Garmin Dive Computer, Burly Folding Bike, Winter Overalls, and More Emerging Gear

Your outdoor sport of choice this November depends largely on where you live — and what the weather looks like from week to week. If you’re a lucky Coloradoan, you may have already hit the slopes at the handful of ski resorts that have already opened their doors. If you’re like me and live in the southern US, then the climate may feel like we’re still barely entering the fall.

That’s why we keep things diverse in Emerging Gear, and this week is no exception. Snow lovers and climbers have several new apparel and ski drops to peruse, as expected for this time of year. But cyclists, hikers, and those pursuing other fair-weather sports have lots to window-shop as well. Even divers have been eating well in Emerging Gear lately, and we have another new dive computer from Garmin to top off the last few weeks of wetsuits and diving gear.

Find all that and more right here in Emerging Gear.

Garmin Descent X10

Divers can welcome a new addition to Garmin’s dive computer lineup: the Descent X10 ($350). Garmin’s latest version has a 2.1-inch backlit screen, allowing divers to quickly gauge their depth, time, oxygen levels, and more from their wrist. It offers multiple dive modes for tracking activity, and pairs with the Garmin smartphone app to log it all.

There are also colorful new bezel guards (sold separately) that “add customizable style and help divers keep track of their device,” the brand said. There’s even a boon for guides: dive shops and schools can use the new “rental mode” to configure the device for each diver’s skill level.

A Sturdy Folding Bike

Folding bikes certainly offer many advantages over traditional ones. They’re easier to transport in a vehicle or airplane, and can be stashed under a desk at your workplace. But they’re often not too sturdy or able to support that much weight.

The DAHON Mariner XL folding bike “is built to fix that,” the brand said. DAHON took the classic 3-step fold, which first hit the market four decades ago, and re-engineered the frame. The result? A folding bike that can support up to 330 lbs, or riders up to 6’9″. At 31.6 pounds, it’s not lightweight, but certainly weighs less than most e-bikes. It also sports 22″ multi-terrain tires, a Dahon cable system, and a reinforced Super Down Tube.

And at $1,300, it’s a reasonable price tag for a brand-new bicycle.

Winter Overalls

Want to stay cozy in a pair of overalls that can pull double-duty for outdoor adventures? Try the Allover Women’s Fooses Winter Overalls, a “winterized overall that bridges the gap between technical winter outerwear and everyday overalls.” That’s according to Allover, a Colorado brand that specializes in (you guessed it) overalls.

Made from nylon and spandex, these winter overalls can supposedly handle snowy dog walks, winter hikes, Nordic skiing, and ice climbing. They have a soft, brushed interior and lots of stretch, allowing for greater freedom of movement than traditional snow gear. They have a relaxed fit, tapered waist, and eight pockets, including two zippered ones.

Hemp Barefoot Shoes

Headquartered in beautiful Asheville, North Carolina, Astral started as a riverwear brand and has since expanded into all kinds of apparel, much of it made from the durable material that dominated clothing before the advent of petroleum: hemp.

The brand’s latest offerings include a pair of zero-drop barefoot shoes made from a blend of 77% hemp and 23% recycled polyester. The Loyak EZ HT ($100) are breathable, odor-resistant, and slip on without laces. They also sport a natural cork footbed atop a 6mm removable EVA midsole. There’s also a Flex Grip outsole. It’s also pretty lightweight, clocking in at 7.6 oz in a men’s 9.

Other new offerings from Astral include the Men’s Kinisi Hemp Pants ($110) and Women’s High Noon Hemp Tee ($60).

The North Face Ski Collection

Ready for snow season? The North Face’s latest collection includes many upgrades to existing lineups, as well as some new kits for women.

For starters, the popular Freedom Franchise gets upgraded with stretchy new fabrics, DRYVENT 2L technology for “added mobility and weather protection,” additional seam durability, and a refreshed style. Examples include the Men’s Freedom Insulated Jacket and Women’s Freedom Insulated Jacket.

