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[Event Report] TRAIL OPEN AIR DEMO2025!

From new releases from popular brands to new faces you've never seen before. A must-see event for all mountain equipment lovers will be held again this year!

Now, April is the season for air demonstrations! So I visited TRAIL OPEN AIR DEMO 2025 (hereinafter referred to as TOAD) and will bring you the details.

https://trailopenairdemo.jp/

 

It is visited immediately after the opening of DAY2, which is held for two days every year, and is held at TCN Sports Park Nagayama (Ome City Nagayama Park General Playground) in Ome, Tokyo, but before it was set up here, there was a time when it was held closer to the city center.

 

This is a trail running event, so the main focus is running! However, the main focus is not on attending there, but on tours of brand store booths that are also being held within the venue. This is all as usual! This is not the case, so we will deliver it by picking it up in our own way.

SALOMON

Starting with Salomon, a familiar face in Giajin!

 

A Garapon lottery will be held for S/PLUS members, Salomon's own membership program and app.

 

You can only get it here!? You can get Salomon goods! It may be held at a valuable opportunity, or at future events, and it is a great deal for those who purchase Salomon products, so here's all about S/PLUS membership, so please visit the official website for more information.

 

S/PLUS Sitehttps ://salomon.jp/pages/s-plus

Furthermore, speaking of TOAD, you try out shoes!

 

The best part of TOAD is that you can not only try on the latest shoes you're interested in, but also try them out. Not only Salomon, but also at each shoe brand booth, so it's an opportunity to try out those shoes you don't usually try and these shoes at once, so it's a good idea to come and find a pair that you'll love.

Official website https://salomon.jp/

 

I went to take a look at the booths I'm interested in.

ACTIBASE

Next is Acty Base.

Personally, I often see Actybase when I go to events, so I feel like I'm familiar with it, but this was the first time I was able to listen to the story.

For me, Actybase has a strong image of a backpack or sacoche.

The IDbackpack series is definitely eye-catching.

There are many apparel products that are bothering you, and the one I'm currently favourite is the one I use in the foreground, a fabric called Seesucker, which has an uneven surface and a smooth texture. It is true that the surface has an exquisite three-dimensional feel and gives it a unique presence. The seersucker fabric is woven with Coolmax thread, so it is highly absorbent and quick-drying, and yet has a stylish visual that can be worn both in the city and in the mountains! This is a convincing picture.

Actybase, which is a little further away, is scheduled to be held! It seems that the event was a popular event that attracted nearly 100 people last time, and the second event will be held in October. It seems that the scale has also been upgraded, so if you're interested, check out Actybase's trends.

Official EC site https://actibase.base.shop/

 

The race gradually begins, but it's time to relax your body with warm-up exercises.

 

Milestone

This is also a familiar milestone at Gia Gin, and a new face that has been awaited this season.

Introducing Omori, a new milestone star, to finally be released with the rainwear UP-SWING RAIN HOODY!

domestically a moisture permeability of approximately 40,000g/ m2 and a water pressure of 30,000mm , and is made of a waterproof and breathable material with a 20D outer layer and a 7D inner layer.It is not only high waterproof performance, but also does not get cold even if worn in bad weather! This is a confident piece that was completed after over a year of development, with the practice of 100-mile races and other factors, making it a sure thing.

We also have the same rain pants as a set, so there is no gap. Some of the clothing colors are sold out at the event venue! This shows how well it is attracting attention and popularity.

The milestone original socks series is also stylish, has good performance and is not priced at a wallet-friendly price. If you're interested, I recommend watching the original "Tell me! Milestone."

 

Tell me! The secret behind the development of Milestone original socks

The official website and concept store limited lantern shade, which has just been released as a collaboration version, seems to have one side of the lantern shade, unlike the regular version. Although the above limited edition is limited, it's also nice that you can purchase it on the spot at events.

This is the second collaboration product with PAAGO WORKS , which is the topic of lamps MS-i1 + RUSH Light 2.0. It can be said to be a brushed-up version of the previous collaboration product, RUSHLight, and the capacity of the bag part has been significantly increased. Furthermore, a new light that will be released in the future is under development, so we have no choice but to keep an eye on the trends in the milestone.

 

Official website https://milestone81.com/

 

Each food and drink booth is also a great place to enjoy, making it one of the fun things about the event.

 

Rab

Rab feels that he is definitely gaining momentum here.

The new items that were placed just before the booth are eye-catching! New Phantom Jacket ultra-lightweight rainwear has been significantly updated this year!

