O.R. Daily Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2013 Editors’ Picks

Throughout the next month, SNEWS will recap its coverage of Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2013 with select stories from the O.R. Daily we published at the show Jan. 23-26. It’s an opportunity for you to catch up on stories you might have missed in O.R.D., and for us to update and upload the articles to our searchable archives.

So many products at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2013, so little time. Over the course of four days, our editors at the trade show picked products, which upon first look, seem like they’ll be winners with consumers next season. Since they’re brand new, we haven’t had the time to test these products for a full endorsement, but we hope to get the chance throughout the year. Presented in no particular order:

NORTHSIDE WOMEN’S CALI BOOT
This fashionable cold-weather boot with suede outer, plaid textile and button detail is built with a lightweight EVA-molded shell, polar fleece lining and 200-gram Thermolite insulation. MSRP $50 www.northsideusa.com

BOREAS BOOTLEGGER
The Bootlegger employs a modular pop-out back panel system designed to accommodate multiple sport capabilities, ranging from fully waterproof dry bag to daypack to minimalist hydration bladder. All bags nestle inside the dry bag for the ultimate rain cover. MSRP $199 www.boreasgear.com


NEVE DESIGNS WOMEN’S HILARY
The Hilary is for those who are ready to pave the way to evolving mountain style. The sweater features an upper side button, bold colorways and an overall feeling of fun. MSRP N/A www.nevedesigns.com

MARMOT PROJECT ALPHA JACKET
This is one of several jackets at Winter Market debuting Polartec’s new Alpha insulation, which aims to add more breathability to puffies with a double-layer of lightweight and compressible high-loft fleece inside. In this piece, Marmot takes a hybrid approach with Polartec Power Strech Pro and PowerDri fabrics too. MSRP $225 www.marmot.com

KELTY TRAVEL LUGGAGE
The new luggage line from Kelty builds off an expandable, detachable and interchangeable wheel frame to fit your ever-changing adventure travel needs. The Ascender 22 comes with a single and double expansion. The water-resistant and sport-oriented bags also work with a frame sold separately. MSRP $349 www.kelty.com

MAMMUT SPORTS GROUP PRO PROTECTION AIRBAG P.A.S.
Based on the original Lifebag, the new Protection Airbag System (P.A.S.) from Mammut is designed to offer trauma protection (part of the airbag ejects from the side shoulder straps) as well as prevent burial in an avalanche. MSRP $1150 www.mammut.ch

CHAOS HEADWEAR TEA POT HAT
Ready for teatime on the slopes? The British royals, who fancy their extravagant hats, would be proud of this one. MSRP $89 www.chaoshats.com

THE NORTH FACE WOMEN’S THERMOBALL FULL ZIP JACKET
The North Face’s new ThermoBall synthetic insulation looks to match down’s compression, lightweight and insulation capabilities with tiny balls meant to mimic down clusters. MSRP $199 www.thenorthface.com

KEEN MARSHALL LOW WP
This updated design from Keen has a breathable upper made of 3D mesh and synthetic overlays for added durability and fit. The high-rebound PU midsole offers energy return, while the solid rubber outsole provides stability. MSRP $120 www.keenfootwear.com

INOV-8 RACE ELITE 200 THERMOSHELL
The reversible shell with body-mapped, stitch-through construction is billed to deliver 10 percent
more warmth on the reverse. It features windproof Pertex Quantum fabric on the outside and zoned
PrimaLoft insulation on the inside. MSRP $150 www.inov-8.com

CANADA GOOSE TIMBER SHELL
This jacket is waterproof, breathable and has four-way stretch, along with a three-way adjustable, helmet-friendly hood and reflective tape. MSRP $675 www.canada-goose.com

WOOLRICH CHALET SOCK
This 100 percent hand-knit sock has dual-color yarns in a wintery snowflake pattern, plus a hardwood-friendly, rubber, non-slip sole. MSRP $70 www.woolrichfootwear.com

PETZL TIKKA RXP
Petzl expands its reflective lighting technology to its Tikka line. The up-to-180-lumens light output and beam pattern (wide, mixed or focused) adjusts automatically to the environment. MSRP N/A www.petzl.com

SALOMON QUEST MOTION FIT JACKET
The three-layer shell (also available in pants) uses pattern engineering to create stretch and space for movement and tailoring to provide an articulated fit. MSRP $450 www.salomon.com

LOWEPRO DRYZONE 20L
The rolltop closure ensures a tight seal, while removable, padded cases offer customization inside to provide portable, weatherproof pr
otection for your camera and accessories. MSRP $185 www.lowepro.com

BIG AGNES HOLE IN THE WALL DOWNTEK JACKET
Big Agnes adds jackets to its lineup with the same water-resistant down technology and Insotect Flow vertical baffle construction found it its sleeping bags. MSRP $200 www.bigagnes.com

DEUTER KIKKI
Children’s products continue to fill the show floor. The Kikki is a fun daypack for school, hikes or urban adventures. MSRP $45 www.deuter.com

