Lace-up your little trekker in the Kids Gypsum Hiking Shoes from KEEN and see if you can keep up with them on the trail. The kids’ version of the technical, trail-ready Gypsum, is designed to keep small feet comfortable and happy whether at the playground, out on the trail, or simply kickin’ curbs around town.
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When heat hangs heavy in the air like unspoken rage, nothing’s worse than that less than refreshing gulp of warm water. Whether you’re biking in the desert southwest, or hiking the hot and humid trails of Diamond Head Hawaii, the Wooly Mammoth from Hydrapak features PRIMALOFT® branded insulation designed to keep your thirst at bay by keeping your water cold for hours on end.
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Standing at the southern end of the Cascade Range, rising above the surrounding area to an elevation of 10,457 feet, stands Mount Lassen, a volcanic peak and the principal attraction of Lassen Volcanic National Park.
This is a region cut by glaciated canyons, dotted and threaded by lakes and crystal clear streams that thunder in the background. From massive lava pinnacles to jagged craters, Mount Lassen was the ideal location to put the Oboz Beartooth Boots to the test. A signature boot for the Oboz brand, the Beartooth is designed to let you explore the outdoor world in comfort, getting you to any destination and back without a slip or struggle.
The Tahoe Rim Trail is a high altitude, rugged 168 miles, broken by eight trailheads at the passes that head into the Tahoe basin. The trail sections range from 13 to 31 miles with one to three thousand foot climbs and drops. The trail is as beautiful as it is challenging, offering stunning views of the Carson Valley and glimpses of Lake Tahoe along the forested trail.
Whether you’re tackling the Tahoe Rim Trail, or trekking through the Denali, the Aether series of packs (Ariel for women) from Osprey is a perfectly designed and sized option for backpacking, mountaineering and general outdoor adventuring.
For many, the word “summer” conjures up visions of waves crashing on warm amber sands, a bright golden sun gently setting beyond the reach of palm trees swaying in the salty air, and the image of surfers gracefully carving white capped waves with the sound of seagulls signing in the distance. Unfortunately not everyone can walk out their back door and step onto the sands of summer.
The good news is that you don’t need white sandy beaches to spend your summer carving and cruising in style. Whether home is the bustling sidewalks of Baltimore, or down long country roads and cornfields of Ida Grove Iowa, Loaded Boards lets you experience the freedom and soulful beauty of riding wherever you may find yourself.
In recent years, GPS watches have revolutionized the way runners train. With the ability to track your pace, distance, heart rate and more, GPS watches can collect all your training data and then help make sense of all the numbers, providing a complete picture of how you’re doing–while you’re doing it. It’s like having your own dedicated and data-obsessed run coach strapped to your wrist.
The downside of the technology, is that some GPS watches provide more statistical information and detail than the typical runner or outdoor athlete may need or want. Abiding by their development philosophy, “provide the runner with Everything They Need, But Nothing They Don’t,” Soleus has introduced the cleverly designed, easy-to-operate Soleus GPS 3.0. The GPS 3.0 watch from Soleus does it all. Speed, distance, pace, calories, interval timers, data upload and a heart rate monitor in one package so you can maximize your run without a lot of distractions.
Part II of our “Hitting the Shelves Soon” series highlights a stock of quality gear from the Summer Outdoor Retailer Show all aimed at making your adventures more enjoyable and comfortable. (See part I, published here.) From hiking boots to swim goggles with transition lenses to integrated sleeping bag systems, this gear represents some of the best new gear shipping to stores this year.
Staying hydrated is always important, even more-so when you’re out leading a busy and active life – or spending hours marching around from booth to booth at the Summer Market Outdoor Retailer Show.
The handheld hydration market is not only extensive, but growing at an incredible rate. Over the course of three days at the Summer Outdoor Retailer trade show, our team took some time to seek out some of the fun and innovative handheld hydration products that work for any walk of life. The following water bottles and carriers will help you make sure that your hydration experience is never boring, never an afterthought.
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It’s not often one gets the opportunity to experience new gear, technology and trends before their public release. But for those who attended the Outdoor Retailer Summer show, it’s that opportunity which was on tap. The event, which attracts 1,200 vendors, tens of thousands of attendees and generates almost $25 million for the local economy — is the largest of its kind in the world, and features the newest and most innovative products in the outdoor recreation industry.
This year the annual trade show enjoyed its largest participation ever with nearly 27,000 people registering to preview and purchase the most innovative outdoor products and gear for 2013. Over the course of three days, the Gumption Gear team met with a vast array of brands, representatives and retailers seeking out the “Best in Show” products. Following is our list of winners.
In the last 13 years, Outdoor Retailer has grown to be the iconic tradeshow for the outdoor industry. This popular outdoor gear trade show is held twice a year so leading outdoor industry manufacturers can introduce summer outdoor products and winter sports products. Attracting thousands of buyers, top winter and summer sports manufacturers and the newest innovative outdoor gear, this outdoor market is the place to be!
During the course of this year’s Summer Market show, Gumption Gear Review took a few minutes to catch up with Bob Geiger, founder and front man of GEIGERRIG. Bob and his team are leading a virtual paradigm shift in the way people think about hydration packs and hydration engines. In this video he walks us through the GEIGERRIG Hydration Engine and what all the features that make it truly unique.
