Next Season's Hottest Outdoor Gear
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- 27 Jun 2022
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We received more than 240 product submissions for our semiannual roundup of next season’s hottest gear and, based on the mix, it’s clear the outdoors is only becoming more inclusive, sustainable, and experimental with each passing year.
With the recent outdoor boom showing no signs of slowing, brands are now developing products better suited to a wider user base without diverting attention from more specialized gear for experienced adventurers. Our team of staffers, gear testers, and retailers helped narrow down the picks to the top 50 most anticipated products of Spring/Summer 2023, ranked in order of stoke. (All available in men’s and women’s, or unisex, unless indicated.)
1. Pale Blue Earth Rechargeable Smart Batteries
The Promise: Americans throw away 10 million disposable batteries every day. These help alter that dirty trend.
The Deets: You’ve heard of rechargeable batteries, but these smart batteries charge five times faster than other models (within two hours), and the lifecycle of each one can replace up to 1,000 disposable alkaline batteries. Each battery has its own micro USB port and can charge via wall outlet, computer, or power bank. Ultralighters will love the weight, too: nearly 40 percent lighter than disposable batteries.
2. NEMO Forte Endless Promise
The Promise: Conscious consumers will appreciate the sustainability promise of this bag series.
The Deets: The updated versions of these sleeping bags (20- and 35-degree) are zero-waste all the way from production to end-of-life. Made with all Bluesign-approved materials, the shell and liner are 100 percent recycled fabrics and the insulation is post-consumer recycled PrimaLoft synthetics. And because 95 percent of the bag is made from a single polyester polymer, it can be recycled at the end of its life. If it can’t be repaired or recommerced, customers receive a $20 credit toward new Nemo gear.
3. Outdoor Research SuperStrand LT Hoodie
The Promise: This ultralight synthetic layer has properties that beat its down counterpart.
The Deets: Reduced stitching translates to better flowing synthetic insulation under a 12-denier nylon shell, providing four-season warmth. The polyester strands woven throughout mimic the shape of thousands of connected down clusters, promoting high loft and more resistance to compression versus down. Remarkably, the weight stays below 11 ounces.
4. Granite Gear Crown3 60
