salt Lake City has been the home for Outdoor Retailer since I started in 2003. I’m going to miss the late night dinners at Spencer’s, where we show up and beg them to squeeze a few more people into our reservation. Or dashing across the street to grab a quick sandwich from Toasters but ending up seeing so many of our customers and having great conversations that I’m late for my meetings.

Or staying at the Monaco where I run past the lobby during happy hour and think one of these days I’m going to make time to stay for one of these . . . maybe this summer.

It will be bittersweet to leave Salt Lake City but I believe there is so much opportunity in change. We’re going to change our timing so that the show becomes the launch pad for product introduction. We’re going to co-locate with the Grassroots Connect event to provide a more efficient buying opportunity that will give retailers up to 5 days back in their stores. We’re going to choose a location that the industry will be excited to call home. And while we make all these changes, we are going to keep listening to the industry. We are going to continue to evolve just like our customers. We’ve been the industry’s home for 35 years and we’re looking forward to the next 35 years.

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3. TELL US A LITTLE BIT MORE ABOUT THE NOVEMBER TRADE SHOW, AND HOW THAT FITS IN WITH THE NEW LINEUP. HOW WILL THE NOVEMBER SHOW AND THE JANUARY SHOW BE DIFFERENT? a When the first November show launches in 2018, it will be the preview event for categories like apparel that favor earlier deadlines. We are positioning Outdoor Retailer at the beginning of each buying cycle so that retailers can come, see the full lines from all brands, understand the marketing, meet with brand principals, and then go back to their stores, monitor sellthrough, and order at their rep shows.

The January Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show will do the same for later deadline categories, like hardgoods.

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40 Years Committed to Life’s Everyday Adventures

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Visit Croakies during the Open Air Demo and throughout the show (Booth: 23027) to see the entire 40th Anniversary product collection and complete 2017 product line.

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NEWS OIA UPDATE

We’re Moving…Together

Our trade show is leaving Utah. Our hearts and our collective efforts will not. Let’s use this week to show our commitment to public lands here and across the country.

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1. Come to Outdoor Foundation’s Outsiders Ball on July 25. You know it. You love it. The unofficial launch of Summer Market, this party-for-apurpose will be our biggest yet. The funds raised will go to the Outdoor Foundation’s mission of getting kids outside, including through several projects in Utah. Great food, great beer, and a chance to connect with industry leaders around our common cause to inspire the next generation of outdoor enthusiasts and stewards.

Ultimately, it’s important to understand that Outdoor Retailer and Outdoor Industry Association decided to leave Utah not only to stand by our values but, equally important, to stand by our members.

2. Come to the Industry Breakfast on Day 1 of the show. There, Sally Jewell will explain why, under her leadership, the Interior Department recommended designating Bears Ears National Monument. Two of our industry’s most inspiring professional athletes, Cedar Wright and Alex Honnold, will talk about how and why public lands grow America’s imagination and innovation. And one of our great local leaders, Montana Governor Steve Bullock, will explain how important state-level advocacy can be. We’ll also release the state data from our Recreation Economy Report to demonstrate the impact of our industry. (Can’t make it to the breakfast? BrandLive will webcast the entire event as it happens. Visit outdoorindustry.org/OR for more information.)

3. Join us for the This Land Is Your Land March on Day 2. We’ll gather at 4:30 p.m. on at the South Plaza of the Salt Palace and walk to the Utah State Capitol grounds to demonstrate our industry’s unity and commitment to public lands.

4. Come check out the Public Lands Action Center on the trade show floor. There, you’ll be able to get involved and take immediate action to let policymakers know why they should support public lands.

5. Check out our online Advocacy Center. Visit outdoorindustry.org /advocacy to learn about outdoor recreation’s incredible national- and state-level economic impact, read about issues affecting your state, and sign up to stay up to date on the latest recreation and trade policy alerts that

affect outdoor recreation business where you live and work.

6. Visit The North Face Advocacy Salon Speaker Series, which will take place in the brand’s booth. Athletes and organizations including Cedar Wright and the National Park Service have been invited to give 30-minute presentations. Education and action is critical for protecting our outdoor playgrounds. Learn from public lands experts, advocates, and athletes about what’s at stake and what you can do to make a difference.

7. Attend the following OIA lunches each day of the show from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Marriott at City Creek.

Day 1: Thrive Outside. OIA releases The Outdoor Recreation Economy 50 State Reports.

Day 2: Living Your Brand. Industry leaders talk about building brand ethos into everything they do.

Day 3: Designing for Repair. Rainy Pass Repair tells manufacturers how to design products for durability and to allow for repairs that will extend their lives.

I look forward to seeing you in July and continuing the industrywide conversation about outdoor recreation policy, participation, and sustainable business.

Together We Are A Force, Amy Roberts Outdoor Industry Association Executive Director

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FOR TWO DECADES, Salt Lake City has been our industry’s twice-a-year, home-away-from-home business trip and family reunion all rolled into one. The decision to move Outdoor Retailer to a new city is a testament to our industry. While we are businesses—some publicly traded and some private—that operate with profit-and-loss statements, we are also a strong community with deep values. The decision to move wasn’t easy or fast: It was a thoughtful, values-based decision that culminated with a bang this year.

Our community is strong and we will continue to convene and make a big impact both in our new location and across the U.S. I have absolute confidence in that.

So much has led to the decision to find a new home. It was last July at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, in fact, when we all celebrated #ElPrezatElCap: President Barack Obama’s iconic trip to Yosemite.

There, he recognized the size of the outdoor recreation economy and committed to protecting the public lands on which our economy is built. And true to his word, as he left office, Obama designated several national monuments, including Utah’s Bears Ears, on the recommendation of then-Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell. Almost immediately, the Utah congressional delegation began to push back.

And after President Donald Trump won the election in November, the

emboldened monument opponents turned up the heat on the incoming administration. The Utah legislature passed resolutions asking for Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante monuments to be rescinded, and our industry reacted by signaling that unless we could make progress in changing the minds of Utah’s elected officials, the show would move.

Ultimately, it’s important to understand that Outdoor Retailer and Outdoor Industry Association decided to leave Utah not only to stand by our values but, equally important, to stand by our members.

We had a groundswell of members say they wouldn’t come to this show or any future shows in Utah, and we had many members who committed to coming to this show—in an act of solidarity with their fellow businesses—but would likely not come if the show stayed past 2017.

Moving the show was necessary to maintain a unified industry gathering and a healthy trade show.

It’s also important to note that we have made every effort to depart with grace and gratitude while showing our pride and our convictions for what matters. At this Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, we’ll be highlighting the collaborations that make our industry unique, and I hope you’ll engage in the many opportunities to support public lands. How can you make your last Outdoor Retailer show in Salt Lake a meaningful one?

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OIA INDUSTRY BREAKFAST

A FORCE FOR PUBLIC LANDS WEDNESDAY, JULY 26 | 7 – 9 AM SALON D, SLC MARRIOTT DOWNTOWN AT CITY CREEK

To the outdoor industry, protecting our nation’s public lands is our business! These vital lands are the very foundation of our massive outdoor recreation economy which employs over 7.6 million Americans and generates over $887 billion in consumer spending.

Hear keynote speaker Secretary Sally Jewell rally the industry to use our political power to fight for public lands. Governor Steve Bullock will show us how outdoor recreation drives Montana’s economy. Also in the house are The North Face climbing athletes Cedar Wright and Alex Honnold. With humor and humility, they will share their adventures and bring to life why they advocate strongly for public lands.

SALLY JEWELL FORMER SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR

STEVE BULLOCK GOVERNOR, MONTANA

CEDAR WRIGHT & ALEX HONNOLD PROFESSIONAL CLIMBERS, THE NORTH FACE ATHLETES

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THIS LAND IS OUR LAND MARCH FOR PUBLIC LANDS

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GEARTRENDS GIVE THE PEOPLE WHAT THEY WANT.

OUTDOOR CHIC Lifestyle apparel caters to outdoor enthusiasts who want to look the part—even when they’re not on the trail. BY COURTNEY HOLDEN

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The trail is calling

With millennials looking for do-it-all pieces, lifestyle apparel continues to offer an elevated aesthetic that’s ready for a spur-of-the-moment outdoor romp.

Look for heat-releasing features like micro holes and breathable fabrics in summer-specific garments, as well as dry-in-a-flash and wicking capabilities.

“People want apparel that transitions easily from work or daily life into those quick ‘sessions’ and then back in time for social hour with friends,” says Larissa Rubin, a designer with Ibex.

That fashion/function duality also shows up in lifestyle footwear, notes Janice Pilkington, sales associate at Alpenglow Sports in Tahoe City, California.

“We get a lot of people who come in and want a shoe that they could potentially run in, do some hiking in, and wear around town because it looks good.”

And even if apparel isn’t built for the trail, “things that have the outdoorsy vibe” are most popular with customers, says Carly Beck, sales associate at The Bear Mountain in College Station, Texas. People want to look the role of the outdoor enthusiast, even when they’re crushing spreadsheets rather than trail.

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Comfort continues to be a key feature in the category.

“The brush feel of the clothing and fabrics has been huge for us,” says Cory McCall, co-owner of Outdoor 76 in Franklin, North Carolina. “If the hand isn’t right, it’s not going to sell as well.”

This season, fashion-forward lifestyle brands report an evolution of the women’s athleisure apparel into swingy, fluid fabrics and looser fits. Bodyhugging silhouettes aren’t quite out of the picture, but wider-leg pants, bell sleeves, and asymmetrical styles will take center stage. These oversized options play into the macro trend of women’s wear adopting a more tomboyish, even genderless, look. The hoodie, which you’re sure to see everywhere at Summer Market in both men’s and women’s options, is a prime example.

Patrick Anderson, men’s product line manager for OluKai, adds that this mentality extends to the workplace. “Traditional, hard-soled leather dress shoes are becoming dinosaurs as professionals trade them for the more comfortable, cushioned, and fleetfooted feel of a sneaker.”

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1. Made out of Tweedster, a four-way stretch-woven that designer Kate Larramendy affectionately calls a “grandpahipster mashup,” Toad&Co’s Jasper Shirtjac ($139) is a must-have multiuse summer outer layer ready for the mountains or Main Street.

Stretchy, sturdy, water repellant, and bluesign-approved … What more could a guy want?

2. Casual and breezy, the Sunnyside II Tunic Tank from Mountain Khakis ($75) carries a bit of bohemian appeal with its flared shape and relaxed fit. Embroidery detailing at the neck and hem add a girlish touch to this comfy top.

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3. Look refined in the classy cut of Purnell’s men’s Indigo Quick Dry Short ($68), but feel free to let loose with an impromptu jump in the river. With built-in stretch for ease of movement, this quick-drying hybrid offers wicking properties and a mesh pocket lining, making it suitable for watersports of all kinds.

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4. Decorative stitching and pleating are hot this season, and Stonewear’s Open Road Jacket ($112) is a prime example with its vintageinspired chevron yoke on the chest and upper back. A wide waistband and cuffs round out the lightweight, ready-to-move package (it’s made with the brand’s new stretch-woven material).

5. Full-grain nubuck leather gives Forsake’s new Range series ($140-$160) for men and women an elevated, streetsavvy style, but technical features like all-weather protection, a Vibram outsole, and XS Trek high-traction rubber make them a great option for a jaunt on the trail.

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6. Now with Insect Shield protection, active cooling with xylitol, and UPF 50+ sun protection, ExOfficio’s updated men’s Bugs Away Sol Cool Hoody ($95) and women’s Bugs Away Sol Cool Kaliani Hoody ($90) help to beat the heat, the sun, and the bugs. Tuck valuables away in the hidden, zippered security pockets, located on the righthand sideseam in the men’s version and in the kangaroo pocket on the women’s version.

7. Pointelle detailing throughout the body of Krimson Klover’s Harbor Knit Hoodie ($108) gives this traditionally tomboyish style some feminine flair. But this piece isn’t flirt without function. Knit viscose and spandex construction equip it with stretch, breathability, and comfort.

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8. Organic cotton, modal, and spandex join forces in the Prism Dress ($70) from Aventura.

She’ll look chic in its modern geometric print and crisscross back-strap detail, while enjoying an über-luxe hand thanks to a peached finish both inside and out. An internal shelf bra provides support.

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Game of ounces

We all know one of them: the guy who whittles his toothbrush in half to save weight, the gal who drops an extra $7 to upgrade her camping spoon to titanium. They’re gram weenies, or “people who are so obsessed with keeping everything as light as possible that everything counts,” says Jim Tafuto, sales associate at Ragged Mountain Equipment in Intervale, New Hampshire. Thanks to these obsessive, er, particular, outdoor enthusiasts, performance apparel is following the trend usually seen in hardgoods. Keep an eye out for featherweight windwear, insulation layers, and shells.

Technically suave

Brands continue to inject body-mapping and active insulation technology into their garments, often with the help of the latest version of Gore-Tex Active— now with enhanced comfort, durability, and a 20 percent weight reduction. In many cases though, that function is hidden beneath a fashionable exterior.

“Consumers want to wear their performance apparel to the climbing gym, yoga studio, group fitness class, and anywhere in between,” says Joanna Tomasino, Mammut softgoods category manager.

Retailers report that interest in UPF-rated apparel is also high, especially among watersports enthusiasts who spend a lot of time under the sun.

Pack it up, pack it in

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1. Weighing in at just under 13 ounces, the Optimizer Jacket ($399) from Outdoor Research is perfect for those looking for fast-and-light performance with a dash of style. The shell features the Gore-Tex Active 2.0 membrane touted for its balance of weather protection, venting capabilities, and light construction.

Men’s (pictured) and women’s versions available.

“Super, super-compressible . . . it’s one of those features that’s almost expected nowadays,” says Austin Gibney, sales associate with Pikes Peak Outfitters in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

As a result, more and more brands are offering über-lightweight jackets that pack up into themselves. These jackets are so small and unobtrusive that The North Face-sponsored ultrarunner Rob Krar notes, “you have no excuses not to bring one.”

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2. Active insulation takes center stage in Black Diamond’s men’s (pictured) and women’s FineLine jacket ($129).

Built with the new BD.dry waterproof/ breathable protective fabric and designed with a close-to-body, harness-compatible fit, climbers will dig this lightweight layer. Pack the jacket into its own pocket and use the integrated carabiner clip for easy carrying accessibility.

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4. Bring it on, Mother Nature. With Under Armour’s body-mapped Scrambler Hybrid Jacket ($130), you'll be ready for whatever she throws at you. Credit the Pertex Shield+ 2.5-layer laminated waterproof/breathable fabric in the hood and shoulders with a breathable single-weave material throughout the body. A center front vent tab, secure phone “seatbelt” in the chest pocket, and moldable hood brim round out the package. Plus, it packs into its own pocket. Available for both women and men (pictured).

5. The men’s Bandit Shirt ($75) from Flylow offers UPF 50+ sun protection in a handsome package. The quickdrying poly fabric is ideal for days in, on, and around water, while casual raglan sleeves offer a stylish aesthetic. Sun really beating down? A lightweight hood offers bonus protection.

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3. Hips say hooray for the women’s Vanir Var Pant ($100) from Helly Hansen.

Thanks to their seamless side panels, which are designed to be worn with a hipbelt or harness, chafing is a thing of the past. Two-way stretch twill adds comfort, a DWR finish keeps it dry, and a drawcord waist provides a perfect fit.

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GEAR TRENDS FOOTWEAR

1. The cushioned, zero-drop Magnifly 2 road shoe ($110) from Topo Athletic features a two-density, injected-EVA midsole that’s softer near the foot for cushioning and comfort, yet firmer and snappier on the bottom layer for better propulsion. A sweeping toe rocker aids the transition and toe-off through the gait cycle.

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Gone are the days of weighty, full-leather trekking boots with burly steel shanks. Thanks updates in footwear tech, brands can offer the same stability in a much lighter package. “In the outdoor realm, we’re seeing that saturation of the ultralight, ultracushion running shoe category,” says Kevin Ganey, manager of Mountain Supply in Bend, Oregon. He calls it a “crosspollination” of shedding grams “without sacrificing sturdiness or grip.”

The main reason: A lighter shoe often means a more comfortable shoe. That’s why you’ll also see an emphasis on comfort cropping up in new shockabsorbing midsole foams, footbeds with built-in arch support, and flexible outsoles.

Several brands—Khombu, Vaude, adidas Outdoor, and Mammut among them—are opting for knit uppers made with everything from polyester mesh to recycled ocean plastic. This woven technique reduces

the amount of reinforcements, seams, and overlays needed to hold the shoe together (thereby decreasing overall weight), while also improving comfort with natural stretch.

Stick to it

Solid traction matters. It can save you from a lifethreatening fall, broken bones, or just looking like a doofus, points out Shannon Dunfey, social media director and sales associate at Great Glen Outfitters in Gorham, New Hampshire, whose customers look for grippy soles “so they don’t eat it in the mud.”

This season, outsoles feature a host of tractionenhancing rubbers and lug patterns to keep outdoor enthusiasts on their feet. Among others, look for Aquagrip from KEEN, Gripex Tri-Traction from Mammut, and the Vibram Contact Grip Outsole with MegaGrip Compound on select models from Vasque.

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TREAD LIGHTLY

Light and comfy

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2. With retro looks, the Danner South Rim 600’s ($150) ultracushioned Vibram platform and lightweight upper keep feet comfortable on long hikes. The Vibram Fuga outsole features self-adapting lugs (they shift slightly with the foot’s natural motion while adhering to the ground) and MegaGrip traction.

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Ultra 2 ($180) from Salomon is ultrarunner-specific trail shoe that’s ready to go the distance with you. External Sensifit wings accomodate feet as they swell over the long haul, while an internal sleeve keeps the foot from shifting around.

4. The PhD Outdoor Approach Crew sock ($25) from Smartwool features the brand’s patented 4 Degree Elite Fit system to prevent slipping

and bunching, while flex zones enhance movement and mesh provides additional breathability. Light Elite cushioning offers just enough cush with minimal in-shoe volume.

5. Made out of reclaimed and recycled ocean plastic and combined with a breathable, nonslip sole, the Terrex CC Voyager Parley ($120) from adidas Outdoor is ideal for water sports like SUP, rafting,

or kayaking. Bonus features include a quick-drying drainage system and grippy Stealth rubber outsoles.

6. The Brewer 2.0 ($100) from Astral is a prime example of yet another footwear trend: trailready shoes that fit in around town. A sticky G Rubber outsole provides traction on a variety of surfaces, while holes along the midsole, vamp, and tongue drain water and ventilate.

7. About as burly as it looks, the TX5 GTX boot ($190) from La Sportiva is ready for long hikes under moderate loads.

Its construction features the brand’s 3D Flex System that frees the ankle to provide natural lateral support and a stable hold on steep terrain.

Meanwhile, a super-sticky Vibram MegaGrip outsole ups the traction factor. A high-cut silhouette and durable leather uppers increase protection.

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GEAR TRENDS TENTS

SHELTER SHAKE-UP

Broader appeal

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The traditional tent is no longer the only option for those venturing off the grid.

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The so-called pinnacle user—a big-tripping, big-spending outdoors aspirant—is on the way out as the guiding force behind gear development. So who’s in? You—and however you define what’s best in the outdoors. “There was a time 10-plus years ago, where, if you weren’t hardcore, you weren’t in the club,” says Jay Getzel, president of Mountainsmith. “The industry has been helping welcome the outside person to the outdoors.” Brands and retailers are looking for new opportunity in the gap between the elite and everyone else.

“There seems to be a growing distinction between backpacking and camping,” says Emma Hunter, buyer at Backcountry.com.

“One is heavily weight-conscious and one is heavily comfort-focused.” Hunter notes that the emphasis on technology, durability, and functionality in shelters remain paramount, but “there’s more of a consumer acceptance for what’s right for their pursuit. In years past it felt like customers were always gravitating towards ‘pinnacle,’ operating in that aspirational space, whereas now they seem to be more practical in their decision-making.”

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1. Wenzel’s Shenanigan 5 ($119) is where the party’s at. This 86-square-foot tent sleeps five and folds down into a compact, 10-pound, 12-ounce package. This teepee comes in red plaid or a blue geometric design that make it stand out at any campsite or music festival (also available in an eightperson model).

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yes. With a setup time as fast as seven seconds (with some practice), the Flying Tent ($399) goes up quickly to get you out of the weather and into relaxation mode. Unlike many hammocks, no trees are no problem: Thanks to a poled setup, the 4-pound shelter stands on its own when there are no suitable anchors around, making it a quiver-of-one for three-season use. (Note: Flying Tent exhibits with Tree Pod.)

3. ENO’s new ENOLink ($30) makes hammocking even more enjoyable for two. The ENOLink lets you set up two hammocks using only two anchor points.

Aluminum alloy spreader bars let the hammocks hang adjacent to each other, keeping your companion close at hand, but not too close.

4. There are those for whom chasing the summit isn’t an aspiration so much

as a weekend plan. This shelter is for them. NEMO Equipment’s Chogori 3P ($850) mountaineering tent sets up faster and weighs less than most tents in its rarified class.

Most of the ounce savings comes from the lightweight, silicone-coated fabric—the treatment makes it twice as strong as commonly used polyester—and an integrated fly. Cool feature: Zip two Chogoris together to establish

a big, bomber basecamp anywhere your dreams take you.

5. Want comfort? Look up.

Kelty’s six-person Sequoia ($350) has enough headroom for campers up to 6 feet, 6 inches to stand inside. Two steel poles make for a quick setup and a big, D-shape door allows easy exits. Interior touches include pockets for lights and gear. It also comes in a fourperson version for $250.

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Go to any frontcountry campground these days, and you’ll see hammocks decorating the trees like tinsel. Get ready for the backcountry version of that, too.

