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The LifeSaver Liberty is the first portable water bottle with an inline pump

The LifeSaver Liberty filters 99.99 percent of all viruses, bacteria, and cysts -- making for a revolutionary backcountry experience. This is the first portable water bottle that includes an inline pump -- ensuring your hands stay dry -- and an activated carbon disc that removes chlorine, taste, and odor.
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Yakima’s SkyRise Poler puts a stylish spin on the popular rooftop tent

Yakima teams up with Poler in a redesign of the popular rooftop tent -- dubbed the SkyRise Poler -- including camouflage fabric, orange accents, and all the same coveted features from the original SkyRise. It's easy to mount, pitch, and take down -- no tools or bolts required.
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The BioLite HomeStove is nearly smokeless and turns fire into electricity

The BioLite HomeStove converts heat into electricity -- and it's available to outdoor consumers for a limited time only.
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The best climbing harnesses

Whether you're projecting on a hard sport route, tackling steep water ice, or making a push for the summit, these are the best climbing harnesses you can buy. Our picks include sport, trad, and ice climbing options.
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Ecco’s Exostrike boots are made with the world’s strongest leather

Ecco Leather and DSM Dyneema joined forces to create Dyneema bonded leather. Now, Ecco unveils the first resultant product, the Exostrike boots.
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Snowpulse Highmark’s avalanche airbags help save lives of snowmobilers

Snowpulse Highmark incorporates cutting edge technology into their snowmobile-specific avalanche airbags -- serving for added margins of avalanche safety. The new 3.0 technology is its latest and greatest to date.
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Modular Cinch smart pop-up tent features solar power pack, climate control

Cinch is the world's largest pop-up and the first-ever smart tent, featuring solar panels, climate control, and interior LED lighting.
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PrimaLoft harnesses NASA’s Aerogel insulation to save your cell phone battery

NASA's trademark Aerogel is making waves across the outdoor industry. Companies like Helly Hansen use PrimaLoft Gold Aerogel for its Life Pocket product to help users preserve smartphone battery life in even the most frigid of conditions.
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Emma is Vail Resorts’ Alexa-like digital mountain assistant

Vail Resorts introduces Emma -- an Alexa-like digital mountain assistant. Resort goers can text her unlimited questions about the mountainside.
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Squaw Valley is going completely green with renewable energy

In a progressive effort that's light years ahead of California legislation, renowned Squaw Valley announces it will power its ski resort completely by renewable energy by December 2018 -- in addition to other sustainable energy initiatives.
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Rhone’s new running shirt increases blood flow to improve performance

Rhone turned to Celliant technology to create a running shirt that enhances performance by temporarily increasing blood flow, harnessing the wearer's own body heat to make their body's oxygen use more efficient.
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Want to ski better? Elan’s Smart Ski Concept uses sensors to help you improve

Elan Skis introduces the Smart Ski Concept -- integrated sensors that relay real-time data to help you improve your skiing technique.
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The limited-edition Mudmaster watch is ideal for backcountry ski expeditions

Whether you're skinning up or carving lines through the backcountry, the Mudmaster's weather resistance makes for a perfect winter companion.
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FuroSystems FX is a first-of-its-kind full-carbon folding ebike

The FuroSystems FX ebike features a lightweight carbon fiber frame and folding features that allow you to take it almost anywhere, making for the ultimate commute.
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MSR Windburner review

Already an expert in the camp stove industry, Mountain Safety Research just released its Windburner Stove System Combo, which comes standard with a remote-canister design, a ceramic sauce pot, and 8-inch skillet. After taking it on a recent backcountry ski trip, we never want to leave home without it.
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Go ultralight with the BivyPack — a backpack that transforms into a tent

It can be hard to shed weight on backpacking trips -- but what if your backpack transformed into your tent? Enter the BivyPack, the all-in-one tent backpack.
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Say goodbye to cold, wet hands and feet with the Showers Pass Crosspoint line

If you're an avid hiker or cyclist, encountering rainy weather is a fact of nature. Stay dry with Showers Pass Crosspoint waterproof socks and gloves.
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Hammerhead challenges Garmin with lightning-fast Karoo cycling computer

