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Cozy Season Essentials

posted by gumptiongear March 25, 2019 0 comments

It’s the great paradox of 2019. Parts of the US continue to endure artic temperatures while others are beginning to emerge from the doldrums of winter and step into spring. Sandwiched in the middle is a heavy dose of unpredictability that dramatically swings between bright sun and heavy rains. All told, it’s a dramatic game of temperature roulette. For those who go all in during this season, you need versatile performance coupled with cozy comfort. To meet the moment, our editors picked a select list of our favorite cozy items for the season ahead!

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New Eagle Creek Migrate Duffels

posted by gumptiongear March 6, 2019 0 comments

Duffels are the quintessential adventure bag.  Spacious, flexible and adaptable, the ever versatile duffel lets you easily pack all of your climbing, hiking, or adventure gear. Inspired by rugged-yet-light alpine packs, the new Eagle Creek Migrate Duffel bags feature materials that are not only sustainable, but actually remove waste directly from the waste stream for the ultimate in outdoors protection.

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Faster, Further, Lighter: Vasque Breeze LT GTX

posted by gumptiongear March 6, 2019 0 comments

What happens when you take an iconic hiking shoe and make it lighter, smarter and faster? You get the Breeze LT GTX from Vasque. Built off of its predecessors, the new Breeze Lite delivers the lightest, most responsive all-around trail performer to date.

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2018 Holiday Gift Guide: Giving the Gift of Adventure

posted by gumptiongear December 4, 2018 0 comments

With the Holiday Season fully upon us, it’s time to grant loved ones their gear wishes.  Whether their passion of choice is hiking, traveling or just good ol’ fashioned outdoor revelry, we’ve got you covered. This 2018 list is our most comprehensive gift guide to date. It’s chock-full of do anything, go anywhere products for the seriously savvy outdoor fanatics.

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2018 ANNUAL STOCKING STUFFER GIFT GUIDE

posted by gumptiongear November 30, 2018 0 comments

It’s the eternal holiday dilemma: you want to get great gifts for the outdoor enthusiast in your life, but you can’t afford much beyond homemade cookies and a trail map. Fear not my friend, our annual Stocking Stuffer Gift Guide has got you covered with a list of prime gear gifts. Each rings in at $50 or less, and is guaranteed to stoke some serious holiday spirit.

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Bushcraft Revisited: Eight Elite Options for 2018

posted by gumptiongear September 13, 2018 0 comments

Mother Nature is a beautiful – if not severe teacher. Her lessons can be harsh and unforgiving, but also rewarding for those willing to learn. Through the years, our own outdoor experiences have molded and shaped expectations of the gear that we rely upon, and that includes the type of blade that rides on our hip each backcountry adventure.

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Backcountry Innovation: The Sierra Designs Studio 2 Tent

posted by gumptiongear September 1, 2018 0 comments

The cornerstone of any worthy backpacking experience is a dependable and trustworthy backcountry shelter. Lightweight and weather worthy, the 2-person 3-season Studio tent from Sierra Designs  not only features an innovative design, but stands ready to lighten the load for your back country getaways.

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A Back-to-School Guide with Gumption

posted by gumptiongear August 13, 2018 0 comments

It seems like summer only just started, but alas, it’s time to rain on your beach party and talk about the upcoming school year. Don’t worry, though: With most US colleges opening their doors in late August, and public grade schools waiting until after Labor Day, you have plenty of time to stock up for the semester if you haven’t started shopping yet. Continue Reading

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Superfeet Footwear: Ready to Wander

posted by gumptiongear August 9, 2018 0 comments

Your feet connect you to the world. Whether it’s long walks on the beach, arduous hikes on your favorite trail, or a casual stroll through the town, your feet deserve the best so they can get you through life’s daily journeys. Enter the full line of Superfeet footwear: Comfortable, stylish and ready to wander.

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Gear Guide: 2018 Summer Backpacking Essentials

posted by gumptiongear July 9, 2018 0 comments

Your comfort zone is bigger than your cubicle. You were born to get out and explore. But accessing remote and rugged landscapes this summer will require dependable equipment with the grit and gumption necessary to keep you pushing forward and onward.

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