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Review: The Moji 360™ Massage Kit

posted by gumptiongear October 1, 2012 0 comments

Massage Therapy. Professional athletes and weekend warriors swear by it. After workout massages can have definitive benefits – reducing heart rate and blood pressure, increased circulation, reduction of muscle tension, and the ability to help keep the connective tissue flexible and pliable thereby reducing the risk of injury.

Unfortunately, not everyone has the ability to visit a massage therapist after each workout or race.  Enter Moji’s 360™ Massage kit.  The portable solution that might be just what you need when your muscles need a little TLC.
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Hydrapak Jolla Review

posted by gumptiongear September 25, 2012 0 comments

Whether you’re a single-track slasher who doesn’t like to pedal to the middle of nowhere unprepared, or a two-footed trekker ready for an epic full day excursion, the Jolla from Hydrapak is ready for any adventure with 1100 cubic inches (18.0 L) of space and Hydrapak’s 3L Shape-Shift reservoir.
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Chaco Tedinho Waterproof Boot

posted by gumptiongear September 18, 2012 0 comments

Born on the Colorado River in 1989, Chaco has evolved from its first forays into river rafting sandals into a full line of casual and active footwear for men, women and kids.  New for Fall 2012, the Tedinho Waterproof boots blend old school craftsmanship with new school technology and modern comfort.

A heritage styled boot without the old-school weight, Chaco’s Tedinho Waterproof boots harken back to a simpler time when leather hikers were an iconic representation of authentic footwear engineered and built to withstand harsh conditions, rugged wear and the tests of time.
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Video: “Hurt So Good” Official Trailer

posted by gumptiongear September 14, 2012 0 comments

Following the success of their award-winning film Nothing Else Matters, the Legs of Steel crew are back with another full-length riot of freeskiing madness and derring-do.

Hurt So Good is the latest collaboration between freeskiing gang (and housemates) Legs of Steel and Canadian cinematographer Andre Nutini. The Canadian film-maker joined forces with Bene Mayr, Paddy Graham, Tobi Reindl and Thomas Hlawitschka back in 2009 and has been making breathtaking films with them ever since. The movie will be released on iTunes later this September.

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KEEN Gypsum Kids Hiking Shoe

posted by gumptiongear September 12, 2012 0 comments

 

Lace-up your little trekker in the Kids Gypsum Hiking Shoes from KEEN and see if you can keep up with them on the trail.  The kids’ version of the technical, trail-ready Gypsum, is designed to keep small feet comfortable and happy whether at the playground, out on the trail, or simply kickin’ curbs around town.
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GEIGERRIG Review and Product Giveaway

posted by gumptiongear September 10, 2012 0 comments

There’s been a paradigm shift in the world of personal hydration systems.  After a 15 year drought in design and technical advancements, GEIGERRIG has emerged from the wilderness with a pressurized hydration reservoir featuring a unique integrated in-line water filter system. With a relatively simple change, GEIGERRIG has entered the market with what is nothing less than a game-changing hydration system.

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Video: Powderwhore’s “Choose Your Adventure” Trailer

posted by gumptiongear September 7, 2012 0 comments

Despite the underwhelming winter of 2011-12, in which snowfall reached near record lows and unstable avalanche conditions, the Powderwhores were able to make the most of the conditions at home and abroad, with trips to Cerro Castillo, Chile; La Grave, France; the Antarctic Peninsula; Svalbard, Norway; Mount Foraker, Alaska; British Columbia, Canada, and the Wasatch Mountains in Utah.

The film features an array of characters from salty backcountry veterans to some of the top skiers and snowboarders. More importantly, it will help fire up your winter stoke for the 2012-13 season! Let it snow!

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Hydrapak Wooly Mammoth Insulated Bottle Review

posted by gumptiongear September 5, 2012 0 comments

When heat hangs heavy in the air like unspoken rage, nothing’s worse than that less than refreshing gulp of warm water.  Whether you’re biking in the desert southwest, or hiking the hot and humid trails of Diamond Head Hawaii, the Wooly Mammoth from Hydrapak features PRIMALOFT® branded insulation designed to keep your thirst at bay by keeping your water cold for hours on end.
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EXISTENCE: A Timelapse Video Project

posted by gumptiongear August 31, 2012 0 comments


Entitled EXISTENCE and directed by Michael Shainblum, this short film is a statement not only about time and progression, but also a statement about the world we have created for ourselves.

The basis of the video contrasts the two extremes of life itself: the urban metropolis, and the beauty outside the city. May the video encourage you to spend a little more time outside this weekend and let your outdoor soul revel in beauty of the world around you.

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Oboz Beartooth BDry Hiking Boots

posted by gumptiongear August 30, 2012 0 comments

Standing at the southern end of the Cascade Range, rising above the surrounding area to an elevation of 10,457 feet, stands Mount Lassen, a volcanic peak and the principal attraction of Lassen Volcanic National Park.

This is a region cut by glaciated canyons, dotted and threaded by lakes and crystal clear streams that thunder in the background.  From massive lava pinnacles to jagged craters, Mount Lassen was the ideal location to put the Oboz Beartooth Boots to the test.  A signature boot for the Oboz brand, the Beartooth is designed to let you explore the outdoor world in comfort, getting you to any destination and back without a slip or struggle.

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