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NOVEMBER 2018
4 Outdoor Eye
Industry buzz; Retailers sound off on key issues; Tariff and trade update.
8 New Product Picks
Apparel and gear standouts for the year head, including cold weather faves.
24 Gander's Plan
A closer look at Camping World's strategy with Gander Outdoors.
26 Trailblazing Apparel
Brand execs weigh in on four top trends driving the outdoor apparel marketplace.
32 Footwear Finds
Zeroing in on footwear trends to watch for this trade show season.
38 Grassroots Perspectives
Getting the scoop from two climbing retailers — Rock & Snow and Granite Sports.
44 Eco Trends
Three emerging trends on the horizon impacting sustainability.
46 Consumer Opinions
In our exclusive Trend Insight survey conducted by Mesh01, consumers
weigh in on a variety of topics, including the politics of brands.
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On the cover: Range Low sneakerboot by Forsake.
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