OUTDOOR 2008: GEAR BLOG SPECIAL HOMEPAGE

Get the gear goss from Europe's biggest show + win our blags!

All the most exciting new gear, innovations and new brands for Europe are launched at the OutDoor show in Germany each year, and we've brought you all the most exciting news as fast as we can type it in special Gear Blog stories. If you want to be first in the know about the gear everyone will be talking about next year,...

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VIDEO: Grivel's latest gear introduced by Brian Hall

Mountain guide, Touching the Void technical advisor and equipment consultant...

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VIDEO: Terra Nova's new standing-room lightweight tent

Backpacking and mountaineering supremos Terra Nova debuted a fascinating new...

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VIDEO: Vaude's latest Versametric rucksack

Vaude headman Chris Davison introudces the new Versametric rucksack, which...

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VIDEO: Kenton Cool talks us through his Mountain Hardwear gear

He guided Ranulph Fiennes up Everest, and he's a top...

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VIDEO: GoLite co-founder Demetri Coupounas talks lightweight

Co-founder and president of Go-Lite Demetri Coupounas talks to Trail...

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VIDEO: North Face's new compression hydration trail running pack

The North Face introduce an innovative solution for runners keen...

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VIDEO: Walkers' feet (and their aches & pains) explained by Superfeet

Okay so they've a vested interest, but there's no denying...

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VIDEO: GoLite's new Adrenaline series sleeping bag

Mark Flanagan from lightweight innovators GoLite talks us through the...

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VIDEO: Scarpa's sexy all-new Manta

Scarpa head honcho Steve Roberts tells Trail and LFTO's Technical...

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Gear News

VIDEO: meet Jetboil's hot new Helios cooking system

JetBoil have a new stove! See it first here! Demonstrated...

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VIDEO: The North Face unveils the new Minibus 23 tent

Any new tent from The North Face is interesting, but...

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VIDEO: See Mountain Equipment's new fast 'n' light jacket

Another exclusive insight from Europe's biggest gear show. Get the...

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VIDEO: What the hell makes an Arc'Teryx jacket worth £300?

What makes Arc'Teryx gear so good... and so expensive? Trail...

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VIDEO: Salomon Cosmic 4D GTX boots

Salomon talk us through their eyewateringly desireable new piece of...

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VIDEO: Exped demos new super-lux backpackers' mattress with built in pump

Exped's new mattress with built-in handpump: the luxury-loving backpacker's best...

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VIDEO: Primus EtaPackLite

Primus' new EtaPackLite promises fast boil times and long gas...

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VIDEO: Alpkit explain themselves to Trail's Graham Thompson

An intimate tete-a-tete at the OutDoor show between Trail's GT...

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Latest News

The Gear Blog July 18th - verdict on the OutDoor show award winners

Trail’s verdict on the European Outdoor Trade Show Awards 2008...

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Have Osprey finally cracked lightweight backpacks?

We tricked, bullied and persuaded backpack brand Osprey into giving...

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The 2-person Terra Nova tent you can stand up in

"Ouch! Watch your step you great oaf!"If that sounds like...

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Ajungilak take on Crux with their new waterproof sleeping bag

On the Ajungilak stand at the OutDoor Show 2008 in Friedrichshafen, Germany,...

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The death of Raichle boots

One hundred year old boot company Raichle will be no...

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Hi-Tec will beat Regatta to be first to sell IonMask technology boot

Hi-Tec showed us what looked like an industrial microwave on...

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Fjällräven debuts incredible 2kg backpacking kit - tent included!

Swedish manufacturer Fjällräven has shocked the show with an ultralight,...

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Garmin's new Oregon GPS gives would-be Colorado buyers agonising choice

Garmin's new Orgeon series of GPS handhelds will give would-be...

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IonMask is the outdoor 'Holy grail' says Regatta

Lightweight, completely breathable, completely waterproof and eco-friendly (at least compared...

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Salewa launches world's first heated sleeping bag

Salewa says its research reveal one main cause of dissatisfaction...

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Therm-a-Rest launches ultra-light airbed

The NeoAir is an incredible new mattress from Therm-a-Rest which...

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Primus reveals high power, low consumption EtaPackLite & more

Fresh from the Primus stand there are three exciting new...

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