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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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Gear Guide: Spring 2013 Running Shoes

posted by gumptiongear February 20, 2013 0 comments

Gumption Gear Review Spring Run Guide 2013

As the snow melts and slender blades of green grass begin to shoot up through the patches of icy white, small buds begin to blossom, and the daylight slowly stretches on a little longer, a new season is ushered in. Spring is here, and for runners that means it’s time to ramp up training and gear up for the spring racing season. Soon it will be time to put away the hats, gloves and track suits for something lighter, cooler and more liberating.

Our run guru’s took some time to preview some of the new shoes and run apparel hitting the shelves this Spring. Following are some of our favorite selections that will carry you in comfort and style mile after mile…

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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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Run at the Speed of Light: Saucony ViZiPRO HDX Jacket

posted by gumptiongear January 29, 2013 0 comments

Whether it’s the cool days of Autumn or the cold evenings of Winter and early Spring, our run sessions offer stunning views and shorter days. That also means less daylight for your training regimen. With a color scheme that’s hard to miss, coupled with LED piping, the ViZiPRO® Orange and ViZiPRO Pink™ line of running jackets from Saucony keeps you visible during workouts in dim light.

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Helly Hansen Speed Jacket

posted by gumptiongear January 28, 2013 0 comments

“Sunshine is delicious, rain is refreshing, wind braces us up, snow is exhilarating; there is really no such thing as bad weather, only different kinds of good weather.” John Ruskin

Your mind may be willing to endure the climate, but your body may need a little help. When the elements conspire to keep you indoors, you need a running jacket ready and willing to serve as your armor. The Speed Jacket from Helly Hansen is ready to take on the weather and help you chart a course to your destination.

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Soleus Running GPS Fit 1.0

posted by gumptiongear January 21, 2013 0 comments

“Without continual growth and progress, such words as improvement, achievement, and success have no meaning.” – Benjamin Franklin

The latest addition to the Soleus Running GPS line-up, the Fit GPS 1.0, caters to conscientious endurance athletes and runners of all stripes. The new Soleus GPS Fit 1.0 offers attractive style, powerful performance and user-friendly function in a running watch that won’t exhaust your wallet.

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CamelBak Arc™ Run Belt: Recharge without losing stride

posted by gumptiongear January 17, 2013 0 comments

Through a process of trial and error, many of us have discovered that not all hydration products are equal in fit, form or performance. Some hinder our running style, others make accessing water bottles difficult, while others simply prove to be too bulky and uncomfortable over the course of longer runs.

For runners seeking a smaller, lighter, more minimalist styled hydration option, CamelBak® designed the Arc™ Run Belt to serve as your new running sidekick.
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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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Review: TrekSta USA Edict GTX Trail Running Shoe

posted by gumptiongear January 2, 2013 0 comments

Neither snow, nor rain, nor heat, nor gloom of night, stay the trail runner from the swift completion of their appointed rounds.

When it comes to trail running, many of today’s ardent practitioners live to run. But to make your runs a success, you will need a partner that excels in any condition or climate. With technical features such as the NestFit system, a Hydrogrip outsole and Gore-tex Extended Comfort technology, the Edict GTX by TrekSta USA is designed to tackle almost anything Mother Nature brings so you can tackle your trails.
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Review: Leatherman Charge AL Multi-Tool

posted by gumptiongear December 31, 2012 0 comments

With handles crafted from aircraft-grade aluminum, and a veritable cornucopia of easy to access tools, the Leatherman Charge AL Multi-Tool is the jack of all trades and the master of a few more. Whether you find yourself stuck on deserted island, or spend your weekends blitzing down singletracks, this multi-tool puts the solution to all your adventure SNAFU’s right in the palm of your hand (or hanging from your belt).

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