Bont cycling shoes are just beginning their invasion of the USA and if their success in the European pro peleton is any indication they will be hugely successful. Having just won the latest edition of the Tour de France on the feet of Britain’s Bradley Wiggins sure won’t hurt. Bont road shoes are uniquely styled, … Continue reading »
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New Inov-8 Styles For The Gym, Trail and Your Next Race
New Inov-8’s have arrived! Our favorite pairs are back in stock with new pairs arriving every day. Bare-XF 260 One long awaited shoe is the Bare-XF 260. Many crossfitters are wearing and loving the Bare-XF 210, and the 260’s use the same sole but adds serious reinforcement on the upper cuff. Light weight, only 50 … Continue reading »
MPGear Heads South For The 2012 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market
The MPGear Team headed to Salt Lake City for Outdoor Retailer last week to see the new Spring 2013 products in person. After three days of meetings and walking the show floor, our feet hurt (I didn’t remember to bring my Hokas) but we are really excited for next spring! Tons of great new tents … Continue reading »
Kickstart Your Comfort On The Trail
We all know how important comfort is while you’re out on the trail. Whether you’re packing the most comfortable sleeping pad with you, or the most popular lightweight tent, a good night’s rest is the difference between a productive day or a slow grueling trek on the trail. Enter The Alpine Hammock, the first ever … Continue reading »
Hoop and Holler with MSR Tents!
MSR’s Hoop 2 Person Tent and Holler 3 Person Tent have just been reduced by $100! Both tents are ultra roomy, three-plus season tents, which offer optimal protection from the elements. They are perfect for the tallest campers and both have enough room to comfortably fit your Therm-a-Rest mattresses. Their free standing design, including 2 doors for easy access, will … Continue reading »
Crossfit Tips and Advice For Beginners From The Crossfit Pros
As the Pacific Northwest’s largest Inov-8 retailer, we get a lot of crossfit customers coming in to try on our selection of crossfit footwear. Some of them are religious crossfitters looking to buy their second (or third, or fourth) pair to add some variety to their routines, while others are brand new to the sport … Continue reading »
Summer Travels Made Easy with Big Agnes, Gregory, Osprey and Patagonia
Summer is almost upon us and it’s the perfect time for travel! Whether you’re jet setting across the world to an exotic hiking destination for months of adventure, or if you’re taking a weekend camping trip to your favorite local park, it’s important to make sure you have the proper travel bag to haul your … Continue reading »
Tales of The Osprey Poco Child Carriers From a Mountain Mama
Osprey’s new Poco Child Carriers have been getting rave reviews since the line was released earlier this past spring, and for good reasons. But we wanted to get a review straight from the source, a real life Mountain Mama who knows what it takes for a child carrier to really hold up to whatever the … Continue reading »
What Do Dads Really Want? Great Gift Ideas From MPGear Dads
What do dads really want for Father’s Day anyways, a new tie? Doubtful. A new power tool? Possibly. Maybe a Nemo Helios Pressure Shower for his next camping trip, or an elite level cycling camera mount by K-Edge for his GoPro camera? Now that’s more like it! We asked a few of our MPGear/CyclocrossRacing.com crew … Continue reading »
MPGear’s Top 10 Trail Running Shoes
‘Tis the season to lace up for your next trail run! Trail running can be extremely physically demanding so it’s important to make sure you’re properly prepared for the elements and hurdles that the trail may throw your way. Here are MPGear’s Top 10 recommendations for optimal performance and comfort on your next trail run: … Continue reading »
The Big Agnes Q-Core Sleeping Pad in Action
This past weekend one of our MPGear crew members, Devin, went on a camping trip and he was looking for the perfect sleeping pad to take with him. After considering several different sleeping pads like self inflating pads, lightweight pads and some accordion style pads, he decided on the Big Agnes Q-Core Sleeping Pad. I … Continue reading »
We’re Not The Only Ones Who Love Nemo’s Gear
One of our top selling brands, Nemo, has received a lot of press recently and for good reason as there’s plenty to love about Nemo’s gear. Their products include tents ranging from featherweight to extreme condition mountaineering tents, sleeping pads and pillows, tent accessories, green gear and they also just recently introduced a new series … Continue reading »
Trailspace Gives a Great Review of The New MSR WindPro II Stove
Trailspace has just reviewed the new MSR WindPro II Stove and they do a great job of highlighting the improvements from the original MSR WindPro Stove. Highlighted features include: Remote burner Inverted liquid feed Improved packability Extremely duable Read the full review on Trailspace’s site HERE, and pick yours up at MPGear and receive FREE … Continue reading »
Keep Your iPhone or Blackberry Safe With The Pelican
A few weeks ago we started an office discussion asking if you took your phone with you on your outdoor adventures. We received a lot of great feedback, and the general consensus was that while the phone may be carried with you, you do not use it to stay connected, but more for safety reasons. … Continue reading »
A Quick Look At The Big Agnes Fly Creek UL 4 Person Tent
Earlier this week MPGear crew member, Alex, had some time to set up the Big Agnes Fly Creek UL 4 Person Tent. Here’s some of his thoughts on this lightweight tent: “Before setting up Fly Creek UL 4, I hardly thought the phrase and “four person” and “backpacking tent” belonged in the … Continue reading »