Bandana Maps: Bandana Maps aren't brand new, but I had never seen them before. They are detailed topographical maps made onto a cloth that can be used as a bandana or scarf. They will also be coming out soon with some river specific maps. They have maps from selected areas in Alaska, Arizona, California, Canada, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, Maryland, Minnesota, Montana, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas Utah, Virginia, Washington, and Wyoming. So you can wear it around your head or neck, not worry about it getting wet, and best part you don't have to figure out how to fold it up.
Coleman: Coleman is almost synonymous with lanterns and camping stoves. The Outlander stoves and lantern all provide electronic ignition for match-free lighting, ultra-compact, are lightweight design, powered by butane-propane blended fuel cartridges and weigh only 13.6 ounces. The X-series: Xtreme, Xpert and Xpedition stoves offer all-temperature high performance. Coleman Exponent also includes liquid fuel appliances in the Apex II lineup which includes three single burner stoves and a dual-fuel lantern.
Jeep: Jeep, known for its rugged off road vehicles, has come out with a line of outdoor items including: sunglasses, TV's, CD's, Boom Boxes, and bikes. The TV's, CD's, and Boom Boxes are encased in durable protection boxes with lids and rubber gaskets to protect from rain or inclement weather. Their bikes are very rugged looking with a choice of steel or aluminum frames and ranging from affordable beginner bikes to hi-tech bikes costing up to $1,400.
Silva Compass: Silva introduced a four in one compass that has a whistle, compass, thermometer, and a magnifying glass. It also floats.
First Aid & Medical Kits: Whether you are venturing off for a short hike or for months of trekking, you need to take a first aid kit. Adventure Medical Kits makes this easy. They offer a wide variety of kits for almost any situation. What's particularly nice is that it comes with information on what to do in case of emergencies. Adventure Medical Kits have special kits designed for daytrips to expeditions, oriented to a variety of uses including: mountain, paddler, marine, family, free wheeling and travel series.
Costa Del Mar Eyewear: When you participate in outdoor activities, you want to choose quality sunglasses. Costa Del Mar, a company with a full line of quality polarized sunglasses for the outdoor user, had some new looks and new frames at the show. Known for their quality glass and lifetime warranty, Costa Del Mar introduced their new Fathom. The frame is lightweight, securely hugs the face and is extremely comfortable to wear. It uses an advanced nylon composite and a hard-pressed etched rubber on the temples The Fathom's lenses provide 100-percent polarization and 100-percent protection from ultraviolet radiation. CR-39 or glass lenses are individually hand-set in the frames and available in six colors.