Needless to say, this is a highly refined rainwear product, but the construction beyond that is amazing, and the ventilation allows air to flow smoothly when used, preventing water from entering the back of the hood. And this doesn't end there.

Furthermore, this part also serves as a stuff sack and is now packable! What's more, the hood adjustment drawcord is a function that directly filters out the sack, and Rab is incredible.

The backpacks are also very popular, and this model is said to have sold out in 24 seasons.

The Veil XP series, a completely waterproof, ultra-lightweight pack that has been featured in a Gear Gin review recently

 

The shoulder harness, which is also mentioned in the review, is a wide, flat monomesh pad. To add to this, it does not extend in the vertical and horizontal direction of ripstop, but it extends in a "different direction" direction, which is a well-thought-being thought to it.

Official website https://rab-equipment.jp/

 

A photo before the DAY2 race begins, the staff carrying banners from each brand will create a flower path at the invitation of the DJ.

 

plugflux・LITEWAY/RovvVon/BLISTER WOOL

Backpacks will be displayed from LITEWAY

An exhibition of small items that can be used from hiking to town.

And the highlight is , which combines a two-chamber whistle and a tick remover . It's been quite a while, but ticks are surprisingly everywhere. I've been done about three times in the mountains, and I've seen them at campsites, so it's actually close to me. I believe it is essential to have these items after knowing how to deal with ticks.

RovyVon is the LED flashlight brand. There are many products with similar appearances, but the real ones are different, and you'll understand how good they are when you use them. You should be careful not to lose money by buying cheap things.

BLISTER WOOL is an item that can prevent problems such as rubbing and blisters caused by troublesome blisters, and is said to have the effect of preventing them and alleviating early symptoms. By tearing off the wool to the appropriate size and placing it on the affected area, the wool and socks are entangled and secured.

PLUGFLUX General Site https://www.plugflux.co.jp/view/page/shop

 

And the first race in the morning begins! The finished body shows you how serious you are.

 

LA SPORTIVA®

Sportiva also tries on and test out various shoes.

Everyone is happy to receive a limited sale on the event!

You're the one who'll end up buying this involuntarily.

And Calze GM® socks.

 

Furthermore, there are many highlights and shoes packed with the latest technology. PRODIGIO is Sportiva's first new model exclusively for Ultra Trails.

Furthermore, PRODIGIO PRO, which was just released on April 4th! These racing shoes are specialized for those aiming to become the fastest in competitions, with cutting-edge power wire technology and wrapping system that provide accurate fit, improved stability, powerful energy transfer, and the boost needed on long trails. It is true that there are almost no seams on the upper surface, and the yellow and red parts that look like the pattern are made of power wire (TPU melting thread technology) that look like a mass of Sportiva technology.

Official website https://www.sportivajapan.com/

 

THE NORTH FACE

It's a big brand that doesn't require any explanation, so I thought I'd introduce it to you, but I took the plunge and took the plunge to the North Face. No matter what, everyone is probably taking care of in the mountains/town. We also had to try on shoes and run them all, so everyone wore them. It appears that a TRY ON running event was held at the event

Summit Vective Pro 3. It has a five-layered shoe equipped with VECTIV (multilayer sole unit) launched in spring 2025. Each layer has a different structure, and some layers contain carbon/hybrid plates, which seem to achieve a high level of stability and rebound force.

proposed by HST Fume 6 and the North Face, and is specialized for its lightweight size of approximately 150g, with breathability and storage. It may have been over 10 years ago, but red Martin Wing 6, a masterpiece from the North Face early training pack, and I remember that the quality of the training products was high since then.

Official website https://www.goldwin.co.jp/tnf/run/

 

The athletes then run out of the park and run down the trail.

 

Vibram®

Vibram was once again a great help at Giajin at an offline event. First exhibition at TOAD!

 

An explanation of shoes that use Vibram soles in each brand's shoes.

I was able to experience this at the offline event at the Gear Gin event

Experience the difference in compounds using special test fixtures that allow water to flow What's more, those who experience it are generous as a gift of a limited-edition, non-sale novelty.

Furthermore, if you are worried about the sustainable attempt proposed by Vibram, wear and lack of performance, you can also consult us about sole replacement services. It is possible to introduce repair application procedures and Vibram certified repair companies, so I would like the author to do something soon. I'm the one who wants to wear my favorite pair for a long time. By the way, the range is not just for running shoes! ,It is up to you to ask whether it can be reupholstered or not.