Hammocks offer a novel way to sleep, and nothing says comfort like swaying gently between two trees during siesta. Hunter of Backcountry.com says, “core customers such as fishermen/outdoorsmen, seem to be discovering hammocks as an option, and approaching camping differently.” She adds that big gains in market share are now stabilizing into steady growth. And while hammocks are still something of a novelty, everyone seems to be trying them, from the core wilderness camper to those who want to laze around local parks.

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2. Because everyone loves a good deal, Big Agnes continues to innovate at the middle of the price range. Designed to offer value in a DownTek bag, the Sandhoffer 20°F ($200) is water repellent, packable, and lightweight (2 pounds, 6 ounces). The Sandhoffer also has Big Agnes’s integrated pad sleeve, which keeps the bag from sliding off the mattress during the night.

conscious backpackers out there. That’s who Mountain Hardwear is targeting with its new Ghost Whisperer ($580$610), which uses 900-fill down and 10-denier nylon to unseat Western Mountaineering’s UltraLite as the lightest traditional 20-degree bag on the market (by half an ounce). The regular 20°F Ghost Whisperer weighs a mere 1 pound, 12.5 ounces.

3. While the trends converge on versatility, there will always be a core group of weight-

4. Translating the layering concept to the sleep system, Therm-a-Rest debuts the

Space Cowboy 45 ($140-160), a synthetic-fill bag that works alone or as part of a system. By itself, it handles summer, but paired with Therm-a-Rest’s Corus 35 Quilt, it’s three-season ready. The result is versatile warmth. “The last thing you want to do is compromise your sleep system when you’re miles from nowhere,” says Jim Giblin, category manager for Therm-a-Rest. “The layering system is the best option for miles of hiking when the temperature can dramatically fluctuate.”

5. The Jazz Luxury ($350) from NEMO has the same dimensions as a queen-size bed. But the comfort doesn’t stop at size.

With an insulated blanket fold that mimics the turned-down edge of comforters in home bedding, quilted mattress top, removable sheet, and twoway zips for the top quilt, it combines the best attributes from the brand’s line of twoperson bags. Tipping the scale at 8 pounds, it’s most definitely not for the trail. But for campers who don’t stray far from the car, it’s a sleep-tight breakthrough.

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The comfort focus also speaks to a larger trend of shifting priorities among consumers. While there will always be a place in the market for dialed, lightweight bags, aspiration is tending toward the attainable—and brands are recognizing the need to aim innovation at the middle of the pack, rather than the elite user. “Our customers are realizing that they don’t need the lightest, most expensive gear that will get shredded in a year or two,” says John Ingerson of Bentgate Mountaineering in Golden, Colorado. “That gear is often uncomfortable, as well. Why not have comfortable, durable, well-designed products that make camping more enjoyable?”

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1. Seeking to boost its eco cred and reach customers who care, Sierra Designs is discontinuing PFCs across its 2018 bag line. “PFCs have been shown to be extremely persistent chemicals both in the environment and in human tissue, and have been shown to cause health issues in several studies,” says Suzanne Hermann, spokeswoman for Sierra Designs. The new Nitro mummy bag 0°F ($370) uses 800-fill DriDown with a 15-denier shell and liner, and weighs 2 pounds, 8 ounces.

Last year saw more brands debut two-person bags than ever before, a response to demand from a new generation of outdoorsfolk who favor like-home comfort. Chris Reynolds, NEMO Equipment’s Product Line Manager, explains, “camping, including car camping, glamping, and overnight tailgating, has seen an increase in popularity. People are spending more time with family and friends on weekend camping trips where weight isn’t much of a concern.” NEMO has seen an approximately 20-percent increase in yearover-year volume in the double sleeping bag market, Reynolds says. Josh Stephen, hardgoods buyer at the Outdoor Gear Exchange in Burlington, Vermont, confirms they’ve also seen an uptick in the sales of double sleeping bags, in addition to the pads that go along with them.

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TAKE A LOAD OFF

Comfort supreme

Backpacks continue to address fit and weight, allowing for more comfortable travel. BY ERME CATINO

What’s the easiest way to make a pack better? Make it more comfortable. That’s what Jon Ingerson of Bentgate Mountaineering in Golden, Colorado says his customers are looking to first. “Comfort, durability, features, and how a company stands behind its products seem to be the main drivers,” he says. For spring 2018, brands continue to move the needle on comfort by incorporating better ventilation and suspension.

Lighter loads

Updated fabrics such as Dyneema and 330 Lite Plus Cordura are allowing companies to shave ounces from their offerings. Erik Hamerschlag, Osprey’s senior product line manager, notes: “It’s challenging, but we’re always trying to improve the [carry] efficiency. A well-designed pack can be lighter and more durable, or it can embody useful new features without gaining weight.”

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NanoFly, a fabric that integrates ultrahigh molecularweight polyethylene (UHMWPE) ripstop and nylon. Translation: It’s impressively strong for its weight. The Lumina 60 ($270) is a women’s thru-hiker pack that brings together highperformance fibers with durable outer fabrics.

3. Mystery Ranch’s Terraframe 80 ($450) is an expeditionsize pack with comfort and durability to match. Taking cues from the company’s military

heritage, the Terraframe uses the Overload Shelf design, which accommodates loads up to 150 pounds—and yet it weighs 6 pounds, 1 ounce thanks to carbon fiber and 330 Lite Plus Cordura fabric.

4. Ortovox’s new SwisswoolTec-Knit Back System combines wool and foam at key points of body contact, designed to absorb and disperse moisture better than a traditional foam and mesh backpanel.

“Closed-cell foam backpanels

push moisture back into your shirt,” says Tom Mason, U.S. brand manager for Ortovox.

“But a merino wool backpanel offers all the same benefits of wool outerwear in terms of moisture and microclimate management.” The 32-liter Peak Light ($160) weighs in at 2 pounds, 3 ounces.

5. The 38-liter Greenland Top Large ($150), made with Fjällräven’s G-1000 waxed fabric, is equally at home in the backcountry and city,

thanks to its top-loading design with four easy-access pockets on the outside and a laptop sleeve.

6. With 30 packs debuting at Summer Market, Deuter will claim perhaps the largest rollout of new products.

Among them is the new hydration-compatible Speed Lite ($60-130) line. With its Delrin U-frame and 3D foam, they’re versatile enough to use for hiking, mountaineering, trekking, and skiing.

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1. Based off the popular Crown2 60L, which far exceeded projected sales for Granite Gear, the company debuts the Crown2 38L ($180). The slimmed-down version employs a patentpending Re-Fit hipbelt, allowing the hip support to match of variety of waist sizes. Both the toplid and framesheet with molded backpanel can be removed, dropping the weight to a feathery 1 pound, 6 ounces.

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LEARNING THE ROPES

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The increasing popularity of climbing gyms isn’t a new story, but gym-specific gear is finally starting to catch up to the particular demands of the indoor setting—and the climbers who are flocking there in ever-larger numbers. “Gyms attract newer climbers, so simplified equipment that includes more safety features makes the experience safer and more userfriendly,” says Bo Beck, manager at The Desert Rat, a climbing gym in St. George, Utah. Look for new, easier-to-use assisted-braking belay devices that add another layer of protection and durability for the beginner (like Edelweiss’s new Kinetic). Heavier pieces (like Black Diamond’s new, 92-gram belay device, the ATC Pilot), are also more comfortable and ergonomic for heavy gym mileage.

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1. Designed for kids 65 pounds or lighter, the Petzl Ouistiti ($60) harness is easy to put on and fit, but kids won’t be able to manipulate the buckles on their own, so it’s safe, too.

The perforated foam structure and the front tie-in point favor comfort while the rear attachment point adds another way to secure a youngster.

2. Black Diamond’s Momentum [$50] has been a staple allaround climbing harness for

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years, and the brand is now building a pint-sized version with the same tech. The burly gear loops, adjustable leg loops, and comfortable padding now come in an 8.5-ounce version for the smallest senders.

the circumference combined with stronger, heavier stuff on top) makes the helmet light and compact. Reinforced sides, front, and rear mean the helmet protects more of your head, a necessity for use across different disciplines.

3. Durable and versatile, the Petzl Boreo helmet ($65) is a multisport machine, designed for climbing, mountaineering, caving, via ferrata, and canyoneering. Its hybrid construction (more durable but lighter foam around

4. The Edelweiss Kinetic ($TBD) is an assisted-braking belay device designed for both lead and top rope climbing. It features an aluminum body with stainless steel cams (shaped to ensure strong, responsive

braking when needed), axis points, and rivets.

5. Designed for kids, the Vertige Junior helmet from Edelweiss ($TBD) features a tough plastic outer shell with a protective foam layer. This brain bucket features 10 large vents and an adjustable inner liner designed to cradle smaller craniums.

Also nice: The liner can be removed and washed, a welcome touch for fleet helmets at kids’ adventure camps or parks.

6. While a lot of climbing shoes may have a bent toward gym users, La Sportiva claims their new Geckogym ($110) is the first designed specifically for indoor use. The Frixion XF 2.0 outsole won’t mark up indoor surfaces and is easier (and thus less expensive) to resole because the toe rubber separates from the heel at the arch. Also cool: When the shoe gets stinky, just throw it into the washing machine with your jeans and t-shirts.

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Retailers report that the average age of new climbers continues to get younger and younger—something many attribute to the newfound popularity of gyms—so manufacturers are catering more to the kid crowd. “I’ve seen a tremendous growth with kids learning to climb,” Beck says. “Adults who learned 10 to 15 years ago now want to involve their children.”

What’s normally a pretty small selection will see a big boost this season. “Petzl has been making full-body kid harnesses long before the popularity boom that climbing is currently experiencing,” says Ben Eaton, marketing manager at Petzl.“With more and more families getting into the sport and involving their toddlers, this generates a need for more variety in climbing gear for all ages.”

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It took a while for the tech behind inflatable SUPs to catch up with demand for easily transportable paddleboards, but that day has undeniably arrived.

Bladders with higher thread counts, better seams, and lighter materials have improved the quality of inflatables to the point where class leaders now approach epoxy boards in performance and durability—all at a much lower price than their molded counterparts. “I’ve been living and breathing this stuff for a decade now,” says Mike Mudd, founder of SUP retailer Stand on Liquid in Bend, Oregon. “The development in inflatables in recent years is just huge. They perform so much better now, and people are buying in.”

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Paddling with the current often means bumping into rocks and unseen obstacles, and from SUPs to kayaks, consumers want lighter-weight products that can handle the abuse. “We figured out real quick that a non-durable board makes little sense, especially in the Colorado paddling environment,” says John Poppleton, owner of Denver’s Surf ’SUP. “The trick is to build durable products that still have sophisticated shaping for responsive performance.”

Advances in vacuum-molded carbon and thermoformed polycarbonate PVC construction are driving the segment toward boards that can do both.

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The expanding market share of stand-up paddleboarding has spread to fishing, and a new generation of boards will meet the needs of anglers who want to stand. These SUPs put a premium on stability, load capacity, and attachment points. “Because of our location, fishing SUPs are the single most popular boards we sell,” says Joe Butler, owner of Black Creek Outfitters in Jacksonville, Florida.

1. The Jimmy Styks Puffer inflatable SUP ($699) is constructed with dual layer fusion, which promises greater durability and rigidity. This 11-foot, 6-inch board is 31 inches wide, but rolls up for easy portability. It comes with everything you need to get out on the water: an adjustable carbon fiber travel paddle, safety leash, board bag, pump, repair kit, and removable Click ‘N Go touring fin.

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2. Oru Kayak’s revised Bay ST ($1,599) is a playful, stable 12foot vessel that’s nimble enough to maneuver through some tricky situations. Plus, there’s plenty of room to lash gear for day trips or short camping excursions. Oru’s patented origami-inspired design allows you to transform your boat to a compact box in just a few minutes (with a bit of practice), solving storage-space problems that often come with SUPs.

3. Don’t worry about bouncing it off the dock, rocks, or other underwater obstacles in the pursuit of fish. With its thermoformed construction, the CROSS Fish ($1,500) from BIC Sport will keep right on cruising. “The BIC boards are the ones we rent most often because they’re just so tough,” Butler says. The CROSS Fish has a 350-pound capacity and a keeled nose for added stability, and it keeps your

fishing gear secured with 12 attachment points and three integrated tracks.

4. Chaco’s all-new Z/Canyon 2 ($120) turns the brand’s classic, all-purpose sandal into a technical water shoe. A 3D-molded TPU heel holster keeps your foot secure in water or on land, and a runninginspired kinetic rebound plate in the Cloud 2.0 midsole makes this pair of sandals cushier than

ever. Available for both men and women.

5. Paddle to the picnic with lunch and a friend on Red Paddle Co.’s Voyager Tandem ($1,900). This 15-foot inflatable SUP has room on board for two paddling adults and their cooler. For a family outing, remove cargo points in the center of the paddleboard to make room for your little one (or your dog).

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GEAR TRENDS EYEWEAR

SHADES OF STYLE

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Rounding the edges Square and wrap frames are moving aside as fashion begins to play a larger role in summer eyewear. Lauren Anderson, accessories buyer at evo.com, says she’s seeing “smaller, rounded frames replacing some of the Wayfarer [styles], with more active sunglasses getting a face lift to look like their lifestyle counterparts.” However, all isn’t lost for those committed to the classic wrap frame, a utility style that shields peripheral glare and wind. Anderson notes that this year she can’t keep certain wrap frames in stock. Jay Vasquez, eyewear buyer at Backcountry.com adds, “The big trend that will continue into future seasons is fashionfocused styles with sport features, like lightweight frames with sticky rubber ear and nose pads.”

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2. The Anacapa ($199) from Kaenon has a classic wrap style with a polarized and mirrored lens. Thanks to a curved shape, and large size that maximizes protection, the Anacapa is designed for year-round outdoor performance, from the trail to the skin track to the river. At Summer Market, Kaenon will also debut four new colored, mirrored, and polarized lenses to accompany its seven new frame styles.

3. Costa’s partnership with OCEARCH, a world scientific leader in tracking great white and tiger sharks, is the impetus for its new collection of frames—Costa will donate a portion of sales to the nonprofit.

The Half Moon’s ($249) bio-resin frame has a green- or blue-mirrored lens that’s 99.9-percent polarized— blocking shortwave blue light and reducing dull yellow light for better visibility on water.

4. The Vettron ($65-70) from Optic Nerve features the new SinglePivot Hinge System. It allows the user to swap between the two lenses that come with each pair by disengaging the gate that connects the lens and arms of the frame. The distinctive, color-blocked look fits right in around town, yet the curved frame has a sporty fit and an integrated rubber bridge, eliminating slip during sweaty activities.

5. Not everyone is into the Jackie Kennedy look and, for some people, oversized frames can seemingly swallow the face. This season Tifosi Optics takes its best-selling Veloce frame and delivers it in a smaller package. The Vero ($70-80), suited for smaller faces, is designed with a lightweight and flexible Grilamid TR-90 frame with a scratch- and shatterproof polycarbonate lens.

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1. Popticals makes performance shades that pack down to practically nothing, thanks to the FL2 Micro-Rail System. The frames separate at the bridge, then lenses slip into a compact spooning position.

The temples fold down, too. The Popair ($189-$239) takes the traditional aviator design and tweaks it for outdoor performance—available in six frame colors and six lens options.

Invigorated lenses

Lens technologies that accentuate colors, such as Smith’s ChromaPop and Oakley’s Prizm, have been popular. Vasquez explains that in addition to the throwback frames with round designs and double bridges, “flash lenses (colored mirrored lenses) are big—I think this is a play off the fishing industry.” Vasquez says that while ocean-oriented brands have had mirrored lenses for years, he has noticed more fashion-focused brands incorporate them, too. “The consumer is becoming comfortable with more color pop,” he says.

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GEAR TRENDS PORTABLE POWER

POWER, PACKED

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Just as our mobile devices operate on exclusively rechargeable systems, so too will our outdoor tech. Alkaline batteries are falling out of favor as consumers grow more trusting of rechargeable lithium-ions. “Most of our clientele is looking primarily at being able to recharge once they have run their system down,” says Jason Layh of Tahoe’s Alpenglow Sports.

Share the love

As consumers move away from alkaline batteries, they also more toward more USB compatibility. This feature now allows power to be stored and shared between devices, so you can do more with fewer devices and you’ll have less to haul along with you.

“More than ever, people want the ability to charge up their essential devices via USB,” says Goal Zero General Manager Bill Harmon. “We’re also keeping tabs on how USB-C [smaller, more efficient USB connectors that allow for the transport of both data and energy] will be incorporated into popular outdoor products.”

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1. BioLite’s solar and lighting lines converge with in the SunLight ($20), a durable, portable, and compact light that self-charges from the sun. This 100-lumen lantern features BioLite’s signature sundial and a 360-degree kickstand, which help you position the panel to optimize charge efficiency. It runs up to 24 hours on a single charge. Party time? There’s a color mode for festive lighting.

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2. Ultralight at just a smidge over an ounce, the Petzl Bindi ($60) delivers up to 200 lumens in a package that’s small enough to fit in the palm of your hand. Its battery charges via a USB cable to keep it juiced up and ready for wherever the trails take you. The minimalist headband dispenses with thick elastic bands, offering instead a thinner cord that adjusts quickly, like a sunglasses strap.

3. The Radiant 200 Collapsible Lantern + Flashlight ($30) from Nite Ize packs a lot of light into a little space. Use the carbiner clip to hitch it high for a 200-lumen lantern (there’s an additional down-facing light for hanging over a table), or slide it closed for handheld light.

4. Van-dwellers, RVers, and road warriors: You know that sometimes solar panels are not

an option. For those times when you just can’t afford to run out of juice on the road, Goal Zero’s new Yeti Hybrid ($TBD) system is the answer. It combines the time-tested Yeti 1400 Lithium Power Station (1425 watt-hour capacity), which can power virtually any device, with the Yeti Fuel, a mini-generator that can refill the power station several times on 1.5 gallons of unleaded.

5. For those who want a headlamp with an alkaline battery backup, UCO Gear debuts its Vapor+ ($50).

The neoprene strap promises a comfortable ride, and illumination up to 300 lumens means you’ll see what’s ahead.

Charge its on-board lithiumion battery via a micro-USB, but tuck a few AAAs in your pack when you’re off the grid for a while.

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Solar continues to increase its share of the portable power market as technical innovations have improved to the point where 5- and 10-watt panels can power a smartphone or GPS just about indefinitely. “We are all seeing consumer participation in solar double and triple year after year,” said BioLite CEO and founder Jonathan Cedar. “We’ve got clear evidence that folks are becoming more and more comfortable relying on it.”

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GEAR TRENDS KITCHEN, HYDRATION & FOOD

COOK SMARTER, EAT BETTER

Buyers demand a better cooking experience and easier transport. BY TYLER VANDERMOLEN

All together now

Consumers are increasingly looking for single gear solutions to meet needs for many different kinds of trips, hence the recent success of nesting cookware kits, and stoves, utensils, and dishes that have the smallest and lightest possible packed size. “Products that offer multiple easy-to-use accessories plus utensils are doing well right now, especially from the big-name brands,” says Scott O’Brien, co-owner of Jackson Hole outdoor retailer Skinny Skis. That makes sense, since buying cups, bowls, cookware, and stoves together is typically both lighter and cheaper than assembling a kit from individual pieces.

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The small, water-boiling personal stove systems that once dominated the market are trending out (Doug Sanders of Mountain Safety Research says that they represent less than 50 percent of sales so far in 2017). So what’s in? Stoves that allow for a greater variety of cooking experiences for larger groups of people. Not coincidentally, this is occurring at the same time that consumers are demanding higher-quality food in the backcountry, whether they’re rehydrating freezedried fare or cooking a packaged meal. “More than ever, consumers want real food on the trail,” says Sara Lawhead, product manager at Jetboil. “At the end of a long day, the ideal meal is easy to prepare yet still hot and filling and tasty.”

Personal filtration has become a saturated category (excuse the pun), so brands are looking to distinguish their offerings by adding versatility—especially the ability to provide both immediate clean water and storage capacity for later. Gravity filters have seen a recent uptick as consumers look for devices that can produce lots of drinking water without requiring a lot of work. “People are wanting larger amounts of water with ease— volume without effort—and that’s what gravity filters do,” says Owen Mesdag, manager for water and cookware at MSR. “We’re also seeing a decrease in pump filter interest because they’re slower and require work.”

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1. The Kuchoma Grill ($180) from Primus allows users to have a backyard barbecue experience anywhere in the outdoors. It’s light and compact enough for easy transport without compromising performance. Just like a standard barbecue, the Kuchoma Grill provides both direct and indirect heat and a removable grill grate and drip tray allow for easy cleanup and maintenance. It also runs on fuel canisters just like your smaller camping stove.

2. In our packs and cars, space comes at a premium. That’s why nesting pots make sense: They cram a lot of utility into a tiny space. This year, Sea to Summit debuts its Alpha Series Cookware. With swiveling handles, the individual pots and pans fit together. Or buy one of the new Alpha Cooksets, such as the 4.2 ($120), to bundle all the cookware, cups, and bowls four people need.

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3. The Trail Base Water Filter Kit ($140) from MSR delivers a gravity system, pocket-size filter, and water storage bag in a single convenient package, giving you the option of large-volume basecamp filtering or instant hydration straight from the source.

4. Food delivery isn’t yet available in the backcountry, but Good To-Go’s dehydrated gourmet meals ($6.75$12.50) might be the next best thing.

The latest dish, Chicken Gumbo, joins other tasty, exotic recipes like Mexican Quinoa Bowl and Bibimbap (spicy Korean mixed rice). Many meals are vegan and/or gluten-free, and all can be ready in 15 to 20 minutes.

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6. Versatility is the strength of MSR’s WindBurner family ($180$260), which offers a customizable cooking experience, depending on the adventure. The components nest easily, and the wide variety of compatible products lets users bring only what they need, whether solo camping or cooking for a group.

