Salewa Announces Collection for Spring/Summer 2024
This week’s overland news begins with mountain sports company Salewa’s announcement about its upcoming trekking collection, which blends technical performance with natural fabrics such as hemp and merino wool. The brand’s Puez Hemp/Durastretch 2/1 Hybrid jacket and pants are designed for strength and breathability with the ability to withstand the rigors of the wild. The new collection also includes the Puez 40+50-liter backpack and the Knit Mid Powertrex Boot.
$271/boots, €217/jacket, $206/backpack, $184/pants | salewa.com
Midland Radio Reveals Two New Heavy-Duty Speakers
Midland’s 20-watt SPK100 and 20-watt SPK200 external speakers feature waterproof protection and a 1.5-foot cable for convenient mounting options. With noise-canceling technology available at three levels, the radios allow users to perform at their best and communicate clearly in any environment. The SPK100 and 200 are compatible with the MicroMobile radio line, CB two-way radios, and any other two-way radios with 3.5mm output.
$130/SPK200, $70/SPK100 | midlandusa.com
Mosko Moto Launches 10th Anniversary Limited-Edition Items
All-new products include the Mule-Gear Hauler, first aid kit, packing cubes, and updated bag designs for flagship products like the Backcountry panniers, duffles, and Nomax Tank Bag. The bag received an additional expansion zipper with 2.5 liters of optional volume, updated backpack straps, an inReach pocket, lighter overall weight, and recycled 630D material. Mosko has also launched a limited-edition color, 10-Year High Desert, celebrating the blend of browns and yellows found primarily in high-desert areas.
Prices vary | moskomoto.com
Columbia Sportswear Releases Men’s Overland Outerwear Line
Columbia Sportswear has jumped on the overlanding bandwagon with its new Landroamer Collection. Exclusively for men, the product line features a thermal-reflective parka, quilted shirt jacket, utility pants, and waterproof boot. Built with 200g insulation, the Landroamer parka offers chill-busting warmth and a waterproof shell without sacrificing breathability. The Utility pants include built-in SPF 50, water-and-stain repellency, and multi-functional pockets.
$220/parka, $140/waterproof boot, $110/quilted shirt jacket, $95/utility pants | columbia.com
Dometic Partners with Project Zero to Support Father/Son Polar Expedition
Project Zero follows adventurers Geoff and Kitale Wilson, Allister Burton, and Jordan Pearson as they engage with leading climate scientists, advocates, and initiatives to traverse some of the planet’s most vulnerable and remote environments. Dometic equipment, including mobile cooling and cooking gear and power solutions, will enable the use of renewable energy aboard the team’s upcycled expedition sailing yacht. Follow the links to learn more about Project Zero and Dometic’s mobile power and marine solutions.
Rab Introduces Material Facts for Fall/Winter 2023 Gear and Apparel
From September 2023, Material Facts will be available for all Rab apparel and sleeping bags. Material Facts display detailed, easy-to-understand information about recycled content, fluorocarbon status, and product details. Accessed online by scanning a QR code on the product hashtag, the data table allows consumers access to total recycled and fluorocarbon contents of fabrics, down, zips, and trims, with the hope of clarity and accuracy on sustainability credentials in the outdoor industry.
Roofnest Announces New Sparrow Rooftop Tents
The Sparrow 2 series features an internally reinforced ABS topshell with standard Line-X coating, thicker 320gsm tent material with blackout coating, and HVAC ports for four-season camping and electrical pass-through. The tents are also available with optional crossbars capable of holding up to 160 pounds of gear. The Sparrow 2 and Eye 2 models clock in at 130 pounds, while the Sparrow 2 XL weighs 155 pounds. “With Sparrow 2, we kept the equation simple,” said Roofnest CMO Dave Rogers. “Sparrow 2 series is our roomy, four-season pop-up rooftop tent that lets folks get to camp faster, sleep longer and more comfortably, and take more gear with them.”
$3,495/Sparrow 2 XL, $3,195/Sparrow 2 and Eye 2 | roofnest.com
Triumph Launches Active Preload Reduction on 1200 Models
In other overland news, Triumph Motorcycles has released an enhancement to its Showa semi-active suspension, which is available across the current Tiger 1200 range. This Active Preload Reduction feature was designed to lower the resting seat height by reducing rear suspension preload as the bike slows. Triumph Chief Product Officer Steve Sargent says this option will offer riders more confidence at slow speeds and better contact with the ground as they come to a stop. Available to new Tiger 1200 owners and existing 2023 models via a software update, the minimum preload feature will be accessible by pressing the ‘Home’ button on the right switch cube for one second.
Bilstein Debuts B8 TerraSport Shocks for CUVs
Intended to increase ground clearance and improve the off-pavement capability of crossover utility vehicles, Bilstein’s new B8 TerraSport direct-fit shocks feature 1 to 2 inches of lift and digressive valving with the option to align vehicles to factory specifications. Highlights include increased ground clearance, direct fit, and easy installation, and the ability to react to changing surface conditions. Shocks are valved and tuned for specific makes and models, including various Subaru, Toyota, and Ford models, which will launch throughout 2024. In the meantime, current product availability includes the 2015 to 2020 Jeep Renegade, 2013 to 2018 Toyota RAV4, and various Subaru models.
From $163 | bilsteinus.com
Beyond Clothing’s Fall Collection Focuses on Wind Protection and Performance Insulation
Beyond Clothing’s Fall 2023 collection features the Alpha Aura jacket, an open-knit fleece made with Polartec Alpha Direct Insulation and 54 percent recycled materials. Other items within the five-piece collection include a performance hooded long-sleeve Geo-T, Ultra Lochi reversible jacket, the Ascent-Glide pant with integrated ankle gaiters, and a Drilight waterproof jacket made from upcycled Gore-Tex. As with all Beyond items, the pieces work as a layering system, bringing together rain and wind protection, performance insulation, and a next-to-skin component.
From $60 | beyondclothing.com
Howl Campfires First Production Run Starts September 21
Howl Campfires has been very transparent when it comes to the trials and tribulations of creating a brand-new product and the failures and successes while undergoing thorough testing. The Howl Campfire R4, a propane campfire that feels like a wood fire, has passed the product development phase and now meets the ANSI Z21.91 standard for Outdoor Decorative Gas Appliances. This means the product’s first run, a very small batch, will launch on September 21. Sign up for email updates on Howl’s website and be the first in the know.
Hipcamp Helps Campers Snag Reservations at Sold-Out Public Campgrounds
International campsite booking platform Hipcamp has partnered with Campflare to launch Hipcamp Alerts, a new service that scans America’s most popular sold-out national and state park campsites, notifying users of openings via push notifications and email. The service, which also serves campers top-rated available private land campsites near the desired public land option, is free of charge. “We believe the outdoors should be accessible to all,” said Hipcamp CEO and Founder Alyssa Ravasio. “By expanding access to nature and boosting park revenue, Hipcamp can play an important role in securing the ongoing relevance and sustainability of our public lands.”
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