Ever wonder what the most popular day runners go running on? Or, how you can avoid shin splints? We found this interesting infographic today via greatlist.com and thought we’d share it for your Wednesday afternoon entertainment…enjoy! More Health and Fitness News & Tips at Greatist.
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Office Discussion: How Do You Get Your Coffee Fix On The Trail?
Today Is Going To Be A Great Day…
…because it’s National Peanut Butter & Jelly Day! Be sure to get your Bonk Breaker Peanut Butter & Jelly energy bars, also available with high protein for that extra boost of energy!
Because Camping With Your Mattress From Home Isn’t An Option…
…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 »
Office Discussion: Do You Carry Your Phone With You On Your Adventures?
There’s an interesting discussion happening in our office today. When you go on outdoor adventures whether it’s hiking, kayaking, snowshoeing, snowboarding, etc, do you bring your phone along with you? Some people are strongly against it because they head to the outdoors for an escape, and some people suffer separation anxiety if their phone is … Continue reading »
It’s Official: CXR Is Going to Kentucky!
CyclocrossRacing.com is sending a Rep/Racer to Masters Worlds this year to get and give the scoop on whats happening in Louisville. Our ambition is to continue assisting our athletes in achieving their goals, and this time the fortunate recipient is me! My name is Doug and I’m the guy behind the computer with the phone … Continue reading »
The Osprey Manta Hydration Packs – New in the MPGear House!
The Osprey Manta Series is the pack that provides that multisport solution for all your outdoor sporting activities. Integrating Osprey’s Hydraulics, this adventure sport pack delivers a stable and comfortable fit. Featuring dual hip-belt pockets to store your goodies, a helmet attachment daisy, an integrated blinker patch and stretch side pockets Osprey designed one versatile … Continue reading »
Blue Competition AC1 SL Review Video
We’ve been anxiously awaiting the arrival of our new shipment of Blue Bicycles for 2010 and watching great review videos like this just makes things more difficult. Check out this video review from Bicycling Magazine on Blue Competition’s flagship carbon race bike, the AC1 SL. Wooaaah Nelly! Gotta have one today! Check out the video: … Continue reading »
Two Person Tents – Tent Comparison
We have been outfitting our customers with tents here at Mountains Plus for a long time. We have large family camping tents, small ultralight solo tents, lightweight backpacking tents and basecamp tents. You might say, however, that the two person tent category occupies a special place in our warehouse. They have been our favorite tent … Continue reading »
Pete visits Portland w/ his Chrome Metropolis Messenger Bag!
Ah, Portland, The City of Roses, a biking mecca. Good thing I’ve got my trusty bike and new Chrome Messenger Bag, I’ve got some shopping to do. But first, I’ll fuel up with a great breakfast at the Little Red Bike Café. Stowing the leftovers in my Chrome, it’s weatherproof you know, I’ll head down … Continue reading »
Tech Tuesday – Camping Fuel Canisters and Fuel Mixtures
This link, Fuel Mixtures, provides a very detailed account on the various fuel mixtures used in camping stove fuel canisters, the differences of fuels being used and how they are fed to the stove, via upright stoves (MSR Pocket Rocket) or liquid fed stoves (think MSR WhisperLite). The main point being that lower temperatures effect … Continue reading »
Big Agnes Fly Creek UL 2 Tent, Winner, 2010 Editor’s Choice Award!
The Fly Creek UL 2, is a two person tent from Big Agnes that won the Backpacker’s Editor’s Choice Award for 2010. This ultralight backpacking tent weighs 2 lbs, 2 oz. which includes a vestibule for storing your backpacking gear and hiking boots. This ultralight tent is double walled, has a big mesh front door … Continue reading »
Nemo Meta 2p Wins Backpackers Editor’s Choice 2010!
The Meta 2P tent, weight and efficiency at its best! This two person tent takes your trekking poles and makes them into tent poles, providing that dual-use option for your backpacking gear. This lightweight backpacking tent weighs in at 2 lbs and 15 oz., lighter then those thick, lugged boots on your feet. The well … Continue reading »
Waterproof Map Cases & Rock Racing Win!
Chuck, from Rock Racing submitted this photo Friday winner of him and his teammate racing in the Berryman Adventure race with a waterproof map case. The Rock Racing team makes their way to the canoe transition, lucky they have those map cases to keep their maps and passports dry. Every Friday is Photo Friday. Submit those … Continue reading »
Osprey Backpacks – How to Pack a Backpack!
This is a good video on how to pack a backpack. The good folks at Osprey backpacks developed it. The video offers guidance on balance and weight distribution in packing a backpack.
