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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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The Business of Gear: Q&A with Bob Geiger of GEIGERRIG

posted by gumptiongear August 28, 2012 0 comments

At Gumption Gear Review, we continually strive to provide our readers with in-depth, informative, and entertaining reviews of the latest outdoor & adventure lifestyle products. Towards those ends, our “Business of Gear” feature aims to introduce you to the personalities and ideas behind your favorite (or soon to be favorite) gear.

Winner of the Gear Junkie Best in Show Winter Outdoor Retailer 2012, recipient of our own Best in Show Summer Outdoor Retailer 2012, and winner of the best overall product for the 2011 Novel Awards at the Outdoor Trade Show for Great Britain, the GEIGERRIG team is crafting a full line of performance enhancing hydration packs and inline water filters that are changing the way people think about hydration in the field and on the go.

After working with the GEIGERRIG Hydration as part of the Hydration Summit, we reached out to Bob Geiger and asked him a few questions in an effort to provide an in depth look at the brand. Our thanks to Bob Geiger for making this Q&A session possible.
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Friday Video: The Beauty of the Irrational

posted by gumptiongear August 24, 2012 0 comments

Human beings don’t always make rational decisions. But making irrational decisions is precisely what makes us human. These decisions, based on an impulse or a feeling, often lead us to those perfect moments when it feels great to be alive.

“The Beauty of the Irrational” follows Ryan Sandes, a South African Ultra-Runner, as he returns to the Fish River Canyon to run the 5 day, 84km, Fish River Canyon Hiking Trail in the fastest time possible.

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Osprey Packs: The Aether 70 Review

posted by gumptiongear August 24, 2012 0 comments

The Tahoe Rim Trail is a high altitude, rugged 168 miles, broken by eight trailheads at the passes that head into the Tahoe basin. The trail sections range from 13 to 31 miles with one to three thousand foot climbs and drops. The trail is as beautiful as it is challenging, offering stunning views of the Carson Valley and glimpses of Lake Tahoe along the forested trail.

Whether you’re tackling the Tahoe Rim Trail, or trekking through the Denali, the Aether series of packs (Ariel for women) from Osprey is a perfectly designed and sized option for backpacking, mountaineering and general outdoor adventuring.

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The Vanguard from Loaded Boards

posted by gumptiongear August 20, 2012 0 comments

For many, the word “summer” conjures up visions of waves crashing on warm amber sands, a bright golden sun gently setting beyond the reach of palm trees swaying in the salty air, and the image of surfers gracefully carving white capped waves with the sound of seagulls signing in the distance. Unfortunately not everyone can walk out their back door and step onto the sands of summer.

The good news is that you don’t need white sandy beaches to spend your summer carving and cruising in style. Whether home is the bustling sidewalks of Baltimore, or down long country roads and cornfields of Ida Grove Iowa, Loaded Boards lets you experience the freedom and soulful beauty of riding wherever you may find yourself.

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Video: A Day In California

posted by gumptiongear August 17, 2012 0 comments

A Day in California is comprised of 10,000+ individual photographs, taken on beginner Canon equipment. The time lapse film is the result of Ryan Killackey traveling around Southern California for a year and a half capture some of the wonderful, unique and iconic locations our state has to offer.

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Review: Soleus GPS 3.0 Running Watch

posted by gumptiongear August 17, 2012 0 comments

In recent years, GPS watches have revolutionized the way runners train. With the ability to track your pace, distance, heart rate and more, GPS watches can collect all your training data and then help make sense of all the numbers, providing a complete picture of how you’re doing–while you’re doing it. It’s like having your own dedicated and data-obsessed run coach strapped to your wrist.

The downside of the technology, is that some GPS watches provide more statistical information and detail than the typical runner or outdoor athlete may need or want. Abiding by their development philosophy, “provide the runner with Everything They Need, But Nothing They Don’t,” Soleus has introduced the cleverly designed, easy-to-operate Soleus GPS 3.0. The GPS 3.0 watch from Soleus does it all. Speed, distance, pace, calories, interval timers, data upload and a heart rate monitor in one package so you can maximize your run without a lot of distractions.

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Outdoor Retailer: Hitting the Shelves Soon 2.0

posted by gumptiongear August 16, 2012 0 comments

Part II of our “Hitting the Shelves Soon” series highlights a stock of quality gear from the Summer Outdoor Retailer Show all aimed at making your adventures more enjoyable and comfortable. (See part I, published here.) From hiking boots to swim goggles with transition lenses to integrated sleeping bag systems, this gear represents some of the best new gear shipping to stores this year.

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Handheld Hydration Highlights from Outdoor Retailer

posted by gumptiongear August 15, 2012 0 comments

Staying hydrated is always important, even more-so when you’re out leading a busy and active life – or spending hours marching around from booth to booth at the Summer Market Outdoor Retailer Show.

The handheld hydration market is not only extensive, but growing at an incredible rate. Over the course of three days at the Summer Outdoor Retailer trade show, our team took some time to seek out some of the fun and innovative handheld hydration products that work for any walk of life. The following water bottles and carriers will help you make sure that your hydration experience is never boring, never an afterthought.
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‘Best in Show’ Awards: Outdoor Retailer Summer 2012

posted by gumptiongear August 13, 2012 0 comments

It’s not often one gets the opportunity to experience new gear, technology and trends before their public release. But for those who attended the Outdoor Retailer Summer show, it’s that opportunity which was on tap. The event, which attracts 1,200 vendors, tens of thousands of attendees and generates almost $25 million for the local economy — is the largest of its kind in the world, and features the newest and most innovative products in the outdoor recreation industry.

This year the annual trade show enjoyed its largest participation ever with nearly 27,000 people registering to preview and purchase the most innovative outdoor products and gear for 2013. Over the course of three days, the Gumption Gear team met with a vast array of brands, representatives and retailers seeking out the “Best in Show” products. Following is our list of winners.

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