Summer Outdoor Retailer 2010 Update

It’s been a great show so far, and the overall vibe is very upbeat. The last couple of Outdoor Retailer shows have been almost somber in mood, and this one seems to be bucking that trend. There are a lot of folks here, and many of the booths seem very busy for most of the day. We’ve been posting updates on the Facebook page, and will continue to do so the next two days, with more in depth coverage coming here on the site sometime next week.

A couple standout items for those who aren’t following us on Facebook:

Leave it to Petzl to refine the Gri Gri to perfection. The Gri Gri 2 is lighter, smaller, works on skinny ropes and lowers with even more control. We can’t wait to get one, and the only problem with this is that there will suddenly be a plethora of old Gri Gri’s kicking around. (Jefe, would you say I have a plethora of Gri Gri’s?)

Five Ten has some great looking shoes coming, including the aggressive Quantum, and the stylie Super Moc.

Black Diamond’s got two new lockers, the Gridlock, a dedicated belay biner to eliminate crossloading, and the Nitron, the lightest locker they offer. The packs are also on display, but already covered that last week.

Over at Mammut, the Zephyr harness looks like something designed by Nasa, weighing in at a scant 250 grams.

Stay tuned for more!