Expedition Portal at the 2012 Outdoor Retailer Winter Show

[MattScott]

It's been trade show week for the Expedition Portal Team, we just finished up with the 2012 SHOT Show last night (http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/72395-Expedition-Portal-Visits-The-SHOT-Show-Live-Updates/), and we've been driving all throughout the night to get to the 2012 Outdoor Retailer Winter Show.

http://www.expeditionportal.com/mscott/Users/mattscott/OutdoorRetailerWinter2012/outdoor-retailer.jpg

Outdoor Retailer is the premier trade show for the outdoor industry, with the majority of the products that our members use every day, being debuted at this industry only show. We'll be bringing you live updates very similar to our 2012 SHOT Show. There are two editions of Outdoor Retailer - Summer, being the largest and Winter, a bit smaller, we'll be there this afternoon and can't wait to get started!

[X-plorenow]

Fantastic! Was registered to attend but don't think that I will be able to. Will stop by if I do. Have fun!

[KMM]

Looks exciting!

[cruisertoy]

I'll be there Friday. Always love the OR.

[MattScott]

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We're here!

[MattScott]

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The new GOAL ZERO Sherpa 50

[Moody]

I'll see you in the AM. I've got a few hours to kill.

[MattScott]

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The Goal Zero Extreme 1250 - It will run a household refrigerator for up to 4 days!

[MattScott]

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The Travelon North-South messenger. A bag that incorporates anti theft designs such as steel cable in the strap and passive locks throughout.

[MattScott]

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The 180 stove weighs in at 10.4 Ounces and an MSRP of $46.95

[MattScott]

The new Terra Strenu Sleeping cot

http://www.terrastrenua.com

it uses carbon fiber supports and lightweight durable top. It's all made in the USA of American materials.

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[MattScott]

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Alpaca clothing.

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[MattScott]

Powertrekk - A hydrogen battery charger

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http://www.powertrekk.com

[Dirtytires]

It's been trade show week for the Expedition Portal Team, we just finished up with the 2012 SHOT Show last night (http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/72395-Expedition-Portal-Visits-The-SHOT-Show-Live-Updates/), and we've been driving all throughout the night to get to the 2012 Outdoor Retailer Winter Show.

http://www.expeditionportal.com/mscott/Users/mattscott/OutdoorRetailerWinter2012/outdoor-retailer.jpg

Outdoor Retailer is the premier trade show for the outdoor industry, with the majority of the products that our members use every day, being debuted at this industry only show. We'll be bringing you live updates very similar to our 2012 SHOT Show. There are two editions of Outdoor Retailer - Summer, being the largest and Winter, a bit smaller, we'll be there this afternoon and can't wait to get started!

where is said Show?

[psykokid]

where is said Show?

Salt Lake City

[Dirtytires]

A simple Utah would be fine, Xxxxxx

[General Automag]

The Outdoor Retailer show is in Salt Lake City, Utah http://www.outdoorretailer.com/. They have two shoes each year, a Spring show and a Winter show. It's an expo for clothing, footwear, and all sorts of outdoor gear. 'We had a retail outlet for 6 years and have been an outfitter and in the firearms business for just over 20. If you're into the outdoor sports or are of the Boy Scout/self-sufficiency/survivalist/camping-hiking/traveling mindset or just like to see interesting and new gear, then this show is very good to visit. (If you decide to go and need real credentials in order to get in the show, just send me an PM)

Finally, over the past 5-6 years, I'm starting to see the REI/Northface/greenie-weenie-eco type of companies merge and meld with the outdoor hunter/Cabelas companies. There's a quite a noticeable amount of carryover from the LE (law enforcement) and military. Just this last year, Remington bought out Mountain Khakis, and Woolrich has displaying their tactical line of clothing.

The downside of knowing what there is to know about fabrics, clothing, footwear, gear, etc. and what is available out there is how disappointing it is when we do visit other stores such as REI, BassPro Shops, and others. There's some great gear out there these days and it only is getting better!

[General Automag]

PS The SHOT Show is the bomb too... (Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade Show)

[Dirtytires]

Thank you for the answer. Sounds like the Sema of Outdoor fun.

[squatch]

Thanks for the reports.

