Wool is highly compressible, has a warmth to weight ratio comparable to down, stays warm when wet, is naturally thermo-regulating, manages moisture and odor control. With all this greatness, why hasn't wool been yet used as insulation? Both Ibex and Smartwool have decided to now give wool it's time in the sun, creating the perfect mid and even outer layers for cold weather adventures.
For 2012, Polartec has created new high loft version of their Power Shield fabric, adding 25% more warmth while taking away 25% of the weight. Two North American brands, The North Face and Outdoor Research, have picked up the fabric, creating hybrid jackets purpose built for your future cold weather ice or alpine climbing adventures.
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One of the show favorites by far, amongst all the attendees at Outdoor Retailer, was the new Nao headlamp from Petzl. Using an integrated light sensor technology, the headlamp beam instantly adapts to the changing conditions around you, giving you ideal lighting at all times with little manual intervention.
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