These Are the Most Innovative Outdoor Products Coming in 2018

This year’s ISPO award winners include ultralight synthetic down jackets, a safety vest for big wave surfers, an enduro mountain bike and more.

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The most substantial trade show in the world, ISPO, hosts 85,000 people from around the globe, evaluates products from over 2,700 international brands and then awards the top products with an ISPO award. It signifies to the outdoor and fitness world that this brand is making a quality product. This year 22 products made that cut for the Gold Award; the roster includes an ultralight synthetic down jacket, a safety vest for big wave surfers, an enduro mountain bike and more. Here are five of the highlights.

Expedition 8L Reservoir by HydraPack ~$61

Modicana Jacket by BLACKYAK ~$366

Velez Evolution Jacket by Páramo ~$527

Highline Airlift by Quiksilver $990

Speedfox 01 Trailsync by BMC ~$8,577

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