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5. The LifeStraw Universal adapter kit ($35) turns your favorite water bottle into an instant filter with caps and an interchangeable filter that fit brands like CamelBak, Hydro Flask, and Nalgene. The two-stage filter removes 99.9999 percent of bacteria and 99.9 percent of protozoa while also knocking out bad taste and odors.

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OUTDOOR RETAILER SHOW INFO

Summer Market 2017 Attendance Guidelines

It’s not for everyone. Only qualified members of the trade are invited to attend.

Outdoor Retailer Show Management Office Located in MR 257

Outdoor Retailer Info Desk Top of Ramp - East Entrance

Business Center

The fully-stocked Business Center is located on the upper concourse in the northeast corner of the building.

Photo Policy

Don’t take that! Unauthorized photography is not permitted.

Photo files and/or devices may be confiscated and your badge will be revoked for the current and all future shows if an infraction occurs.

Call (801) 534-4705 to report name and company on badge, if possible.

Approved media photographers will have a flag on their badge to help easily identify them.

First Aid and Medical Staff

Located near MR 150, under the triple escalator, the first-aid station is equipped to treat minor health problems.

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outdoor lovers, which is why children are always welcome on the show floor. All children must be registered as guests with Outdoor Retailer and accompanied by an adult at all times.

Childcare is not provided. Children under the age of 16 are not allowed on the show floor during move-in or move-out.

Dogs at Outdoor Retailer

We encourage you to use the awardwinning facility Camp Bark-a-Lot (campbarkalot.com). If you are planning to bring your dog to the show, please be sure to follow these simple rules: • Register your dog at the registration counter at the East Entrance.

• Animals are not allowed on the show floor during move-in/-out.

• Sign a waiver agreeing to the rules and requirements.

• Make sure to walk your dog outside regularly to avoid any accidents.

• If an accident does occur, please notify Show Management immediately in MR 257 or by calling (801) 534-4705.

PARKING & TRANSPORTATION Transportation is easy here. The TRAX line runs directly from the airport to downtown Salt Lake, Uber and Lyft are widely available, and Salt Lake has three private taxicab companies and many private car and shuttle services.

Parking

Underground parking is available for $12 per day. The entrances are located on 200 South/200 West and 300 West/90 South. Additional parking is located across the street

from the Salt Palace Convention Center at City Creek Mall.

Taxi Cabs

Beware the fare. Taxis are no longer regulated by the government in Salt Lake City. Please be sure to establish your cab fare before you start your ride.

Utah Yellow Cab (801) 783-1556; utahyellowcab.com

Ute Cab Co. (801) 359-7788; utecabco.com

City Cab Co. (801) 363-5550; citycabut.com

Shuttle Service

a Shuttle buses will run to and from select hotels and the Salt Palace Convention Center every 15 (from downtown and airport areas) to 30 to 40 minutes (from Sandy) from 7:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.

a Afternoon/evening shuttles run continuously as needed. Shuttles will drop off at both the West and East Entrances. Shuttle pick-up is in the East Entrance only. *Extended service to all shuttle hotels is available until 8:30 p.m. to accommodate the Industry Party.

For a complete list of hotels with shuttle service, please visit outdoorretailer.com/shuttles.

Sandy Hotels: Use TRAX for afterhours transportation needs.

Trax

The TRAX light-rail system has service to and from the airport.

Trains run daily from 5:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Find schedules and plan routes at rideuta.com or use the Transportation Guide on the Outdoor Retailer Mobile App.

Stay current and look ahead with OR Daily at Summer Market. On Day 1, read our analysis on the state of business in the outdoor industry. Day 2, see how brands are flexing political muscle—then join them. Innovation takes center stage on Day 3, and on Day 4, we look to the future of the biz.

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SHOW INFORMATION

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NEW to the mobile app is the interactive photo gallery. Take pictures with Outdoor Retailer 35th

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Just search Outdoor Retailer in your mobile app store. Finding the latest and most current information about the show has never been easier.

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DIG INTO OUR HIGHLIGHTS OF SUMMER MARKET’S EVENTS, EDUCATION AND MORE

Education DAY 2

Retailer Skills Course Education Schedule (UMOCA) Retailer Skills Course (RSC) is inspired outdoor specialty retail leadership training for today’s ultracompetitive marketplace. With sessions led by successful outdoor retailers and facilitated by The Mann Group, RSC is part seminar, parts skills development, and all about leading and driving profitability in your store. The theme for Summer Market is “Creating a Sales Environment.” Each session is from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m daily and stands alone or builds on previous sessions to maximize impact and insight. Lunch is provided.

DAY 1, WEDNESDAY, JULY 26 GEAR Sales Program Overview

11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

When it comes to new levels of store success, GEAR leads the way. With three steps—TEACH, PRACTICE AND FEEDBACK—each GEAR component builds on the one before it. And all components combine to reinforce each other. This dynamic combination creates a powerful training experience that helps your team increase sales and customer satisfaction.

DAY 2, THURSDAY, JULY 27 GEAR Sales Program Sections G & E

11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

It’s all about the G and E in GEAR. We’ll learn and collaborate on the first two GEAR segments. G: GET INVOLVED. The key to getting involved with customers is creating a comfortable environment.

You’ll learn how to teach your staff to make customers feel at ease as soon as they enter your store. E: EDIT. This segment is all about information.

Teach your staff to learn the technical knowledge and listening skills they need to move gear.

DAY 3, FRIDAY, JULY 28 GEAR Sales Program Sections A & R

11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

It’s time for the A & R, the final two GEAR training segments. A: APPEAL. The best way to make the product appeal to the customer is interaction.

Teaching staff to be effective in the appeal phase also allows your staff to be confident in overcoming objections the customer might have. R: RELATIONSHIPS. Research proves that it takes far more effort and expense to attract new customers than to retain and develop business with existing customers. The R gives you and your staff the knowledge needed to build the long-term relationships that build success.

DAY 4, SATURDAY, JULY 29 Create an In-Store Sales Training Program

11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Research shows it takes between 21 to 28 days to learn a new habit. That doesn’t sound like too long, but the same research also indicates that people tend to drop out of a new behavior after two weeks if they don’t go out of their way to keep it going. In this session, you’ll learn how to roll out a program in the short amount of time you have every day, a program with successful habits that will stick.

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Retailer SelfAssessment: How do you compare to the best stores?

THE CAMP EDUCATION SCHEDULE (Booth #38808)

DAY 1 Amazon: Adapt or Die

Scott Oshman, The Cairn Company 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.

If you fear Amazon and want to figure out a way to fight and compete, then come to this session. This is a no-fluff workshop offering actionable ways to add to your business using the Amazon platform. Goodbye denial; it’s time to start positioning your store to get the sale no matter what. With 11 years of representing more than 50 brands on the Amazon platform and more than 20 years in the outdoor industry, Scott Oshman will show you how to prevail.

Outdoor Retailer, OIA, Grassroots Outdoor Alliance Q&A

Marisa Nicholson, Outdoor Retailer VP & Show Director; Amy Roberts, OIA Executive Director; Rich Hill, Grassroots Outdoor Alliance President; and Larry Harrison (moderator) 3:30 - 4 p.m.

Do you have any questions about the direction of Outdoor Retailer or why certain decisions have been made? Now is your chance to meet with Marisa Nicholson, Amy Roberts, and Rich Hill.

Stick around afterward for a happy hour.

Happy Hour

4:30 - 6 p.m.

Join Outdoor Retailer, OIA, and Grassroots Outdoor Alliance for a happy hour.

Dan Holman, Management One and RetailORBIT 10 - 11 a.m.

Join Dan Holman of Management One and RetailORBIT for this guided, interactive self-assessment that allows retailers to grade themselves against the top stores in their category in five key areas of their business: customer relationship management, marketing, selling, retail technology, and cash flow/profitability.

Networking for Designers

RootsRated Media 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

We have created networking sessions hosted by RootsRated Media for you to meet, talk about best practices, and share tricks of the trade.

Is your brand looking for talent or a way to take your company to the next level? Join us to meet designers looking to work with your company.

What is the Grassroots Outdoor Alliance?

Grassroots Outdoor Alliance 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Please join the Grassroots Outdoor Alliance for a conversation on who we are and what we do. If you are a retailer, vendor, sales rep, or journalist who is curious about what Grassroots is, join us to find out. This onehour session will be a panel discussion and live audience Q&A with the Grassroots team and Grassroots Retailer Members.

When Women Lead

Coalition Snow and Wild Women’s Project 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.

The statistics are bleak— only 4 percent of Fortune 500 companies have female CEOs and women represent just 37 percent

of the National Park Service workforce—yet their power and potential is unlimited. In this panel, we will explore what it takes to change this reality and we will envision what the outdoor industry could look and feel like if more women were in leadership positions. Our panelists will discuss how they got to where they are today, what needs to change to support others in securing leadership positions, how we can find and build allies, and what specific steps we can take to transform the outdoor industry into one that is more equitable for all.

Those who believe in an equitable and revitalized outdoor industry are encouraged to attend.

Activate Your Story Cheat Codes

Brian Hennessy, Thread Creative 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

In video games, cheat codes allow players to bypass levels and unlock rewards. Seasoned writers know that there are also story cheat codes that allow you to bypass bad habits and unlock hidden interest in your writing.

And just like gaming cheat codes, they’re easy to use and they get immediate results. This interactive workshop unlocks four powerful writing cheat codes that will make your writing—whether it’s a presentation, blog post,

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EDUCATION share how they changed their thinking and their businesses to empower today’s millennials to create powerful, reliable, and profitable sales teams.

(Booth #39133)

Below are a few key sessions in the Paddle Education area not to miss. Check the mobile app for full details closer to the show.

DAY 2 Adventure of a Lifetime

Ryan and Casey Higginbotham 1 - 2 p.m.

Ryan and Casey Higginbotham, twin brothers from Southern California, decided to prone paddle from Alaska to Mexico. What they didn’t realize is that they would become true outdoorsmen in the process. Come hear about their record-setting adventure.

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Happy Hour

4:30 - 6 p.m.

Stick around for Happy Hour with Thread Creative.

Cheers!

DAY 3 Merchandising 101

Dan Holman, Management One and RetailORBIT 10 - 11 a.m.

Join Dan Holman of Management One and RetailORBIT for this interactive presentation that reveals the secrets to merchandising in today’s competitive retail market, including markups, markdowns, pricing, and visual displays. This session will give retailers an opportunity to speak to their specific challenges and hear how other retailers are achieving success today.

Networking for Photographers

RootsRated Media 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

We have created networking sessions hosted by RootsRated Media for you to meet, talk about best practices, and share tricks of the trade.

Is your brand looking for talent or a way to take your company to the next level? Join us to meet photographers looking to work with your company.

Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

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Come hear from Cobian Footwear ambassador Bethany Hamilton, pro surfer, sharkattack survivor, and inspirational icon to millions throughout the world. Session attendees will have the unique opportunity to catch a sneak peek of her upcoming surf film and hear the story behind her new sandal collection and how she’s empowering the next generation during a live Q&A.

(Re)Defining Women In The Outdoors Coalition Snow and Wild Women’s Project 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Building off of the “When Women Lead” panel, this interactive session is geared toward industry professionals who are excited to examine our (diverse) values and develop a new vision for women in the outdoor industry. Through meaningful dialogue and candid conversations, we will create a working manifesto designed to support women in navigating toward their true north, as well as support the industry in developing a stronger path of inclusivity and diversity. Come prepared to listen, learn, and co-create the future of the outdoor industry.

Women’s Collab Happy Hour 4:30 - 6 p.m.

Stick around after the (Re)Defining Women in The Outdoors session to enjoy beers from Sierra Nevada. Cheers!

DAY 4 Inventory = High Risk Asset

Dan Holman, Management One and RetailORBIT 10 - 11 a.m.

This interactive session takes an in-depth look at the secrets of Open-ToBuy and how to manage inventory to achieve optimum levels that allow retailers to grow profitable sales and increase their cash flow and overall store profitability. Led

by Dan Holman from Management One and RetailORBIT.

Networking for Freelancers

RootsRated Media 11 - 1 p.m.

We have created networking sessions hosted by RootsRated Media for you to meet, talk about best practices, and share tricks of the trade.

Is your brand looking for talent or a way to take your company to the next level? Join us to meet freelancers looking to work with your company.

The Future of Paddlesports Retail is Now

Scott MacGregor Rapid Media 2 - 3 p.m.

An expert panel addresses the key issues facing paddlesport retailers today and tomorrow: the future of free shipping; kayaking is the new SUP; canoeing is hot (seriously); the true cost of late pre-seasons and later deliveries; how to beat online retail; the discount days of summer; and the trouble with staff turnover.

DAY 3 Adventure of a Lifetime

Ryan and Casey Higginbotham 1 - 2 p.m.

Ryan and Casey Higginbotham, twin brothers from Southern California, decided to prone paddle from Alaska to Mexico. What they didn’t realize is that they would become true outdoorsmen in the process. Come hear about their record-setting adventure.

Where Have All the Good Staff Gone?

Scott MacGregor Rapid Media 2 - 3 p.m.

Things are different today.

Working outdoor retail is not as cool as it once was (neither is instructing and guiding, FYI). Top retailers big and small

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TREND + DESIGN CENTER SCHEDULE

(Level One – Booth #155)

DAY 1 The Science of Curiosity

Jason Belaire 10 - 11 a.m.

We need to be able to move into the realm of curiosity. Our best work comes from letting our minds go and losing our inhibitions. Yet, following curiosity can be hard.

We must dive deep into our “selves” to discover what makes us creative and able to provide design solutions that are meaningful and profitable.

You just don’t know where this path will lead you.

Odor Control: Myths vs. Facts

Lisa Owen, VP of Global Textiles, Microban International 11 - 12 p.m.

Learn the dirty little secret about silver (and other odor control myths exposed). Join us for one hour as we demystify odor control technologies, global testing standards, and marketing claims.

Odor is a universal problem, and customers demand a solution. Make sure you are well educated and know what your technology options are in the marketplace.

How to Define Innovation

Jason Belaire 2 - 3 p.m.

Why can’t we grasp innovation? It consumes our meetings from the top down. We market the hell out of it. It’s something we can’t stop thinking about. How do we reach the space where we learn to think differently in an industry that demands continual design output?

How can we learn to truly innovate, and not just disrupt but also advance the industry in a meaningful way?

DAY 2 Great Design Creates Great Experiences, Not Just Great Product

Jason Belaire 10 - 11 a.m.

It’s all about experiencing a product—and BioLite is the best example of this.

Lauren Williams, trend forecaster and fashion marketer with Cotton Incorporated 1 - 2 p.m.

Cotton Incorporated’s annual active forecast details cutting-edge lifestyle inspiration, inspirational color stories, and the latest cotton fabric innovations for the 2019-2020 season.

Brand Identity that Syncs with Today’s Consumers

Panel discussion by Jason Belaire 2 - 3 p.m.

As people have less time for shopping and are opting for more efficiency, brands are scrambling to compensate for lost revenue in other ways.

Many are reaching for “top of mountain” status to justify higher price points and increase profit margins. Come to this panel to discuss how brand identity is vital to connect with today’s consumers.

DAY 3 How to be Inclusive with Big-Picture Projects While Leaving Ego at the Door

Jason Belaire 10 - 11 a.m.

The outdoor industry can often lack inclusivity. As brands work harder to become more diverse, it’s important for leaders to remember to be inclusive to all team members.

Come to this panel to learn how you can set aside your ego at the door and empower your employees along the way.

How to Sell an Idea

Panel discussion lead by Jason Belaire 2 - 3 p.m.

During the design, social media, and marketing processes, healthy debate is always a good thing.

But dissuading someone from moving forward with an idea can be even harder than figuring out how to sell one. During this panel, we’ll dicuss how to leverage internal advocates, how to frame dissent, and how to persuade company leaders to listen to the voice of reason.

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PADDLE EDUCATION SCHEDULE

Join Belaire to talk about how a great design and a great product can make a great experience.

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DAY ENDS. ADVENTURE BEGINS. Ultra-bright and resistant to rain and dust, the new Ledlenser MT18 makes even short summer nights last forever. Designed and engineered in Germany.

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EVENTS

Show Events MEDIA PREVIEW

Marriott Downtown at City Creek Demo Day, July 25 5 - 7:30 p.m.

Journalists attending Outdoor Retailer Summer Market will have exclusive access to preview some of the latest products and newest exhibitors in the outdoor industry before the show opens. Attending the Media Preview is the quickest and most efficient way to access new products and great brands—some of which are well known, and some brand new to the industry.

OUTSIDERS BALL

Gallivan Center Demo Day, July 25 6 - 11 p.m.

The 2017 Outsiders Ball will be a party to remember as we bid a fond farewell and send our love letter to Utah’s beautiful public lands, inspiring

people, and unforgettable experiences. Outdoor Foundation’s mission of encouraging young people to get outside and embark on adventures has never been more important. For the past four years, the Outdoor Foundation and the outdoor community have helped raise $1.1 million to equip and empower the next generation of outdoor enthusiasts. Join us at Gallivan Center to help further this effort.

While you’re there, stop by the Outdoor Retailer Back Porch to share your outdoor experiences and get a #WeAreOutdoor bandana to wear on your next adventure.

GOOD MORNING OUTDOOR RETAILER

South Plaza Day 1 7 - 11 a.m.

Honey Stinger will be handing out samples of waffles and Steamboat Coffee Roasters coffee.

OIA INDUSTRY BREAKFAST — TOGETHER WE ARE A FORCE FOR PUBLIC LANDS

Marriott Downtown at City Creek Day 1 7 - 9 a.m.

Speakers: Sally Jewell, former U.S. Secretary of the Interior; Alex Honnold and Cedar Wright, pro climbers and The North Face athletes; Amy Roberts, executive director, Outdoor Industry Association To the outdoor industry, protecting our nation’s public lands is our business. These vital lands are the foundation of our massive outdoor recreation economy, which employs more than 7.6 million Americans and generates more than $887 billion in consumer spending.

Join us to hear Secretary Sally Jewell set the record straight on Bears Ears and rally the industry to continue to use our political power to fight for public lands. Also in the house are

The North Face climbing athletes Cedar Wright and Alex Honnold. With humor and humility, they will share their experiences and adventures in some of America’s most beautiful landscapes and bring to life why they advocate strongly for public lands.

MERCHANDISING TOURS

South Plaza Day 1 - 1 p.m.

Day 2 - 8:30 a.m. / 1 p.m.

Day 3 - 8:30 a.m.

Take a storied tour of the show with Robin Enright Salcido, queen storyteller of Merchandising Matters, and experience firsthand the brands telling the best visual stories.

released in fall 2017, illustrates Joe’s decade-long project to document the animal migrations of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

THREAD CREATIVE HAPPY HOUR INDUSTRY PARTY

Street Scene at The Pavilions Day 1 6 p.m.

Join us for our giant 35th anniversary bash.

We’ll have food, drinks and the kind of fun that’ll make our final SLC party one for the ages.

THE CONSERVATION ALLIANCE BREAKFAST

OUTDOOR RETAILER, OIA & GRASSROOTS OUTDOOR ALLIANCE HAPPY HOUR

Marriott Downtown at City Creek Day 2 7 - 9 a.m.

Joe Riis is a wildlife biologist turned photojournalist and filmmaker. He is a National Geographic Society Fellow and Photography Fellow at the Wyoming Migration Initiative. His photography book Yellowstone Migrations, to be

the South Lobby Catch up on emails and check in on show happenings at the Online Lounge Sponsored by ISPO. The lounge is open daily to all during show hours and exclusively to exhibitors an hour before show opening.

The Online Lounge will also be fully operational on the day before the show opens for all exhibitors.

PRESS ROOM

Booth #38808 Day 1 4:30 - 6 p.m.

Booth #38808 Day 2 4:30 - 6 p.m.

THE SHMOOZ

Marriott Downtown at City Creek Day 3 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Malakye.com invites you to The Shmooz at Outdoor Retailer, where you’ll meet decision-makers from the industry’s best brands and participate in FREE career and job search workshops.

Sign up early—the event fills up quickly.

Featured Areas TENT CITY

Abravanel Hall The industry’s best in camping gear and tents will be on display at Tent City. Check out tents from multiple manufacturers and compare the latest innovations side by side in a natural environment.

HIGH ALTITUDE DEN

Booth #1031 Located in the heart of the climbing community, the High Altitude Den offers a place to gather, rest, and refresh before hitting the show floor again. Grab a cup of joe from Carabiner Coffee Co. or kind grinds from the Himalayan Kitchen.

THE CAMP

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Located on the show floor, The Camp will focus on the stories, products, trends, and people that help drive traffic to your shops.

Trend presentations and panel discussions will inspire fresh ways to think and sell outdoor products year-round.

BOARDWALK + PADDLE EDUCATION Booth #39133 BoardWalk is a curated display that acts as a shopping tool and resource guide for the SUP market. Come take a look at the different classes of boards and pick the ones that are the best fit for your store. This is the gathering spot for the paddle and watersports community at Outdoor Retailer. With a focus on education, learn from discussions including creating a powerful sales team,

the future of paddlesports retail, a record-setting prone paddling adventure with the Higginbotham brothers, and more.

TREND + DESIGN CENTER

Level One – 155 From business discussions on inclusivity to industrial design and trends in materials, the Trend + Design Center anchors the supplier story at Outdoor Retailer and serves the design audience with compelling education and networking events. Outdoor Retailer is where you will find the largest collection of raw materials suppliers, co-located with the largest selection of outdoor products, at one time, in one place.

ONLINE LOUNGE

Upper level concourse of

MR 254C Working journalists who are registered to attend the show will find everything they need to file their stories in the Press Room.

