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CONTENTS
O U T D O O R I N S I G H T M A G . C O M
FEBRUARY 2018
4 ANALYSIS
A Q&A with Merrell's Sue Rechner; plus
news on shoes from Joules, Dansko, Alegria
and Khombu.
8 NEW PRODUCTS
Highlighting gear picks from across the
industry that are making a mark in 2018.
20 IN THE BAG
These daypacks and travel bags will carry the
day in 2018.
22 TOP TECH & TRENDS
We highlight 10 key stories to watch for at
the OR+Snow Show and in the year ahead.
26 STYLISH TRAVEL
Apparel brands are breaking new ground in
the outdoor lifestyle category.
30 INSULATED TECH
A look at the technologies impacting the
insulated outerwear market and highlights of
top jackets for Fall 2018.
36 FOOTWEAR FRENZY
Retailers are betting on lifestyle looks rooted
in the outdoor for next season.
42 RETAIL PROFILE
New Jersey-based specialty retailer
Canyon Pass Provisions is built from the
ground up — literally.
46 TREND INSIGHT
Our exclusive research on the MESH1
platform reveals consumers' insights on
textile technologies and material brands.
50 END INSIGHT
Connecting with the teen consumer — where
they shop, what media they consume and
which brands they love.
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