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Review: MSR WindBurner Stove System

posted by gumptiongear August 13, 2015 0 comments

MSR WindBurner Stove System

Once you venture from the safe sanctuary of home and into the great beyond to seek your own private patch of earth, two things are a certainty: 1) You’ll work up a quality appetite;  2) You’re going to encounter some serious wind gusts. But fear not fellow adventurists, the WindBurner Stove System from MSR is the easy answer to both of those backcountry qualms.

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Therm-a-Rest Antares HD 3 Season Sleeping Bag

posted by gumptiongear August 3, 2015 0 comments

Therm-a-Rest Antares HD 3 Season Sleeping BagThere’s no shortage of companies that manufacture quality sleeping bags designed for your outdoor adventures. But only Therm-a-Rest has spent the last 40+ years pursuing the singular passion of providing a better night sleep in the great outdoors.  The result? While you may not be sure what to expect from Mother Nature this weekend, you can expect a good night’s sleep with the Antares HD Sleeping Bag. Continue Reading

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Swedish FireKnife from Light My Fire

posted by gumptiongear July 23, 2015 0 comments

All the world is comprised of elements and forces. Yet, two of them stand above the rest. Fire and steel. They are the two items that separate us from the animals. Together, they sparked the Industrial Revolution and modernized our world. Now, Light My Fire of Sweden has elegantly coupled them together with the flash of genius Swedish FireKnife.   Continue Reading

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Review: Morakniv Bushcraft Black Tactical

posted by gumptiongear June 17, 2015 0 comments

Morakniv Bushcraft Black Tactical, Gumption Gear ReviewFrom the floor of canyons carved by the majestic American river, to the stunning summits of the Sierra Nevada, the Black Tactical from Morakniv has been a constant companion. It has seen the best and the worst of days – the unrelenting sunshine and the deep mud. Along the way, this knife has earned every scratch, every scar, and every story.

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Review: COAST Portland BX300, BX315 & BX316 Knives

posted by gumptiongear June 8, 2015 0 comments

COAST Portland BX300, BX315 & BX316 KnivesFor 95 years COAST Portland has been crafting knives strong enough to tackle tasks that range from the mundane to the disastrous. Blades that are versatile enough to cut twine one minute and get you through a day at the ranch the next. The COAST BX300, BX315 and BX316 Lockback knives offer an affordable blade that is built to last. Continue Reading

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True to the Trail: Oboz Switchback

posted by gumptiongear June 4, 2015 0 comments

True to the Trail: Oboz Switchback

As the weather starts to change, so does your appetite for adventure. As the daylight extends its reach, so does your craving for bigger mileage, more technical terrain, and uncharted territory. To help satisfy those cravings, the Switchback from Oboz Footwear takes a light-and-fast approach to get you out, back, and out again.

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An Introduction to WoolX Merino Wool

posted by gumptiongear May 26, 2015 0 comments

 

IMG_7849Twenty years ago wool was viewed as outdated and antiquated. An itchy reminder of what prior generations had to endure in order to get the benefits of wool clothing. But thanks to new manufacturing and processing techniques, merino wool has enjoyed a resurgence in popularity as people of all stripes are discovering a new experience defined by comfort and performance.

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Hybrid Heaven: The Chaco OutCross Evo 3

posted by gumptiongear May 19, 2015 0 comments

DSC_1720“The key to adventure whether it be dancing, sports or travel: throw yourself into it with rambunctious enthusiasm and zealous energy-which leads toward uncommon passion for living.” – Frosty Wooldridge

Designed with your zealous energy and big adventure list in mind, the Chaco OutCross Evo 3 is ready to accommodate your uncommon passion for an adventurous life.

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Top 5: Our Favorite Glass Bottle Options

posted by gumptiongear May 8, 2015 0 comments

People have been drinking from glass containers since 1500 BC. Thankfully, glass bottles have come a long way since the height of the Egyptian Empire. Nowadays, glass bottles are more durable, easier to manage and beautiful to boot. Advances in manufacturing techniques and design, coupled with greater interests in sustainable and ecologically sound products have resulted in a renaissance for the glass bottle.

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