CAFÉ ON THE MEZZ VENTURE OUT

GOAL ZERO CHARGING AREA

Mezzanine - East Entrance Retailer + Rep Lounge MR 254B Find some quiet. Overlooking the show floor, the Retailer + Rep Lounge is a quiet respite from all the action on the show floor.

Open to retailers and reps only, the Retailer + Rep Lounge will have plenty of seating, free WiFi, charging stations, refreshments and—above all else—quiet.

Located just beyond the Business Center.

New to Venture Out at Summer Market is the RANGER Station: forward-thinking education, communitybuilding, and hands-on merchandising within this curated space. Located in The Pavilions, Venture Out represents the modern outdoor experience.

The Pavilions Venture Out is a curated selection of brands at the forefront of the modern outdoor experience. Think Bozeman meets Brooklyn, and a place where outdoor retailers find the brands to attract new, younger, urban-influenced consumers.

THE RANGER STATION

Venture Out at The Pavilions

Mezzanine - above North Entrance The restaurants and vendors you have come to love for lunch will be serving up yummy and healthy options on the Mezzanine (level 2).

BEER GARDEN AND GOURMET FOOD TRUCKS

Street Scene at The Pavilions For different and delicious food options, head out to the Street Scene for ice-cold beer and offerings from the best gourmet food trucks in Salt Lake.

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A new era for refreshment.

Only Hydro Flask offers the most comprehensive solutions in everyday refreshment. From our Unbound Series™ soft coolers to the new 128 oz and 64 oz Oasis, we’re here to eliminate boundaries. You choose the destination.

Come see us at booth #21005 to learn more.

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Vista Outdoor is a leading global designer, manufacturer and marketer of consumer products in the growing outdoor sports and recreation markets. Our diverse and well-recognized brands – including Bushnell, CamelBak, Jimmy Styks and Camp Chef – provide consumers with a range of performance-driven, high-quality and innovative products for their outdoor needs. We’re “Bringing the World Outside” and we hope you’ll join us.

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CAULDRYN

12 SURVIVORS

ALTRA FOOTWEAR

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BUCKLEGEAR

CBF LABELS, INC.

32 DEGREES

ALUMINATI BOARDS

BACKPACKER MAGAZINE

BLOWFISH MALIBU

BUFF, INC.

CEDAR RAVINE

5.11 TACTICAL

AMATERRACE INC.

BACKPACKER’S PANTRY

BLUE FREEDOM

BUG BAFFLER

CELLIANT

8BPLUS

AMERICAN ALPINE CLUB

BAFFIN, INC.

BLUE ICE NORTH AMERICA

BUG PROTECTOR

CENTRIC SOFTWARE

AMERICAN BACKCOUNTRY

BAGGALLINI

BLUE RIDGE CHAIR WORKS

AMERICAN CAMP ASS/NP

BALEGA

BLUE RIDGE KNIVES

BUGBAND, A DIVISION OF EES INC.

CENTURY CAMPING/KAY HOME PRODUCTS

AMERICAN DEL ADVANTAGE

BALLUCK OUTDOOR GEAR CORP.

BLUESIGN TECHNOLOGIES AG

BULLFROG SUNSCREEN

CGEAR SAND FREE

BURLINGTON

CHACO

BAMBU

BLUEWATER ROPES

CHAINLON ALLIANCE

BAR MITTS

BNY GLV

BUSHNELL/BOLLÉ/JIMMY STYKS

BAREBONES LIVING

BOA TECHNOLOGY

BE HIPPY

BODY GLIDE

AMFIT, INC.

BEAL

BODY GLOVE

ANDRE ASSOUS

BEARPAW

BOKER USA

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ACRO-GAIN INDUSTRIAL LTD.

ANHUI GARMENTS IMPORT & EXPORT CO., LTD.

BELLMART INDUSTRIAL CO. (GREAT KING GROUP)

BOLERO CA

CABANA LIFE

CHENILLE TEXTILES CO., LTD.

ACT LAB

ANITA ACTIVE

BOLGER & O’HEARN, INC.

CACHE LAKE CAMPING FOODS

CHIA HER INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

AD-N-ART, INC.

ANJI INTERNATIONAL

BENCHMADE KNIFE COMPANY

CHICOBAG AND TO-GO WARE

ADIDAS OUTDOOR

ANOVOTEK LLC

ADVANCED ELEMENTS

AO COOLERS

ADVENTURE MEDICAL KITS

APARSO (FUJIAN) SPORTSWEAR CO., LTD.

A ABMT TEXTILES ACA / CANOE-KAYAK-SUPRAFT-RESCUE

AMERICAN EXPRESS OPEN AMERICAN HIKING SOCIETY

ACCENT /CANNON PADDLES

AMERICAN JEWEL, LLC

ACCESS FUND

AMERICAN TRAIL RUNNING ASSOCIATION

ACECAMP & MUNKEES ACHIEVETEX CO., LTD. ACOPOWER/ACOSOLAR, INC.

AETREX WORLDWIDE AFTCO CLOTHING

APPAREL STRATEGIC ALLIANCES, LLC

AFTERSHOKZ

BONAFIDE KAYAKS

BOOGIE BOARD EWRITERS

CAMELBAK PRODUCTS

BEST PACIFIC TEXTILE(HONG KONG) LTD.

BOREAL USA

CAMP CHEF

BØRN SHOES

CAMP USA INC.

BOSTON LEATHER

CAMPFIRE DEFENDER

BOTE

CAMPFIRE MEALS CAMPMAID

CHIPPENHOOK- VASSI DESIGN GROUP

CANADA GOOSE

CHUMS-BEYOND COASTAL

CANYON COOLERS

CHYAU FU PAPER PRINTING CO., LTD.

BESTRIDENT, LTD. BESTWAY USA INC.

AQUA MARINA

BOTON OUTDOOR PRODUCTS

AGT INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.

AQUA SPHERE

BIG AGNES

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

AQUAMIRA AND GEIGERRIG

BIG FRIG

BRAINSTORM PRODUCTS

ARCADE BELT CO.

BRAMBLE OUTDOOR

ARIAT INTERNATIONAL

BIG HAIRY DOG INFORMATION SYSTEMSRETAIL PRO

ASANA CLIMBING

BIG JOE

BREWER’S LANTERN

ASF GROUP

BIG KAT BUGGY

ASOLO

BIMINI BAY OUTFITTERS

BRIDGFORD READY TO EAT SANDWICHES

ALEGRIA SHOES

ASSOCIATION OF OUTDOOR RECREATION & EDUCATION

BIOLITE

ALL GOOD

ASTRAL

ALL MAGIC SPORTS CO., LTD.

ATHLETIC EVENT SUPPLY

ALLETT

AUSTRIALPIN

ALLIED FEATHER & DOWN

AVENTURA & ECOTHS

ALCHEMI LABS

ALOE UP

AXIS GO

BIRKENSTOCK USA BISON COOLERS BISON DESIGNS, LLC BIXPY BLACK DIAMOND EQUIPMENT

CAPTURE THE FLAG REDUX

CHIEN SHENG MACHINE IND. CO., LTD. CHIN HSIANG SHUN CO., LTD. CHINA-QIAOYU

CIEC OVERSEAS EXHIBITION CO., LTD.

CARAVAN GLOBAL

CIRQUE MOUNTAIN APPAREL

CARHARTT

CLEANWASTE

CARIBEE AUSTRALIA

CLIF BAR & CO.

BRIGHTZ, LTD.

CAROL TEXTILE CO., LTD.

CO & GI, INC.

BRISTEX CO., LTD.

CARR TEXTILE

COAL HEADWEAR

BRONWEN JEWELRY

CARVE DESIGNS

COALATREE, LLC

BROOKS RANGE MOUNTAINEERING

CARVICO S.P.A.

COAST PRODUCTS

CASCADE DESIGNS, INC.

COBIAN CORP.

CASIO

COBRA / WASPCAM

BROWNING CAMPING

CAT APPAREL

COCAM INT’L ENTERPRISES, LTD.

BRAVEN AUDIO

BROOKWOOD COMPANIES, INC.

BLACKFIRE

BRUNTON

CAT FOOTWEAR

ALPS MOUNTAINEERING

BLACKWING

BTR CO., LTD.

CATARACT OARS

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CARABINERS IND. CO., LTD.

ALPINE INNOVATIONS

ALL LISTS ARE AS OF JUNE 13, 2017 AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE

CHEMOURS

BERTUCCI WATCHES

BIC SPORT

ALADDIN, A BRAND OF PMI

CHARMING FABRICS

CALAMAI BY ANIFICIO BECAGLI SRL

BEYOND CLOTHING

AIRHEADSUP SPORTSSTUFF - DRY PAK (KWIK TEK)

CHANG-HO FIBRE CORPORATION

BONDI BAND

AQUA LILY PRODUCTS, LLC

AIRE, INC.

BUTORA, INC.

CHAMOIS BUTT’R GOSTIK

BERNE APPAREL COMPANY

AGS BRANDS

AHM CLIMBING

BUSHTEC ADVENTURE

COCOON BY DESIGN SALT COGHLAN’S PRE-SHOW EDITION

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COGNITO BRANDS, INC.

DAC

DUER

COLEMAN COMPANY

DAEHYUN TEXTILE CO., LTD.

DULUTH PACK

COLUMBIA

DAKINE

DUPONT SORONA

COMPASS 360

DAKOTA GRIZZLY

CONCEPT III TEXTILES

DAKOTA WATCH COMPANY

DUPONT TATE & LYLE BIO PRODUCTS

CONE DENIM

DALIAN EAGLESIGHT CORPORATION LIMITED

CONNER HATS CONTEMPORA FABRICS COOL & DRY COOLERS COOLBAG COOLIBAR COOLVISIONS® DYEABLE POLYPROPYLENE BY FIBERVISIONS

DURAFLEX DURANGO DOG COMPANY

DANAQUE

DYNAMIC DISCS

DANNER

DYNEEMA

DANSKO LLC DARN TOUGH VERMONT DATUM DE LICACY INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

E E. TEXTINT CORP. E.DYE

EVERTEX FABRINOLOGY LIMITED

FOSHAN LEOPARD SPORTS GOODS CO., LTD.

EVOLV SPORTS AND DESIGNS

FOX 40 USA

EXCALIBUR DMM EXOFFICIO EXOTAC

FOX RIVER MILLS FRAMIS ITALIA SPA FREE COUNTRY

FROGG TOGGS

GRAND INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION CO., LTD.

FROST RIVER

GRAND TEXTILE CO., LTD.

FUELBELT, INC.

GRAND TRUNK

FULL COLOR CO., LTD.

GRANDETEX DEVELOPMENT CO., LTD.

F FAHERTY FALCON

FULL WINDSOR

EAGLE CREEK

FAR EASTERN NEW CENTURY CORPORATION

CORKCICLE

DEL RAY INTERNATIONAL

EARTH SHOES

FARM TO FEET

CORNELL LAB OF ORNITHOLOGY

DERA INDUSTRIES, LLC

EARTHEASY, INC.

DERWEI TEXTILE CO., LTD.

EASTERN WARMTH INC.

FASHION + FUNCTION BY TAIWAN TEXTILES

COTOPAXI

DESIGNER TEXTILES INTERNATIONAL LTD.

EASTMAN PERFORMANCE FIBERS

COTTON INCORPORATED

DEUTER USA, INC.

ECCO

FENG YI

G

COUNTER ASSAULT BEAR AND PEPPER SPRAY

DEZHOU HUAYAN ECOTECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

ECLAT TEXTILE CO. LTD.

FENIX LIGHTING US

GAC CORP.

COVA

DHARMA BARS - FOOD WITH PURPOSE

ECOVESSEL

FIBER & YARN PRODUCTS, INC.

GARMIN USA

COYOTE EYEWEAR USA CRAGHOPPERS CRAZY CREEK PRODUCTS CREATIVE OUTDOOR DISTRIBUTOR CREEKKOOLER FLOATING COOLER CRITEO CRKT CROAKIES CROCS

DINGHUI & SOLAR CAMP

EDELWEISS

DINGZING ADVANCED MATERIALS INC.

EK USA

FEETURES!

FIDLOCK GMBH FILSON FIREBUGGZ FIRST FLIGHT SOLUTIONS

DISC-O-BED RETAIL, INC. DISCRAFT DISC SPORTS

EMERSON KNIVES, INC.

FITLETIC SPORTS

DM FULFILLMENT

ENDURANCE CONSPIRACY

FITS

DOCK BLOCKS OF NORTH AMERICA

ENERGIZER

FIVE TEN

ENO

FJÄLLRÄVEN

ENTH DEGREE

FLAT SEAM APPAREL LIMITED

DONG JIN INTERNATIONAL

EPIC PROVISIONS

FISHER + BAKER

FLEXFIT

CROSS LAND OUTDOOR

DONGGUAN CHENGCHENG CAPS AND BAGS

CROWN TRAILS HEADWEAR

DOUGHNUT

EQUIP

CSK ZIPPER

DOWN RIVER EQUIPMENT

ERICTEX FASHION CO, LTD.

FLOPEEZE INTERNATIONAL USA INC.

CUSA TEA

DOWNLITE

ESBIT

CUTTER DNA TICK TEST

DRAGON TIMES ZIPPER & ACCESSORY CO., LTD.

CWR WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTION CYBERKNIT CYPHER CLIMBING

D DA FON INTERNATIONAL

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DRINKTANKS DRIRELEASE/OPTIMER BRANDS DRY-TEX LAMINATION TEXTILE CO., LTD.

FULLTIDE ENTERPRISE CO., LTD. FUSION CLOTHING FUSION ENTERTAINMENT FUTURE BEACH LEISURE PRODUCTS

FELLER

ELASTITAG® - BEDFORD INDUSTRIES

DOMETIC

GRABBER INC./ KOBAYASHI INC.

EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC

DEER CREEK FABRICS, INC.

EDELRID NORTH AMERICA

GOTENNA, INC.

FRICTIONLABS

CORDURA® BRAND FABRICS

DICKIES

GORILLY GOODS

EXPERT BRAND

E9 URBAN AND CLIMBING

COVILLE

GOPRO, INC.

EXPED

DEEPER, UAB

ECOXGEAR

GOOD TO-GO

FREUDENBERG PERFORMANCE MATERIALS

CORDURA ® FABRICS

COSTA SUNGLASSES

GOMOTION

GATEWAY TRADE FUNDING GATOR SPORTS GATORADE ENDURANCE GB LIGHT CO.,LTD. GCI OUTDOOR GEAR AID GEARHALO GECKOBRANDS GENERAC GENERAL MACHINERY & SERVICES, LLC

GRAMICCI

GRANITE GEAR LLC. GRASSROOTS OUTDOOR ALLIANCE GREAT OUTDOORS USA GREEN GOO BY SIERRA SAGE GREENLAND SALES CORPORATION GREGORY MOUNTAIN PRODUCTS GRIP PRO TRAINER GRIP SOCKS GRIP6 BELT COMPANY GRIPMORE CO., LTD. GRIVEL GROOVE LIFE GRYPHON ELECTRONICS CORP. GSD(HK) TRADING & SERVICE LIMITED GSI OUTDOORS, INC. GUANGZHOU JOYORD SPORTSWEAR CO.,LTD. GUARD DOG SECURITY

GERBER GEAR GERTEX USA

H

GIANT KNITTING CO., LTD.

H2X BY BOELTER BRANDS

GIBBON SLACKLINES

HAIKU

FLOWERHOUSE

GLACIER GLOVE

HAMMOCK BLISS

ESSENTIAL WIPE

FLOWFOLD

GLERUPS

ESTWING MFG. CO.

FLYING TEX

GLOBAL MERINO

HANDY MAN ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.

EULER HERMES

FLYLOW GEAR

GLOBALSTAR/ SPOT LLC

EUREKA! CAMPING / JETBOIL

FORMEX MANUFACTURING, INC. “UNCHARTED WATERCRAFT”

GLOWTEX CO., LTD.

FORMOSA TAFFETA CO.

GOAL ZERO

FORSAKE INC.

GOBI GEAR INC.

FORTUNE TEXTILE CO., LTD.

GOMACRO

EPO TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

EUSEBIO SPORTING CO., LTD.

DRYGUY

EVENT FABRICS

DRYMAX

EVER SAFETEX CO., LTD.

DUCKWORTH

EVEREST TEXTILE CO., LTD.

FLIPBELT

GNARBOX

HANG TEN HEADWEAR AND ACCESSORIES / OTTO HANGZHOU DE LICACY TEXTILE CO.,LTD. HANS GLOBAL / PACIFIC FLY HANSC & CO. HANZ EXTREMITY WEAR HARI MARI

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HARMAN INTERNATIONAL HEAD WATER SPORTS HEADS UP USA, LLC HEADSWEATS HEAT FACTORY USA HELINOX HELLY HANSEN HEMP FORTEX INDUSTRIES, LTD. HENGTONG INTERNATIONAL, INC.

HWA FUNE INDUSTRY CO., LTD. HYBRIDLIGHT LLC HYDRAKNIGHT INNOVATION CO., LTD. HYDRALIGHT INTERNATIONAL PTY LTD. HYDRAPAK HYDRO FLASK HYOSUNG CORPORATION HYPERBOLA TEXTILE CO., LTD.

JACKSON KAYAK

KENTEX CORP

L&C GLOBAL CORPORATION

JAMBU & CO.

KENYON CONSUMER PRODUCTS

LA CROSSE TECHNOLOGY, LTD.

JANA

KERSHAW KNIVES - ZERO TOLERANCE

LA SPORTIVA N.A., INC.

M

JANSPORT

KEYSMART

LABTEX CO., LTD.

M. RENA

JASCO PRODUCTS

KHANGRI SOURCING

LAKEN

MAC SPORTS

JASON INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION CO., LTD.

KHOMBU

LALO

MAD ROCK CLIMBING

LAMO SHEEPSKIN INC.

MAGFORCE INTERNATIONAL INC.

JAMES BAROUD USA

JELLY BELLY - SPORTS BEANS

KICKER KIJARO

LAMZAC LAST BOTTLE CLOTHING

LUNATEC GEAR

MAIN STREET HUB MALIBU KAYAKS

JETFLOW / LEDGE

KIKKERLAND DESIGN

JIANGSU ACOME OUTDOOR PRODUCTS CO., LTD.

KILLTEC NA, INC.

LEATHER MAN LTD. AND ELIZA B.

KING SNAPS IND CORP

LEATHERMAN TOOL GROUP

MALONE AUTO RACKS

KING’S METAL FIBER TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.

LEAVE NO TRACE CENTER FOR OUTDOOR ETHICS

MAMMUT

KINGCAMP

LEEJO TEXTILE CO., LTD.

KINGWHALE CORPORATION

LEKI USA

KISS MY FACE, LLC

LEVEL SIX

KL OUTDOOR

LEWIS N. CLARK

JML

KLEAN KANTEEN

JOBE SPORTS INTERNATIONAL

KLECKER KNIVES AND TOOLA

LI PENG ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.

JOHNSON OUTDOORS WATERCRAFT INC.

KLEMENTS SAUSAGE COMPANY

INDOSOLE

JONATHAN PAUL FITOVERS EYEWEAR

KLINGLER ASIA LTD.

INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION

JOSHUA TREE PRODUCTS

INFUZE HYDRATION

JOULES

HOBIE

INGRAM CONTENT GROUP/ PGW/ADVENTURE KEEN

JR GEAR

HOG WILD

INJINJI, INC.

HOHENSTEIN INSTITUTE

INNOTEX COMPOSITES CO., LTD.

HENNESSY HAMMOCK HER SHIN YIH FASHION CO., LTD.

I

HEROCLIP

IBEX OUTDOOR CLOTHING

HERSCHEL SUPPLY COMPANY

ICE AGE TRAIL ALLIANCE

HI-DOW INTERNATIONAL, INC.

ICEBREAKER ICEMULE COOLERS

HI-TEC SPORTS

ICON LIFESAVER

HICKORY BRANDS, INC.

IDEAL FASTENER CORPORATION

HIGH SIERRA HIGH WIND PRODUCTIONS HILLEBERG THE TENTMAKER HIPPYTREE HITEX TEXTILE CO., LTD. HJ CORP. HO YU TEXTILE CO., LTD.

HOME STATE APPAREL HONEY STINGER

IFABRIX TAIWAN CO., LTD. IMPLUS, LLC IN2IT GLOBAL CORPORATION

INNOVA DISC GOLF INSIDE OUTDOOR MAGAZINE

JIANGSU APE SPORTING GOODS CO., LTD. JIANGSU HONGDA LATEX PRODUCTS CO., LTD. JIAXING DREAM MAY IMP & EXP JIEDENG OUTDOOR PRODUCTS CO., LTD.

JRC REFLEX JUNMAY LABEL MFG. CORP.

K K & K CLOTHING ACCESSORIES CO. LTD.

HONHAO TECHTEXTILE

INTERNATIONAL E-Z UP, INC.

K3 WATERPROOF GEAR

HOOK & TACKLE

INTEX RECREATION CORP.

KAENON

HOSPITALITY GROUP

INTOVA

KALA BRAND MUSIC CO.

HOVER-1

IOWA SMOKEHOUSE

KAMIK

HOWLER BROTHERS

IRABBIT TECHNICAL FABRIC CO., LTD.

KAMP-RITE TENT COT INC.

HSD ZIPPER LIMITED HSIN LUNG ACCESSORIES CO., LTD. HSINNJY INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD. HSU PAI CO., LTD. HUAMAO (XIAMEN) SPECIAL MATERIAL CO., LTD. HUI LIANG INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD. HUNG’S FORTUNE INT’L CO., LTD.

