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The Merrell Proterra Sport: A Versatile & Grounded Hiker

posted by gumptiongear November 6, 2013 0 comments

Review: The Merrell Proterra Sport

Drawing on 30 years of leading outdoor performance and innovation, Merrell is once again pushing the boundaries of traditional fit paradigms.   Part of the new M-Connect series, the minimalist minded Proterra seamlessly merges Merrell’s heritage performance with the Merrell Barefoot experience to create rugged and durable multi-sport shoes that carry some of the best aspects of minimalist design into the hiking category.

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Review: The Flash 2 Tent by Sierra Designs

posted by gumptiongear November 4, 2013 0 comments

The Flash 2 Tent by Sierra Designs

Sierra Designs made the Flash 2-Person Tent to be spacious yet lightweight, stable, and durable for three-season excursions on our blue-green paradise.  Add in the smart ExoFusion™ tent technology and you’ve got a tent that offers bomber, high mountain protection with refined features you’ll appreciate.

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The Ninja Suit from Airblaster

posted by gumptiongear October 28, 2013 0 comments

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This world harbors two powerful and undeniable forces.  These forces have shaped dynasties, saved lives and walked the fine line that borders on fantasy and reality. They are the prime movers of outdoors legend. The ethos of epic. They are Ninja’s and Merino Wool; and the team at Airblaster had the brilliant idea of putting the two together forming winters most formidable opponent.

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Review: The New Osprey Spin Series Packs

posted by gumptiongear October 24, 2013 0 comments

   Review: The New Osprey Spin Series Pack

Listen, the world can be a scary place.  If you were a laptop, you might be a little anxious about going outside.  So the new Spin Series from Osprey gives your laptop and other daily essentials for urban survival a happy and stylish home.
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Review: Icebreaker Sierra Plus Long Sleeve

posted by gumptiongear October 23, 2013 0 comments

 Review: Icebreaker Sierra Plus Long Sleeve

The Sierra Nevada is the mountain range in California. There are many other beautiful ranges in the state, but none come close to the awesome grandeur of the Sierra Nevada.  Much in the same way, the Sierra Plus Long Sleeve from Icebreaker might just be the mid-weight layer you’ve been looking for when out getting back to some elemental discoveries about yourself and where you fit into Nature’s grand design.  Count it as a mandatory addition for your gear stash.

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Video: Flying from Mt. Everest – World’s Highest BASE Jump

posted by gumptiongear October 18, 2013 0 comments

Nearly 60 years to the day after the first ascent up Mount Everest, Russian extreme sport star Valery Rozov (48) flew off the north face of Mount Everest – the world’s highest BASE jump ever – 7220 meters (23,688ft) above sea level.

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Review: Newton Running: EnergyNR

posted by gumptiongear October 16, 2013 0 comments

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For many, like the cat, curiosity has not been a joyous adventure. For others curiosity has led to life changing discoveries about themselves and the world around.  For runners who have stayed with their tried and true running shoes, perhaps it’s time to let curiosity get the better of you.  Perhaps now is the time to try on a pair of the EnergyNR Guidance Trainer from Newton Running and let the new running adventures begin.

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Switch Vision: The Sunglasses with a Magnetic Personality

posted by gumptiongear October 10, 2013 0 comments

Switch Vision: The Sunglasses with a Magnetic Personality

When pursuing your outdoor passions, the only constant is change — changing weather, changing light conditions and changing terrain. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could change your lenses as quick as Mother Nature changes moods?  Enter Switch Vision glasses. Constructed on a the first ever magnetic interchange system, these sunglasses are out to ensure that no matter the light conditions, you’ll have optimum clarity and definition.

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