Summary
Highlights
The hosts welcome viewers back to the Outdoor Trade Show for its 20th anniversary, excited to discover and preview the latest outdoor gear for 2027. They plan to conduct several interviews with various brands.
Grace from MSR introduces the Freelight Stash tent, launching in January 2027. Key features include extra mesh for ventilation, a true rectangular floor, good head height, and a compact pack size due to shorter poles, making it versatile for bike packing or kayaking. She also highlights the Thermarest Trail Mix mat, a hybrid of Neoloft and Xlite NXT, and the ultralight MSR Titan pourover coffee accessory.
Monica from Real Turmat presents their new Potato Garam Masala, a vegetarian freeze-dried meal. She explains the gentle freeze-drying process compared to dehydrating, emphasizing how it preserves taste and nutrients. Real Turmat meals are vacuum-packed for a long shelf life, with personal anecdotes of meals lasting over 17 years.
Adam from the new company Allaris introduces their range of six tents, including trekking pole tents and freestanding designs. He discusses their rigorous testing process across various terrains and climates, the tents' rain density (3000mm on outer, 5000mm on groundsheets), and their unique pole system for bike packing. He also showcases their bivvy bags and highlights his favorite tent, the 'Turn One', designed for the UK's weather conditions.
Carolyn from Fell Dog, a brand born in the Lake District, presents her technical dog gear. She showcases the waterproof 'Drench Collar' with a 70kg lockable buckle and unique mountain-themed illustrations. She also introduces the 'Nevis Harness' with reflective material, front and back hooks for control, and robust clips. Her 'Drench Waterproof Jacket' for dogs features an 8000 hydrostatic head and is designed for layering in UK weather.
The MD of Terra Nova and Wild Country introduces the Cerse 2, a new two-person tent for 2027. It weighs 2.5 kg, fits two wide mats, and features adjustable porches. Made from 'elite fabric' (recycled plastic bottles and nylon offcuts), it boasts 4000mm flysheet and 5000mm groundsheet rainproofing. The freestanding, outer-first pitching tent is quick to set up and offers excellent ventilation with multiple door configurations and an internal drying rope.
Oliver, the tent designer, introduces Terra Nova's Odyssey 1 and Odyssey 2 tents for the 2027 season. These are four-season freestanding dome tents made with 'Triplex 20D nylon, 30D polyester, triple ripstop' fabric, a unique silicon-coated material. They feature pre-curved DAC poles for increased volume, adjustable porches, good ventilation, internal drying lines, and ample storage. The Odyssey 2 is a spacious true two-person tent.
Oliver also showcases new Terra Nova accessories. The 'Lumin Chair' is ultralight (600g) with a 120kg capacity, made from nylon reinforced with Dyneema. The 'Old Stool' is even lighter (500g), suitable as a table or footrest, with its fabric doubling as a carrying bag. They introduce the 'Luna All Season' sleep mat (4.7-4.9 R-value) and the 'Orbit Extreme' mat (8.7-8.9 R-value), both made from recycled ripstop nylon. Finally, the 'Halo Down Pillow' is an inflatable pillow with a down layer for comfort and straps to attach to a mat.
Oliver emphasizes the importance of extensive real-life testing in product development, stating that it takes time to get designs right. He highlights that Terra Nova listens to user feedback and continuously strives for improvements in construction, ventilation, and overall tent structure, ensuring high-quality products are released to the market.
The hosts conclude their coverage of the Outdoor Trade Show, expressing their enjoyment and gratitude to the organizers and the brands for showcasing their innovative gear. They reflect on the quality of the new products and encourage viewers to explore them further.