No 348 - Friedrichshafen Outdoor Show - Part 2

07/20/12 • 48 min

This is the second podcast from the four part series recorded at the 2012 Outdoor Show in Friedrichshafen and based around the topic of UK Brands. The Trailbalze, is a UK designed and manufactured lightweight collapsable pole from the small family company Mountain King. It has proved to be a great success, especially in the arena of Adventure Racing. Carolyn and Simon King take us through their story and plans for 2013. www.mountainking.co.uk Montane continue to develop their range and following a sold out success of their 2012 rucksacks, they are introducing more into the line up. Chris Jackman updates us as to some of the new clothing due soon and explains the key features of the larger and smaller packs. www.montane.co.uk The ever chirpy Sam Fountain from Shewee, adds more background to her story and the reception this little company is getting from all female outdoors users around the world. Its always interesting to get the female perspective on something us guys take for granted and as usual, Sam always is one step ahead of the game when it comes to PR. www.shewee.com An overheard conversation in the press room led to my interview with Sarah Howcroft who has started a unique website for those wishing to sell, donate or pass on their old outdoor gear to others who might appreciate it. Recycling is a responsibility we all need to take notice of and this website will offer comfort to those with conscience. www.recycleoutdoorgear.com/ More coming soon. Stay tuned!

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No 347 - Friedrichshafen Outdoor Show - Part 1

This is the first podcast from the four part series recorded at the 2012 Outdoor Show in Friedrichshafen and based around the topic of Lightweight interests. We discuss the range of sleeping pads and other inflatable ideas with Cory Tholl from www.klymit.com including the Inertia X Frame, Static V Pad, Air Beam Pack Frame, Cush Seat Pillow. Trekking umbrellas have an ever increasing following across Europe and beyond so Jurgen Brotz introduces us to a couple of new almost unbreakable items and explains the attachment system which works with any rucksack with a hipbelt. www.euroschirm.com Exped is a well known brand, but in the UK not many would associate them with lightweight rucksacks, however the new Lightening range looks it will change all this, and probably in a big way for the average hiker who wants to go 'lighter'. Marc Raillard is the innovation manager. www.exped.com Finally, the lightweight tent star of the show had to be the Nordisk Telemark 2, a twin skin 2 person tent with carbon fibre poles and weighing in at 880gms. Designed by someone who is 6'4" this provides a hugh amount of space in a very small pack. Jesper Valbak provide us with Nordisk history and Iain Macklam takes us through the key features. www.nordisk.eu and http://www.arkconsultants.co.uk/ More from the show coming soon.

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No 349 - Friedrichshafen Outdoor Show - Part 3

This is the third podcast from the four part series recorded at the 2012 Outdoor Show in Friedrichshafen and here we look at US Brands. A new exhibitor at the show was Tae Kim with his two companies Boreas and Alite. Boreas Gear won an award for their variable sprung back system 30 litre pack. However their full range incorporated a very slick design style which elegantly flowed through the range. Check out the photos to see more. The TevaSphere shoe has been produced following consolation with eminent medical research all concentrating on foot placement and balance. Amy Stanfield takes us through the core design principles and the reasons why this will aid your walking, hiking and running experience. We return once again to chat with Tae, only this time we look at the Alite range of outdoor products which are compact, light and of course, beautifully designed. Finally the Biolite Stove, was for me the star of the show. The slick combination of function, form, design and awareness of environment resources. Its a stove which burns organic material and at the same time generates electricity to charge the internal fan battery and a USB socket. Perfect for remote travellers who seek confidence that they will never run out of fuel. Its a fascinating product and one which captured the imagination of many trade visitors. Fuel for thought!

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