Last week, I covered "future gear" from the Outdoor Retailer trade show, a twice-annual event in Salt Lake City. From the looks of my early snooping, this year's show, August 3 - 6, promises to play host to some of the coolest new equipment in years. Here's a second sneak peek at a few of the items that'll be displayed on the trade-show floor. This is the gear you'll see at shops this winter and next spring.

Photo: (c) nPower
Energy-producing device

Power Walk. The nPower PEG device is touted to capture and store the kinetic energy you generate by walking, jogging, or biking. The device stores energy and then lets you use it to charge your phone, MP3 player, or GPS devices. The PEG product -- which stands for Personal Energy Generator -- is placed vertically in a backpack as you hike. It makes energy through the up-and-down movement derived by walking. $149.99

Photo: (c) Icebreaker
RealFleece shirt

Genuine Fleece Top. Polar-fleece tops are old standbys for many outdoor enthusiasts. But much of the "fleece" on the outdoors market is not fleece at all -- it's really petroleum-based clothing. New Zealand merino-wool company Icebreaker, for its fall 2010 line, debuts a bonafide fleece top. Made of wool, the company's RealFleece is literally off the backs of merino sheep in New Zealand s Southern Alps. It ain't cheap, though. One RealFleece piece, the Men's Aspiring Hood top, will cost $200.

Photo: (c) Vibram
FiveFingers 2011 model

FiveFingers Expansion. The "barefoot evolution" sprints on! Vibram FiveFingers' 2011 line expands with a new road-running collection (it has an off-center lacing system and a new type of sole), a men s and women s fitness shoe, and a -- dare we say? -- model for fashion and everyday use. Also, of note: In 2011, Vibram will be launching its first-ever FiveFingers children s line.

Photo: (c) SPIbelt
Belt for holding small items on a run

Belt With Small Pockets. It's called a SPIbelt, the "SPI" standing for "small personal items." While it debuted in 2007, the makers of the SPIbelt -- which is designed to hold IDs, MP3 players, cell phones, keys, money, credit cards, insulin supplies, and other must-haves while running or outdoors -- keep innovating the small pocketed belts. It now comes in 22 styles with varying pocket configurations and color schemes. The company pits its stuff-stowing belt against the time-tested fannypack category, calling the latter "cumbersome." Fannypacks versus SPIbelts! We are on.

Photo: (c) Clif
New CRUNCH granola bar

Clif Granola Bars. The culinary category formerly know as "energy food" has taken a big turn for the better in recent years. Clif Bar & Company diverges from the category altogether with its CRUNCH line of granola bars. They are like Nature Valley granola bars, coming two to a pack and comprised of dry/compressed granola-type stuff. But, lo, these are good tasting. I tested the White Chocolate Macadamia Nut variety and can officially say Yum! It has a great sweet-but-not-too-sweet flavor and a cookie-like aftertaste. It doesn't taste like any "energy food" I've ever eaten. Downfalls? They might crumble big time in a backpack on the go.

Photo: (c) Ruff Wear
Winter boot for dogs

Dog Boots. The Polar Trex Dog Boots from Ruff Wear offer winter traction as well as warmth. The insulated dog shoes are made of a soft-shell weather-proof fabric and a reinforced gaiter for leg protection. The sole comes from Vibram and includes a "snow-gripping" lug pattern for canine momentum on frozen ground.

--Stephen Regenold is founder and editor of www.gearjunkie.com.