CAT FOOTWEAR ABE TX
This stylish boot has a rugged, full-grain leather and canvas upper, removable sock liner, molded rubber outsole and Goodyear welt construction. MSRP $145 www.catfootwear.com

NEW BALANCE BEACON JACKET
Being early-morning runners, our editors are always looking for products to keep them safe, and the glow-in-the-dark Beacon Jacket fits the bill. Charge it with any sort of light and the glow lasts for an hour. MSRP $175 www.newbalance.com

K2 KWICKER
The Kwicker binding looks to shape the future of splitboarding. The new click-in cored, aluminum binding aims to provide a fast, easy and gloves-on pinless transition. MSRP $200 www.k2snowboarding.com

EAGLE CREEK MORPHUS
Where other travel packs can zip off just a small pack, the Morphus can zip off the main compartment into a pack, leaving another full-size duffel attached to the wheels. MSRPs $395-$470 www.eaglecreek.com

ACORN BLAIR COLLECTION
The collection offers a mixture of warm wools, tweeds, soft knits and lush faux fur in neutral charcoals, ivories and blacks to match your outfit.
MSRPs $35-$50 www.acorn.com

OLUKAI MEN’S MAUNA IKI
The mid-height shoe offers style and performance with weather-resistant waxed Italian suede, a brushed toe and heel and merino wool lining inside, backed by 200-gram Thinsulate insulation. MSRP $250 www.olukai.com

ICEBUG SPRUCE OUTDRY TRAIL SHOE
This trail shoe with an anatomical last isn’t afraid to show its face uptown with nubuck and suede exteriors offered in bold colors. MSRP $129 www.icebug.se

ROCKY S2V SUBSTRATUM HIKER
The Substratum has Vibram outsoles and waterproof protection with Aerotherm and PrimaLoft insulation to keep feet warm and dry. MSRPs $280-$300 www.rockys2v.com

SHRED READY ELEVEN
A helmet brand known for whitewater-specific gear dives into snowsports with the Eleven helmet, which employs a signature magnetic chin closure. Gloved hands and need to reclasp? No problem. Other smart features: a removable visor, easy-to-close vents and easy-to-use dial adjustment. MSRP $125 www.shredready.com

DYNAFIT TLT6 PEFORMANCE BOOT
The new TLT6 weighs in at 37 oz. and has a short-rockered sole and Dynafit’s Ultra Lock system for enhanced cuff rotation and uphill agility. It sports a single-motion transition from walk-to-ski mode and adjustable forward lean. MSRP $1,000 www.dynafit.com

ISIS ALTA 3L
This durable, yet supple, hardshell gains its attributes thanks to a PU dot lamination instead of the more common PU film lamination for three-layer, waterproof-breathable protection. MSRP $249 www.isisforwomen.com

ORTOVOX TOUR 30+7 WOMEN’S ABS
Ortovox debuts the first women’s-specific airbag we’ve seen as the airbag category looks to go mainstream. MSRP $1,203 (pack, airbag, trigger and gas) www.ortovox.com

RAND MCNALLY FORIS 850 GPS
This trail-ready unit comes loaded with all necessary software, including 5 million miles of roads and trails, in a waterproof hard case. Intuitive menus and help options make navigating new features a snap, like criteria-based route selection; simultaneous comparison of multiple route elevation profiles; and spoken guidance for on-trail navigation. MSRP $399 www.randmcnally.com/outdoorgps

FRITSCHI DIAMIR ZENITH 12
Fritschi’s first tech-compatible alpine touring binding weighs in at just 35 ounces per pair and is the first to have defined release, via the toepiece. The DIN goes to 12. Distributed by Black Diamond.
MSRP $549 www.blackdiamondequipment.com

TILLEY DUCK BILL HAT
With the explosion of retro styles in recent seasons, the Duck Bill Hat from Tilley would make a nice addition to any hipster’s wardrobe. Made from repurposed cork that regulates temperature, this piece easily transfers from season to season. MSRP $79 www.tilleyendurables.com

HEL
INOX CAMP TABLE
Add a table to your backcountry camp kitchen. At just 1 pound, 5 ounces with lightweight, durable DAC poles, we wouldn’t mind carrying this along in our packs. MSRP $100 www.helinox.com.au

HORNY TOAD CHAMBORD SKIRT
Horny Toad’s take on classic chambray employs organic cotton and a 2.1 ounce polyester insulating fill. The skirt includes contrast-color linings and trims, as well as a back flap pocket, rounded hem and zip fly with a button closure. MSRP $88 www.hornytoad.com

TIMBUK2 VALENCIA
Women make up 43 percent of Timbuk2’s sales, and recently the company has proved it listened to what the ladies want with the new Women’s Collection, which includes the Valencia hobo bag for everyday use. It has a main compartment big enough for a tablet or Kindle and an external side water-bottle pocket. MSRP $65 www.timbuk2.com

BROOKS-RANGE MOUNTAINEERING ARMOR SUIT
This bib uses a combo of waterproof-breathable Polartec Neoshell for protection in the pant area, and softshell Polartec Power Shield in the chest for increased breathability. MSRP $470 www.brooks-range.com