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Go Fast, Go Bright: KEEN Verdi Mid Hiking Boots

posted by gumptiongear February 28, 2013 0 comments

Your future on the trail is looking bright! The Verdi Mid Waterproof hiking boot from KEEN is a rugged and versatile go-anywhere hiker. It just prefers to go there a little bit quicker than your standard issue hiking boot.

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Ambler: Comfort, Warmth, Performance

posted by gumptiongear February 26, 2013 0 comments

When it comes to cold weather headwear, you don’t need a hat that has more technical innovation than warmth. Nor are you looking for a hat that tells good stories on long drives. Whether it’s Autumn, Winter or the cool nights of Spring, your top priority is making sure your family of outdoor adventurers stays comfortable and warm. It just so happens that’s the same priority of Ambler, a company focused on crafting quality hats ready to take you from peaks to pavement and everywhere in-between.

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The Hi-Tec Hurricane Mid Waterproof Hiking Boot

posted by gumptiongear February 12, 2013 0 comments

For 2013, Hi-Tec is ushering in the tropical storm season a little early with the introduction of the Hurricane and Hurricane Mid WP hiking shoes. Many fame the Hurricane as the embodiment of nature’s power or acts of divine wrath. The word “hurricane” itself actually derives from “Hurakan,” a destructive Mayan god. In the same way, think of Hi-Tec’s Waterproof Hurricane as a monster on the trail.

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Trending Now: Merrell’s M-Connect Series

posted by gumptiongear February 4, 2013 0 comments

Spring is just around the corner. It’s the time of year when an array of color returns to the stark world of white, and the time our exercise regime begins again in earnest. This year, we’ve resolved to get out of the gym and make the most of the outdoors. Running toward the morning sunrise, the sound of our footfalls on the trail–being outside reminds us of what it means to be complete, to be connected. It is also the essence of Merrell M-Connect, a new array of lightweight, minimalist footwear designed to provide a better ‘connection’ to the world around you.

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Bogs Footwear: Comfort & Technology for Family Adventure

posted by gumptiongear January 15, 2013 0 comments

Bogs Footwear has one simple mission: provide the most comfortable footwear for the most uncomfortable conditions in the world. When warm waterproof protection and comfort are both priority number one, pull on a pair of Bogs, head out the door and revel in the great outdoors.

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Hoo-Rag Review: The Better Bandana

posted by gumptiongear January 14, 2013 0 comments

Life for the outdoors enthusiast requires both the right skills and the right equipment – it means innovating with what you have on hand and maximizing the use of any item in your arsenal; and that’s the philosophy behind Hoo-Rag.

What is the Hoo-Rag, you ask? It’s a scarf, a handkerchief, a neckerchief, a headband, a hairband, a wristband, a bandana, and a cap; it’s jack of all trades and the master of a few more. Whatever you call it, this seamless multi-functional product is poised to become one of the most versatile and effective articles of technical clothing you’ll ever own. Simply put, it’s the better bandana.
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Review: Leatherman Charge AL Multi-Tool

posted by gumptiongear December 31, 2012 0 comments

With handles crafted from aircraft-grade aluminum, and a veritable cornucopia of easy to access tools, the Leatherman Charge AL Multi-Tool is the jack of all trades and the master of a few more. Whether you find yourself stuck on deserted island, or spend your weekends blitzing down singletracks, this multi-tool puts the solution to all your adventure SNAFU’s right in the palm of your hand (or hanging from your belt).

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L.L. Bean Ultralight 850 Down Jacket w/ DownTek

posted by gumptiongear December 28, 2012 0 comments

Down is Mother Nature’s premium and best insulation. While manufacturers have tried for decades to mimic the heat trapping properties of Down, they have yet to surpass what Mother Nature has done for millennia. So how do you make Mother Nature’s best even better?

First, you utilize nanotechnology and a proprietary application process to make it water repellant. Second, take your new and improved Down insulation and put it into a jacket from a brand with over 100 years experience in crafting exceptional outdoor equipment. Final result? The 850 Ultralight Down Jacket from L.L. Bean featuring the innovative DownTek water repellent Down.

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Review: Atlas 8-Series Trail Walking Snowshoes

posted by gumptiongear December 21, 2012 0 comments

“My old grandmother always used to say, Summer friends will melt away like summer snows, but winter friends are friends forever.” ― George R.R. Martin

Atlas engineers outfitted their 8 series trail walking snowshoes with an array of features and technology, and then made all those features melt away into an intuitively designed snowshoe that gets you out into the world of winter white with ease and comfort. Add in an impressive durability factor at a solid value, and this snowshoe is ready to become your new winter time best friend.
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Patagonia Men’s Scree Shield Mid Waterproof

posted by gumptiongear December 5, 2012 0 comments

You’ve still got a handful of miles to go before reaching the car when the blue skies turn grey and release enough rain to make you consider building an arc. Good thing that you laced up your Patagonia Scree Shield Mid Waterproof boots; built tough with a waterproof suede leather upper for protection and rubber rand and toe bumper for durability and protection; the Scree Shield mountain kicks can stand up to a beating … or ten.

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