Hammerhead's Karoo is a new generation of cycling computer offering comprehensive training metrics, high-tech sensor connectivity, offline mapping, and more.
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The best running apps for iOS and Android

Running isn't always easy, especially if you lack motivation. Luckily, these best running apps offer GPS tracking, leaderboards, achievements, sharing capabilities, and a host of other encouraging tools to help keep you on track.
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Uvex Snowstrike goggles change tint automatically or at the press of a button

The Uvex Snowstrike goggles incorporate revolutionary variotronic technology to change between four different tints automatically or at the press of a button -- ensuring optimum performance on the slopes in variable weather conditions.
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‘Beyond Trails: Atacama’ is Osprey’s film of human-powered exploration

"Beyond Trails: Atacama" is a short film presented by Osprey that demonstrates pushing the limits of human-powered exploration.
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The Rogue Packraft rolls up to the size of a roll of paper towels

Go farther on your outdoor expeditions with Kokopelli's newest series, including the Rogue packraft and the minimalist Rogue-Lite.
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Hyperlite Mountain Gear Shell hands-on review

A hands-on review of The Shell, Hyperlite Mountain Gear's ultralight, tough, and technical jacket. Made with Dyneema and eVent technology, this jacket performs excellently in rain or shine.
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L.L. Bean teams up with PrimaLoft, unveils first Aerogel-insulated sleeping bag

L.L. Bean teamed up with PrimaLoft to create the first Aerogel-insulated sleeping bag, boasting PrimaLoft Gold Aerogel with Cross Core insulation -- the first insulation to combine encapsulated Aerogel with fabric.
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Improve your climbing, measure your progress with the Progressor and V-Rings

As a rock climber, it's hard to accurately measure your training progress. Tindeq introduces the Progressor and V-Rings -- tools for scientifically measuring your strength and relaying the information to a smartphone.
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Ride safely at night with Arara, a magnetically powered bicycle light

Unlike traditional bicycle lighting systems that utilize a single headlight and taillight, Arara is the first battery-less, magnetically-powered bicycle light that serves to illuminate the entire wheel.
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Stay toasty in K2’s new Maysis and Sapera heated snowboard boots

K2 Snowboarding integrated Therm-ic heating elements to create heated versions of its popular Maysis and Sapera snowboard boots. Say goodbye to cold toes -- the Maysis Heat and Sapera Heat have arrived.
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Take on the coldest, wettest wintry trails in Danner’s new weatherized boots

Take on the coldest, wettest winter trails in Danner's new line of insulated weatherized boots, featuring PrimaLoft insulation and Danner Dry waterproofing technology.
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Spend more time shredding the mountain with Burton’s new Step On binding system

Forget having to strap into your bindings at the top of the chairlift -- Burton teamed up with Boa to introduce the Step On system, so you can just step onto your snowboard and go.
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Skiers can lose the rims with Smith’s new magnetic, interchangeable snow goggles

Smith's I/O Mag goggles boast innovative magnetic elements that allow skiers and snowboarders to swap out lenses with ease.
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Hydro Bot is apparel tech that allows you to sweat without feeling wet

Hydro Bot is a revolutionary advancement in apparel technology that integrates a membrane with electric properties into clothing, allowing you to sweat without feeling wet.
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LifeStraw makes drinking water safer with lead-filtration technology

Renowned water filtration company LifeStraw adds lead filtration technology to current products and a new gravity filter, intended for outdoor enthusiasts and communities affected by natural disasters.
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Kalk is the revolutionary electric off-road motorcycle you won’t hear coming

Cake invented Kalk to change the backcountry game -- with an innovative silent, clean, lightweight, and high performance off-road electric motorcycle.
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Shred the gnar while listening to your favorite tunes with Domio Helmet Audio

Whether you enjoy skiing, snowboarding, or cycling, you can listen to your favorite music with the Domio Helmet Audio Device -- without being a distraction to others and maintaining awareness of your surroundings.