Official website https://www.vibram.com/jp

 

PAAGO WORKS

PergoWorks is the catchphrase, Pack and Go! (Come and go out!).

The RUSH series of trail running packs is a masterpiece that has been developed based on the opinions of a wide range of users, from top athletes to general runners. The RUSH series is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, so there is also a commemorative sticker like this.

That 's the RUSH series.

Let's explain the evolutionary genealogy! There was a panel, but it was released so much.

As per the comments that PergoWorks products are intended to stimulate the user's sense of adventure and creativity, they are multi-functional in items, but I like the fact that the user is slightly tested in the margins where they don't talk about the whole story.

And now the new stars that have appeared like Mercury, the ZENN series is a hot topic everywhere! An innovative backpack that was unlikely to have a harness system that could separate and combine the main pack and sub pack into the front and back

I went to Hikers Depot, a UL outdoor shop in Tokyo, when I first unveiled it at Hikers Depot. I was surprised at all.

At the unveiling of the Hikers Depot, the front of the pack and the harness are separated and combined to form an attack backpack!

The key to this separation and combination system is that the special buckle can be used intuitively with one hand, allowing you to transform smoothly.

 

A more topic, the limited edition RUSH11R will be released soon!

 

The main material is "ALUULA" which is the first time it has been adopted in the Japanese outdoor industry! If you're wondering what ALUULA is!, please check out the Giajin article here.

 

Designer/Representative Saito Toru. I personally guess that even though it's a mass production company, it's a kind of garage spirit that feels like Toru's spirit is probably the mindset that flows at the core. PergoWorks will also continue to run towards the next 10th anniversary.

Official website https://www.paagoworks.com/

 

FAVSOL OUTDOOR

FAVSOL OUTDOOR was running inside Pergo's booth.

"Attack and defend!" It is a new type of UV care product, and it is said to focus on preventing performance from declining in outdoor sunburn. I don't use any sunscreen at all so I'm completely lacking in studying, but just stopping my sunscreen can reduce fatigue the next day.

It was a strange stick type that was used by turning the dial below and had a smooth feel that felt the moment I put it on. It also has a great performance that girls can use on top of makeup, so it doesn't cause makeup to fall apart, and is less likely to turn white. They wanted the girls to use it actively, as well as boys.

Official website https://favsol.theshop.jp/

 

TANNUKI

TANNUKI is a company that is cruel to domestically produced manufacturing.

The first thing that caught my eye was Andante Cardigan. It is said to be a cardigan that can be used in the mountains, and it looks great that it can be used stylishly in town. It is said to be made from 100% polyester material with spring-shaped fibers. The most distinctive feature is that it is both light and stretchy, and is water-repellent, so it is a solid outdoor wear that can be seen as repelling light rain. I love this kind of thing.

Wide Pant from the Andante series. These pants are made of the same material as the above cardigan, which has the same performance in terms of fabric, and have a wide silhouette that makes them seamless for everyday use and outdoor activities.

Sato Three Fingers Glove.

This is a thin, lightweight three-finger mitten type running gloves, so I don't think this shape is anything else! There is a fingertip function on the thumb and index finger. Compared to the typical five-toe design, there are fewer sewing points and the three designs improve the heat retention effect by preventing warm air from escaping, giving it a somewhat impression of the front paws of an animal.

Happy TANNUKI NS T. Despite this indescribable, funny and pop graphics, the body is made of Toray's Prime Flex yarn, a lightweight synthetic material with high-tech properties that are highly stretchy and have UV protection.

 

There is information that raccoons will be holding a BIG event in May.

[Spring TANNUKI Fes 2025]
- Date and time: Sunday, May 11, 2025, 11:00 - 17:00
- Venue: Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial and Trade Center Hamamatsuchokan, 1-7-1 Kaigan, Minato-ku, Tokyo
- Admission fee: Free *Optional admission fee available

For more information, please see https://tannuki.jp/news/601/

Official website https://tannuki.jp/

 

That's why I'm going to stop this time too, and I'd like to visit again as usual, but I'd like to close my TOAD visit this season with Nana Snap.

 

Mountain King is the lightest folding pole TRAIL BLAZE series.

UJMT was interested in the diagonal zipper DCF sack.

LEKI is the perfect trekking pole for outstanding stability in the mountains.

 

Yans

A person who has grown into a gear lover and finally ended up writing on Gear Gin. He has been a tough gear enthusiast and loves modifying and making his own gear, and also loves outdoor events. We would like to place emphasis on brand exploration and shop reviews.

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