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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
…there’s the all new Insulated Q-Core sleeping pad from Big Agnes! We just received our shipment from Big Agnes this week and we are excited to share with you the reasons why we love the new Insulated Q-Core. 3.5″ of cushion for maximum comfort (Currently the most cushion found in a backpacking sleeping pad) With … Continue reading »
Whether you are using it to survive a cold stormy night on the mountain or a warm balmy night in the woods, your sleeping bag can either make or break your camping trip. Backpacker has spent countless nights sleeping in them and testing them so that you can sleep with ease. Here is their ‘A’ … Continue reading »
Living in Seattle, there’s no shortage of outdoors enthusiasts; they’re everywhere. So it always amazes me when I run into someone claiming to be an avid backpacker who’s never moved beyond his $20 Walmart bag. While that type of “value bag” may work for someone who does the bulk of his camping in his backyard, … Continue reading »
Europe has created a sleeping bag test criterion that is slowing making its way across the Atlantic. Taking effect in several European countries, this criterion provides four temperature results: Upper Limit: the temperature at which a standard man can sleep without excessive perspiration. Comfort: the temperature at which a standard woman can expect to sleep … Continue reading »
Remember the show Seinfeld? Of course you do. Surely, then, you’ll remember a wacky, yet lovable character on the show named Cosmo Kramer. Nemo’s Cosmo Air has nothing in common with Cosmo Kramer, but it was fun to think about Kramer for a moment, wasn’t it? Oh, that crazy guy… You know what the Cosmo … Continue reading »
Fill the Nemo Fillo with air and then add extra clothing using the underside elastic cords to create additional height. The Fillo, from Nemo, made of velvety-soft washable microfiber fabric and engineered with 1” memory foam help provide you with a good night’s sleep while you are in the backcountry. This 10.8 ounce package stuffs … Continue reading »
That’s right, heading to Lexington Kentucky this week, to do a little canoe trip with my good friend Lewis and his dog Cinder. Actually, we’ll be about 2 hours south of Lexington in Mammoth Cave National Park. We plan to paddle a section of the Green River, you know, the river that helped form the … Continue reading »
