Now there is no subvent within the running event, switchback officially opened its doors For brands, retailers and media for their first standalone outdoor trade shows.

Whereas it was not near the shape of the days of grandeur or shape anywhere External retailerSwitchback developed the same discussion and expectation that for a long time took the industry to one place. Speakers, seminars, brakeout rooms, and exhibition hall each attracted external professionals by chasing their slices of “Whats Next”.

Gearjanki bails it for rowed booths with the latest gear. While small in height (the brands were limited to booths not greater than 400 square feet), the hall was still jammed. The most notable about what we saw here, and some objects we barely caught a glimpse of time sanctions.

Latest outdoor gear from switchback

Has dynamic rule over? Mountain Hardwear Alakazam Pack

For the past several years, the “It” content in Ultralite has been Dynma Composite Fabric (DCF). It is stronger than steel, so it floats on water, and is waterproof.

what could be better?

Well, it can be Aluula (Pronunciation “ah-lu-la”). It shares many positive symptoms of DCF-altralite, strong, friction resistant and waterproof-but because it is made by fusing the technical films by fusing UhmavPE (ultra-hai molecular weight polyethylene), it will not be delayed and will never require sewing.

So in theory, it can lose weight and increase longevity. Oh, and it is 100% recycled.

Mountain hardwear Aluula (the market is the first market in the market with alluula (arcturix, black diamond, and select others, but the California brand has marketed the most. Its 45L and 60L Alakazam were the technical hiking/mountaineering packs ($ 575 and $ 595, respectively) in front and centers.

The callouts include an articulating hip belt that pives with you as soon as you walk with you, modular compression straps you can tighten down while walking, and run the shoulder straps of the vest-style. Alakazam packs launch in spring 2026.

Better with age: Ultra Loan Peak 9+, Olympus 275, Wild 3

Do not call it a return; The hit bus keeps coming. Ultra has continued to develop your brand in an attempt to keep pace with a long-flesh to darling for your clear wide toe box, sometimes in an attempt to keep pace with a crowding running shoe market. To reduce the final to reduce the polarization “clown shoe”, to add a line of shoes with a 4 mm drop (a departure from your zero-drop roots), Utah Shomekar has not away from trying new things.

In that vein, Ultra showed some notable performance upgrade for both a long and relatively new model. First, alone peak 9+ GTX. Probably the most prestigious shoe of the brand, a devotee among runners and hikers in loan peak.

For 2026, ultra waterproofing will add vibram megagraip to the outsol to increase traction and a gor-tex membrane. The Altra will take the ego foam from the current LP9 and 25 mm stack height.

Subsequently, Altra makes with wild 3 with 4 mm drop shoes on its “experience” collection. It uses 32/28 mm stack trail shoe brand’s newest foam, ego P35. Soft, wild 3 should feel more cushion without losing energy, softened compared to the previous midsole.

And for those who want something new right now, Olympus 275 (For men, Women) This spring was specially launched in REI. There is a long 33 mm (zero-drop) stack, vibram megagrip outsol and screw sleeve to help prevent rock infiltration into the super-plush trail runner.

But the big story here can be highly friction-resistant matriex upgraded. The Olympus is available in REI in 275 $ 185.

Coconut Insulation: Walnut Cooler

This will not be the first time Gearjanki left a trade show Dressed by a more durable coolerBut it can only be the highest demonstration And Eco-conscious offer yet. Launched only in the last few years, Nutshell has been named insulation innovation with coconut husk fiber.

The “fortuna coconut fiber insulation”, derived from the waste made by coconut meat processing, will keep the snow frozen for 2 days, which is long as the founder pride as a Yeti Hopper 18. The 17L soft-handed nutsle coolers are foldable for 30 cooler 30 cooler, 15 beer bottles, or six bottles (no ice) and easy storage.

But the story of stability moves forward, as the nutshell uses dedstock materials for removable liner (easy cleaning) and fully recycled 600D polyester and PFAS-free water on the outer. Latest repetition, Now available for $ 190There is an acquaintance flip-top zipper lid.

Adaptive gear that is terrible for all: North Face Universal Collection

While the universal collection of the North Face involves packing with a tent, sleeping bag, and design, which packs with the design needs, visual losses and designs to perform better with various capacity levels, its design ideas give a way to gear that can appeal to anyone.

Two large redesigns updated the Vavona 3 tents and the excessive sleeping bags of the brand are considered. Start with Vavona – This car camping tent now uses the same length and gauge poles, so they are blinded blindfolded and easy to place in the dark. And the entrance is low, so it is easy to enter the tent. In addition, Vavona has an integrated, roll-up rainfly, so it is simple to deploy and makes for easy pack-ups.

