While the 2024 Autumn Festival doesn't begin until the weekend of October 5th in Japan (same weekend as the final Snow Peak Way event in the United States), and has no concrete date of release in America - products have been unveiled ahead of the celebratory weekend for the brand.
As always, thank you to Snow Peak Japan for the images. No US pricing is available at this time, so we've included the JPY price.
What is the Snow Peak Seppou Festival?
Held twice annually, one in Spring and once in Autumn, the Seppou Festival is billed as Snow Peak's Thanksgiving. All retail locations in Japan host events, camping trips, and more. But what really brings people out are the limited edition items. Some are colorups or new materials for existing products, however, it's the completely new pieces that push people to pay attention. As they are often only released in limited quantities before going into the Snow Peak Vault.
What is being released for Snow Peak Festival?
This time around it is a rather mild release, but there are a few items that caught our eye. Quickly listed the assortment is:
- Stainless Steel Tray .5U (Black)
- Stainless Steel Tray 1U (Black)
- Landlock Side Tarp (Ivory)
- Ti Mini Sierra Cup 2024 Autumn Edition
- Wok & Joint Kit for Gigiapower Li Stove (Rerelease)
- Campfire Aroma Spray (Warm Orange)
- Campfire Aroma Spray (Deep Wood)
- Offset Shoulder Pouch (Various colors)
As is often seen, there are a few apparel items releasing as well.
Gear Release Information
We'll skip over a few of the more standard items listed below, focusing on what is new and unique. For a full list, visit the Snow Peak Japan website.
Stainless Steel Tray .5U Black (FES-086-BK) ¥5,940
Stainless Steel Tray 1U Black (FES-085-BK) ¥3,740
Identical to the Stainless Steel Tray 1U and Half-Unit in materials, these pieces continue the pattern of black releases for Festival events. While no specifics are available, they appear to have the same durable coating that was applied to the Takibi MyTable Festival and Jikaro Festival releases.
Landlock Side Tarp Ivory (FES-270-IV) ¥55,000
Designed to augment the Land Lock Ivory, the side-tarp offers never-before-seen additions to Snow Peak's flagship shelter. While actual dimensions haven't been released, from the image it looks to cover the entirety of the side entry. What we can't tell is if you will be able to pair two together, creating covered spaces on both sides of the shelter.
Wok and Joint Kit for Gigapower Li (FES-460) ¥26,400
What will likely be the fastest selling item of this release is the re-introduction (albeit temporary) of the Wok & Joint Kit. Released in 2015 only to be discontinued only a couple of years later has made the original a very sought after item, often selling for $600+ for a complete kit comprised of:
- Wok (CS-150): ¥9,800
- Ladle (CS-155): ¥4,500
- Joint Kit (CS-159): ¥3,200
At ¥17,500 total, the new product does come at an increased price, but is approximately in-line with other price increase Snow Peak implemented a couple years ago as the cost of materials grew.
Both the wok itself and the ladle collapse down (the former using the same handle system as the Home & Camp Cooker), making for easy transport.
The Joint Kit is designed slightly differently compared to the CS-159 version. Where the former had a slot allowing for the wok handle to be angled deeply down while in hand, this version has a solid upper ring which will limit movement to some degree.
Campfire Aroma Spray: Warm Orange (FES-341-1) ¥3,250
Campfire Aroma Spray: Deep Wood (FES-341-2)
¥3,250
An entirely new product to the lineup, these small bottles of spray are designed to be misted directly into your campfire. What appear to be essential oils of some sort will offer a scented experience to your Takibi Time.
When Will Snow Peak Autumn Festival Release in the US?
While there is still no definitive date, previous releases tell us to expect it sometime around April 2025.