[cruiseroutfit]

Enjoyed the show for a few hours this morning, nothing too spectacularly new that I spied but there is a customers 40 Series that is worth stopping to see :D

The googles with heads up display have some promise, wondering what the potential is for them on a moto application with GPS and partner locating in play. Lets see some pics :D

[creendavid]

Beautiful, the scene is great

[MattScott]

We're at Outdoor Retailer once again this morning - get ready for some great updates!


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I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=40.764290,-111.898809

[MattScott]

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The ExOfficio 'Sol Cool'

It uses three distinct technologies to keep your body almost 5 degrees colder.

[Flounder]

Finally, over the past 5-6 years, I'm starting to see the REI/Northface/greenie-weenie-eco type......You rang? :sombrero:

[loup407]

I'll be there Saturday and Sunday...looking forward to it.

[MattScott]

A company called Toughstake makes a revolutionary product that allows you to have a solid anchor point in sand or snow.
www.toughstake.com

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They also make a ball bearing cam buckle that seriously works.

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I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=40.767014,-111.895174

[MattScott]

Sea to Summit has some great new products!

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[Adventurerider]

I was there today as well, fairly good show this year, will you be attending tomorrow as well? If so, maybe we could get together to say hello, I always enjoy meeting other board members. If your interested just pm me and I'll keep a look out for it.
Cheers.

[MattScott]

Here's some more images from Outdoor Retailer - Day One

http://www.expeditionportal.com/mscott/Users/mattscott/Outdoor%20Retailer/Day%201/MAT_4654.jpg
Goal Zero has been really busy company since we last saw their products; they just released the new Sherpa 50, converting to a new one piece design.
http://www.expeditionportal.com/mscott/Users/mattscott/Outdoor%20Retailer/Day%201/MAT_4655.jpg
Power ports.
http://www.expeditionportal.com/mscott/Users/mattscott/Outdoor%20Retailer/Day%201/MAT_4671.jpg
Top (old) Bottom (new)
http://www.expeditionportal.com/mscott/Users/mattscott/Outdoor%20Retailer/Day%201/MAT_4674.jpg
Goal Zero has just released the Yeti 1250 - It will power a household refrigerator for up to 4 days.
http://www.expeditionportal.com/mscott/Users/mattscott/Outdoor%20Retailer/Day%201/MAT_4675.jpg

http://www.expeditionportal.com/mscott/Users/mattscott/Outdoor%20Retailer/Day%201/MAT_4676.jpg
I'm really impressed with this unit - It can be used in your house, and in you
http://www.expeditionportal.com/mscott/Users/mattscott/Outdoor%20Retailer/Day%201/MAT_4680.jpg

http://www.expeditionportal.com/mscott/Users/mattscott/Outdoor%20Retailer/Day%201/MAT_4696.jpg
Ice Cool sells a high-end cooler that is comparable to a YETI unit at a lower cost.
http://www.expeditionportal.com/mscott/Users/mattscott/Outdoor%20Retailer/Day%201/MAT_4701.jpg
I'm a big fan of products that push the envelope, and especially when they do it in America, with American parts. Terrastrenua is making a lightweight out of the box sleep cot.
http://www.expeditionportal.com/mscott/Users/mattscott/Outdoor%20Retailer/Day%201/MAT_4702.jpg
Carbon Fiber beams support the cot.
http://www.expeditionportal.com/mscott/Users/mattscott/Outdoor%20Retailer/Day%201/MAT_4704.jpg

http://www.expeditionportal.com/mscott/Users/mattscott/Outdoor%20Retailer/Day%201/MAT_4707.jpg
It folds up to be incredibly light and compact. This unit is a prototype and they're hoping to make it even smaller and more lightweight.
http://www.expeditionportal.com/mscott/Users/mattscott/Outdoor%20Retailer/Day%201/MAT_4722.jpg
With this unit you can actually charge your devices via hydrogen
http://www.expeditionportal.com/mscott/Users/mattscott/Outdoor%20Retailer/Day%201/MAT_4725.jpg
It's called the powertrekk.
http://www.expeditionportal.com/mscott/Users/mattscott/Outdoor%20Retailer/Day%201/MAT_4726.jpg
It appears to be built very stoutly.
http://www.expeditionportal.com/mscott/Users/mattscott/Outdoor%20Retailer/Day%201/MAT_4728.jpg
This compact stove starts off, and ends as a stainless tube, everything you see is self contained in the closest tube.
http://www.expeditionportal.com/mscott/Users/mattscott/Outdoor%20Retailer/Day%201/MAT_4751.jpg
Here's the largest pair of Mountain Khakis you'll likely ever see.
http://www.expeditionportal.com/mscott/Users/mattscott/Outdoor%20Retailer/Day%201/MAT_4762.jpg
Nike has a Sportsmobile, that's awesome!

