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The PurifiCup® Portable Natural Water Purifier

posted by gumptiongear November 28, 2012 0 comments

 

Approximately 70 percent of the Earth’s surface is covered by water.  Unfortunately only 2.5 percent of it is fresh. The rest is saline and ocean-based. Even then, just 1 percent of our freshwater is easily accessible, with much of it trapped in glaciers and snowfields.  For those who regularly venture away from a reliable water source, this can pose a serious problem because water isn’t a convenience, it’s a necessity.

Whether your adventure takes you across the nation, or across a patch of wilderness, you need access to safe, clean and worry-free drinking water.  As the world’s first and only portable water purifier to adopt nano-silver technology, PurifiCup eliminates more than 600 kinds of bacteria.  Think of it as your lightweight insurance policy that covers you against running out of drinkable water.

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Review: The Osprey Talon 22 Backpack

posted by gumptiongear November 27, 2012 0 comments

 

 

“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.” – Helen Keller

Whether it takes you an hour or a several-day journey to trade in your office chair for a trip to the rivers edge, or a granite outcrop doesn’t really matter. What matters is that you take the time to treat yourself to the adventure and the epic views that come along with it.  And when you do finally step foot on the trail, the Talon 22 Backpack from Osprey Packs has the capacity and functional features to bring everything you’ll need for the day’s adventure.

Designed for the fast, adventure oriented enthusiast, the Talon 22, like all packs in the Talon Series, offers a unique melding of torso adjustability in an active, lightweight pack.
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Gumption Gear Holiday Gift Guide

posted by gumptiongear November 21, 2012 0 comments

 With the Holiday Season fully upon us, it’s time to grant loved ones their gear wishes.  Our team of gear guru’s recently put together a list of their favorite stocking stuffer ideas for the outdoor enthusiast in your life.  Now our team has gone one step further and provided a thorough list of all the gotta-get-it items for seriously savvy outdoor fanatics.  All gumption tested, gumption approved.

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Review: The Gauge 8″ Winter Boot From Wolverine®

posted by gumptiongear November 13, 2012 0 comments

An Autumn world now covered in a frenzy of reds and yellows will soon be blanketed in white, revealing a frozen world in which everything seems to stand still.  One world is burrowed and another is revealed.  Silent silhouettes of barren trees and dangling icicles.  Trails once roamed under warm sunny skies will soon be covered in snow and ice, all demanding a boot that let’s you avoid cabin fever.

As part of the Fall/Winter 2012 Outdoor Collection for men, Wolverine® has introduced the Gauge.  Built to be at home hiking at elevation or strolling through the winter laiden lowlands, the Wolverine Gauge WP 8” Boot adds warmth, style, and durability to the winter months and emphasizes the innovative comfort technologies and durability for which the brand is known.

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Review: Outdoor Products Amphibian Weather Defense Backpack

posted by gumptiongear October 31, 2012 0 comments

Rushing rivers and tireless tropical storms aren’t the only adversary for adventure travelers.  Damp foliage, sea spray, mud and even unexpected downpours can wreak havoc on regular backpacks and destroy or ruin whatever electronics or gear you’re packing along.

Whether you’re taking that once in a lifetime adventure in monsoon ridden Malaysia, or looking for a pack that can handle your next Stand Up Paddleboard adventure, Outdoor Products Amphibian Weather Defense Backpack may be the right fit for you.

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Wetterlings Backcountry Hatchet

posted by gumptiongear October 30, 2012 0 comments

The axe.  An iconic tool for survival and productivity.  A tool that not only functions as a lifeline in the wilderness, but at home, can serve as a window into that wilderness and an inspiration for people to reconnect with their hands, craft, and nature.  An invaluable tool for felling, splitting, hunting, and making shelters. A well-chosen axe remains the primary tool some experts suggest you carry into the wilderness.

For over 130 years Wetterlings has been forging a unique line of quality axes crafted to outlast even the toughest outdoor lifestyle.
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Final Review: Baldas Snowshoes

posted by gumptiongear October 24, 2012 0 comments

Whether you’re heading up a Search and Rescue crew, or trekking over your favorite snow covered trail, Baldas has a line of snowshoes ready to serve as your winter wonderland foot gear.  Baldas Snowshoes are designed to let you keep your pace high through any winter endeavor, offering unique designs, solid traction, and flotation to ensure you stride through winter smoothly.
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Ultimate Direction Highline Hydration Pack

posted by gumptiongear October 23, 2012 0 comments

 

Whether covering miles of coastal landscape in New England, or traversing twisting-trails on an epic ultra run across the Appalachian trail, you need a pack that helps keep you hydrated, cool and energized.  Engineered for movement, the Highline Hydration Pack from Ultimate Direction is designed for convenience and performance while long-distance trail running or hiking.

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Terra Nova Equipment: Bothy 2 Person Shelter

posted by gumptiongear October 18, 2012 0 comments

More than ever, a record number of Americans are enjoying the great outdoors.  Whether embarking on a simple day hike with the family, or tackling a 14,000 foot peak, it’s important to be ever mindful of the reality that outdoor adventure and risk are inextricably linked.

A wrong turn on the trail or a freakish twist of nature can result in a night exposed to the elements, or a day spent hunkered down waiting out a thunderstorm.  While there is no way to tell ahead of time when disaster will strike, or how bad it will be, we can, and should still be prepared.  Of course the difficulty with most “survival equipment” is that outside of the traditional pocket knife, not much comes in a convenient “carry around all day” form, this can be especially true in terms of shelter.  Traditionally, it hasn’t been practical to carry your shelter with yo.  However, when it comes to preparedness and survival the Terra Nova Equipment Bothy 2 Person Shelter from Sport Hansa LLC is changing the rules of the game.
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Vasque Pendulum Trail Runner Review

posted by gumptiongear October 11, 2012 0 comments

You’ll look up and down streets. Look ’em over with care.
About some you will say, “I don’t choose to go there.”
With your head full of brains and your shoes full of feet,
you’re too smart to go down any not-so-good street.
– Dr. Suess

For those who prefer long miles along winding mountain trails threading through thick forested slopes to the monotony of city streets, Vasque’s latest addition to its quiver of technical trail shoes, the Pendulum, is ready to carry you in any direction you choose.

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