While this is a couple of days after the fact,  I never the less thought it critical to bring you some cool gear from day 3 of the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2010.  This day was full of exciting new gear from all your favorites.  Here are a few Highlights:

Patagonia

Patagonia is continuing is dedication its brand one of the most environmentally conscientious companies in the outdoor market.  77% of their materials it uses throughout its line of gear has been recycled.  Through their Common Threads program, they have collected 12 tons of used and worn out gear, and recycled it into new gear.  It doesn’t hurt that they also make some of the coolest stuff out there.  Here are a couple of things to look forward too from Patagonia in the fall.

The R3  Highloft Jacket is a new offering in the redesigned Regulator series (R1-R4) that caught my eye as it looks really comfortable.  The fuzzy texture, and nice design make it look and feel like on of those mid-layer pieces that you just keep coming back to year after year.

The Capalene series of clothing has been re engineered to improve on its already impressive performance.  The changes in materials and design have done great things for the line, such as making the Capalene 4 baselayer 70% warmer while only adding 10% to the weight.

Sole

Sole Footwear, a company that is new to me, is producing a line of ergonomically designed sandals in which the footbeds are manufactured using recycled wine corks.  The technology behind the sandals are based on the ergonomic footbeds that have been produced by Sole for a number of years, and look to provide the sandals with a comfortable supportive design.

Merrell

Merrell has upped their stake in the outdoor apparel market this coming fall by bringing in a new line of outerwear that looks to be a higher quality than any of their previous offerings. One of the more exciting pieces of gear is their new 3 in one Jacket called the Tritherm which features a waterproof breathable shell, and a zip in down liner that is stuffed with 800 fill power down, and can be worn as a standalone jacket.  In addition they are also offering the Guise and Charade jackets which are insulated with a synthetic fill, and stuff into their own travel pillow.

Osprey

Osprey has expanded their line by designing a line of less technical daypacks that will be as comfortable in the classroom or office as the backcountry.  The packs, dubbed 24/7 come in a range of styles, and all of them feature internal laptop sleeves.  The packs will retail between $59 and $99 depending on the size and level of features.

Brunton

While Brunton’s new “Flip and Drip” coffee system is a little bulky to be stashed in a backcountry pack, it does offer an ingenious all in one solution for brewing a fresh cup of coffee or tea before heading out from a basecamp or your car for a day of adventure.  The three piece system allows one to boil water in a pot, add coffee to a filter, and attach to a coffee mug.  Brewing coffee is as simple as flipping the unit over to allow the hot water to strain through the filter into the mug.