Yesterday, I circled the show floor, heading from replica Breitling watches Simple to Dakine, Patagonia to REI. Not a key player is missed when editors make their rounds here. Thats actually harder than it sounds. Even though we have three editors herewhich means at least 120 booth visits (wow!)we still cant see it all. But we certainly try. Today? Simple showed me their new biodegradable line of shoes, aptly named BioD. Some shoes can sit in a landfill for up to 1,000 years. Im sure youre visualizing all of the shoes youve seen over the years on the side of the road or stranded on the beach. Simples new EcoPure compound, an additive in their EVA and rubber, is found not only their shoes and flip flops but also in their hangers and shoe bags.
These things can break down in just 20 years. Feels pretty good, doesnt it? At Dakine, I came across fantastic prints for spring, 2010, and (get ready for it), two replica Cartier watches new backpacks. Yep, theyve made some innovative changes in their pack line this year. First off, Dakine launches their first rolltop backpack, the Cyclone Roll Top, (meaning its not only a day pack but moonlights as a dry bag). Take this thing rafting or to the beach and dont worry about water sneaking inside. But the real innovation at Dakines booth? A beer compartment in the bottom of their Coast Cooler Pack.
Unzip the bottom half and youll find room enough for a six pack. Would you rather utilize the entire inner space of the bag? You can unzip the top of the replica Omega watches insulated area and enjoy the whole volume (1725 cubic inches). Want a lined rain jacket thats only 10 ounces? Now you can have it. Patagonias M10 threelayer hard shell weighs just that and is the brain child of owner Yvon Chouinard. Just think, you could be wearing his genius on your body. Waterproof, breathable, and lighter the same weight as your Chapstick.
