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Backcountry Innovation: The Sierra Designs Studio 2 Tent

posted by gumptiongear September 1, 2018 0 comments

The cornerstone of any worthy backpacking experience is a dependable and trustworthy backcountry shelter. Lightweight and weather worthy, the 2-person 3-season Studio tent from Sierra Designs not only features an innovative design, but stands ready to lighten the load for your back country getaways.

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Gear Guide: 2018 Summer Backpacking Essentials

posted by gumptiongear July 9, 2018 0 comments

Your comfort zone is bigger than your cubicle. You were born to get out and explore. But accessing remote and rugged landscapes this summer will require dependable equipment with the grit and gumption necessary to keep you pushing forward and onward.

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Memorial Day 2018: Adventure Gear Guide

posted by gumptiongear May 17, 2018 0 comments

With apologies to the Summer Solstice, Memorial Day Weekend is the official start of Summer. Whether you’re busting out the camping gear, dipping a paddle into swelling snowmelt, or just lounging around the backyard grill, we want to help you make the most of this holiday weekend. Whatever your fancy, we’ve assembled an assortment of some of our favorite gear that will serve you well when your exploring, soaking up some Vitamin D — and maybe even a cocktail or two.

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2017 Car Camping Essentials Guide

posted by gumptiongear September 6, 2017 0 comments

Here at the Gumption Gear HQ we frequently write about the latest outdoor and adventure lifestyle products. But we’re not just gear-heads, we are a collection of families and parents striving to share the broader outdoor experience with our young families. So when it comes to car camping, our gear list is constantly evolving as we adapt to the ever changing needs of our own growing nuclear units.

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Review: L.L. Bean Microlight UL 2-Person Backpacking Tent

posted by gumptiongear August 25, 2017 0 comments

The L.L. Bean Microlight UL 2-Person Tent’s ultra-lightweight materials and construction make it your new go-to option when you want to make a lot out of a little. Coming in at a minimum weight of 2.11 pounds and packing down to a mere 7 x 16½ inches, the Microlight UL 2 is ridiculously lightweight and easy to carry, making it ideal for fast-moving backpackers and discerning adventurers alike.

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Outdoor Adaptability: Cotopaxi Inti 2

posted by gumptiongear May 23, 2017 0 comments

‘The art of life lies in a constant readjustment to our surroundings.’ – Kakuzo Okakura

Real life is not static. Its only rule is change, and nowhere is that truth more evident than in the midst of a life spent outdoors. The successful navigation of these moments of change is dependent upon our ability to adapt and adjust. And that’s the reason we admire the Inti 2 from Cotopaxi.

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Review: MSR FlyLite Minimalist Backpacking Tent

posted by gumptiongear October 5, 2016 0 comments

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Lightweight, spacious, and versatile, the MSR FlyLite 2-Person Minimalist Backpacking Tent features a unique design coupled with MSR weight-saving technologies to offer ounce-counters, speed trekkers, and back country explorers a lightweight full-protection shelter.

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Gear Guide: Our Favorite Insulated Vests

posted by gumptiongear April 28, 2016 0 comments

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Ah, the venerable vest, equal parts indispensable accessory and outdoor wardrobe lynchpin since lumberjacks roamed the earth. Cold mornings in camp, lunch breaks on the ridgeline and après beers in the trailhead parking lot—the insulated vest is a versatile tool for any cool-weather wardrobe. Designed with your spirit of wanderlust in mind, a quality vest ensures your body heat is secure at the core while giving you the freedom to move without freezing up.

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Review: Mountain Hardwear Sawhorse Convertible Pant

posted by gumptiongear November 5, 2015 0 comments

Few things make us cringe more than the site of denim in the mountains. Blue jeans might be as American as apple pie, but they are utterly impractical in every way for hiking, trekking and camping. Thanks to the smart kids at Mountain Hardwear there’s a superior option that will let you take to the trail with a technical advantage.

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Comfort Redefined: Osprey’s Anti-Gravity Suspension System

posted by gumptiongear September 29, 2015 0 comments

Twenty years ago my first “technical backpack” was a beast. A massive, lunky external frame pack, it swaggered and swayed like a ship at sea, constantly striving to move opposite my every direction. Thankfully, times have changed. The new Anti-Gravity suspension system from Osprey makes antiquated backpacking experiences a definitive thing of the past. From this point forward the Atmos AG and Aura AG ensure that you’ll be crushing the miles in serious comfort.

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