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2016 Father’s Day Gift Guide

posted by gumptiongear June 9, 2016 0 comments

 

Gumption Gear Review Father's DayFather’s Day is just around the corner. Between work, family, and all of those outdoor escapades, you’re just now starting to feel the time crunch and pressure of picking out the perfect gift. While taking the easy road with a tie or coffee mug is tempting, you can do better. There’s still time to do something extra special for pops this year. To help take the stress out of this Father’s Day, we’ve put together a list of suggestions that will turn this year’s celebration into more than just another game night.

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Five Favorite iSUP Options

posted by gumptiongear May 29, 2016 0 comments

 

MV3A0184Once viewed as a fringe activity, paddle boarding has taken the outdoor recreation industry by storm. The sport’s low barriers to entry make it the fastest way to experience the joy riding a wave, or the tranquility of paddling towards the sunset on a peaceful alpine lake. But the hard bodied style of traditional SUPs can make entry to the sport challenging for many would-be SUP enthusiasts.

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American Pride: The Hazen Legion 6.0 Manufactured by Tops Knives

posted by gumptiongear May 11, 2016 0 comments

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A wise man once said: Never be caught in a life or death situation without your knife. It could be your last line of defense or your first line of survival.  Whether you’re being deployed to a foreign land, or you are in need a professional level tool for your adventures in the deep backwoods, the Hazen Legion 6.0 from TOPS Knives is a force to be reckoned with. Continue Reading

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Review: Sevylor Tomichi iSUP

posted by gumptiongear May 9, 2016 0 comments

Review: Sevylor Tomichi iSUP

Once viewed as a fringe activity, paddle boarding has taken the outdoor recreation industry by storm.  As the market continues to expand so does the diversity of stand up paddle board styles. From long, skinny boards for racers to wide, sturdy boards for yoga, finding the right board can be a daunting decision. So why not go with a versatile option that can do a little bit of everything? Enter the Tomichi iSUP from Sevylor.
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Gear Guide: Our Favorite Insulated Vests

posted by gumptiongear April 28, 2016 0 comments

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Ah, the venerable vest, equal parts indispensable accessory and outdoor wardrobe lynchpin since lumberjacks roamed the earth. Cold mornings in camp, lunch breaks on the ridgeline and après beers in the trailhead parking lot—the insulated vest is a versatile tool for any cool-weather wardrobe. Designed with your spirit of wanderlust in mind, a quality vest ensures your body heat is secure at the core while giving you the freedom to move without freezing up.

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eFotoGuide: The Art of Adventure

posted by gumptiongear April 19, 2016 0 comments

If you have an interest in wildlife or nature photography, at some point you’ve seen an image that has completely taken your breath away. Maybe it was a photograph of a sweeping landscape washed in the golden light of the dying afternoon sun or close-up of some small natural miracle that you had never noticed before that moment. You might even have asked yourself, “How did they do that?”

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Gear Guide: Spring Essentials 2016

posted by gumptiongear April 5, 2016 0 comments

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The snow melt is running into rivers and slender blades of green are burgeoning from the ground. Daylight is slowly extending its reach and wildflowers are beginning to light up the meadows. Spring is here and that means it’s time to take stock of your gear stash.

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Review: Kelty Cosmic 0 Sleeping Bag

posted by gumptiongear March 15, 2016 0 comments

Copy of Kelty_8Packing a hefty dose of warmth for the price, the Kelty Cosmic 0-Degree Sleeping Bag will keep you comfortable whether you’re sleeping above the treeline, camped out in the resort parking lot, or waiting for the storm to clear at camp before launching a summit bid.

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Topo Athletic MT2 Trail Runner

posted by gumptiongear March 10, 2016 0 comments

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As the snow begins to vanish and your go-to ski-touring terrain starts to yield back your running paradise, you’ll need to swap out those daunting Goretex boots for some light and fast trail runners. To help kickstart your Spring run routine, Topo Athletic offers the MT-2. A hybrid runner for men and women. Continue Reading

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LED LENSER USA Launches #LEDBYLIGHT Series

posted by gumptiongear March 3, 2016 0 comments

LL_HOMEPAGE_SPOTLIGHT_768X460_TITLEDarkness has made its attempt to attack the light, to keep the world hidden in a cloak of somber shadow.  But we’ve got news for the darkness.  Its days are numbered.  A new world of bright, pure and unadulterated light is at hand, ready to pierce through the cloak of heavy darkness. Continue Reading