From headlamps and water purifiers to backpacks and car storage systems, outdoor brands had a wide variety of new products on display at the Outdoor Market Alliance last week.

OMA hosted more than 45 outdoor brands in Lakewood, Colorado on Feb. 21 and 22, as well as more than a dozen PR agencies, highlighting new merchandise for the year.

The Daily toured the brands featured at OMA and compiled a roundup of some of the more interesting offerings.

Black Diamond Distance 1100 Headlamp

Black Diamond Distance 1100 headlamp. Photo by The Daily.

New for 2024 from Black Diamond is the Distance LT 1100 headlamp, which has 1100 max lumens, as the name suggests. Under full load, the headlamp has a battery life of about four and a half hours. Set to minimum brightness, the battery will last 120 hours. It’s rechargeable by USB-C and is submersible. The light is designed to provide maximum illumination both at a distance and close up so a hiker or runner doesn’t lose depth of field.

Available this spring. $120 retail.

Vasque Re:Connect Now Shoe

Vasque Re:Connect Now shoe. Photo by The Daily.

Footwear brand Vasque is adding GORE-TEX to its Re:Connect Now shoes, offering a lightweight solution that features full waterproofing while maintaining breathability. It comes in three co-gender colorways. The shoe is designed for everyday outdoor use and to be worn for hiking, walking around the block, or even some light trail running.

Available this fall. $170 at retail.

Grayl GeoPress TI Filter and Purifier

Grayl GeoPress TI filter and purifier. Photo by The Daily.

Grayl’s GeoPress TI purifier also doubles as a cook pot. It’s constructed with CP4 grade 1 titanium. The new version of Grayl’s popular GeoPress is easier to slide into a backpack water bottle pocket, can be placed directly on a camp stove, and doesn’t give up any capacity, holding 24 fluid ounces.

Available now. $199 at retail.

Eagle Creek Explore Pack

Eagle Creek Explore pack. Photo by The Daily.

Eagle Creek has been capitalizing on the return to travel after the pandemic and the Explore is a good example of that. The 26-liter backpack uses impregnated wax in the outer fabric for water resistance. It also has a trolley pass through to fit on top of wheeled luggage. The bag is designed with multiple entrance points, including on the sides and top, and has several organizational features. The backpack is also compatible with the Explore hip pack and sling.

Available for fall 2024. Hip pack $69, sling $99, backpack $169 at retail.

Mammut Haute Route Helmet 

Mammut Haute Route helmet. Photo by The Daily.

Mammut’s new Haute Route helmet is triple certified for cycling, skiing, and climbing. It has a hybrid ABS hardshell cover with multiple softer impact points in the middle. The ultra-light, ventilated helmet comes in three sizes. It also won a 2023 ISPO award.

Available fall 2024. $139 at retail.

Royal Robbins Rockcraft Wool Hoodie

Royal Robbins Rockcraft Wool hoodie. Photo by The Daily.

The Rockcraft hoodie is a 100% merino wool performance sweater. It’s made with Responsible Wool Standard (RWS) certified wool. The sweaters are a nod to Royal Robbins’ heritage as a 55-year-old rock climbing brand. The wool wicks and dries quickly, and the sweater is lightweight while still being fashionable.

Available fall 2024. $140 at retail.

Yakima MOD HomeBase Storage System

Yakima MOD HomeBase storage system. Photo by The Daily.

Yakima’s HomeBase is the foundation of its MOD Drawer System, which fits in the back of an SUV or truck, designed to keep gear and travel accessories organized. In addition to the HomeBase, Yakima offers several add-ons, including toppers, totes, and drop-in tabletops to configure the system. The top surface is made of bamboo, with a 100-pound drawer load rating and a 250-pound top surface payload rating.

Available spring 2024. $949 at retail.

Outdoor Research Foray Jacket

Outdoor Research Foray jacket. Photo by The Daily.

Like many brands in the outdoor industry, Outdoor Research is working to adjust its products for the looming PFAS regulations. OR’s Foray and Aspire rain jackets have been a part of the brand’s offerings for a long time, and this next evolution is free from intentionally added PFAS. The jackets use Nikwax’s Direct Dry product in a factory application. This is a first for Nikwax, as the company’s products have been aftermarket applications in the past.

Available for fall 2024. $249 at retail.

Nemo Coda Sleeping Bag

Nemo Coda sleeping bag. Photo by The Daily.

The Coda sleeping bag is an ultralight, streamlined bag that is shaped like a mummy bag. It’s part of Nemo’s Endless Promise line, meaning it can be fully recycled at the end of its life. The bag has a front zip, an insulated collar, and a front vent for temperature control. It also offers a zippered opening in the footbox. The Coda bag is filled with 800 FP hydrophobic, PFAS-free, RDS-certified down. It’s rated for temperatures as low as 10 degrees Fahrenheit.

Available for spring 2024. $429.95 at retail.

Cotopaxi Allpa Travel Pack

Cotopaxi Allpa travel pack. Photo by The Daily.

Cotopaxi’s popular Allpa travel pack is getting a redesign for 2024. The new version is made from 100% recycled fabrics while keeping its thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) coating to protect it from the weather. The bag also has an added water-bottle pocket and a luggage pass through so it can be slid onto rolling luggage. Cotopaxi updated the interior with new compartments and organizational features. Along with the new features, Cotopaxi is extending the range of sizes, with six bags from 28 liter to 65 liter. The 65-liter travel pack is a roller bag.

Available now. $170 – $395 retail.

Bart Schaneman can be reached at [email protected].