NEWS: Europe's biggest gear show starts tomorrow

Europe's biggest gear show 'OutDoor' kicks off tomorrow and for the first time ever we're giving YOU live access to next year's most exciting new gear. Based in the German city of Friedrichshafen, this is the show where all the big manufacturers (and the ones who want to be big) launch their new products and innovations, and where the big UK stores decide the kit they'll be filling their racks with. OutDoor is a trade-only show that's closed to the public, but for the first time ever we'll be bringing YOU exclusive coverage during the course of the show. Trail will be out in force, headed by Technical Editor Graham Thompson, and we'll be posting stories, images and video from the show multiple times a day to guarantee no-one will be better informed about next year's new gear than Trail Gear Blog readers. Stay tuned!

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NEWS: 2007's best gear? You'll be the first to know

Europe's biggest outdoor gear awards are being judged on Thursday (5 July) and the entire industry's on tenterhooks. But YOU'LL be the first to know the winners. How do we know? Because Trail Technical Editor Graham Thomspon is on the judging panel - the only British journalist to be afforded such an honour.
The OutDoor Instury Awards, run by the International Design Forum, are the most presitigious and influential in the business, and a gold medal can bring overnight success to winners. They're designed to reward genuine innovations in design and quality and identify budding trends: only brand new products displaying tangible advances are eligible.
Last year's winners included the new Paramo 3rd Element jacket, Terra Nova Laser Lite Competition (below), Teva Karnali Wraptor sandals and Arc'Teryx Naos 70 Trekking Pack (left). You can see full lists of previous years' winners by clicking here. Stay tuned to the Trail Gear Blog to find out what's top of the pile in 2007...

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