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J J.R. LIGGETT’S JACK MASON JACK WOLFSKIN JACKERY

KNOW BRAINER FOODS KODIAK LIFESTYLE FOOTWEAR / DICKIES CASUAL FOOTWEAR

MARMOT MASTER TEXTILE MILLS

LIFEFACTORY

MASTERS SRL

LIFELINE FIRST AID, LLC

MATADOR

LIFESTRAW

MAVI JEANS

LIFETIME / EMOTION KAYAKS

MAX ZIPPER CO., LTD.

LIFT & SHIFT LOYALTY, REWARD AND INCENTIVES

MAXIM ROPES MAXLAND SPORTSWEAR INDUSTRIAL CO.,LTD.

KOGALLA

LIGHT’EM UP, CHAHEATI CO.

MAXMIND INC.

KOIA

LIGHTNIN’ FLAME FIRESTARTER

MEDICINE WERX

KOLON FASHION MATERIAL, INC. KOLPING MANUFACTURING KOMPERDELL SPORTARTIKEL GMBH

LILO COLLECTIONS LEATHER GOODS OF SPAIN LIQUID HARDWARE LIVE EYEWEAR, INC. LIVE FIRE GEAR, LLC

KOREA KSPO PAVILION

LOCATION&DISCOVERY

KOVEA CO., LTD.

LOCKRACK

KARI TRAA

KOWA AMERICAN CORPORATION

LODGE MANUFACTURING COMPANY

KATADYN NORTH AMERICA

KRIEG CLIMBING

LOKSAK INC.

KAVU, INC.

KÜHL CLOTHING

KAYAK DISTRIBUTION

KUJU COFFEE

LONG ADVANCE INT’L CO., LTD.

KEEN COMMUNITY SPACE

KUSUMGAR CORPORATES PVT. LTD. KYBOE!

KELTY KENNWARR CO., LTD.

MANNA

MASTERFIT ENTERPRISES

LIVE THE LIFE YOU LOVE

KEEPER SPORTS PRODUCTS

MANHATTAN PORTAGE & TOKEN BAGS

LIBERTY MOUNTAIN

KOOLGATOR, LLC

KEEN, INC.

MANHATTAN OUTDOOR WEAR FACTORY, LTD.

LIGHT MY FIRE OF SWEDEN

KOKATAT

INSOTECT LTD.

HONG DING TEXTILE CO., LTD.

KLYMIT

MALOJA

L

MEDICINES GLOBAL MEN-CHUEN FIBRE INDUSTRY CO., LTD. MERCEDES BENZ MERRELL MERRYSON CORPORATION MESSAGE FACTORY MICROBAN INTERNATIONAL MIDLAND RADIO CORPORATION MIGHTY ORGANIC MILCO INDUSTRIES MILKMAN MILK

LOWA BOOTS LLC

MINGTU INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION (BEIJING) CO.,LTD.

LUCENT TEXTILE CO., LTD.

MINLAN

LUMINAID LAB LLC

MINNETONKA MOCCASIN

LUNA PACKAGING LLC

MINUS33 MERINO WOOL CLOTHING

LORPEN NORTH AMERICA

LUNA SANDALS

OUTDOOR RETAILER DAILY

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MISSION

NATURE NATE’S

OLYMPIA USA

PAKEMS

PREMIERE FASHION CORP.

RED PADDLE CO.

MISSION BELT

NATURE’S COFFEE KETTLE

OMEALS

PALTEX COMPANY LTD.

PRIMALOFT

RED ROCK OUTDOOR GEAR

MISTY MOUNTAIN

NATURE’S WONDER / D&V

OMEGA PACIFIC

REDEW

NAU

ONE WARM COAT

PANASONIC ENERGY CORP OF AMERICA

PRIMUS

MIZU

REDUCE

MIZZEN + MAIN

NAVI TEXTILE CO., LTD.

MOKUYOBI

NEMO EQUIPMENT

ONOS POLARIZED SUNGLASSES

PRINCE OF PEACE ENTERPRISE, INC.

MOLLUSK

NERO

MOMENTUM WATCHES

NETGEAR

MONGREL BOOTS

NEW BDNY INTERNATIONAL TRADING INC.

MONS PEAK IX MONTEREY MILLS MORAKNIV MOUNTAIN & ISLES MOUNTAIN DESIGNS

ONYX OOFOS OPINEL USA, INC. OPR

NEW MEXICO PARTNERSHIP

OPTIC NERVE

NEW TREND TEXTILE CO., LTD.

ORGY CO., LTD.

NEXTORCH INDUSTRIES CO., LTD.

ORTERY TECHNOLOGIES ORTIEB USA

NIFCO AMERICA CORP.

ORTOVOX

MOUNTAIN HOUSE

NIKWAX NORTH AMERICA, INC.

ORU KAYAK, INC.

MOUNTAIN KHAKIS

NILIT

MOUNTAINEERS BOOKS

NINGBO HOPFUNG LEISURE PRODUCTS CO.,LTD.

MOUNTAIN HARDWEAR

MOUNTAINSMITH MPOWERD, INC. MTI ADVENTUREWEAR MUCK BOOT COMPANY, OLIVER

NISHAT MILLS LIMITED NITE IZE, INC. NITECORE FLASHLIGHT NOREAST OUTDOORZ

MUELLER SPORTS MEDICINE

NORTH CAROLINA

MULITIA

NORTHSIDE

MURPHYTEX INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

NORTO POINT

MY COMFY SOCKS MYCHARGE MYSTERY RANCH MÜLIBEX

N NALGENE CONSUMER PRODUCTS NAN YA PLASTICS CORP., POLYESTER FIBER DIV. NAN YA PLASTICS CORP., POLYESTER FIBER DIVISION

NRIT CORPORATION NRS NTK OUTDOOR NUUN & COMPANY NUWA INC.

O O LOVES M ECO BAGS O’NEILL WETSUITS O2COOL, LLC

OS1ST BASE LAYER BRACING

PANTROPIC BOLLMAN HAT CO. PARA’KITO USA CORP PARKS PROJECT PAYEN - ESF PELAGIC PELICAN INTERNATIONAL PELICAN PRODUCTS PENDLETON PEPPER’S POLARIZED EYEWEAR PEREGRINE CAMPING EQUIPMENT PERTEX

PROFORCE EQUIPMENT, INC.

REFLECTIVE ART INC.

PROPÉT USA

RELIANCE PRODUCTS LTD.

PROSPECT ARTS

RENOGY

PRYM FASHION USA

RENOVO WATER

PULL START FIRE

RENTEX MILLS, INC.

PURE BODY LOGIX

RETAIL INFORMATION SYSTEMS (RIS)

PURNELL PW SHOES, INC.

REVEAL REVEL GEAR RIDER SANDALS

PH GARMENT MFG CO. LTD.

QALO

OSPREY PACKS

PICKLE JUICE

OTBT

PIECEMAKER GEAR

QINGDAO CLUSTERLOFT CO., LTD.

OTTERBOX

PIEROPACCO & CO., LTD.

OTTO DESIGNWORKS

PISTIL

OUTDOOR COLLECTIVE

RIH JAN FIBRE INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD. RINSE BATH & BODY RINSEKIT

QMI INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

RIO ADVENTURE / RIO GEAR

QUAD LOCK

ROANOKE, VIRGINIA

PITTARDS PLC

QUANZHOU HELUN KNITTING & WEAVING CO., LTD.

ROASTYZ TOASTYZ

OUTDOOR DESIGNS

PLANETARY DESIGN

QUIKSILVER

OUTDOOR EDGE CUTLERY CORP.

PLASTICA PANARO

QUINT MAJOR INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

OUTDOOR INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OUTDOOR PRODUCTS OUTDOOR RESEARCH OUTDOOR SPORTS INSURANCE OUTDOOR TECH OUTPOST TITANIUM OVERBOARD OZWEST / 3D FINS

PLASTICS ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS TEAM PLUSFOAM

ROKUM

POINT6

RAB USA

POLAR BOTTLE/PRODUCT ARCHITECTS

RAD

POLARMAX POLYGIENE PONTETORTO SPA

POPTICALS

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC MAPS

OJAI INTERNATIONAL

PACIFIC TRADING INC.

OLICAMP

PACIFIC TRAIL

OLIVET INTERNATIONAL, INC.

PACK RABBIT PRODUCTS

OLLYDOG, INC.

PACSAFE

OLUKAI

PAHA QUE

ROCKTAPE, INC.

R&J BROTHERS INTERNATIONAL

PACIFIC CREST TRAIL ASSOCIATION

OLD FAITHFUL FLAMELESS

ROCKETSHIP INC.

POINT 65 SWEDEN

POCKET DISC

OFF GRID TOOLS

PACIFIC TEAZE, INC.

ROCKAGATOR

ROCKY MOUNTAIN UNDERGROUP

POPFOAM

PACIFIC MOUNTAIN

ROCK-ON

R

NANUK BY PLASTICASE INC.

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REEL OBSESSION

OSKY INTERNATIONAL INC.

POPSOCKETS LLC

NATURE CAST METALWORKS

PRO-TEC ATHLETICS

Q

P

NATIVE SHOES

REEF

PETROUS

OEMEC (TAIWAN) CORP.

NATIONAL PARKS CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION

PRISM KITE TECHNOLOGY

PETZL AMERICA

OBOZ FOOTWEAR

OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE, INC.

REEBOK PERFORMANCE FOOTCARE

OSAGE RIVER GEAR

NANGA / NATAL DESIGN

NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION

PRINCETON TEC

RADIUS CORPORATION RAIDLIGHT RAIN RETAIL RAINBOW SANDALS RAM MOUNTS RAMBO BIKES

RŌM OUTDOORS ROME INDUSTRIES ROOPAX ROVR PRODUCTS ROXY RS DESIGNS, LLC - KRIMSON KLOVER RUENTEX INDUSTRIES LIMITED RUENTEX INDUSTRIES, LTD.

PORTABLE ESPRESSO LLC

RAPIDPURE WATER PURIFICATION

PORTLAND WOOLEN MILLS

RAVE SPORTS

RUMBLE ROLLER

POWER VISION

RAY-FABRICS CO., LTD.

RUMPL

POWERFILM INC.

REAL SHADES

RXBAR

POWERSTEP

REALTREE

POWERTRAVELLER, INTL.

RECOVER BRANDS

RYAN MICHAEL TRADING, LLC

PRANA

RED LEDGE

RUFFWEAR

OUTDOOR RETAILER DAILY

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— George Bernard Shaw

Utah State Capitol to celebrate our public lands and their importance to the outdoor industry and all Americans.

This Land Is Our Land March for Public Lands July 27, 2017 • 4:30 - 6 PM G AT H E R AT T H E S O U T H P L A Z A O F T H E S A LT P A L A C E

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S SABRE SECURITY EQUIPMENT CORPORATION

SHINIH ENTERPRISE CO., LTD. SHINKONG TEXTILE CO., LTD.

SAFE REFLECTIONS

SHINY TEXTILE CO., LTD.

SAGE MARINE

SHISHI KINGWE TEXTILE CO., LTD.

SAKROOTS SALOMON SALTIC S.R.O. SALUS MARINE WEAR SAMUEL HUBBARD

SPAREHAND PADDLESPORTS / STONEMAN SPORTS

SURVIVAL MEDICAL, LLC

THE NORTH FACE

TREADBANDS

SURVIVOR FILTER

THE NPD GROUP

TREDAGAIN

SPEAQUA SOUND CO.

SUZHOU NEW FUBU IMP & EXP CO. LTD.

THE SOZE GROUP DISTRIBUTORS INC.

TRESPASS USA, INC.

SVEN DESIGN

THEGOBOAT

SWEETWOOD JERKY

THERMACELL REPELLENTS, INC.

SPEED CINCH INC. SPEEDO

SHOWAFLOPS

SPENCO

SHOWPRO TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

SPENCO FOOTWEAR

SHUN YUAN SPORTSWEAR CO., LTD.

SPERRY SPIBELT

SHWOOD EYEWEAR

SPIKEBALL INC.

SIERRA CLUB

SPORTSONESOURCE, LLC

SIERRA DESIGNS

SPRIGS

SINGING ROCK

SCENTLOK

SINGTEX INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

SCHILLER BIKES

SIXUP CORPORATION

SCHOELLER TEXTIL USA

SKECHERS

SCHRADE EQUIPMENT

SKINNERS TECHNOLOGIES

SCOPREGA SPA - BRAVO

SKINNY SALAMIS

SCOTTY FISHING, MARINE & OUTDOOR PRODUCTS

SLACKLINE INDUSTRIES/ TREEPOD-HANGING TREEHOUSES

SAWYER PRODUCTS SAXX UNDERWEAR SBS ZIPPER SCARPA

SCRUBBA BY CALIBRE8 SEA EAGLE BOATS INC. SEA TO SUMMIT SEALON CO., LTD. SEASENSE SEATTLE SPORTS SECUR PRODUCTS SEE KAI RUN INTERNATIONAL

SLIDEBELTS SLOW LORIS SLUMBERJACK / EXXEL SMARTWOOL SMC SMOKEY MOUNTAIN SNUFF SNOW PEAK SNOWLINE CO., LTD.

SEE-MORE

SO ILL, INC.

SEEA

SOAK USA

SENDERO PROVISIONS CO.

SOCKWELL

SHADE SCIENCE, LLC

SOF SOLE

SHANGHAI HICON INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

SOFFE ACTIVE

SHANGHAI YUANMEI TEXTILE INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD. SHEEPDREAMS, LLC SHEICO GROUP SHELTA, INC. SHENG YUAN TEXTILE SHENZHEN ZHIXING TECHNOLOGY CO. LTD.

SOG SPECIALTY KNIVES & TOOLS SOLE SOMMERS PLASTICS SONAL INDUSTRIES CO., LTD. SORBOTHANE PERFORMANCE INSOLES SOTO

SHERPA ADVENTURE GEAR

SOURCE VAGABOND SYSTEMS

SHERPANI

SOURCING SMART

SHIMADA SHOJI (HK) LIMITED SHINHAN IND. CO., LTD.

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SWISSTEX DIRECT SWRVE SYNERGY ORGANIC CLOTHING

THERMORE THERMOS LLC THOMAS BATES - T.B. PHELPS THOUSAND

T

THREADS 4 THOUGHT

SPYDERCO, INC.

TABAR/FOWNES PERFORMANCE GROUP

THREE ZOOM INTERNATIONAL INC.

STANCE

TAH TONG TEXTILE CO., LTD.

THULE

STANLEY - PMI

TAI ERH ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.

TIFOSI OPTICS, INC.

STANSPORT STAR GARMENT GROUP STERIPEN STERLING GLOBAL PRODUCTS, LLC STERLING ROPE COMPANY, INC. STERNO PRODUCTS STOHLQUIST WATERWARE STONEWEAR STORM CARE STRIDER SPORTS INT’L STRONGBACK CHAIRS, LLC STRONGBODY APPAREL STUBBY STRIP LLC SUEDWOLLE GROUP SUMMIT DISTRIBUTION SUN COMPANY, INC. SUNBELT USA SUNDAY AFTERNOONS SUNICE SUNNY SPECIAL DYEING & FINISHING CO., LTD. SUNPOCKET SUNSHELL GROUP SUNSHINE KNITTING CO., LTD. SUNSKI SUPEREYE PRODUCTS CO.

TRIGGER POINT TRIMMERS HARDWARE COMPANY TRIMR TRUE GRIT TSI MANUFACTURING LLC TURBO TENT TWEAVE LLC, A DIV. OF GEHRING TRICOT CORP. TWISTED X

U

TIGER TAIL USA

U-LONG HIGH TECH TEXTILE CO., LTD.

TIKI TOSS/MELLOW MILITIA

UCO

TILLEY ENDURABLES

ULTIMA REPLENISHER

TIMBERLAND

ULTIMATE DIRECTION

TIMBUK2 DESIGN

ULTRATECH BRANDS

TIONG LIONG CORPORATION

ULU BOOTS, TSUBO SHOES

TITEX VERTRIEBS GMBH

UNDER ARMOUR

TOAD&CO

UNDERWATER AUDIO

TOAKS OUTDOOR INC.

UNIFI MANUFACTURING, INC.

TEAR-AID REPAIR PATCHES

TOKYO PLAST INTERNATIONAL, LTD.

UNIQUE BATIK

TEIJIN FRONTIER CO., LTD.

TOMLONG TECHSTILE CORP.

TENDON

TOMLONG TECHSTILE CORPORATION

TAI YUEN TEXTILE CO., LTD. TAIGA COOLERS LLC TAIL GATER TIRE TABLE TAILWIND NUTRITION TAIWAN PAIHO LIMITED TAIWAN TEXTILE FEDERATION TAS, TIANHAI ATHLEISURE SOLUTION TEAM WENDY

UNITED BY BLUE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE

TOMTOM, INC.

UNIVERSE FASHION ACCESSORIES CO., LTD.

TOPO ATHLETIC

UNTAPPED

TOPO DESIGNS

UPS

TERRA NATION USA

TORAY INTERNATIONAL AMERICA, INC.

UR STICKERS

TERRAMAR BASE LAYER

TORQUE JET BOARDS

TESTOSTERONE/DIBA TRUE SHOES

TOUNG LOONG TEXTILE MFG CO., LTD.

TEXBASE

TOUNG LOONG TEXTILE MFG. CO., LTD.

TENKARA ROD CO. TENTREE TENTSILE TEPUI OUTDOORS

TEXOLLINI, INC. TEXRAY INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD. TEXSPORT TEXTUFIL S.A. DE C.V. THE ADJUSTABLE BAG

SUPERFEET

THE AMERICAN OUTDOORSMAN

SOUTHERN SALES AND MARKETING

SUPERWILL INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

THE JEFF LOWE MOUNTAIN FOUNDATION

SOUTHERN WEAVING

SUREFIRE, LLC

THE LANDMARK PROJECT

SURFTECH / NSP

THE NORMAL BRAND

TOYOTA TSUSHO CORPORATION TOYSMITH

URAL MOTORCYCLES US SHOW CENTER INC. UST BRANDS UTICA CUTLERY COMPANY

V

TPACC

VACATION FOR LIFE CLOTHING

TRAILTOPIA

VAPUR

TRANGO

VARGO

TRAVEL PAL

VASQUE FOOTWEAR

TRAVELCHAIR COMPANY

VASTRADE (QUANZHOU) SPORTSWEAR IN LTD.

TRAVELON TRAVIS MERRIGAN

VAUDE VEEVANPRO

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VERTICAL SOURCE VIBRAM VICTORY SPORTSWEAR, INC. VIDA SHOES INTERNATIONAL VIRUS PERFORMANCE VITAFILTA VSSL OUTDOOR UTILITY TOOLS VUORI

WINTER WILDLANDS ALLIANCE

ZAMST

BULLFROG SUNSCREEN

WISE COMPANY

ZANHEADGEAR & BOBSTER EYEWEAR

CABANA LIFE

WOLVERINE BRAND

ZARIFA CORPORATION

WOOJIN PLASTIC

ZENSAH

WORK ZONE, INC.

ZHEJIANG BAOLONG CAMPING PRODUCTS CO.,LTD.

WORLD FAMOUS SOORTS WOW GEAR WOW WORLD OF WATERSPORTS WRIGHTSOCK

W

WU LUEN KNITTING CO., LTD.

W DURABLE GOODS W. L. GORE & ASSOC., INC./ COF

WUHU FENGXUE RUBBER CO., LTD. WYNIT DISTRIBUTION

W. L. GORE & ASSOCIATES, INC. W. R. CASE & SONS CUTLERY COMPANY WALLAROO HAT COMPANY WALTZING MATILDA USA

WATER SPORTS, LLC WATERFORD PRESS WATERSHED WATSON’S BODYWEAR WELLTERN ENTERPRISE CO., LTD. WENONAH CANOE, INC. WESTERN MOUNTAINEERING WESTFIELD OUTDOOR, INC. WESTON BRANDS

X

ZIPPO MANUFACTURING COMPANY ZOOTILITY TOOLS ZOTEFOAMS INC.

CAPTURE THE FLAG REDUX

H2X BY BOELTER BRANDS

MIGHTY ORGANIC

CBF LABELS, INC.

HANDY MAN ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.

MONGREL BOOTS

CHARMING FABRICS CHIEN SHENG MACHINE IND. CO., LTD.

HEADS UP USA, LLC HENGTONG INTL., INC.

COOL & DRY COOLERS

HEROCLIP

COOLBAG

HIGH WIND PRODUCTIONS

COOLIBAR

HOG WILD

CREEKKOOLER FLOATING COOLER

HONHAO TECHTEXTILE

CRITEO CROSS LAND OUTDOOR CROWN TRAILS HEADWEAR CSK ZIPPER

HSD ZIPPER, LTD. HYDRALIGHT INTL. PTY, LTD.

IOWA SMOKEHOUSE

ALCHEMI LABS

DANAQUE

AMERICAN JEWEL, LLC

DATUM

JIANGSU APE SPORTING GOODS CO., LTD.

AMFIT, INC.

DEL RAY INTL.

YAKIMA RACKS

ANHUI GARMENTS IMPORT & EXPORT CO., LTD.

DERA INDUSTRIES, LLC

YAKTRAX

ANOVOTEK, LLC

YALEET INC. - NAOT FOOTWEAR

AQUA MARINA

YEN SHIN GEE ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.

WHAM-O WHITE SIERRA

YETI

WHITE’S

YKK (U.S.A.) INC.

WIDE WORLD BUSINESS, INC.

YOONIA TEX CO., LTD. YOUMAY ELECTRIC APPLIANCE CO.

JIANGSU HONGDA LATEX PRODUCTS CO., LTD. JIAXING DREAM MAY IMP. & EXP.

DOMETIC

KLEMENTS SAUSAGE CO.

PLANETARY DESIGN

AXIS GO

E.DYE

KNOW BRAINER FOODS

PLASTICA PANARO

BE HIPPY

ELASTITAG® - BEDFORD INDUSTRIES

KOGALLA

PLASTICS ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS TEAM

BELLMART INDUSTRIAL CO. (GREAT KING GROUP)

KOLPING MFG.

