A sneak peek at a few of the innovative outdoors products that will appear on store shelves in coming months.
PETZL MYO XP
A single 3-watt LED diode offers a blinding 20-second boost mode and long burn time (due in February; $80). (Grayson West / For the Times)
ASOLO ENDURO CHANNEL
This lightweight trekking shoe is sized for women and features shock-absorbers designed for women (due in the spring; $109 to $135). (Grayson West / For the Times)
MSR
The still-to-be-named liquid-fuel stove is lightweight, quick to boil, as easy to use as a canister stove and it requires minimal maintenance (due next summer; $170). (Grayson West / For the Times)
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LOWE ALPINE VEGA
This pack was designed specifically for a woman’s use. It differs from a man’s pack in load concentration, overall fit, color combination and in other ways (due out in spring; $149 to $249). (Grayson West / For the Times)
WENGER TERRAGRAPH
Yes, it has an alarm. Yes, it’s water-resistant to 300+ feet. But now Wegner is offering a watch with a power reserve (an industry first) and a battery-life subdial. (Due in October; $350.) (Grayson West / For the Times)
MOUNTAINSMITH ROAD TRIPPIN’
It’s a modular system that allows users to organize their gear efficiently and transport it smartly. Each cube is itself a stand-alone tote. (Due out in October; many combos available, $80 as shown.) (Grayson West / For the Times)
BUSHNELL OUTDOOR CAMERA
This rugged and highly water-resistant 3.2-megapixel digital camera with 4x digital zoom and oversize buttons for easy operation is no cute toy. Will run on two double-A batteries. (Release and price not determined, but price expected to be around $200.) (Grayson West / For the Times)
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DANA DESIGN HYDROCITY
A 100% waterproof pack that currently weighs 2 1/2 pounds and that is being nipped here and there for a targeted weight of less than 2 pounds. (Due out next summer; $180). (Grayson West / For the Times)
GERBER FREEMAN EXCHANGE-A-BLADE
Designed by and for hunters, the lacquered pear wood handle accepts three interchangeable tools (a surgical stainless steel blade, a saw and a gut hook, all of which are included, as is the case) with the push of a button. (Due in September; around $90.) (Grayson West / For the Times)
BRUNTON EPOCH ZOOM
The new Epoch permits the user to choose from numerous magnifications, 8 power through 15 power x35 rather than simply one or two choices (a vast improvement). Uses high-grade SF Prism glass throughout and it’s waterproof. (Due in September; MSRP is $1899.) (Grayson West / For the Times)
KIVA’S illumiNITE LINE
Kiva, the inventor of Big Mouth bags and luggage, takes a step closer to perfection with a new line that combines safety and style smartly. The photo at top left shows a 26-inch rolling bag with a rack lash system in natural light; below is the same item shot with flash to demonstrate its reflective properties. When crossing a street at night, the illumiNITE fabric is a real car stopper. (Due out in January; $169.) (Scott Doggett / LAT)
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STEARNS DELTA SHELTER
Stephen J. Yardan models a poncho that is also a one-person tent. Yes, you read that right: The Delta Shelter (one is on him, another is in tent mode behind him) can be a structure one minute and a garment next. As a tent, it’s roomy enough to accommodate an NBA center. As a poncho, it’s ready for anything. (Due in January; a bargain at $130.) (Scott Doggett / LAT)
MYSTERY RANCH 3-ZIP
The guys at Mystery Ranch have come up with a zipper configuration that is revolutionary. At left, one of three packs that the Montana company will take to market with the Y-shaped opening. Go to next page. (Scott Doggett / LAT)
