Spring has officially sprung here in Washington state! What better way to celebrate the warm weather, and break out of hibernation than to hit the trail and go for a hike. To find some of Washington’s most beautiful spring hikes, we contacted the experts. Our friends Nathan and Jer at HikingWithMyBrother.com have hiked just about … Continue reading »
Let’s face facts, whether it’s healthy or not, a cold soda can be really refreshing. Those sodas with real cane sugar and all natural flavorings are better for us and usually delicious to boot. On a hot summer day, I certainly look forward to a delicious soda waiting for me at the end of whatever … 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 »
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 »
There are a lot of advantages to using trekking poles on your hikes, but not everyone feels they are necessary. Some of the advantages we enjoy while using trekking poles include added balance, a more even weight distribution (especially while carrying heavy packs), and the ability to strengthen core muscles during our hikes. We want … Continue reading »
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 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 »
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 »
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 »
Our BIG Inov-8 shipment has arrived and we are fully stocked with all the new F-Lite 195 colors as well as some new models including the Bare-XF 210s – both models make for the perfect crossfit shoe. If you’re looking for a great trail companion we have also received some more Roclite 295s, Roclite 285s … Continue reading »
Spring time is here, and it’s time to get out and enjoy nature with your little ones! The Poco child carriers are a new addition to Osprey’s family and they are loaded with lots of innovative features that enhance comfort and durability. The Osprey Poco is available in three different models, each one a step … 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 »
We’re happy to introduce you to the NEW Wyoming Trail 2 series from Big Agnes! This tent is unique to any other 2 person tent on the market right now because it is equipped with a spacious vestibule area that is big enough to store all of your gear. Bikes, packs, damp clothing that needs … Continue reading »
Here at MPgear we are so excited to finally be able to carry this all new Camelbak product. The wait might have been long, but we are sure the All Clear is worth it! Camelbak’s All Clear is a new bottle that makes an amazing technology portable. You can take water from almost any source, … Continue reading »