ENTH DEGREE

KYBOE!

BESTRIDENT, LTD.

ESSENTIAL WIPE

LAKEN

BIG JOE

EULER HERMES

LAMZAC

BISON COOLERS

EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC

LAST BOTTLE CLOTHING

BIXPY JET

FLAT SEAM APPAREL, LTD.

BLDG ACTIVE, INC.

FOSHAN LEOPARD SPORTS GOODS CO., LTD.

LEATHER MAN, LTD. AND ELIZA B. LIFT & SHIFT LOYALTY, REWARD AND INCENTIVES

YUKON TRAIL, INC.

BOLERO CA

FUSION ENTERTAINMENT

WILDERNESS INQUIRY

YUMBUTTER

BONAFIDE KAYAKS

GATORADE ENDURANCE

LIVE FIRE GEAR, LLC

BOOGIE BOARD EWRITERS

GEARHALO

LOCATION&DISCOVERY

BRAINSTORM PRODUCTS

GENERAL MACHINERY & SERVICES, LLC

LOCKRACK

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PELAGIC

AUSTRIALPIN

WILD PLANET FOODS

ZAMBERLAN

OTTO DESIGNWORKS

PICKLE JUICE

LILO COLLECTIONS LEATHER GOODS OF SPAIN

Z-SHADE CO., LTD.

OSKY INTL., INC.

KINGCAMP

FUSION CLOTHING

WINNEBAGO IND., INC.

OSAGE RIVER GEAR

DOCK BLOCKS OF NORTH AMERICA

BNY GLV

Z

ONOS POLARIZED SUNGLASSES

ATHLETIC EVENT SUPPLY

YUKON OUTFITTERS

Z SUPPLY & WHITE CROW

OLD FAITHFUL FLAMELESS

PH GARMENT MFG. CO., LTD.

BLUE ICE NORTH AMERICA

WINGO BELTS

NEW MEXICO PARTNERSHIP

KHANGRI SOURCING

YUANTEX CO., LTD.

WINDPOUCH

NETGEAR

DM FULFILLMENT

AQUA SPHERE

FREUDENBERG PERFORMANCE MATERIALS

WINBOSS INDUSTRIAL CO. LTD.

NATURE’S WONDER / D&V

DINGHUI & SOLAR CAMP

BLOWFISH MALIBU

WILD BEAR TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

MÜLIBEX

JIEDENG OUTDOOR PRODUCTS CO., LTD.

YOUNGONE CORPORATION

WIGWAM MILLS, INC.

MYCHARGE

OFF GRID TOOLS

CUTTER DNA TICK TEST

YAW LIAMY ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.

MY COMFY SOCKS

NOR’EAST OUTDOORZ

AFTERSHOKZ

YATRA

MULITIA

IFABRIX TAIWAN CO., LTD.

XTRATUF BOOTS

YAOLING TECH

MOUNTAIN & ISLES

NINGBO HOPFUNG LEISURE PRODUCTS CO.,LTD.

INGRAM CONTENT GROUP / PGW / ADVENTURE KEEN

DHARMA BARS

MERCEDES BENZ USA

ICON LIFESAVER

CUSA TEA

YAKATTACK

MEDICINE WERX

CAMPFIRE DEFENDER

New Exhibitors

Y

MASTER TEXTILE MILLS, LTD.

GUANGZHOU JOYORD SPORTSWEAR CO.,LTD.

XERO SHOES

YEN SHIN GEE ENTERPRISE, LTD.

WIDEPLUS INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.

ZHEJIANG SUNSHINE LEISURE PRODUCTS CO., LTD.

ZUKE’S

WARMERS WASHINGTON SHOE COMPANY

ZHEJIANG NATURAL TRAVEL GOODS CO., LTD.

GSD (HK) TRADING & SERVICE, LTD.

BRAMBLE OUTDOOR BREWER’S LANTERN BUCKLEGEAR

GERTEX USA GNARBOX GOBI GEAR, INC.

LIGHTNIN’ FLAME FIRESTARTER

M. RENA MAGFORCE INTL., INC. MAIN STREET HUB

PETROUS

POWER VISION PROSPECT ARTS PULL START FIRE QINGDAO CLUSTERLOFT CO., LTD. R&J BROTHERS INTL. RADIUS CORP. RAIDLIGHT RAINBOW SANDALS REALTREE REDUCE REEBOK PERFORMANCE FOOTWEAR REFLECTIVE ART, INC. REVEAL RINSE BATH & BODY ROASTYZ TOASTYZ ROVR PRODUCTS

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RXBAR

STERLING GLOBAL PRODUCTS, LLC

RÅŒM OUTDOORS

UNDERWATER AUDIO

STRONGBODY APPAREL

SAGE MARINE

UNTAPPED

Venture Out ALTERNATIVE

SUNICE

VACATION FOR LIFE CLOTHING

SUNPOCKET

VEEVANPRO

ARCADE BELT CO.

SURVIVOR FILTER

VICTORY SPORTSWEAR, INC.

BAMBU

TAIGA COOLERS, LLC

VIRUS PERFORMANCE

BLACKWING

TAILWIND NUTRITION

WARMERS

BRAVEN

SEE-MORE

TIANHAI ATHLEISURE SOLUTIONS

WESTON BRANDS

CEDAR RAVINE

SHADE SCIENCE, LLC

TERRA NATION USA

WILD PLANET FOODS

COAL HEADWEAR

SHIMADA SHOJI (HK) CO., LTD.

THE ADJUSTABLE BAG

WINBOSS INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

COALATREE, LLC

SALTIC S.R.O. SAMUEL HUBBARD SCHILLER BIKES SCHRADE EQUIPMENT SEE KAI RUN INTL.

SHOWPRO TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. SKINNERS TECHNOLOGIES SKINNY SALAMIS SLOW LORIS SOFFE ACTIVE SOMMERS PLASTICS SOURCING SMART STAR GARMENT GROUP

THE AMERICAN OUTDOORSMAN

WINGO BELTS WORK ZONE, INC.

THEGOBOAT

ALUMINATI SKATEBOARDS

CORKCICLE COTOPAXI DOUGHNUT BAGS

TOKYO PLAST INTL., LTD.

WUHU FENGXUE RUBBER CO., LTD.

TORQUE JET BOARDS

YAOLING TECH

ENDURANCE CONSPIRACY

TOYSMITH

YUKON TRAIL, INC.

EPIC PROVISIONS

TRAILTOPIA

YUMBUTTER

FAHERTY

TRAVEL PAL

Z-SHADE CO., LTD.

FELLERS

TRIMR

ZHEJIANG BAOLONG CAMPING PRODUCTS CO., LTD.

FISHER + BAKER

ULTIMA REPLENISHER

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DUER

FLOWFOLD

FULL WINDSOR

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REDEW AB

GREEN GOO BY SIERRA SAGE

REEL OBSESSION

HARI MARI

REVEL GEAR

HERSCHEL SUPPLY CO.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN UNDERGROUP

HOWLER BROTHERS INDOSOLE JACK MASON MALOJA MIZU MIZZEN + MAIN MOKUYOBI THREADS MOUNTAIN DESIGNS

ROKUM RUMPL SEEA SENDERO PROVISIONS CO. SHWOOD EYEWEAR SPEAQUA SOUND CO. SWRVE

NATIVE SHOES

SYNERGY ORGANIC CLOTHING

NORTON POINT

TENTREE

OPINEL USA, INC.

THE LANDMARK PROJECT

PACK RABBIT PRODUCTS

THE NORMAL BRAND

PARKS PROJECT

THOUSAND

PENDLETON

THREADS 4 THOUGHT

PRIMUS

TOPO DESIGNS

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TREDAGAIN

AQUA SPHERE

BRONWEN JEWELRY

COGNITO BRANDS, INC.

ECOXGEAR

GLACIER GLOVE

URAL MOTORCYCLES

AQUAMIRA AND GEIGERRIG

COLEMAN CO.

EDELRID NORTH AMERICA

GLOBALSTAR / SPOT, LLC

VSSL OUTDOOR UTILITY TOOLS

ARCADE BELT CO.

BROOKS-RANGE MOUNTAINEERING

COMPASS 360

EK USA

GOAL ZERO

CONNER HATS

EMERSON KNIVES, INC.

GOMACRO

COOLIBAR

ENERGIZER

GOMOTION

CORKCICLE

EPIC PROVISIONS

GOPRO, INC.

COSTA SUNGLASSES

EQUIP OUTDOOR TECHNOLOGIES, LTD.

GOTENNA, INC.

VUORI W DURABLE GOODS WALTZING MATILDA USA XTRATUF BOOTS Z SUPPLY & WHITE CROW

ASANA CLIMBING ASF GROUP ASTRAL ATHLETIC EVENT SUPPLY AXIS GO

BRUNTON, INC. BUCKLEGEAR BUFF, INC. BUG BAFFLER BUG PROTECTOR

COTOPAXI

BACKPACKER’S PANTRY

BUGBAND, A DIVISION OF EES, INC.

BAGGALLINI

BULLFROG SUNSCREEN

BALLUCK OUTDOOR GEAR CORP.

BUSHNELL / BOLLÉ / JIMMY STYKS

BAMBU

BUSHTEC ADVENTURE

CRAZY CREEK PRODUCTS

Accessories

BAR MITTS

BUTORA, INC.

12 SURVIVORS

BEARPAW

32 DEGREES

BELLMART INDUSTRIAL CO. (GREAT KING GROUP)

CACHE LAKE CAMPING FOODS

CREATIVE OUTDOOR DISTRIBUTOR

EXHIBITOR CATEGORIES

COUNTER ASSAULT BEAR AND PEPPER SPRAY COVA CRAGHOPPERS

CRKT

CAMP CHEF

CROAKIES

BERTUCCI WATCHES

CAMPFIRE DEFENDER

CROWN TRAILS HEADWEAR

BESTWAY USA, INC.

CAMPFIRE MEALS

CSK ZIPPER

BIC SPORT

CANADA GOOSE

CUSA TEA

ACCENT / CANNON PADDLES

BIG AGNES

CANYON COOLERS

ACECAMP & MUNKEES

BIOLITE

CARABINERS IND. CO., LTD.

CWR WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTION

AD-N-ART, INC.

BISON DESIGNS, LLC

CARAVAN GLOBAL, INC.

ADVANCED ELEMENTS

BIXPY JET

CARIBEE AUSTRALIA

AETREX WORLDWIDE

BLACK DIAMOND EQUIPMENT

5.11 TACTICAL 8BPLUS ACA / CANOE-KAYAK-SUPRAFT-RESCUE

AFTCO CLOTHING AFTERSHOKZ AGS BRANDS AHM CLIMBING AIRE, INC. AIRHEAD SUP SPORTSSTUFF - DRY PAK (KWIK TEK) ALADDIN, A BRAND OF PMI ALCHEMI LABS ALL GOOD ALPINE INNOVATIONS ALPS MOUNTAINEERING ALTERNATIVE ALTRA FOOTWEAR AMERICAN DEL ADVANTAGE AMERICAN TRAIL RUNNING ASSOC.

EUREKA! CAMPING / JETBOIL

GRIP PRO TRAINER

EXCALIBUR DMM EXOFFICIO EXOTAC EXPED EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC FAHERTY FARM TO FEET FEETURES!

FIDLOCK GMBH

CASIO

DALIAN EAGLESIGHT CORP., LTD.

FILSON

CAT APPAREL

DANAQUE

CATARACT OARS

DARN TOUGH VERMONT

CEDAR RAVINE

DEEPER, UAB

CENTRIC SOFTWARE

DEL RAY INTL.

BLUE ICE NORTH AMERICA

CENTURY CAMPING / KAY HOME PRODUCTS

DICKIES

BLUE RIDGE CHAIR WORKS

CGEAR SAND-FREE

BLUE RIDGE KNIVES

CHAMOIS BUTT’R GOSTIK

DINGZING ADVANCED MATERIALS INC.

BLUEWATER ROPES

CHICOBAG AND TO-GO WARE

DISC-O-BED RETAIL, INC.

BODY GLIDE

CHIEN SHENG MACHINE IND. CO., LTD.

DISCRAFT DISC SPORTS

BLDG ACTIVE, INC. BLUE FREEDOM

BODY GLOVE BOKER USA BOLERO CA BONDI BAND BOOGIE BOARD EWRITERS BOREAL USA BOSTON LEATHER BOTE

ANJI INTL.

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

AO COOLERS

BRAINSTORM PRODUCTS

APARSO (FUJIAN) SPORTSWEAR CO., LTD.

BRIDGFORD READY TO EAT SANDWICHES

AQUA LILY PRODUCTS, LLC

BRIGHTZ, LTD.

CHINA-QIAOYU CHUMS-BEYOND COASTAL CIRQUE MOUNTAIN APPAREL CLEANWASTE CO & GI, INC. COAL HEADWEAR COALATREE, LLC COAST PRODUCTS COBRA / WASPCAM COCAM INTL. ENTERPRISES, LTD.

DINGHUI & SOLAR CAMP

GREEN GOO BY SIERRA SAGE

EVOLV SPORTS AND DESIGNS

DAKOTA WATCH COMPANY

BLACKWING

GRANITE GEAR, LLC

GREENLAND SALES CORP.

FENG YI

BLACKFIRE

GRAND TRUNK

EUSEBIO SPORTING CO., LTD.

DAKINE

AMFIT, INC.

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FIREBUGGZ FITLETIC SPORTS FIVE TEN FLIPBELT FLOPEEZE INTL. USA, INC. FLOWFOLD FORMEX MFG., INC. FOSHAN LEOPARD SPORTS GOODS CO., LTD.

GRIP SOCKS GROOVE LIFE GRYPHON ELECTRONICS CORP. GSD(HK) TRADING & SERVICE, LTD. GSI OUTDOORS, INC. GUARD DOG SECURITY HAIKU HAMMOCK BLISS HANDY MAN ENTERPRISE CO., LTD. HANG TEN HEADWEAR AND ACCESSORIES / OTTO HANS GLOBAL / PACIFIC FLY HANZ EXTREMITY WEAR HARMAN INTL. HEADSWEATS HENGTONG INTL., INC. HEROCLIP HERSCHEL SUPPLY CO. HI-TEC SPORTS

FOX 40 USA

HICKORY BRANDS, INC.

FOX RIVER MILLS

HIGH WIND PRODUCTIONS

FREE COUNTRY

HILLEBERG THE TENTMAKER

FRICTIONLABS

HIPPYTREE

FROGG TOGGS

HOBIE

FULL WINDSOR

HOG WILD

DURAFLEX

FUTURE BEACH LEISURE PRODUCTS

HOME STATE APPAREL

DURANGO DOG COMPANY

GARMIN USA

DYNAMIC DISCS

GATORADE ENDURANCE

E9 URBAN & CLIMBING

GEAR AID

EAGLE CREEK

GEARHALO

HYDRAKNIGHT INNOVATION CO., LTD.

DOUGHNUT BAGS DOWN RIVER EQUIPMENT DOWNLITE DRINKTANKS DULUTH PACK

HOOK & TACKLE HSD ZIPPER, LTD. HYBRID LIGHT, LLC

EARTHEASY, INC.

GECKOBRANDS

HYDRALIGHT INTL. PTY, LTD.

COCOON BY DESIGN SALT

EASTERN WARMTH, INC.

GERBER GEAR

HYDRAPAK

COGHLAN’S

ECOVESSEL

GIANT KNITTING CO., LTD.

IBEX OUTDOOR CLOTHING

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ICEBREAKER ICEMULE COOLERS ICON LIFESAVER

JIEDENG OUTDOOR PRODUCTS CO., LTD. JOBE SPORTS INTL.

KICKER

LEATHER MAN, LTD. AND ELIZA B.

KIJARO KIKKERLAND DESIGN, INC.

IMPLUS, LLC

JOHNSON OUTDOORS WATERCRAFT, INC.

INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION

JOSHUA TREE PRODUCTS

KLEAN KANTEEN

INFUZE HYDRATION

JR GEAR

KLECKER KNIVES & TOOLA

INGRAM CONTENT GROUP / PGW / ADVENTURE KEEN

K & K CLOTHING ACCESSORIES CO., LTD.

KLINGLER ASIA, LTD.

INJINJI, INC.

K3 WATERPROOF GEAR

INNOVA DISC GOLF

KAENON

INTL. E-Z UP, INC.

KALA BRAND MUSIC CO.

KOMPERDELL SPORTARTIKEL GMBH

ITW NEXUS

KAMP-RITE TENT COT, INC.

KOOLGATOR, LLC

J.R. LIGGETT’S

KARI TRAA

KOWA AMERICAN CORP.

JACK MASON

KAVU, INC.

KRIEG CLIMBING

JACKERY

KEEN COMMUNITY SPACE

KUJU COFFEE

JANSPORT

KEEPER SPORTS PRODUCTS

L&C GLOBAL CORP.

JIANGSU ACOME OUTDOOR PRODUCTS CO., LTD.

KELTY

LA CROSSE TECHNOLOGY, LTD.

JIANGSU APE SPORTING GOODS CO., LTD. JIANGSU HONGDA LATEX PRODUCTS CO., LTD.

KENTEX CORP. KENYON CONSUMER PRODUCTS KEYSMART

KINGCAMP

MALONE AUTO RACKS

MOUNTAIN HOUSE

LEKI USA

MANHATTAN PORTAGE & TOKEN BAGS

MOUNTAINEERS BOOKS

LEVEL SIX

MANNA

LEWIS N. CLARK

MARMOT

LIBERTY MOUNTAIN

MASTERFIT ENTERPRISES, LLC

LIFESTRAW LIFETIME / EMOTION KAYAKS

KLYMIT

LIGHTNIN’ FLAME FIRESTARTER

KOKATAT

MOUNTAINSMITH MPOWERD, INC.

MASTERS SRL

MTI ADVENTUREWEAR MUELLER SPORTS MEDICINE, INC. MYSTERY RANCH

MAXIM ROPES

MÜLIBEX

MAXMIND, INC.

NANUK BY PLASTICASE, INC.

LIQUID HARDWARE

MEDICINE WERX

LIVE EYEWEAR, INC.

MERRELL

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC MAPS

LIVE FIRE GEAR, LLC

MILKMAN MILK

NATURE CAST METALWORKS

LOCATION&DISCOVERY

MINNETONKA MOCCASIN

NATURE’S COFFEE KETTLE

LOCKRACK

MISSION BELT

NATURE’S WONDER / D&V

LOKSAK, INC.

MISTY MOUNTAIN

NERO

LORPEN NORTH AMERICA

MOMENTUM WATCHES

NETGEAR NEW BDNY INTL. TRADING, INC.

LUNA PACKAGING, LLC

MONS PEAK IX

LAKEN

LUNATEC GEAR

MOUNTAIN & ISLES

LAMZAC

MAD ROCK CLIMBING

MOUNTAIN DESIGNS

NEXTORCH INDUSTRIES CO., LTD.

MALIBU KAYAKS

MOUNTAIN HARDWEAR

NIFCO AMERICA CORP.

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WHERE CREATIVE CONCEPT MEETS OUTDOOR A curated selection of brands at the forefront of the modern outdoor experience, TM

THE MODERN OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE July 26 - 29, 2017 • Salt Palace Convention Center See a list of Venture Out brands on page 74.

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OUTDOOR RETAILER EXHIBITOR LIST

NIKWAX NORTH AMERICA, INC.

PISTIL

RŌM OUTDOORS

PLASTICA PANARO

ROME INDUSTRIES

NITECORE FLASHLIGHT

PLASTICS ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS TEAM

RS DESIGNS, LLC - KRIMSON KLOVER

NORTH CAROLINA

PLUSFOAM

RUFFWEAR

NORTON POINT

POCKET DISC

RUMBLE ROLLER

NRIT CORP.

POINT6

RUMPL

NRS

POLAR BOTTLE / PRODUCT ARCHITECTS

SABRE SECURITY EQUIPMENT CORP.

POPSOCKETS LLC

SAFE REFLECTIONS

POPTICALS

SAKROOTS

PORTABLE ESPRESSO, LLC

SALTIC S.R.O.

POWERFILM, INC.

SALUS MARINE WEAR

POWERSTEP

SCHOELLER TEXTIL USA

PRINCE OF PEACE ENTERPRISE, INC.

SCHRADE EQUIPMENT

NITE IZE, INC.

NTK OUTDOOR NUUN & COMPANY O’NEILL WETSUITS O2COOL, LLC OLIVET INTL., INC. OLLYDOG, INC. OLYMPIA USA ONOS POLARIZED SUNGLASSES

SCOTTY FISHING, MARINE & OUTDOOR PRODUCTS

PRO-TEC ATHLETICS

SCRUBBA BY CALIBRE8

PRYM FASHION USA

SEA EAGLE BOATS, INC.

QALO

SEASENSE

QUAD LOCK

SEATTLE SPORTS

QUIKSILVER

SECUR PRODUCTS

OSAGE RIVER GEAR

R&J BROTHERS INTL.

SEE-MORE

OSKY INTL., INC.

RAB USA

OTTERBOX

RAIDLIGHT

SHANGHAI HICON INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

OTTO DESIGNWORKS

RAM MOUNTS

OUTDOOR COLLECTIVE

RAMBO BIKES

OUTDOOR PRODUCTS

RAPIDPURE WATER PURIFICATION

OPINEL USA, INC. OPTIC NERVE ORTLIEB USA OS1ST BASE LAYER BRACING

OUTDOOR RESEARCH OUTDOOR TECH OZWEST / 3D FINS PACIFIC TRADING, INC.

SHOWAFLOPS SHOWPRO TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. SHWOOD EYEWEAR SIXUP CORP.

REEF

SLIDEBELTS

PAHA QUE

REFLECTIVE ART, INC.

