Brand New Big Agnes Tent Arrivals: Slater UL 1 + 2 Inspired by the Big Agnes Fly Creek UL, the Slater offers more foot space. You’ll also notice the absence of mesh tent walls. It has been replaced by lightweight nylon for added privacy and protection from wind and sand. Scout UL 2 Remember the … Continue reading »
It’s true! The extremely popular Inov-8 F-Lite 195 model now come equipped with Inov-8′s RopeTec technology, making this shoe even more lethal during your next WOD. The RopeTec feature is also current in the Bare-XF and the women’s specific F-Lite 215 models and allows for added support and grip on the outsole for your rope … Continue reading »
Designed with the ultra-runner in mind, Ultimate Direction has created the brand new Signature Series Race Vests. The vests are inspired by three of the world’s best ultra-runners and are packed with impressive features, including power mesh for zero bounce on your run. If you’re gearing up for your next adventure race, these vests are … Continue reading »
***Updated: GoPro Hero 3 now in-stock and ready to ship within the U.S.*** GoPro recently announced to the public the arrival of their new HD Hero3 cameras, and we are excited to be offering pre-orders at MPGear.com. In addition to our free shipping offer of anything over $45, we are also offering a free 32GB … Continue reading »
Last week we talked all about the different types of down: duck, goose and new waterproof down. But this new waterproof down is not fool proof, if you get soaked those feathers might dry faster but until then you will be cold. So what is an adventurer to do if rain is in the forecast? … Continue reading »
This past weekend we said good-bye to summer and welcomed autumn with open arms. Autumn is one of the most beautiful times to head out and visit your favorite hiking trails. There are the bright colors of foliage to experience, crisp chill air to breath and plenty of other exciting adventures to look forward to … Continue reading »
PART 1 - The Great Down Debate! Tips for Choosing your Insulation – DOWN Down is one of the most common materials to fill insulated jackets and gear. Down is actually the fluffy undercoating on the bird, not the feathers, and it is a lot of tiny interlocking fibers that trap body heat. Down has the … Continue reading »
When purchasing a Big Agnes tent, or a Patagonia jacket on MPGEAR.COM, your also purchasing peace of mind out on the trail! That’s because these brands, along with many others available at MPGear stand behind their products with Lifetime Warranties. Here is a list of some steadfast brands we carry that offer lifetime warranties: Camelbak … Continue reading »
Have you heard the word? The newest trend in water sports is stand up paddle boarding, or SUP! I went out on a rare sunny and hot Tuesday evening to try and I have to say, I get it. I have always loved the water and pretty much all water sports, so I am not … Continue reading »
The Mountains Plus family is excited to announce another new brand partnership - Ion Cameras. Not only are we offering the new standout cameras on our websites for sale; we will putting them through the paces ourselves! Ion cameras has generously agreed to sponsor our Grassroots and Elite Cyclocross racing teams this fall. Watch out … Continue reading »
Gear Advice and Tips for Beginners from some of Cyclocrossracing.com’s Pro/Elites Depending upon where you are on the cyclocross scale of beginner-ness you might have some different considerations to make when getting involved in cyclocross for the first time. For many, just getting geared up is the most difficult obstacle as the price of bikes … Continue reading »
Mountains Plus is excited to announce our partnership with another fantastic brand, Klymit! Many of our customers take weight very seriously and we are proud to offer the ultralight sleeping pads, seats and pillows from Klymit. Their quality materials and time spend in product development shows. For those of you unfamiliar with Klymit: “Klymit is … Continue reading »
MPGear is here to give you a reason to be happy about the fact that the summer is coming to a close. Today kicks off our Big Labor Day Sale where you can find savings up to 60% OFF on backpacks, apparel, sleeping bags & pads, tents and bikes for you and your little one. … Continue reading »
It has been my experience that every family has different feelings about this time of year. “Back to School”, as it has been coined for quite some time now, brings up different responses across the board. Some parents are excited to have a quieter day, and some time to themselves. Others might be dreading getting … Continue reading »
It happens every year, and it never gets easier to say goodbye to summer. Luckily, fall brings the promise of cool breezes, pumpkin spice lattes and new Patagonia apparel to suit your little ones up in for back to school. We just received a huge shipment of the latest Patagonia apparel, and we are excited … Continue reading »