Meanwhile, a sleeping bag-a versatile option that can change the configuration to change its temporary rating-receives a zip-free makeover. While the previous sleeping bag swapped through insulation layers with color-coded zippers, the universal forest uses magnet-infected fidlock togle. So the bag can be easily separated and can snap together when two layers are properly aligned.

Keg for clean water: Lifestro escape

Lifestraw, 5.25-Gallon pumped pump-to-pensioneries with Jug in off-grid water filtration. The brand brings it to the market for emergency preparation, overlanding and car camps.

Escape uses three-phase filtration-a pre-filter, 0.02-micron ultrafilter, and to provide active carbon/ion exchange exchanges filter-water that is free from 99.99% virus and more than 9S ‘Bacteria, parasites, microplastics and other incurables.

This is not the first 5-minal water filtration solution that we have seen (or tests Lifeceavor can do jerry), But the migration targets a more familiar, easy-to-fill form factor that can spread up to 1 L per minute to spread up to a clean H2O. According to Lifestraw, the escape takes 15–20 pumps to get up for pressure (a relief valve prevents over-pramination).

The active carbon/ion exchange filter lasts up to 600 L before the requirement, while the ultrafilter effectively filters up to 18,000 L. Escape will be launched for $ 330 in August.

Trail Racer: Arc’teryx Sylan 2

Arc’Teryx continues to manufacture and recur its summer shoes. The race-centenary Silan 2 will be launched with more technical chops in spring 2026 than before.

Aries upper contributes to greater breathing, while a parade-down rocker profile and couple carbon plates provide more stability. The shoes are lighter than the previous model, weighing about 270 grams (about 9.5 ounces) per shoe for a sample size 9.5.

Silan 2 also receives a super-critical foam midsol for more cushioning and energy withdrawal. This will be retail to $ 220.

Trapezoidal Baffles: Rab Mythic Sleeping Bag

Rab found new ways to improve his peak sleeping bag, myth. This super-light bag has been in gearzanki Best Sleeping Bag Roundup for years (and it is not going anywhere). And for its credit, Rab does not want to fix what is not broken.

But when the titanium, heat-reflective coating (tilt technology), 900-fruit down, and sub-2-pound remains weight, this bag takes a slightly unique look. For the first time, the bag will turn the trapezoidal baffles in turn – according to the testing of the Rab – prevent better migration than before and help reduce the pack size.

See myth in three temporary ratings for Spring 2026-32-, 20-, and 10-degree-rich and longer, from $ 525 to $ 800.

Scarpa rebel 10 hunting shoes

Years ago, Italian Alpine brand Scarpa Participated with the American hunting brand KuU to create a technical boot, which was a sweet place between weight and muscles. Colab ran his syllabus, and for some time, it seemed in one way. Now, Skarpa jumps back into a hunt space with both legs – all on their own.

Marketed as a “backcover field boot”, rebel 10 is a 10 inch long, waterproof boot that weighs less than 2 pounds per boot. Most synthetic upper PU is a mixture of leather, pu, and suede with HDRY backing and Primaloft Gold Eco Insulation.

Underfoot is a vibram total traction that is the only one with it Mont climber rubber Mixing. Hunt editors of Gearjanki were immediately dragged with glasses – especially weight – and will be tested as soon as possible. The rebel will be launched in 10 spring 2026; The pricing information was not available immediately.

Even smokeless flame: Packfire foldable fire pit

Unfortunately, I did not have time to stay in the packfire booth, but I saw a demo unit on the performance and created a point to inquire about the brand. Think of the packfire as a fire pit reaction to the backpack cooler. Where once this category was defined by reluctant but highly demanded products, the next development is about easy transport and portability through design innovation.

Just launched this month, the packfire is a foldable, flat-packing, full-size smokeless fire pit. Its hinged slat design allows the round fire pit to bend down and fit into the involved backpack. The ringed base also consists of fold-flat legs.

The pit is made of stainless steel and aluminum, with a 17 -inch diameter and a height of about 22 inches. The entire setup, the stove within the pack, weighs 35 pounds.

The packfire was launched at the kickstarter in July. This will be retail for $ 400, but you can now reserve a discount of 25% with $ 1 deposit. Learn more Packfire Launch Page,

Pingora flow chain running

Another brand that caught my eye from a distance was Pingora. An upstart that has quickly caught for technical, innovative designs and a commitment for permanent manufacturing (we awarded Pingora best in Show According to co-founder Mike, the outdoor retailer 2024), Pingora announced a line of Wests coming in Vasant 2026, which “fix the problem of bounce”.

To do this, Pingora has used mono aries as base and cinch cords with base – and, in particular, removes with sternum straps in favor of its own “balance harness system”, which makes adjustments on the waist. The slim-profile vest will be available in 1L, 5L and 8L capabilities and will use dedstock in construction. There is no word on pricing yet, but our trail run testers are eager to try no-bounce claims and novel adjustment system.