361-Outdoor Retailer Expo 2026
Show Notes
The Outdoor Retailer Australia Show was held on 13-15 October 2026 at the exhibition centre located minutes from the centre of Canberra city. For me this trade only show is a chance to see and touch any new and upcoming gear as well as to strengthen relationships within staff and companies within the outdoor industry.
As usual from our discussions with the various suppliers at the show, we will be undertaking a number of gear reviews over the upcoming year as the opportunities arise that will be of interest to you.
Podcast Overview
In this podcast episode we bring you a series of recordings with supplies of outdoor equipment that attended the outdoor trade show in Canberra:
- Detailed episode introduction (time index 0:01:21)
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- One Planet (time index 0:02:38)
- Packs and sleeping bags
- Packs in the process of being updated
- Sleeping bag refurbishment service
- Packs and sleeping bags
- One Planet (time index 0:02:38)
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- Spelean (time index 0:013:12)
- Zoleo
- Petzl Headlamps
- Petzl Nano LT headlamp
- Thermarest
- Thermarest Trailmix Sleeping Pad
- MSR
- Switch Stove
- MSR Hubba Hubba HD
- Cold Weather heavier duty Tent
- `1,2,3 person
- Easy’s Drink Mixes
- Mocktal/Cocktail mixes
- Spelean (time index 0:013:12)
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- Frontier Equipment (time index 0:24:42)
- Gregory Packs
- Focal Mens Pack
- A lightweight Pack
- Focal Mens Pack
- 7Mesh Clothing Range
- Canadian Brand
- Princeton Tec Headlamps
- Ghost X
- Gregory Packs
- Frontier Equipment (time index 0:24:42)
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- Sea to Summit (time index 0:39:12)
- Black Diamond
- New Beta Light Trekking Poles
- New tent
- Sea to Summit Sentinel XP Tent
- Black Diamond
- Sea to Summit (time index 0:39:12)
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- All Sat (time index 0:50:03)
- SPOT
- Spot Gen 4
- Spot X
- Upgraded RescueME PLB1 Personal Locator Beacon RLS (Return Link Service)
- Notification that the SOS has been received
- SPOT
- All Sat (time index 0:50:03)
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- ExpeditionEquipment (time index 1:10:53)
- Exped Sleeping Mats and Packs
- ExpeditionEquipment (time index 1:10:53)
- Final Thoughts (time index 01:33:16)
- Close (time index 1:37:43)
One Planet
One Planet Stand at the 2026 trade show
One Planet Packs. There is something for everyone
New suspension system on a One Planet pack
Large pockets on a One Planet pack
Spelean
New Zoleo colour. When this unit is released later in 2026 it will also come with a USB-C charging point to meet European standards
Petzl Nano LT headlamp designed for runners but I can see use for this for night hiking
Thermarest Trailmix Sleeping Pad
MSR Hubba Hubba HD 2-Person Backpacking Tent designed of those colder hikes
Easy’s Cocktail Mix. Can be mixed with alcohol or used as a standalone drink
Frontier Equipment
Gregory Focal Pack. This lightweight pack comes in a 48 litre and a 58 Litre sizing
7Mesh Clothing. I’m looking forward to this range coming into the country!
Princeton Tec Ghost X MPLS headlamp
Sea to Summit
Black Diamond Beta Light Trekking Poles
Sea to Summit Sentinel XP 2 Tent
Updated for 2027
Updated kitchenware from Sea to Summit and due to shit the market in 2027
All Sat
Spot Gen4 Satellite GPS Messenger
SPOT X 2−Way Satellite Messenger
The Ocean Signal RescueMe PLB1 RLS looks the same as its predecessor but now notifies the user that an emergency request has been received by means of a flashing blue light providing peace of mind
Expedition Equipment
Exped Ultra Sleeping Pad
Exped Dura Sleeping Pad comes with an R Value of 10!
Exped Lightning 60 Hiking Pack
Exped Ridgeline 65 Pack
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Publishing date
17 October 2026