[FishAll50]

Thanks Matt for sharing,

It's always fun to see stuff you had no idea you needed. :) Seriously, the goal zero products are impressive.

How does one get an invite to these shows......application, industry membership or ?


Roger

[haven]

Matt, thanks for the update.

Your report would be easier to understand if you include what the item is used for. For example, "rechargable battery." And please tell us the name of the manufacturer if it's different that the name of the product. Thanks.

[sjk99]

Here's some more images from Outdoor Retailer - Day One
I'm a big fan of products that push the envelope, and especially when they do it in America, with American parts. Terrastrenua is making a lightweight out of the box sleep cot.
http://www.expeditionportal.com/mscott/Users/mattscott/Outdoor%20Retailer/Day%201/MAT_4702.jpg
Carbon Fiber beams support the cot.

Thanks for the report. Did anyone try the cot? Does it keep you off the ground or does your butt or hip hit the ground?

Thanks!

[MattScott]

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The Terra Nova Quasar 55. It weighs 21 ounces

[MattScott]

Thanks for the report. Did anyone try the cot? Does it keep you off the ground or does your butt or hip hit the ground?

Thanks!

It's still a prototype but it looks very stout

[psykokid]

The new Terra Strenu Sleeping cot

http://www.terrastrenua.com

it uses carbon fiber supports and lightweight durable top. It's all made in the USA of American materials.

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you'd think that before going into a big trade show they'd make sure they have their webiste functional. I know for the toy company i work for i spend a month before every show getting catalogs up dated and then a week before the show updating the website and make sure everything works right..

[LandPilot]

you'd think that before going into a big trade show they'd make sure they have their webiste functional. I know for the toy company i work for i spend a month before every show getting catalogs up dated and then a week before the show updating the website and make sure everything works right..

I mentioned the website to them today. They said that getting a working prototype for everyone to look at was a higher priority than the website. I agree. If they had a website but no prototype we wouldn't even know about the product at this point. I imagine the company reserved their spot at the show long ago and thought they would be further along by now.

I wish them luck and hope it works out well. It has several features like self leveling legs carbon fiber legs and the ability to turn into chair that are quiet novel for a cot. The production model is expected to weigh between 2 and 2.25 lbs and cost between $250 and $300 dollars.

[Redline]

snip... It has several features like self leveling legs carbon fiber legs and the ability to turn into chair that are quiet novel for a cot. The production model is expected to weigh between 2 and 2.25 lbs and cost between $250 and $300 dollars.

Small enough for moto travel?

Quick/easy deployment & packing?

[dentedvw]

I was downtown,and saw a lot of people who seemed to have had a good time at the show. Next year, for sure.

[MattScott]

It's still a prototype but it looks very stout

Sorry, apparently the rest of my message got cut off in tapatalk - service has been sketchy.

"It's a prototype but it looks very stout" I wasn't able to sit on it though

[MattScott]

The GSI kungfoon!

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[LandPilot]

Small enough for moto travel?

Quick/easy deployment & packing?

I didn't write down the cots folded dimensions but it seemed to be about 22 inches long and 4 inches in diameter. If that is small enough for "moto travel" probably depends on you and your "moto."

They didn't want to risk breaking the only prototype so we didn't get to try it out or handle it much (prototypes are often made out of less strong but easier to work with materials). Therefore, I do not know how quickly or easily it assembles.

[eli]

Thanks for sharing this stuff is pretty cool . .

[MattScott]

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on our way back!

Expect more details this week.

