The 2011 Outdoor Retailer Winter Market highlighted new products from established companies and ones that are new to the outdoor industry landscape.

Start-ups are often characterized as companies that bring bold new ideas to market. Companies with deep historical roots are also as innovative. Our final leftovORs shows the contrast between established companies and start-ups and the significant advances each is making in new products.

VestPac

The VestPac line of minimalist modular pack system solves several problems for outdoor activities. The entire line provides the solution based on a few design principles: easy access to necessities and hydration.

A VestPac has modular compartments in reach across your chest. The compartments can hold anything from an iPod to trail munchies. A hydration panel sits on your back and can house up to a 1.5 liter bladder. Several models allow you to tailor your VestPac to the activity that it'll be used – hiking, running, fishing and paddling.

VestPac

Atlas Snow-Shoe Company 10 Series

The new Atlas 10 Series from Atlas Snow-Shoe will be available in Fall 2011. And will feature a new binding system. The Wrap Swift binding has EVA padding and a strap system that is easier to manipulate and cinch in the best fit for your foot.

The Series 10 also includes a new heel lift bar to make ascends easier. Atlas keeps things stable with a toe crampon and rails and gives added support with a trademarked suspension system. The Elektra 10 Series is the equivalent for women. (MSRP $199.95)

Atlas & Elektra 10 Series

Timbuk2 Snoop Camera Pack

Lugging camera gear about on a vacation can weigh you down – literally. And most camera bags are inconvenient to carry. The Timbuk2 Snoop Camera Pack is an choice that provides plenty of storage space for your gear although still comfortable.

The Snoop Camera Pack has a sleeve to hold laptops up to 17 inches. Several internal compartments allow you to organize your lenses, camera bodies, and other accessories. The Snoop Camera Pack consists of ballistic nylon and the harness feels comfortable. Timbuk2 tops the design off with external tripod straps. (MSRP $149)

Snoop Camera Pack

Wolverine iCS Footwear

Wolverine is launching a line of footwear for Fall 2011 with a manually adjusting fit system – Internal Comfort System. You can adjust the fit of a shoe by a turning a dial located under the footbed.

Wolverine conducted extensive research to determine what consumers wanted in footwear. The result was the iCS line which Wolverine claims will keep outdoorsmen (and women) on their feet longer. Most models will have OrthoLite insoles, Vibram outsole and a waterproof membrane.

iCSSierra MidTerrain Low