Fresh spins

Outdoors-gear developers push their gray matter to extremes to keep an edge in an industry where survival demands innovation. Scott Doggett checked out their 2004 equipment -- some of which is still in the final tweaking stage -- this month at the supersize SHOT (Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade) show in Las Vegas and at the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market in Salt Lake City. Here’s a peek at what shoppers can expect to see, although prices may vary, in stores in the months ahead.