[Held in March] Two events where you can easily try out outdoor gear are in the cards again this year

Monday, March 19, 2018

Written by Yasushi Hisatomi

March marks the start of the new season, and various events are held across the country where you can try out the latest gear, whether that be pitching a tent you've been interested in or test-driving in new shoes. Following on from last year, Outdoor Gearzine is introducing two events that are attracting attention

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Featured Event 1: Outdoor Gear Touch&Try 2018
- Event Overview
Featured Event 2: Trail Open Air Demo
- Event Overview

Highlight 1: Outdoor Gear Touch&Try 2018
Highlight 2: TRAIL OPEN AIR DEMO 4

Featured Event 1: Outdoor Gear Touch&Try 2018

Outdoor Gear Touch&Try is an event where you can see, touch, and try out large gear like tents and tarps, as well as fire equipment like burners, in an actual field, which is something you rarely get a chance to try out. This year, the venue will be in Tachikawa, and the event will be even more powerful with more brands joining the event

*The photo shows last year's event

As always, there's a lineup of enthusiastic, authentic outdoor brands. Since A&F is participating, I wonder if we'll be able to pitch a HILLEBERG tent this year. There will also be various events during the period, and detailed information posted on this Facebook page from time to time , so if you're interested, be sure to check it out and give it a try.

Event Overview

schedule

Saturday, March 24th and Sunday, March 25th, 2018

venue

Showa Memorial Park, Community Square area (3173 Midoricho, Tachikawa City, Tokyo)

access

【train】

Akebono Exit: Approximately 10 minutes from JR Chuo Line Tachikawa Station, approximately 8 minutes from Tama City Monorail Tachikawa-Kita Station
Tachikawa Exit: Approximately 15 minutes from JR Chuo Line Tachikawa Station, approximately 13 minutes from Tama Toshin Monorail Tachikawa-Kita Station
Nishi-Tachikawa Exit: Approximately 2 minutes from Nishi-Tachikawa Station on the JR Ome Line
Akishima Exit: Approximately 10 minutes from Higashi-Nakagami Station on the JR Ome Line
Tamagawa Josui Exit: Approximately 25 minutes from Musashi-Sunagawa Station on the Seibu Haijima Line (via Zanborigawa Greenway)
Sunagawa Exit: Approximately 20 minutes from Musashi-Sunagawa Station on the Seibu Haijima Line

【car】

8km from the Chuo Expressway, Kunitachi-Fuchu IC
. Get off at the Chuo Expressway, Kunitachi-Fuchu IC. Take National Route 20 towards Tachikawa. Turn right at the Hinobashi intersection.

Organizer

Outdoor Gear Touch&Try Executive Committee

Exhibitors

Iwatani Primus Co., Ltd., Kenkosha Co., Ltd., A&F Co., Ltd., Kanseki Co., Ltd., Big Wing Co., Ltd., Ablaze Co., Ltd., Outdoor Gear Maniacs

Event time

March 24th (Sat) Doors open 9:30 / Close 16:30
March 25th (Sun) Doors open 9:30 / Close 16:00

Fee

Participation in the event is free. *Admission to Showa Memorial Park is required

Event Updates

Facebook page : https://www.facebook.com/OGTT.jp/

Inquiries

Please send a message to the Outdoor Gear Touch&Try Executive Committee (ogtt2018@gmail.com) or via the event Facebook page

Featured Event 2: Trail Open Air Demo

This outdoor gear trial event features over 70 outdoor brands, including those specializing in trail running! Not only is there a wide lineup ranging from hot new releases to obscure gear, but the best part is that there are trails around the venue that are perfect for test runs, allowing you to carefully examine the items on the spot. Now in its fourth year, the event is packed with even more exciting programs and events. With the trail season kicking off, this is an event not to be missed if you want to check out the latest models of the season

*The photo shows last year's event

Last year, this site also reported on notable models, but this year, we will be collaborating with Event OGZ to bring you a more live and detailed report of the excitement of the day! We will be posting more details on our Facebook page, so please look forward to it!

Event Overview

schedule

March 31, 2018 (Sat) 10:00-17:00 / April 1, 2018 (Sun) 9:00-16:00

venue

Nagayama Ground, 217 Honmachi, Ome City, Tokyo

access

7 minutes walk from JR Ome Station. Please use public transportation if possible. If you are coming by car, please use the nearby parking lot

Organizer

TRAIL OPEN AIR DEMO Executive Committee

Exhibiting brands and companies

Please check the official website or Facebook page

Fee

Participation in the event is free

For the latest information and inquiries regarding event details and applications for various projects,

Official page: http://trailopenairdemo.com/

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/trailopenairdemo/