Women skiers and snowboarders can also choose from the new Powstar and updated Lenado kits. They each offer “two distinct looks,” but both come with modern silhouettes and fully waterproof fabrics.

Artist-Designed Climbing Shoes

The Guide Tennie from adidas Five Ten is a popular shoe among mountaineers and rock climbers. Originally designed as an approach shoe, it has become quite popular because it offers enough sticky rubber to handle easy climbing while remaining comfortable enough for all-day use, from the trailhead to the summit.

I already thought that the latest version of the shoe, released earlier this year, had the most appealing aesthetic I’ve seen thus far. But adidas Five Ten has managed to make the shoe even sexier by collaborating with Los Angeles-based creative studio Brain Dead. The result is essentially just a colorful, limited-edition version of both the Guide Tennie and the NIAD, a slip-on climbing shoe. But I’d be lying if I didn’t admit they looked damn good.

Since both of these shoes come with adidas Five Ten’s now iconic STEALTH rubber, you can rely on them for real-world performance.

Limited-Edition Ski

This year, Austrian ski brand HEAD marks the 20th anniversary of the Supershape, a piste-oriented line of carving skis. The brand is celebrating with a limited-edition release called the Supershape Limited.

This anniversary edition of the e-Magnum was designed with Didier Cuche, who held the first Supershape on a podium two decades ago, the brand said. Cuche helped choose the colors and graphics, and even “tried it out on fresh corduroy before signing off on it,” HEAD said in a release.

The ski has a 72 mm waist, 13.1 m radius at the 170 cm length, Speed Rocker, Worldcup Sandwich Cap construction and exposed Crossforce Carbon, with EMC damping to calm chatter on firm snow. The ski’s release is accompanied by a full Supershape Limited collection that includes a helmet, goggles, ski poles and a ski strap.

Award-Winning Trail Bike

REEB Cycles just dropped a redesign of its SST steel 120mm trail bike, which received widespread acclaim from bike reviewers when it debuted in 2022.

The latest version, which debuts this weekend at the 2026 Sedona Mountain Bike Festival, features a redesigned chassis, updated geometry, and improved suspension kinematics, REEB said in a release. The original blended “REEB’s steel hardtails with the capability and performance of a modern full-suspension trail bike,” the brand said.

REEB has now evolved the SST’s geometry for improved stability on technical descents. It has an updated 120mm flex-stay suspension platform, a re-engineered steel chassis with an additive-manufactured rocker pivot housing and enlarged bottom bracket cluster. The bike is currently in development for 2027. Sign up for updates on the REEB site.

Helinox x ACG

And I have one more redesigned gear collection: a collaboration between South Korea’s Helinox and Nike’s ACG (All Conditions Gear). The two brands just released a three-piece collection of Helinox gear reimagined by Nike.

The ACG x Helinox Ultralight Collection includes the ACG x Helinox Chair Zero LT ($170), which features a black Ghostgrid seat, limited-edition collection badge, and a signature ACG orange alloy frame. There’s also a limited-edition version of the Table Zero LT ($160). The 17L Camp Sack ($40) is a new addition for both brands. Made from 50D and 300D nylon ripstop, it has a main compartment and two exterior stash pockets.

Marmot Day Packs

Every hiker needs a day pack. While we may crave big, multi-day adventures, that’s just not the daily (or even weekly) reality for most of us. California’s Marmot just debuted a couple of lines of new packs meant for the day hikes and day trips that probably define most weekends for us outdoorsy types.

First off, we have the lightweight There-N-Back packs, which have hydration-reservoir sleeves, external gear-attachment loops, webbing chains, water bottle pockets, and a key clip attachment. They’re available in 20L ($90), 16L ($75), and Waist Pack ($45). There’s also the Kavern lineup. These mountain-ready packs have padded laptop sleeves, internal organization pockets, a “hidden” tracking-tag pocket, and a front bungee strap for quick storage, as well as an exterior zippered pocket and water bottle pockets. They’re available in 30L ($150), 26L ($120), & Waist Pack ($55).

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