The 2026 Outdoor Market Alliance (OMA) Media Show unveiled a range of innovative outdoor gear, emphasizing ultralight designs, smart updates to existing favorites, and affordable inventions from renowned backpacking and hiking brands. Here are some standout products:<\/p>\n
HydraPak Ultraflask 42mm Filter Cap Kelty Late Start 2 Tent \u2013 Lightweight 2-person Backpacking Tent With Quick Setup – Bunnings Australia<\/a> Mythic 0C \/ 32F Sea To Summit Ultralight Insulated – Nafukovac\u00ed karimatka | Hardloop<\/a> Norrona Lyngen Driflex3 Jacket 5600 | Barrabes<\/a> Lowa Ferrox Pro GTX Lo schwarz\/hellgrau | Preisvergleich Geizhals Deutschland<\/a> These products highlight the industry’s commitment to innovation, focusing on reducing weight, enhancing functionality, and making outdoor adventures more accessible and enjoyable.<\/p>\n
\n\u2013 Outpost Supplies NZ 2014 Ltd.<\/a>
\nHydraPak 42-MM Filter Cap<\/strong>
\nAn updated version of the popular water filter, now lighter by 1.4 ounces, $10 cheaper, and featuring a clip-on prefilter to extend the life of the inner filter. The new filter launches in Spring 2027 as a kit with HydraPak’s soft flasks, like the Seeker. (outsideonline.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n
\nKelty Early Start 2 Tent<\/strong>
\nA lightweight backpacking tent priced at $280, weighing 2 pounds 10 ounces. It includes features like short pole segments suitable for bikepacking, multiple mesh pockets, and a rainfly that rolls up for stargazing. (outsideonline.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n
\n\u2013 Rab<\/a>
\nRab Mythic Quilt 32F<\/strong>
\nAn ultralight quilt weighing 13.8 ounces, utilizing 900-fill goose down, a reflective lining, and a twisted helix baffle design for enhanced warmth-to-weight ratio. It features a sewn 3D footbox and strap attachment system. (outsideonline.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n
\nSea to Summit Ion Line Sleeping Pad<\/strong>
\nThe Ultralight Ion 5 offers an R-Value of 5 and weighs just 11.5 ounces, making it one of the lightest sleeping pads for its warmth. It features a TPU skeleton along the dot welds and uses 20-denier fabric. (outsideonline.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n
\nNorrona Senja Driflex 3 Lightweight Jacket<\/strong>
\nA three-layer jacket with a 20k\/50k waterproof\/breathability rating, weighing 5.6 ounces. It features a 15-denier polyester face fabric, 7-denier nylon backer, and pit zips. (outsideonline.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n
\nLowa Paceterra Pro<\/strong>
\nA lightweight trail running shoe weighing 7.3 ounces per shoe, featuring a strobel-free design, Matryx mesh upper, Vibram MegaGrip Litebase outsole, perforated sock liner, and a supercritical TPEE midsole. Designed for race days with an estimated trail life of 180 miles. (outsideonline.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n