[clcoyle]

Good stuff

[Redline]

I didn't write down the cots folded dimensions but it seemed to be in a bag about 22 inches long and 4 inches in diameter. If that is small enough for "moto travel" probably depends on you and your motorcycle.snip....

Cool, thanks.

[cruiseroutfit]

A company called Toughstake makes a revolutionary product that allows you to have a solid anchor point in sand or snow...

The Toughstakes are pretty neat, I have a set I've been using with my ARB awning for a few seasons now in scenarios when traditional stakes don't quite work, i.e. sand. For that intended purpose they work really well. They kept the awning secured in some pretty legit wind storms in the SR Swell last year, I was super worried that the awning was going to get destroyed before I could make it out of the tent but it didn't budge so I left it for the night. Come morning it was still as secure as I left it. I'm planning to include a pair with every awning I sell to supplement the included standard stakes.

Thanks for all the reports, I definitely cruised through and missed a few things.

[dstock]

Matt,

Will it it be possible to charge the Yeti 1250 from a 12volt source as an alternative to a traditional dual battery system?

Thanks for the updates!

[Waterlovr]

Looking forward to the show! What are the dates?

[Scott Brady]

It looks like it. It has the smaller anderson connector as an input. Looking at it, this is a pretty sweet (although expensive) solution. The interesting question at this point (which we will investigate), is if the input has a charge controller. We will report.

I think this could be a killer-app for the entire house system on a truck.


Matt,

Will it it be possible to charge the Yeti 1250 from a 12volt source as an alternative to a traditional dual battery system?

Thanks for the updates!

[dstock]

It looks like it. It has the smaller anderson connector as an input. Looking at it, this is a pretty sweet (although expensive) solution. The interesting question at this point (which we will investigate), is if the input has a charge controller. We will report.

I think this could be a killer-app for the entire house system on a truck.

Awesome, thanks Scott. I'm thinking along the same lines, while more expensive, it's potential ability to fulfill multiple roles is impressive. I found a Goal Zero video online that shows it has a connection on the back to "chain" additional batteries together. If the charge controller isn't built-in to the input, perhaps it could be introduced with the "chain" connection.
Looking forward to hearing what you find out.
-Dave

[WhereTheHellIsJames?]

http://www.expeditionportal.com/mscott/Users/mattscott/Outdoor%20Retailer/Day%201/MAT_4728.jpg
This compact stove starts off, and ends as a stainless tube, everything you see is self contained in the closest tube.


Who manufactures this little gem?

[LandPilot]

Who manufactures this little gem?

Grilliput (http://www.grilliput.com/02en_grilliput_design.php) is the manufacturer but I think Industrial Revolution (http://www.industrialrev.com/products/) will be the US distributor for it. They were the ones displaying it at the show this time.

[cruiseroutfit]

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Smells like... well spam ;)

[Brian McVickers]

Goal Zero is also working on a charge controller that is a stand alone unit to be wired in between any solar source and a vehicles battery.

I saw it at OR and it is a clean simple design although the unit I saw was a prototype ready for production.
It should be available this spring.

Regards
Brian

[loup407]

According to this info, there IS a charge controller built in:
http://www.solarchargeroutlet.com/p62-Goal-Zero-Yeti-1250-Solar-Generator-Kit.html


It looks like it. It has the smaller anderson connector as an input. Looking at it, this is a pretty sweet (although expensive) solution. The interesting question at this point (which we will investigate), is if the input has a charge controller. We will report.

I think this could be a killer-app for the entire house system on a truck.

[terrastrenua]

Nope, your butt or hip WILL NOT hit the ground. Guaranteed.

[terrastrenua]

terrastrenua.com is up and working. I apologize for the delay. You can sign up to be kept in the loop regarding the cot. Please take a moment to visit us!

[terrastrenua]

You can learn more about this cot here: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1992916508/nyxtm-lightweight-cot-chair-take-comfort-wherever#project-faqs

Definitely check it out!
Thanks for the report. Did anyone try the cot? Does it keep you off the ground or does your butt or hip hit the ground?

Thanks!

[Afroja86]

Yeah There are two editions of Outdoor Retailer - Summer, being the largest and Winter, a bit smaller, we'll be there this afternoon and can't wait to get started!