Winter 2023 Preview: 6 New Gear Picks to Look Forward To

And just like that, it's that time of year when we feel winter's doldrums so acutely that we look to a weather-predicting rodent to provide us with hope that it won't drag on forever. But it's also at this time of year that many brands from the outdoor industry share a sneak peek of what they have in the works for next winter.

In the past, hundreds of brands and industry professionals have gathered to do this at Outdoor Retailer, the largest industry trade show in North America. The pandemic has put a soggy damper on that party, but your favorite brands are sticking to the schedule and providing a glimpse of the gear to come.

The follow six standout items offer a glimpse at what's to come, from cabin-ready appreal to backcountry-specific gear, releasing in Fall 2022 (or sooner).

Danner Jag Loft Slippers

With the Jag Loft, Danner is formally entering the expanding realm of cozy-technical slip-ons. It features 200G PrimaLoft Gold insulation, durable suede and textile upper, shock-absorbing EVA midsoles with a FrostTrekker waffle outsole for traction in cold weather, and a collapsible heel for quick on/off functionality. Not to mention classic Danner style, which will win these approval in town as well as around the campsite.

Release Date: Fall 2022
Price: $130 LEARN MORE

Poler x Burton Camp Pancho

Remember Poler Stuff? After a brief hiatus, the brand is back (or, at least some semblence of it is), and is collaborating with Burton to honor the late Craig Kelly, the groundbreaking pro snowboarder from the '90s who passed away in 2003. The collab capsule collection will carry a variety of gear, such as this Camp Poncho, and feature graphic artwork from Kelly’s first Burton Air snowboard from 1990.

Release Date: Fall 2022
Price: $100 Learn More

BCA Float E2 Avalanche Airbag

BCA's Float E2 offers top-of-the-line safety for backcountry skiers and snowboarders through a new innovative design. The pack is waterproof and durable, featuring a supercapacitor airbag system that uses a fan instead of a canister, allowing for multiple deployments (practice makes perfect), better cold-weather performance, and is TSA-friendly. Hopefully you'll never have to use that feature, but you'll get plenty of action from this pack's innovative side and rear stash pockets. Choose between two sizes: 35 or 25 liters.

Release Date: Fall 2022
Price: $1,300 Learn More

Atomic Bent Collection

Atomic is revamping skier Chris Benchetler's popular pro model freeride skis by expanding it into a full-blown collection that includes five widths—120, 110, 100, 90, and 85 millimeters—for all types of terrain. The new Bent 110 offers a smoother profile for those non-blower powder days, while the 90 and 85 add a more purpose-built freestyle ski. Each model features Atomic's Horizon Tech, a three-dimensional beveled tip and tail shape design that improves float (except for the Bent 85).

We got an early test pair and can confirm the ski's versatile playfulness, but, frankly, the topsheet art, painted by Benchetler himself, was enough to convince us these skis are worth looking forward to.

Release Date: Fall 2022
Price: $480+ Learn More

LifeStraw Peak Series

With a series of technical upgrades, LifeStraw is introducing next-level water filtration for the backcountry. The new line will feature a straw, squeeze bottle, three-liter gravity filter, and an eight-liter gravity filter and storage bag. Each product will include high durability marks, leak-proof storage, and enhanced microfilter performance, all in an ultra-compact and mighty sleek design.

Release Date: March & May 2022
Price: $33+ LEARN MORE

Autumn Headwear Vortex Half Zip Fleece

Known for its stylish, comfy beanies, Autumn will soon expand its horizons further into performance-based apparel with the likes of the Vortex Half Zip Pullover. The Vortex is made of premium Polaratec fleece and features zippered hand pockets, a casual fit, and two unique patterns that should draw GORPcore heads as well as people who actually know what GORP stands for.

Release Date: Fall 2022
Price: TBD LEARN MORE