SMC

PALTEX CO., LTD.

RELIANCE PRODUCTS, LTD.

SMOKEY MOUNTAIN SNUFF

PANTROPIC BOLLMAN HAT CO.

RENOGY

SNOW PEAK

RENOVO WATER

SO ILL, INC.

REVEAL

SOAK USA

REVEL GEAR

SOCKWELL

RINSE BATH & BODY

SOLE

RIO ADVENTURE / RIO GEAR

SONAL INDUSTRIES CO., LTD.

ROCK-ON

SOTO

ROCKAGATOR

SOURCE VAGABOND SYSTEMS

PELAGIC PELICAN INTL. PELICAN PRODUCTS PEPPER’S POLARIZED EYEWEAR PETROUS

ROCKTAPE, INC.

PETZL AMERICA

ROCKY MOUNTAIN UNDERGROUP

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REDUCE

SHERPANI

PACSAFE

PIECEMAKER GEAR

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RED PADDLE CO.

SHERPA ADVENTURE GEAR

PACIFIC TRAIL

PARKS PROJECT

Stop by BOOTH BR340 to see our innovation

REAL SHADES

SHELTA, INC.

REEBOK PERFORMANCE FOOTWEAR

PARA’KITO USA CORP.

Patented Magnetic Lid Tethering Technology WHOLESALE ~ BRANDING ~ LICENSING

SCOPREGA SPA - BRAVO

PRISM KITE TECHNOLOGY

ONYX

Magnetic Lid Quick Stick Zone™

PRINCETON TEC

SKINNERS TECHNOLOGIES

SOURCING SMART

OUTDOOR RETAILER DAILY

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SPAREHAND PADDLESPORTS / STONEMAN SPORTS

THE LANDMARK PROJECT

WATERFORD PRESS

THE NORMAL BRAND

WATERSHED

SPEAQUA SOUND CO.

THE NORTH FACE

SPEED CINCH, INC.

THE SOZE GROUP DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

WELLTERN ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.

SPEEDO SPENCO FOOTWEAR

THERMACELL REPELLENTS, INC.

SPIBELT

THERMOS, LLC

SPIKEBALL, INC.

THOMAS BATES - T.B. PHELPS

SPORTSONESOURCE, LLC SPRIGS SPYDERCO, INC. STANLEY - PMI STANSPORT STERIPEN STERLING ROPE CO., INC. STERNO PRODUCTS STORM CARE STRIDER SPORTS INTL. STRONGBACK CHAIRS, LLC STUBBY STRIP, LLC SUMMIT DISTRIBUTION SUN COMPANY, INC. SUNBELT USA SUNDAY AFTERNOONS SUNSKI SUPEREYE PRODUCTS CO. SUPERFEET SURFTECH / NSP SURVIVAL MEDICAL, LLC SVEN DESIGN, INC. SWEETWOOD JERKY SWRVE SYNERGY ORGANIC CLOTHING TABAR / FOWNES PERFORMANCE GROUP TAILWIND NUTRITION TAIWAN PAIHO, LTD.

WENONAH CANOE, INC. WESTERN MOUNTAINEERING WESTFIELD OUTDOOR, INC. WESTON BRANDS WHAM-O

THOUSAND

WHITE SIERRA

THREE ZOOM INTL., INC.

WIDE WORLD BUSINESS, INC.

THULE TIGER TAIL USA TIKI TOSS / MELLOW MILITIA

WIGWAM MILLS, INC. WILD PLANET FOODS

TILLEY ENDURABLES

WINBOSS INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

TIMBERLAND

WINDPOUCH

TIMBUK2

WOOJIN PLASTIC

TOAKS OUTDOOR, INC.

WORLD FAMOUS SPORTS

TOMTOM, INC.

WOW WORLD OF WATERSPORTS

TOYSMITH TPACC TRAILTOPIA TRANGO TRAVELON TRAVIS MERRIGAN TRIMMERS HARDWARE CO. TRIMR

WRIGHTSOCK WYNIT DISTRIBUTION YAKATTACK YATRA YUKON OUTFITTERS YUKON TRAIL, INC. ZAMST

TURBO TENT

ZANHEADGEAR & BOBSTER EYEWEAR

ULTIMA REPLENISHER

ZENSAH

ULTRATECH BRANDS

ZIPPO MFG. CO.

UNDERWATER AUDIO

ZOOTILITY TOOLS

UNIQUE BATIK

ZUKE’S

UNITED BY BLUE UST BRANDS UTICA CUTLERY COMPANY VAPUR VARGO

WE HAVE ‘EM.

Footwear ADIDAS OUTDOOR AETREX WORLDWIDE ALEGRIA SHOES

TEAM WENDY

VASTRADE (QUANZHOU) SPORTSWEAR IN LTD.

TEAR-AID REPAIR PATCHES

VEEVANPRO

AMERICAN DEL ADVANTAGE

TENDON

VIBRAM USA

TENKARA ROD CO.

VSSL OUTDOOR UTILITY TOOLS

APARSO (FUJIAN) SPORTSWEAR CO., LTD.

TENTSILE TERRA NATION USA TEXBASE TEXSPORT THE JEFF LOWE MOUNTAIN FOUNDATION

W. L. GORE & ASSOC., INC./ COF W. R. CASE & SONS CUTLERY CO.

ALTRA FOOTWEAR

ARIAT INTL. ASOLO ASTRAL BACKPACKER’S PANTRY

WALLAROO HAT CO.

BAFFIN, INC.

WARMERS

BEARPAW PRE-SHOW EDITION

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TEXTILE INNOVATIONS.

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Working with our distinguished global partners, we’ll SOURCE, DEVELOP, and PRODUCE new textile-based solutions that can keep your brand one step ahead of the competition.

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OUTDOOR RETAILER EXHIBITOR LIST

BIRKENSTOCK USA

JACK WOLFSKIN

PRYM FASHION USA

BLOWFISH MALIBU

JAMBU & CO.

QUIKSILVER

BOA TECHNOLOGY

JIEDENG OUTDOOR PRODUCTS CO., LTD.

RAIDLIGHT

BODY GLOVE BOREAL USA BØRN SHOES BRUNTON, INC. BUTORA, INC. CAMP USA, INC. CAT FOOTWEAR CELLIANT CENTRIC SOFTWARE CHACO

JOULES KAMIK KEEN, INC. KHOMBU KODIAK LIFESTYLE FOOTWEAR / DICKIES CASUAL FOOTWEAR KOKATAT KOLPING MFG.

REEF RIDER SANDALS RUFFWEAR SALOMON SALTIC S.R.O. SAMUEL HUBBARD SCARPA SCENTLOK SEE KAI RUN INTL. SHOWAFLOPS

CO & GI, INC.

KOMPERDELL SPORTARTIKEL GMBH

COBIAN CORP.

L&C GLOBAL CORP.

SKINNERS TECHNOLOGIES

COLUMBIA

LA SPORTIVA N.A., INC.

SO ILL, INC.

COMPASS 360

LAMO SHEEPSKIN, INC.

SOLE

CROAKIES

LIBERTY MOUNTAIN

SONAL INDUSTRIES CO., LTD.

CROCS

LOWA BOOTS, LLC

DANNER

LUNA SANDALS

SORBOTHANE PERFORMANCE INSOLES

DANSKO, LLC

MAD ROCK CLIMBING

SOURCE VAGABOND SYSTEMS

DICKIES

MAMMUT

SOURCING SMART

DINGZING ADVANCED MATERIALS, INC.

MERRELL

SPEEDO

MICROBAN INTL.

SPENCO FOOTWEAR

MINNETONKA MOCCASIN

SPERRY

MUCK BOOT COMPANY, OLIVER

SPORTSONESOURCE, LLC

EARTH SHOES ECCO EVOLV SPORTS AND DESIGNS EXPED FITS

MY COMFY SOCKS NATIVE SHOES

SKECHERS

STANSPORT STORM CARE SUPERFEET

FIVE TEN

NEW BDNY INTL. TRADING, INC.

FLOPEEZE INTL. USA, INC.

NIFCO AMERICA CORP.

FORSAKE, INC.

NORTHSIDE

GIANT KNITTING CO., LTD.

NRS

THE SOZE GROUP DISTRIBUTORS INC.

GLERUPS

OBOZ FOOTWEAR

THOMAS BATES - T.B. PHELPS

GRIP SOCKS

OLIVET INTL., INC.

TIMBERLAND

HANDY MAN ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.

OLUKAI

TOPO ATHLETIC

O’NEILL WETSUITS

TPACC

OOFOS

TRANGO

ORGY CO., LTD.

TREDAGAIN

HENGTONG INTL., INC.

OS1ST BASE LAYER BRACING

TWISTED X

HI-TEC SPORTS

OTBT

HSD ZIPPER, LTD.

PACIFIC TRAIL

INDOSOLE

PLUSFOAM

INJINJI, INC.

POWERSTEP

ITASCA FOOTWEAR BY C.O. LYNCH

PRIMALOFT

HANZ EXTREMITY WEAR HARI MARI HELLY HANSEN

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JOBE SPORTS INTL.

PROPÉT USA

TESTOSTERONE / DIBA TRUE SHOES TEXBASE

ULU BOOTS, TSUBO SHOES UNDER ARMOUR VARGO VASQUE FOOTWEAR VIBRAM USA W. L. GORE & ASSOC., INC./ COF

OUTDOOR RETAILER DAILY

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WALTZING MATILDA USA

BLACKWING

WENONAH CANOE, INC.

BLUE FREEDOM

WESTERN MOUNTAINEERING

BLUE ICE NORTH AMERICA

WIDE WORLD BUSINESS, INC.

BLUE RIDGE CHAIR WORKS

WOLVERINE BRAND WORLD FAMOUS SPORTS WRIGHTSOCK XERO SHOES YALEET INC. - NAOT FOOTWEAR ZAMBERLAN ZAMST

BLUE RIDGE KNIVES BLUEWATER ROPES BODY GLOVE

CREATIVE OUTDOOR DISTRIBUTOR CREEKKOOLER FLOATING COOLER DALIAN EAGLESIGHT CORP., LTD. DEEPER, UAB DEUTER USA, INC.

BOTE

DINGZING ADVANCED MATERIALS, INC.

BRAINSTORM PRODUCTS

DISC-O-BED RETAIL, INC.

BRAVEN

DOCK BLOCKS OF NORTH AMERICA

BRIGHTZ, LTD. BROOKS-RANGE MOUNTAINEERING

DOMETIC DOWN RIVER EQUIPMENT

BUCK KNIVES

DYNAMIC DISCS

BUCKLEGEAR

EAGLE CREEK

ACCENT / CANNON PADDLES

BUSHNELL / BOLLÉ / JIMMY STYKS

ECOVESSEL

ACECAMP & MUNKEES

BUSHTEC ADVENTURE

ADVANCED ELEMENTS

BUTORA, INC.

ADVENTURE MEDICAL KITS

CAMELBAK PRODUCTS

AETREX WORLDWIDE

CAMP CHEF

EQUIP OUTDOOR TECHNOLOGIES, LTD.

AHM CLIMBING

CAMP USA, INC.

ESTWING MFG. CO.

AIRE, INC.

CAMPFIRE DEFENDER

AIRHEAD SUP - SPORTSSTUFF - DRY PAK (KWIK TEK)

CAMPFIRE MEALS

EUREKA! CAMPING / JETBOIL

Hardgoods 12 SURVIVORS

ALPS MOUNTAINEERING ALUMINATI SKATEBOARDS AMERICAN DEL ADVANTAGE ANJI INTL. AQUA LILY PRODUCTS, LLC AQUA SPHERE ASANA CLIMBING AUSTRIALPIN B4ADVENTURE - SLACKERS BACKPACKER’S PANTRY BALLUCK OUTDOOR GEAR CORP. BAR MITTS BAREBONES LIVING

CAMPMAID CANYON COOLERS CAPTURE THE FLAG REDUX CARABINERS IND. CO., LTD. CARAVAN GLOBAL, INC. CARIBEE AUSTRALIA CASCADE DESIGNS, INC. CATARACT OARS CENTRIC SOFTWARE CENTURY CAMPING/KAY HOME PRODUCTS

EDELRID NORTH AMERICA EMERSON KNIVES, INC ENERGIZER

EUSEBIO SPORTING CO., LTD. EXCALIBUR DMM EXOTAC EXPED EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC FENG YI FENIX LIGHTING USA FIREBUGGZ FITLETIC SPORTS FLOWERHOUSE FULL WINDSOR

CHICOBAG AND TO-GO WARE

FUSION ENTERTAINMENT

CHINA-QIAOYU

FUTURE BEACH LEISURE PRODUCTS

COAST PRODUCTS

GCI OUTDOOR

BENCHMADE KNIFE CO.

COCAM INTL. ENTERPRISES, LTD.

BESTWAY USA, INC.

COCOON BY DESIGN SALT

GENERAC

BIC SPORT

COGHLAN’S

GERBER GEAR

BIG AGNES

COLEMAN CO.

GOMOTION

BIG KAT BUGGY

CORDURA ® FABRICS

GRAND TRUNK

BIOLITE

COTOPAXI

GRANITE GEAR, LLC.

BISON COOLERS

COUNTER ASSAULT BEAR AND PEPPER SPRAY

GREAT OUTDOORS USA

BIXPY JET BLACK DIAMOND EQUIPMENT

CRAZY CREEK PRODUCTS

GECKOBRANDS

GREENLAND SALES CORP. GREGORY MOUNTAIN PRODUCTS PRE-SHOW EDITION

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OUTDOOR RETAILER EXHIBITOR LIST

GSI OUTDOORS, INC.

INSOTECT, LTD.

KENTEX CORP.

LIFETIME / EMOTION KAYAKS

MYSTERY RANCH

PELICAN PRODUCTS

GUARD DOG SECURITY

JACK WOLFSKIN

LIGHT’EM UP, CHAHEATI CO.

MÜLIBEX

H2X BY BOELTER BRANDS

JACKSON KAYAK

KENYON CONSUMER PRODUCTS

LOCKRACK

NANUK BY PLASTICASE, INC.

PEPPER’S POLARIZED EYEWEAR

HAMMOCK BLISS

JAMES BAROUD USA

LUNATEC GEAR

NEMO EQUIPMENT

HANS GLOBAL / PACIFIC FLY

JETFLOW / LEDGE

MAC SPORTS

NIFCO AMERICA CORP.

HEAD WATER SPORTS

JIANGSU APE SPORTING GOODS CO., LTD.

MAD ROCK CLIMBING

NRIT CORP.

PLASTICS ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS TEAM

MALIBU KAYAKS

NRS

PLUSFOAM

MALONE AUTO RACKS

NTK OUTDOOR

POPFOAM

MAMMUT

O’NEILL WETSUITS

POWERTRAVELLER, INTL.

MANNA

OLD FAITHFUL FLAMELESS

PRINCETON TEC

KOWA AMERICAN CORP.

MARMOT

OLIVET INTL., INC.

PRISM KITE TECHNOLOGY

LA CROSSE TECHNOLOGY, LTD.

MIDLAND RADIO CORP.

OLYMPIA USA

PROFORCE EQUIPMENT, INC.

MISTY MOUNTAIN

ONOS POLARIZED SUNGLASSES

PROSPECT ARTS

HERSCHEL SUPPLY CO. HIGH SIERRA

JIANGSU HONGDA LATEX PRODUCTS CO., LTD.

HILLEBERG THE TENTMAKER

JIAXING DREAM MAY IMP. & EXP.

HOBIE

JIEDENG OUTDOOR PRODUCTS CO., LTD.

HOG WILD HOOK & TACKLE

JOBE SPORTS INTL.

HOVER-1

JOHNSON OUTDOORS WATERCRAFT, INC.

HSD ZIPPER, LTD.

K3 WATERPROOF GEAR

HSIN LUNG ACCESSORIES CO., LTD.

KAMP-RITE TENT COT, INC.

HYBRID LIGHT, LLC HYDRO FLASK ICON LIFESAVER INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION INNOVA DISC GOLF

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KATADYN NORTH AMERICA KAYAK DISTRIBUTION KEEN COMMUNITY SPACE KEEPER SPORTS PRODUCTS KELTY

KIJARO KING SNAPS IND. CORP. KINGCAMP KL OUTDOOR KLECKER KNIVES & TOOLS KLYMIT KOMPERDELL SPORTARTIKEL GMBH

LA SPORTIVA N.A., INC. LAKEN LEATHERMAN TOOL GROUP LEKI USA LEVEL SIX LEWIS N. CLARK LIBERTY MOUNTAIN LIFELINE FIRST AID, LLC

MIZU MONS PEAK IX MONTEREY MILLS MOUNTAIN DESIGNS MOUNTAIN HARDWEAR MOUNTAINSMITH MYCHARGE

OPINEL USA, INC. OSPREY PACKS OUTDOOR COLLECTIVE OUTDOOR PRODUCTS PACK RABBIT PRODUCTS PAHA QUE PELICAN INTL., INC.

PETROUS PLANETARY DESIGN

PULL START FIRE RAD RAIDLIGHT RAMBO BIKES RAVE SPORTS REFLECTIVE ART, INC. RELIANCE PRODUCTS, LTD.

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RENOGY

SMC

SUPEREYE PRODUCTS CO.

TOAKS OUTDOOR, INC.

WATERFORD PRESS

Softgoods

RINSEKIT

SNOW PEAK

SURFTECH / NSP

TOKYO PLAST INTL., LTD.

WENONAH CANOE, INC.

12 SURVIVORS

RIO ADVENTURE / RIO GEAR

SO ILL, INC.

SURVIVAL MEDICAL, LLC

TOMTOM, INC.

WESTERN MOUNTAINEERING

32 DEGREES

ROASTYZ TOASTYZ

SOAK USA

SURVIVOR FILTER

TOYSMITH

WESTFIELD OUTDOOR, INC.

8BPLUS

ROCK-ON

SORBOTHANE PERFORMANCE INSOLES

TENDON

TRAILTOPIA

WESTON BRANDS

TENKARA ROD CO.

TRANGO

WHAM-O

ACA / CANOE-KAYAK-SUPRAFT-RESCUE

TENTSILE

TRAVELCHAIR CO.

WINDPOUCH

ROKUM ROME INDUSTRIES

SOURCE VAGABOND SYSTEMS

ROVR PRODUCTS

SOURCING SMART

TEPUI OUTDOORS

TRAVELON

WOOJIN PLASTIC

RUFFWEAR

SOUTHERN SALES AND MARKETING

TERRA NATION USA

TRIMMERS HARDWARE CO.

WOW GEAR

SPAREHAND PADDLESPORTS / STONEMAN SPORTS

TEXOLLINI, INC.

TRIMR

TEXSPORT

TSI MFG., LLC

WOW WORLD OF WATERSPORTS

THE NORMAL BRAND

TURBO TENT

THEGOBOAT

UNDERWATER AUDIO

THERMACELL REPELLENTS, INC.

UNITED BY BLUE

THERMOS, LLC

URAL MOTORCYCLES

THOUSAND

SAGE MARINE SAWYER PRODUCTS SBS ZIPPER

SPEED CINCH, INC.

SCHRADE EQUIPMENT

SPEEDO

SEA EAGLE BOATS, INC.

SPIKEBALL, INC.

SECUR PRODUCTS

SPORTSONESOURCE, LLC

SHADE SCIENCE, LLC

STANSPORT

SIERRA DESIGNS SLACKLINE INDUSTRIES/ TREEPOD-HANGING TREEHOUSES SLUMBERJACK / EXXEL

STERLING ROPE CO., INC. STERNO PRODUCTS STRONGBACK CHAIRS, LLC

ACECAMP & MUNKEES ADIDAS OUTDOOR AFTCO CLOTHING

YAKATTACK

AIRHEAD SUP SPORTSSTUFF - DRY PAK (KWIK TEK)

YAKIMA RACKS

ALCHEMI LABS

YUKON OUTFITTERS

ALLIED FEATHER & DOWN

Z-SHADE CO., LTD.

ALTERNATIVE

UTICA CUTLERY CO.

ZHEJIANG SUNSHINE LEISURE PRODUCTS CO., LTD.

AMERICAN DEL ADVANTAGE

TIGER TAIL USA

VARGO

ZIPPO MFG. CO.

TIKI TOSS / MELLOW MILITIA

W. L. GORE & ASSOC., INC.

ZOOTILITY TOOLS

TIMBERLAND

W. R. CASE & SONS CUTLERY CO.

TIMBUK2

SUN COMPANY, INC.

ACCENT / CANNON PADDLES

AMERICAN JEWEL, LLC ANITA ACTIVE ANJI INTL. ANOVOTEK, LLC AO COOLERS

WATER SPORTS, LLC

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OUTDOOR RETAILER EXHIBITOR LIST

APARSO (FUJIAN) SPORTSWEAR CO., LTD.

BLUE RIDGE KNIVES

CAT APPAREL

COVA

DYNAMIC DISCS

HELLY HANSEN

BLUEWATER ROPES

CELLIANT

COVILLE, INC.

E9 URBAN & CLIMBING

HENGTONG INTL., INC.

BNY GLV

CENTRIC SOFTWARE

CRAGHOPPERS

EASTERN WARMTH, INC.

HERSCHEL SUPPLY CO.

AQUA LILY PRODUCTS, LLC

BODY GLOVE

CRAZY CREEK PRODUCTS

BOREAL USA

EASTMAN PERFORMANCE FIBERS

HIGH SIERRA

AQUA MARINA

CENTURY CAMPING / KAY HOME PRODUCTS

AQUA SPHERE

BREWER’S LANTERN

ARIAT INTL.

