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Columbia’s Reach The Peak™ Hybrid Down Jacket: Innovation in Warmth

posted by Gumption Scott December 15, 2011 0 comments

“Creativity, as has been said, consists largely of rearranging what we know in order to find out what we do not know. Hence, to think creatively, we must be able to look afresh at what we normally take for granted.” — George Kneller

New for 2011, the Reach The Peak™ Hybrid Down Jacket from Columbia is a prime example of the company’s new attitude. Released as part of their fall collection, this isn’t your grand-pa’s puff-ball down jacket of a bygone era. Nixing tradition, Columbia has utilized innovations in design techniques and material technology to reduce the bulk while still providing the warmth you need when your favorite mountain freezes over. Continue Reading

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Trusting the Women’s (Altra) Intuition

posted by Gumption Scott December 14, 2011 0 comments

Remember when you used to run on intuition? Think back—this was long before any well-meaning coach, spouse or local running store guru started tweaking your form this way or that. It predated the exercises and drills and gadgets and your closet full of this season’s must-have running shoes. You just ran and it was good. Consider the Altra Intuition your passport back to that simpler time.

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Give the Gift of Gumption

posted by gumptiongear December 13, 2011 0 comments

Procrastinators beware: post offices and other carriers have domestic shipping deadlines that are fast approaching. All carriers advise not to wait any longer to send Christmas goodies, greeting cards and gifts across the country.  That being said, we understand that you might still be struggling to find that perfect gift for the outdoor enthusiast in your life.  As such, here’s a few suggestions that stem from some of our favorite gear of the past year. Continue Reading

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Headsweats Thermal Reversible Beanie

posted by Gumption Scott December 13, 2011 0 comments

It’s a run day….

The sun has yet to rise over the horizon, but the alarm is chirping in your ear. You reach over and hit the snooze and lay in your warm and cozy bed knowing that a cold morning frost awaits you outside. As you stare at the ceiling, you mentally weigh the benefits of going for a run, but on the other hand, making up excuses as to why you don’t need to go running today.

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First Look: L.L. Bean Men’s Summit Trekker Snowshoes

posted by gumptiongear December 10, 2011 0 comments

Since the Snowshoeing boom in the 1990s, the number of models on the market has mushroomed. Simultaneously, the technology has greatly improved: bindings are easier to operate yet more secure; frames are lighter, stronger, and more streamlined; and cutting-edge materials are being used in everything from the frame to the decking.

Thanks to this rash of innovations and refinements, snowshoes are more user-friendly than ever. Moreover, the consumer has more choices than ever so all you need to do is find the pair that fits your needs and head off into the great white fields of powder when cabin fever sets in.

If you’re searching for a quality pair of do-everything snowshoes, then L.L. Bean is always a great place to start. Since their founding in 1912 by Leon Leonwood Bean, L.L. Bean has been a trusted source for quality apparel, reliable outdoor equipment and expert advice for almost 100 years. So when this company says that the Summit Trekker Snowshoes are their most advanced snowshoes ever, that’s saying something.

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Point6 Ultra Light Micro: The Velvet Glove Treatment for Runners Feet

posted by gumptiongear December 10, 2011 0 comments

A bad pair of socks can wreck a run. They can cover your feet unevenly or fail to protect your skin from the chafing and excess moisture that causes nasty blisters. With so much time and technology (not to mention cash) invested in your shoes, shouldn’t you expect more from your running socks?

Point6 understands that runners don’t want any unnecessary fluff between their foot and footbed. As such this company has gone to great lengths to create a line-up of performance socks specifically designed to support you in your run mile after mile. Our team vetted the Point6 men’s Ultra Light Micro Running sock – a minimalist styled sock designed for the runner who desires the least amount of sock in their running shoe.

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Altra Instinct: Run with Childlike Bliss Again

posted by gumptiongear December 10, 2011 0 comments

Remember what it felt like to run as a child? That feeling of freedom as your short quick strides carried you across the open grassy fields.

Back then we never thought about the length of our stride or how our feet contacted the ground. We just ran… fast and free. Thankfully today’s modern minimalist running movement offers us all the chance to go back to those moments of childlike bliss.

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Columbia’s Treadlite & Endura Backpacks: Attitude and Innovation

posted by gumptiongear December 10, 2011 0 comments

“Creativity, as has been said, consists largely of rearranging what we know in order to find out what we do not know. Hence, to think creatively, we must be able to look afresh at what we normally take for granted.” — George Kneller

As Columbia will readily admit, there was a time not that long ago when the company had settled into a comfortable niche of merely cramming apparel and gear into big department stores. Thankfully for outdoor enthusiasts that is no longer the case as Columbia is once again on a creative quest re-examining what they once did with fresh eyes. The result is a wave of product and technology launches resulting in gear that will satisfy the unbridled hunger for adventure that rests within each of us.

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KEEN Tryon WP: Designed for Adventure, Built to Last

posted by gumptiongear December 10, 2011 0 comments

Blurring the lines between hiking boots and adventure shoes, KEEN’s stylish and rugged water proof Tryon lets you hike deep into the backcountry with cool, sure-footed determination. As noted in our First Look, these fast and furious adventure shoes are loaded with features that will give you a much needed assist in tearing up the trails. Continue Reading

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