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Platypus Origin 22.20 – Quenching Your Thirst for Adventure

posted by gumptiongear October 29, 2011 0 comments

If it is variety and function that you crave, the Origin 22.20 from Platypus is a veritable feast. Appetites are satisfied with jaw-dropping waterproof, 10,000mm-coated fabrics, welded, all-weather zippers, heat-taped seams and 1342 cubic inches of gear space.

In redesigning the hydration pack the Cascade Design Team took a streamlined approach providing exactly what you need and nothing you don’t to keep things light and simple. The main compartment is large enough to gobble up all the gear necessary for minimalist overnights at the beach or peak-bragging day trips.

For all the small essentials you want at your fingertips the minimalist approach of the Origin 22.20 hydration pack doesn’t short change you on storage options. Two zippered waist pockets and two stretch sleeve side pockets along with an internal mesh organizer pocket provide a plenty of storage options. Moreover the stretch sleeve side pockets blend in seamlessly with the rest of the pack and remain tight keeping the streamlined profile of the pack intact.

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First Look: Columbia’s Spring 2012 Backpack Line-Up

posted by gumptiongear October 20, 2011 0 comments

Edward C. Steadman once said, “One must spend time in gathering knowledge to give it out richly.”

If experience brings wisdom, then Columbia Sportswear’s 70+ years of experience in the outdoor industry means they should know a thing or ten about making great outdoor gear. As such, when Columbia offered the Gumption Gear team an opportunity to review their Spring 2012 line-up of versatile new backpacks the answer was an easy – YES!

Columbia’s new series of backpacks – the Treadlite 22, the Women’s Vixen 22 – designed specifically for women – and the Endura 50 is an ample demonstration of the Company’s new direction: Attitude and Innovation.

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SolePack™ SP1: Designed With A Purpose

posted by gumptiongear October 13, 2011 0 comments

In a refreshing contrast to today’s do-all, be-all products, the crew at SolePack™ has designed its SP1 shoe transport bag to do one thing and one thing only: transport your extra pair of kicks. Unlike many products in today’s marketplace promising to be all things to all people, this pack does exactly what it is intended to do, no more and no less.

Although the SP1 can’t wash, dry or shine your shoes during transport, it does provide a highly-adjustable bag with shoe compartments large enough to accommodate a range of shoe type – from sneakers to dress shoes – all the way up to a size 13.

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The Deuter Junior Backpack: Ready for all your little hikers adventures

posted by gumptiongear September 30, 2011 0 comments

Kids belong outdoors—a fun, healthy, beyond-the-ordinary place that can expand their view of the world. Whether it’s a short day hike out on the trail, or a longer backpacking trek, both are great ways to help your little squirrel appreciate all the beauty and adventurous possibilities that the natural world offers.

The earlier in life kids become acquainted with walking longer distances (as early as age 3), the more likely they will be receptive to a backpacking trip at a later age. Of course you’re going to want to ensure that your little guy or gal has a quality pack that is as comfortable as it is durable.

Introduce your young hikers to the joys of carrying their own gear in comfort and style with the Deuter Junior pack. This sharp looking durable pack will help your little squirrel tackle their own daylong outdoor adventures. This top-loading pack is ideal for carrying day-hiking essentials, clothes or that all important stuffed bear – because we all need a hiking buddy.

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High Sierra Sport’s Airhead: One Cool Pack

posted by gumptiongear September 19, 2011 0 comments

In today’s outdoor market, there are a slew of brands utilizing breathable stitched foam back panels to increase your comfort. But when it comes to breathability, there’s one bag that outdoes them all. The Airhead from High Sierra Sport is, quite literally, one cool bag.With eye-catching, sheer mesh construction, the Airhead is perfect for your kid’s day at school, the pool or for a weekend adventure on the trail. Multiple storage options and a front-hung monster hook to hold extra gear, this versatile, go-anywhere Airhead pack is a real breath of fresh air. Continue Reading

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High Sierra Sport’s Curve Pack: Style for School, Durability for the Trail

posted by gumptiongear September 8, 2011 0 comments

As the leaves start to turn and the thermostat begins to descend, Fall is a perfect time to start introducing kids to the thrill of the outdoor world. Yet even the basic outings require a pack that is not only comfortable, but large enough to stash away all the goodies your little Sherpa needs.

For over 30 years, High Sierra Sport Company has been committed to producing thoughtfully innovative bags that appeal to the intelligence and esteem of the active lifestyle and outdoor consumer. So when preparing to introduce your children to the glorious outdoors, there are few better places to turn than High Sierra Sport for the equipment that will make your outdoor adventures memorable.

As we began our search for backs/daypacks for your little tikes as they are introduced to the world of hiking High Sierra Sport was kind enough to send us a few packs to get out on the trail. First up the Curve.

With a capacity of 1710 cubic inches the Curve affords your kid plenty of room for books, binders, and pencils during the week. When Saturday finally comes, dump out the school supplies and load it up for an escape from town. The large main compartment has plenty of room for a poncho and burrito, while the organization front pocket stores that little pack of gummy bears, GU and other goodies.

After a liberating drive into the hills, the S-shaped padded shoulder straps comfortably hug your budding mountain goat as they follow the trail into the sweet stillness of the mountain air. And if the wilderness is a bit too quiet then the Curve has a handy cell phone/media pocket for them to stash their beloved iPhone so they can take snapshots of their journey.

While there’s not an incorporated hydration reservoir, a large gusseted side mesh pocket provides plenty of room for holding a water bottle or stashing that swim suit that took a dip at the base of the falls. The other feature our little gumption field tester appreciated the plastic pull loops making for easy strap adjustment on the go.

Smooth, contemporary styling, and sleek curves not only make the Curve a classy pack for school days, but sweeping lines give the pack a more narrow profile helping your little trail mate avoid the jutting twigs and branches that snag on broader packs. And for those moments when your hiking buddy can’t avoid the reach of mother nature’s long arms, the Curve’s mini-hexagon ripstop duralite materials keep the bag protected durable enough to last for years of hiking to come.

The Bottom Line…
The Curve helps carry everything your little tike needs for a recon mountain mission while providing that “cool factor” they want for school. Although the pack does lack High Sierra’s VAPEL™ mesh AIRFLOW™ padded shoulder straps and back panel, the Curve was comfortable and durable enough to earn high praise from our junior Gumption Crew member and will leave parents comfortable knowing they’ve purchased a multi-functional bag that will last many moons.

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