ISPO 2018

Kokopelli Packraft is currently launching its lightest, most compact packraft to date. The all-new Rogue series raft packs down to paper towel roll size, bikes to the water on your handlebars, and inflates into a functional vessel for navigating lakes and rivers.

Fiftyten is bringing a modular expedition camper to Land Cruisers, Amaroks and other double-cab pickup trucks. Its three-piece cargo and camping system slides a flat bed, canopy and roof tent atop the truck chassis of your choosing, providing a versatile way of hauling gear and sleeping people.

One of the innovative young brands that really impressed during the recent ISPO Munich show, Advenate has several multipurpose tools for backcountry snow sports. The headliner is an avalanche shovel that includes a probe in its handle and a light, compact emergency shelter in its blade.

Tentsile has grown from a single-product start-up to a global authority in tree camping. One thing missing in its lineup is a solo tree tent that can swing head to head with the numerous solo hammock shelters. It won't be missing for long, as Tentsile is preparing the UNA.

The Mini Walk from IPO Sports takes cues from the smartphone as a sleek, digitized treadmill compact enough for even small apartments. It's designed to meet your daily workout needs, then slide away under a bed or into a closet.​

We traveled to ISPO Munich to see the latest in European outdoor, action sports and fitness gear and innovation. As usual, the "world's largest sports trade fair" didn't disappoint. Beyond the Swedish electric dirt bikes and Land Rover smartphones, the show had dozens of interesting innovations.

A helmet is essential, but it's typically the machine accompanying the helmet that really impresses. Perhaps that's why Stefan Ytterborn, founder of helmet brand POC, turned his attention to the world of powered bikes. His new company Cake debuts to make dirt trails a little quieter and cleaner.

Citybirds has revealed what it's calling the "thinnest and lightest electric scooter." The Eagle will roll for up to 30 km and get up to 25 km/h, and a display on the handlebars will be able to sync with a smartphone to show navigation, weather and notifications.

​While there are already various types of winter sportswear textiles that are claimed to draw sweat away from the skin while still keeping the wearer warm, HYDRO_BOT is certainly unique. Developed by a consortium that includes Switzerland's Empa research group, it utilizes gold and electricity.

When Christoph Frandorfer was a student, he developed knee problems from riding a bicycle that didn't fit. Unfortunately, he couldn't afford to get a bike custom-made for his measurements. That's where he first got the idea for My Esel, billed as "the world's first mass-produced custom bike."

With the Mobile World Congress fast approaching (the biggest phone show of the year), you can expect quite a few phone previews and teasers in the coming weeks. First out of the gate is the heavy-duty Land Rover Explore Outdoor Phone, complete with modular blocks covering GPS and battery boosts.