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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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Review: The MSR Lightning Ascent Snowshoes

posted by gumptiongear February 25, 2013 0 comments

Sure, you can spend your Winter and Spring Snowshoe excursions traversing well packed trails and gently rolling terrain. But there are times when the trail turns icy and vertical and you aren’t ready to turn back and head for home.

Your ambitious snowshoe itinerary might fall to pieces without durable, dependable gear like the MSR Lightning Ascent snowshoes. Ready to withstand the frequent use and abuse of backcountry adventure while providing plenty of support for tricky terrain, these are tough snowshoes for tough conditions.

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Gear Guide: Spring 2013 Trail Running Shoes

posted by gumptiongear February 21, 2013 0 comments

Spring 2013 Trail

For those who prefer long miles along winding mountain trails threading through thick forested slopes to the monotony of city streets, you’ll want to check out these great new technical trail shoes… then follow that dirt road towards the sunset.

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Winter Market 2013: Handheld Hydration Highlights

posted by gumptiongear February 18, 2013 0 comments

An estimated 200 billion bottles of water are sold around the world annually. Unfortunately, most of these bottles find their into landfills rather than being recycled, calling into question our consumption habits. The good news is that manufacturers of eco-friendly bottles are tackling the unsustainable trend head on with an array of innovative, versatile and fun sustainable options. Following up on our Handheld Hydration Highlights from the Summer 2012 Show, this January we put our team to the task of finding some of their favorite reusable water bottles from this year’s Winter Show.

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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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Swany Performance Gloves: Steez Gloves and TOAST 3N1 Mitts

posted by gumptiongear January 30, 2013 0 comments

While you’ve been busy daydreaming about your next powder session, the design experts at Swany have been working hard to manufacture premium gloves and mittens that bring you the best in quality, warmth and durability. Ready to endure years of hard slashing and mountain abuse, the Steez Glove and TOAST 3N1 Mitts fall in line with Swany’s reputation for gloves that provide durable and dependable protection against the cold.
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The Women’s Xplore and Flex Jr. Snowshoes from Tubbs

posted by gumptiongear January 23, 2013 0 comments

You have a deep love for fresh, deep, glorious snow. As a mother, you want to help instill that passion for the winter experience with your little outdoor enthusiast. Luckily for families of winter explorers, with the women’s Xplore and kids Flex Jr., Tubbs Snowshoes makes it easy for you and your little grom to break free from the cabin fever and spend quality snow time together.

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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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