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Review: Bottle Bright from Clean Ethics

posted by gumptiongear November 16, 2012 0 comments

So, you’ve kicked your eco-fail plastic bottled water habit, and made the switch to a reusable bottle. And while you’ve made a solid eco-friendly and financially freeing choice, there are a few downsides.

First, the very nature of a reusable bottle means that more often than not, your afternoon lemonade knows you cheated on it with a morning latte.  Even worse, you may actually end up using more water to clean your bottle after you wash it with soap and proceed to rinse, rinse and rinse some more in hopes you aren’t stuck with that soapy water taste on your next hike, run, or ride.

Bottle Bright effervescent tablets provide a better solution for cleaning your drinking vessels and beverage containers.  Manufactured by Clean Ethics, Bottle Bright cleans naturally, easily and effectively, so you’re left with nothing but the crisp clean taste of the drink you put in your bottle, and nothing more.

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New Balance Minimus 1010 Trail Runner

posted by gumptiongear November 14, 2012 0 comments

The human body was built to run barefoot.  But let’s be honest, barefoot trail running just isn’t practical.  Designed with a remarkably lightweight, stylish upper and combined with a supremely durable Vibram® outsole, the men and women’s Minimus 1010 from New Balance is designed to let you concentrate on your stride without sacrificing that ground feel you crave when you hit the trails.

So get ready to make for the shrouded mountain trails and leave the world of motorists and asphalt behind with the new men’s and women’s Minimus 1010 from New Balance.

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Review: The Gauge 8″ Winter Boot From Wolverine®

posted by gumptiongear November 13, 2012 0 comments

An Autumn world now covered in a frenzy of reds and yellows will soon be blanketed in white, revealing a frozen world in which everything seems to stand still.  One world is burrowed and another is revealed.  Silent silhouettes of barren trees and dangling icicles.  Trails once roamed under warm sunny skies will soon be covered in snow and ice, all demanding a boot that let’s you avoid cabin fever.

As part of the Fall/Winter 2012 Outdoor Collection for men, Wolverine® has introduced the Gauge.  Built to be at home hiking at elevation or strolling through the winter laiden lowlands, the Wolverine Gauge WP 8” Boot adds warmth, style, and durability to the winter months and emphasizes the innovative comfort technologies and durability for which the brand is known.

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Video: Scotty Vine Shred Session

posted by gumptiongear November 9, 2012 0 comments

SCOTTY VINE: Full Part from Snowboarder Magazine on Vimeo.

No matter how outside the box and seemingly impossible the trick, when Scott Vine sets his mind to doing something, the dude is gonna either do it or die trying. Seriously. When some riders do the one-foot schtick it gets construed as circus stunts, but Scott’s unstrapped antics are so big and smooth that you can’t do anything but respect the skill, style, and consequence. It is hard saying if we like the fs 180 one-footer on Boreal’s sixty-foot tabletop at the one minute mark or Scott’s FS 5 one-foot ender more, but either way they are both mint and a perfect gumption video.

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Gumption Gear Review: 2012 Holiday Stocking Stuffer Guide

posted by gumptiongear November 7, 2012 0 comments

Come holiday season, we all strive to get the outdoor enthusiast in our lives the perfect gift.  However, we all know that these same passionate lovers of outdoors adventure can be notoriously difficult to shop for – they seem to have the nicest gear, never drop subtle hints about what they want, and never complain about what they wish they had.  Fear not friends, we’ve got you covered with a list of gifts for the outdoor enthusiast in your life.  All coming in at under $60, these gifts aren’t just gumption tested and gumption approved, they might just be the perfect stocking stuffers.

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Timelapse Video: Winter Wonderland

posted by gumptiongear November 1, 2012 0 comments

Today’s timelapse video, produced by Greg Kiss, was filmed between November 2011 and March 2012 in and around Germany, Austria and Switzerland.  It’s a stunning reminder of the beauty held for us within winter’s enticing landscapes.

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Review: Outdoor Products Amphibian Weather Defense Backpack

posted by gumptiongear October 31, 2012 0 comments

Rushing rivers and tireless tropical storms aren’t the only adversary for adventure travelers.  Damp foliage, sea spray, mud and even unexpected downpours can wreak havoc on regular backpacks and destroy or ruin whatever electronics or gear you’re packing along.

Whether you’re taking that once in a lifetime adventure in monsoon ridden Malaysia, or looking for a pack that can handle your next Stand Up Paddleboard adventure, Outdoor Products Amphibian Weather Defense Backpack may be the right fit for you.

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Wetterlings Backcountry Hatchet

posted by gumptiongear October 30, 2012 0 comments

The axe.  An iconic tool for survival and productivity.  A tool that not only functions as a lifeline in the wilderness, but at home, can serve as a window into that wilderness and an inspiration for people to reconnect with their hands, craft, and nature.  An invaluable tool for felling, splitting, hunting, and making shelters. A well-chosen axe remains the primary tool some experts suggest you carry into the wilderness.

For over 130 years Wetterlings has been forging a unique line of quality axes crafted to outlast even the toughest outdoor lifestyle.
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The ashemi 2-in-1 Running Short

posted by gumptiongear October 25, 2012 0 comments

“Quality is not an act, it is a habit.” – Aristotle

ashmei, a UK-based company unafraid of challenging conventional thinking, has one overriding purpose: Create the worlds best running apparel.

It’s one thing to set the lofty goal of producing the world’s finest performance running apparel.  It’s quite another to surpass that bar with each new product. With the introduction of their new 2-in-1 running short, ashmei not only demonstrates that they are making a habit out of quality, but they may have crafted the best running shorts on the market in the process.
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Final Review: Baldas Snowshoes

posted by gumptiongear October 24, 2012 0 comments

Whether you’re heading up a Search and Rescue crew, or trekking over your favorite snow covered trail, Baldas has a line of snowshoes ready to serve as your winter wonderland foot gear.  Baldas Snowshoes are designed to let you keep your pace high through any winter endeavor, offering unique designs, solid traction, and flotation to ensure you stride through winter smoothly.
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