BRONWEN JEWELRY

ASANA CLIMBING

BROOKS-RANGE MOUNTAINEERING

APPAREL STRATEGIC ALLIANCES, LLC

AVENTURA & ECOTHS BAGGALLINI BAREBONES LIVING BE HIPPY BELLMART INDUSTRIAL CO. (GREAT KING GROUP)

CHEMOURS

CYBERKNIT

ENTH DEGREE

CHIA HER INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

DALIAN EAGLESIGHT CORP., LTD.

EPO TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

BURLINGTON

COCOON BY DESIGN SALT

BUSHNELL / BOLLÉ / JIMMY STYKS

COGNITO BRANDS, INC.

CARIBEE AUSTRALIA

BLACK DIAMOND EQUIPMENT

ENDURANCE CONSPIRACY

COALATREE, LLC

CANADA GOOSE

BIMINI BAY OUTFITTERS

CROWN TRAILS HEADWEAR

BRUNTON, INC.

CAMP USA, INC.

BIG AGNES

CHARMING FABRICS

CHUMS-BEYOND COASTAL

CAMELBAK PRODUCTS

BEYOND CLOTHING

CREATIVE OUTDOOR DISTRIBUTOR

BROOKWOOD COMPANIES, INC.

BUTORA, INC.

BERNE APPAREL CO.

CHAINLON ALLIANCE

CAROL TEXTILE CO., LTD.

BLOQUV

CARVE DESIGNS

BLUE ICE NORTH AMERICA

CARVICO S.P.A.

DESIGNER TEXTILES INTL., LTD. DHARMA BARS DICKIES

COLEMAN COMPANY

DINGZING ADVANCED MATERIALS, INC.

COLUMBIA

DOWN RIVER EQUIPMENT

COMPASS 360

DOWNLITE

CONNER HATS

DRIRELEASE / OPTIMER BRANDS

COOLIBAR COOLVISIONS® DYEABLE POLYPROPYLENE BY FIBERVISIONS CORDURA ® FABRICS CORKCICLE

ECLAT TEXTILE CO., LTD.

EUREKA! CAMPING / JETBOIL EVENT FABRICS EVEREST TEXTILE CO., LTD. EVOLV SPORTS AND DESIGNS

FISHER + BAKER FITLETIC SPORTS

FLEXFIT FLOPEEZE INTL. USA, INC. FLOWFOLD FLYING TEX

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INTEX RECREATION CORP. JACK MASON JACK WOLFSKIN JANA JIANGSU ACOME OUTDOOR PRODUCTS CO., LTD. JIANGSU APE SPORTING GOODS CO., LTD.

FOSHAN LEOPARD SPORTS GOODS CO., LTD.

JIEDENG OUTDOOR PRODUCTS CO., LTD.

FREE COUNTRY

K & K CLOTHING ACCESSORIES CO., LTD.

FREUDENBERG PERFORMANCE MATERIALS

KAMP-RITE TENT COT, INC.

FROGG TOGGS

KARI TRAA

FROST RIVER

KAVU, INC.

FUSION CLOTHING

KEEN COMMUNITY SPACE

GIANT KNITTING CO., LTD.

KENTEX CORP.

GOBI GEAR, INC.

KENYON CONSUMER PRODUCTS

GOMOTION GRAMICCI

KINGCAMP KNOW BRAINER FOODS KOIA

GREAT OUTDOORS USA

KOKATAT

GRIP SOCKS

KOLON FASHION MATERIAL, INC.

HAIKU HAMMOCK BLISS HANG TEN HEADWEAR & ACCESSORIES / OTTO HANS GLOBAL / PACIFIC FLY

19 N Columbia St, Ste 1, Dept SO077B Port Jefferson, NY 11777

INSOTECT, LTD.

JIANGSU HONGDA LATEX PRODUCTS CO., LTD.

GUARD DOG SECURITY

M-F, 9-5 EST

INJINJI, INC.

FLYLOW GEAR

GRANDETEX DEVELOPMENT CO., LTD.

800-748-8066

HYPERBOLA TEXTILE CO., LTD.

INGRAM CONTENT GROUP / PGW / ADVENTURE KEEN

DURANGO DOG COMPANY

FastTrack™ 385fta

HOWLER BROTHERS

FAHERTY

FILSON

FishSUP FS126

HOOK & TACKLE

IFABRIX TAIWAN CO., LTD.

DUPONT SORONA

™

HONHAO TECHTEXTILE

EXPERT BRAND

FIBER & YARN PRODUCTS, INC.

Booth # 34105

HONEY STINGER

ICEBREAKER

FELLERS

See our new Fishing Boats at

HOME STATE APPAREL

IBEX OUTDOOR CLOTHING

FLAT SEAM APPAREL, LTD.

PackFish™ 7

HOG WILD

EXOFFICIO

DUER

from

HIPPYTREE

EXCALIBUR DMM

DRYMAX SPORTS

Three New Fishing Machines

HIGH WIND PRODUCTIONS

HEAD WATER SPORTS

KOLPING MFG. KOMPERDELL SPORTARTIKEL GMBH KOWA AMERICAN CORP. KÜHL CLOTHING LA SPORTIVA N.A., INC.

OUTDOOR RETAILER DAILY

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LAMZAC

MERRELL

NTK OUTDOOR

PONTETORTO SPA

LAST BOTTLE CLOTHING

MICROBAN INTL.

OLYMPIA USA

PORTLAND WOOLEN MILLS

LEVEL SIX

MILCO INDUSTRIES

OMEALS

POWERFILM, INC.

LEWIS N. CLARK

MINUS33 MERINO WOOL CLOTHING

ONYX

PRANA

ORTLIEB USA

MOLLUSK

OS1ST BASE LAYER BRACING

MOUNTAIN & ISLES

OUTDOOR PRODUCTS

MOUNTAIN HARDWEAR

OUTDOOR RESEARCH

MOUNTAIN KHAKIS

PACIFIC TEAZE, INC.

NATURE CAST METALWORKS

PALTEX CO., LTD.

NATURE’S COFFEE KETTLE

PANTROPIC BOLLMAN HAT CO.

RS DESIGNS, LLC - KRIMSON KLOVER

SIERRA DESIGNS

RUFFWEAR

SINGTEX INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

RUMPL

SLOW LORIS

PREMIERE FASHION CORP.

RYAN MICHAEL TRADING, LLC

SLUMBERJACK / EXXEL

PRIMALOFT

SALOMON

PRO-TEC ATHLETICS

SALUS MARINE WEAR

PRYM FASHION USA

SAXX UNDERWEAR

PURNELL

SBS ZIPPER

QUIKSILVER

SCENTLOK

R&J BROTHERS INTL.

SCHOELLER TEXTIL USA

RAB USA

SCRUBBA BY CALIBRE8

PARKS PROJECT

RAIDLIGHT

SEA EAGLE BOATS, INC.

PELAGIC

RAVE SPORTS

SEE-MORE

PENDLETON

RECOVER BRANDS

SEEA

NEW TREND TEXTILE CO., LTD.

PEPPER’S POLARIZED EYEWEAR

RED LEDGE

SHANGHAI HICON INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

NIFCO AMERICA CORP.

PH GARMENT MFG. CO., LTD.

MARMOT

NILIT

PITTARDS PLC

MATADOR

NINGBO HOPFUNG LEISURE PRODUCTS CO., LTD.

PLASTICS ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS TEAM

NRIT CORP.

PLUSFOAM

ROCK-ON

NRS

POLARMAX

ROXY

LIBERTY MOUNTAIN LIGHT’EM UP, CHAHEATI CO. LONG ADVANCE INTL. CO., LTD. LORPEN NORTH AMERICA LUNA PACKAGING, LLC LUNATEC GEAR M. RENA MAD ROCK CLIMBING MAIN STREET HUB MALIBU KAYAKS MALOJA MAMMUT MANHATTAN PORTAGE & TOKEN BAGS

MAXIM ROPES MAXLAND SPORTSWEAR INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

MISTY MOUNTAIN

NATURE’S WONDER / D&V NAU NEW BDNY INTL. TRADING, INC.

RED PADDLE CO. REDEW AB REEF REEL OBSESSION

SNOW PEAK SO ILL, INC. SONAL INDUSTRIES CO., LTD. SOURCING SMART SOUTHERN WEAVING SPEEDO SPIBELT SPIKEBALL, INC. SPORTSONESOURCE, LLC

SHEICO GROUP SHELTA, INC. SHENG YUAN TEXTILE SHERPA ADVENTURE GEAR SHERPANI

SMARTWOOL

SPRIGS STERLING GLOBAL PRODUCTS, LLC STERLING ROPE CO., INC. STOHLQUIST WATERWARE STRONGBODY APPAREL SUNICE

to go further Katadyn® BeFree™ 1.0L Water Filtration System™ Shake to Clean in the field No Backflushing necessary

Fast! Filters up to 2 liters/min Removes bacteria & protozoa

0.1 micron EZ-Clean Membrane™

Hydrapak™ 1.0L Reservoir

Le a r n mo r e a b o u t t h e B e F r e e a t Booth # 2 4 0 0 1

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OUTDOOR RETAILER EXHIBITOR LIST

VACATION FOR LIFE CLOTHING

WATSON’S BODYWEAR

Z SUPPLY & WHITE CROW

WESTERN MOUNTAINEERING

ZANHEADGEAR & BOBSTER EYEWEAR

THE NORMAL BRAND

TPACC

THERMORE

TRAILTOPIA

THERMOS, LLC

TRANGO

THREADS 4 THOUGHT

TRAVEL PAL

VASTRADE (QUANZHOU) SPORTSWEAR IN LTD.

THREE ZOOM INTL., INC.

TRESPASS USA, INC.

VERTICAL SOURCE

WIDE WORLD BUSINESS, INC.

TAH TONG TEXTILE CO., LTD.

THULE

TRIMR

VICTORY SPORTSWEAR, INC.

WIDEPLUS INTL. CO., LTD.

TENTREE

TILLEY ENDURABLES

TRUE-GRIT, INC.

VIRUS PERFORMANCE

WINDPOUCH

TERRA NATION USA

TIMBERLAND

VUORI

WISE CO.

TEXOLLINI, INC.

TIMBUK2

TWEAVE LLC, A DIV. OF GEHRING TRICOT CORP.

TOKYO PLAST INTL., LTD.

W. L. GORE & ASSOC., INC./ COF

WOOJIN PLASTIC

THE ADJUSTABLE BAG

UNDER ARMOUR

THE AMERICAN OUTDOORSMAN

TOPO DESIGNS

UNIQUE BATIK

WALTZING MATILDA USA

UNITED BY BLUE

WARMERS

WOW WORLD OF WATERSPORTS

UTICA CUTLERY CO.

WATERSHED

WU LUEN KNITTING CO., LTD.

SUNNY SPECIAL DYEING & FINISHING CO., LTD. SWISSTEX DIRECT SWRVE SYNERGY ORGANIC CLOTHING

THE LANDMARK PROJECT

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TORAY INTL. AMERICA, INC.

VARGO

WESTFIELD OUTDOOR, INC. WHITE SIERRA

WORLD FAMOUS SPORTS

ZENSAH ZOTEFOAMS, INC.

Exhibitor List and Product Categories listed here are as of June 13, 2017. For updates and further details about each exhibitor, please visit outdoorretailer.com or download the Outdoor Retailer Mobile App.

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Product

Õ 1026 NÕN1026 Medium MediumCree CreeLED LEDFlashlight Flashlight 600 600Lumens Lumens

Õ 1037 NÕN1037 Rugged RuggedLED LEDLantern Lantern 200 200Lumens Lumens

Zone Featuring the freshest

Õ 1027 NÕN1027 Large LargeCree CreeLED LEDFlashlight Flashlight 1000 1000Lumens Lumens

gear on the market today.

o 1035 NoN1035 LED LEDHeadlamp Headlamp 8080Lumens Lumens

Here is a sneak peek at what’s new and what’s coming from

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leading industry companies Blue Freedom

Your source for high-quality,

PERFORMANCE-DRIVEN OUTDOOR GEAR.

Portable

NEW Product!

C A MBER

Now available to US & Canadian retailers

C h air

a lifestyle brand clothing, hats & accessories

The world’s smallest hydropower plant for the backpack. Recharge electronics in the backcountry.

Winner of numerous product awards. MSRP $299

booth #PV2337 • behippy.com

www.blue-freedom.com Booth # PV1068 WSI-Sales, LLC

(978) 371-7173

Special Advertising Section

Stop by BOOTH #80 to see all the new 2018 gear.

info@wsi-sales.com

Introducing

The TOUGHEST No-See-Um Mesh

MSRP $25 buffusa.com/spring2018

Patented technology

Chemical free bug protection

see the latest wheel travel bags including the sky master wheel travel pack series

www.caribee.com matt@caribee.com

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AVAILABLE THROUGH

Carhartt Multicam® black CORDURA® fabric Chore Coat.

A Coat Steeped in History.

The Carhartt Multicam® Black

VISIT US AT BOOTH

CORDURA® fabric Chore Coat isn’t

#40051

just your average outdoor jacket.

Made with a 500D Multicam® Black

fabric shell, quilt lining and a stylish

corduroy collar, the coat harkens back

to the outdoor garments of yesteryear while incorporating the best of today’s

innovations. With this iconic silhouette, Carhartt pays homage to the 50th

anniversary of the CORDURA® brand

PERFORMANCE

and the 1917 Chore Coat, which turns 100 years old in 2017. This limited

TEXTILES

edition jacket celebrates the special, enduring Carhartt and CORDURA® brand relationship through the decades.

Come see us to learn more! CORDURA® brand booth #39212 or Carhartt® booth #19013.

See Us at Booth 21045

STILL CRAZY

Special Advertising Section

PRODUC T ZONE A D SOR17 • 3” X 3.5”

After 30 Years!

2017

niversary!

30th An

1987

Join Us Celebrating Great Chairs & Gear. #MYFIRSTTIME

LIVE. PLAY. DISCOVER .

comfortemp® THE ALTERNATIVE TO DOWN

EVERYDAY ADVENTURE SEE FOR YOURSELF

BOOTH #30044E

BOOTH 355 - 110 Don‘t miss out and experience our new disruptive insulation technology – we are waiting for you to take the challenge!

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32094

Wearable Lights

Magnetic Lid Quick Stick Zone™

› Wholesale, Branding, Licensing

Special Advertising Section

› Patented Magnetic Lid Tethering Technology

Stop by BOOTH BR340 to see our innovation

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Special Advertising Section

Red Rock Outdoor Gear See the full line at

booth PV1112

View the full line:

rrog.com

1.800.342.4654

ONE OF A KIND!

MAKES THE DIFFERENCE

AVA I L A B L E N OW F R OM SOR B OT H A N E ®

YOGA & WORKOUT COMFORT PAD

CUSHIONING COMFORT

HEEL PAD

BOOTH 30175W

Booth 30175W

insoles-sorbothane.com

800.838.3906

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SUPEREYE

Products CO. www.supereyeusa.com

Really Awesome Massage Tools®

You can buy Supereye Professional Metal Detectors and Underwater Pinpointer at:

Muscle Care Authority for Every Day Muscles™

Booth# PV1008 sales@supereyeusa.com Tel: 1 877 436 7876

Ultralight Tittta Ti an i um Cook Coo kware

Booth 33036

PRO DEALS every day! Up to 40% off!

BOOTH 30000E

Special Advertising Section

Leashes • Leads • Collars See the fu ll line at Vests • Harnesses booth PV1112 MADE IN THE

USA

MOLLE Vest & Receiver Collar

PROUD SUPPORTER

Harness & Two-Piece Leash

Booth # BR627

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wigwam.com

www.DrinkFrom.Me

Special Advertising Section

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MASTHEAD

OUTDOOR RETAILER DAILY snewsnet.com

outdoorretailer.com

EDITORIAL

STAFF

EDITORIAL DIRECTOR

VP, GROUP SHOW DIRECTOR

khostetter@aimmedia.com 617-921-5126

marisa.nicholson@outdoorretailer.com

EXECUTIVE EDITOR

SALES DIRECTOR

Kristin Hostetter

Casey Lyons DEPUTY EDITOR

Elisabeth Kwak-Hefferan ASSOCIATE EDITOR

Marisa Nicholson Krista Dill

krista.dill@outdoorretailer.com SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

Paul Dillman

Kassondra Cloos

paul.dillman@outdoorretailer.com

CONTRIBUTORS

SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE & PUBLISHER/ OUTDOOR RETAILER MAGAZINE

kcloos@aimmedia.com

Erme Catino, Courtney Holden, Krista Karlson, Zoë Rom, Madi Salvati, Ryan Wichelns, Tyler Vandermolen

DESIGN & PHOTOGRAPHY ART DIRECTOR

Mike Leister ASSISTANT ART DIRECTOR

Giovanni Corrado Leone ART INTERN

Ryan Johnson

ryan.johnson@outdoorretailer.com ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

Dave Nielson

dave.nielson@outdoorretailer.com ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

Robert O’Quinn

robert.oquinn@outdoorretailer.com

Hanna Hollmeyer

SENIOR MARKETING DIRECTOR

PHOTOGRAPHY DIRECTOR

jennifer.holcomb@outdoorretailer.com

Genny Fullerton PHOTOGRAPHERS

Louisa Albanese, Lauren Danilek PHOTO INTERN

Jennifer Holcomb MARKETING DIRECTOR

Margie Lelvis

margie.lelvis@outdoorretailer.com

Lauren Tedford

MARKETING MANAGER

PRODUCTION

sarah.langston@outdoorretailer.com

GROUP PRODUCTION DIRECTOR

Sarah Langston

Barb Van Sickle

DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC RELATIONS

PREPRESS MANAGER

kate.lowery@outdoorretailer.com

AD COORDINATOR

SENIOR ART DIRECTOR

Joy Kelley

Caitlin O’Connor GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Kate Lowery

Raymond Kang

raymond.kang@outdoorretailer.com

Michelle Miller

PRODUCTION/TRAFFIC MANAGER

SALES AND MARKETING

laurie.stiglitz@outdoorretailer.com

VP, SALES AND MARKETING, OUTDOOR GROUP

Allen P. Crolius

acrolius@aimmedia.com NATIONAL SALES DIRECTOR

Eric Henderson

ehenderson@aimmedia.com 307-690-2984 ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE

Sharon Burson

Laurie Stiglitz

BRAND DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

Larry Harrison

larry.harrison@outdoorretailer.com RETAIL RELATIONS MANAGER

Joe Bustos

joe.bustos@outdoorretailer.com RETAIL RELATIONS COORDINATOR

Chris Sears

sburson@aimmedia.com 970-485-0846

chris.sears@outdoorretailer.com

ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE

OPERATIONS MANAGER

bprehn@aimmedia.com 303-253-6317

kirsten.khoury@outdoorretailer.com

SALES MANAGER

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

gthayer@aimmedia.com 303-817-7138

cathy.griffith@emeraldexpo.com

Beth Prehn

Gregg Thayer

CHOOSE ® MICHELIN TECHNICAL SOLES

OUR BRAND PARTNERS

Kirsten Khoury Cathy Griffith

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

Julie Freedman

julie.freedman@outdoorretailer.com

Copyright 2017 © Cruz Bay Publishing, Inc.

PRESIDENT & CEO

REGISTRATION OPERATIONS MANAGER

Kristen Novick

Andrew W. Clurman

kristen.novick@emeraldexpo.com

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER & TREASURER

REGISTRATION OPERATIONS COORDINATOR

Michael Henry

CHIEF INNOVATION OFFICER & GENERAL MANAGER, OUTDOOR GROUP

Kylie Sanders

kylie.sanders@emeraldexpo.com

Jonathan Dorn

EVENTS OPERATIONS

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, OPERATIONS

nicole.lessley@outdoorretailer.com

Patricia B. Fox

VICE PRESIDENT, CONTROLLER

Joseph Cohen

VICE PRESIDENT, RESEARCH

Kristy Kaus

HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR

JoAnn Thomas

Nicole Lessley

SPONSORSHIP OPERATIONS

Kristen Hartman

kristen.hartman@outdoorretailer.com BILLING MANAGER

Sara Burns

sara.burns@outdoorretailer.com

AIM BOARD CHAIR

Efrem Zimbalist III

soles.michelin.com

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AWARD BEST OF BOOTH

ORD

Best of Booth Summer Market

2017

S

IMPLE FACT: Engaging booths get more foot traffic. Those feet carry eyeballs, and eyeballs turn into good impressions, new partnerships, and sales opportunities. Booths offer a chance for brands to show off creativity, draw attention to their stories, and demonstrate their particular flavor of aspiration. Join us this year in celebrating the best among them. OR Daily scouts will be scouring the show floor for this year’s crop of winners in three categories. Help steer us in the right direction (toward you, of course).

WINTER MARKET BoB WINNERS SMALL BOOTH

The Normal Brand

Casual comfort, warm tones, and flattering light turned The Normal Brand’s small wooden box into a place you want to stop for a while.

MID-SIZE BOOTH

YETI

The line doesn’t lie: A livedin, brand-friendly vibe and discounts on coveted gear won the day at the YETI roadhouse.

Think your booth beats all comers? Tell us why and you could win your very own BoB Award, a commemorative 64-ounce growler from Hydro Flask (filled with something tasty). Submit nominations to bit.do/ORSM17bestbooth.

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Mountain Hardwear

Sectioning a huge space into a series of intimate ones— plus a slacklining exhibition and the view from the top— made Mountain Hardwear’s new booth a must-explore.

PHOTOS BY LAUREN DANILEK

NOMINATE!

L ARGE BOOTH

OUTDOOR RETAILER DAILY

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TRAVEL - THE FJÄLLRÄVEN WAY

Our founder Åke Nordin loved travel and exploration. To facilitate this passion, he started creating gear and equipment for trekking, camping and exploring the world and in 1960 he founded a company named after his favorite animal, the Arctic Fox. Today, as then, we design and test product in Sweden to be worn around the world. On every continent and in every condition, from city to summit.

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