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July 2009

Day 2 at OR 2009: Notable New Gear

July 23, 2009
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Wednesday at OR
I’m fresh off a full day second on the floor at the Salt Palace Convention Center, and still a little weary from a fantastic night at several promotional events, and the Conservation Alliance 20th anniversary party at Caffe Molise.
Today, there was no shortage of events going on at OR. I began my day [...]

Day 1 at OR 2009: All About Outdoor Retailer

July 21, 2009
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What’s hot, dry, and alive with the energy of 20,000 visitors under the desert sun? Salt Lake City, of course! Today was the opening of Outdoor Retailer 2009 at the Salt Palace Convention Center. The largest show in the industry, OR attracts over a thousand outdoor gear manufacturers, hundreds of suppliers, and countless retailers, outdoor [...]

2009 Lightweight Shell Jacket Lineup

July 19, 2009
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Believe me, I’m a soft shell evangelist if there ever was one. I wear mine just about everywhere – straight through the fall, winter, and early spring, on all but the coldest days, I throw on my soft shell. But in the heat of July and August, when it’s 90 degrees outside, the humidity is [...]

Live from Outdoor Retailer 2009

July 2, 2009
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Thousands of retailers, manufacturers, and outdoor industry faces are about to take over Salt Lake City for Outdoor Retailer 2009 Summer Market. It’s by far the biggest industry show of the year (hell, it’s one of the largest tradeshows in general) and it’s the must attend event if you are serious about gear. But don’t [...]