Sorry folks, Pete was in Kawasaki, Japan last week custom installing a Thule Fairing. I love Japan and had a little too much sake to write up a blog, but I’m back now. Heading to Texas this week to compete in a 12-hour adventure race. It’ll be a blast, although I’m a little rusty with … Continue reading
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Backpackers Cookware Delight
MPGear has three material styles of hiking cookware on sale, all from MSR. First, there is the ultralight titanium cookware system, the Titan Mini cookware. Second, for those backpacking aluminum lovers, the Blacklite Classic Cookset. Lastly, for those who need durable, heavy use backpacking pots, MPGear has the stainless steel Alpine 2 Pot.
Nemo Cosmo Air – Stylish and Comfortable
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
Mother’s Day Tent Sale!
The Mother’s Day tent sale at MPGear has just been activated. If you are looking for a tent for your wife, your mother, or your family, now is the time to get shopping. For a limited time, and you do realize that Mother’s Day is only a couple days away, MPGear has reduced the price … Continue reading
Those Folks are Tent Smart at Nemo!
The Nemo design team has incorporated a modular vestibule setup option for their new lightweight backpacking tents, the Espri 2P and the Espri 3P. This provides the backpacker with a choice of fly and tent vestibule options, tent vestibule modularity. Many hikers span their time in the backcountry over three seasons, hiking overnight, on multi-day … Continue reading
Wider is Better! Zipp 101!
Discerning Triathletes and roadies alike can now take advantage of Zipp’s two decades of aerodynamic technology development. The newest lightweight wheelset from Zipp, the 101 aero aluminum wheelset is the first fully toroidal aluminum rim. Wind tunnel tested, Zipp has created a wheelset with a proprietary profile curve that extends across the braking surface. This … Continue reading
Mount Glastenbury Here We Come!
Pete O’Gear here, checking in for this weeks adventure. I’ll be travelling to Vermont this week with my Losi 3P tent, Losi 3P pawprint, and a couple good friends. We plan to hike the 23 mile Glastenbury Mountain trail. As many of the good folks from Marlboro Vermont know, this covers a small portion of … Continue reading
Armstrong Stung by Honey Stinger!
Yesterday, in an announcement that stung the biking world, seven-time tour de France champion Lance Armstrong, stated that he has become part-owner of the honey-based natural energy gel, bar, and organic chew maker Honey Stinger. Lance, in his new role (which at this time remains undisclosed), will become chief beekeeper, replacing the once proud nine-time … Continue reading
Trail Weight, Packed Weight, Fly Weight, What?
One of the most frequently asked questions the folks at MPGear hear is, what is the difference among the three weights listed for one tent: trail weight, packed weight, and fast fly weight. Tent manufactures, such as Big Agnes and MSR supply this data to the diligent consumer to aid in good product research. If … Continue reading
Vinokourov Zipps to Win!
After serving a two year blood doping suspension, Alexandre Vinokourov attacked the final 500 meters faster then his fellow competitor and secured a win for team Astana in the classic Liege-Bastogne-Liege. It was a long day in the saddle but Vino proved to be the strongest over the 258km course powering his Specialized bike with … Continue reading
Barefoot Running – Here comes Zola Budd!
Zola Budd placed barefoot running on the world stage when she competed in the 1984 Summer Olympics. Her barefoot run became a side note when contact was made between her and fellow competitor Mary Decker. Today, barefoot running is gathering momentum thanks to the best-selling book by Christopher McDougall, “Born to Run”. Born to Run … Continue reading
Here comes Slacklining!
Seen from Muscle beach to Golden Gardens, the activity that is crossing the nation is all about balance and core strength. What began as an activity for rock climbers is now a balancing act in local urban parks. Slacklining, is a sport that uses nylon webbing stretched between two anchor points, typically from one tree … Continue reading
This Blog is the First to Know!
All Native Eyewear is currently on sale at MPGear for 40% off! The Woot community will be notified this weekend. Check’em out if you are interested in some sunglasses. (Shhh, add the greenday coupon code during checkout and you’ll get 50%.)
Greenday on Earth Day at MPGear!
Join in the celebration of Earth Day at MPGear with a Greenday gear 10% off coupon. Use greenday as the coupon code during your check out process after selecting your green gear from the green gear category. No doubt about it, 10% off! Ok, enough g-words to make your Brain Stew/Jaded? Well then, Welcome to … Continue reading
Super Magneto Man – Vainqueur!
In Connecticut this week and the weather isn’t cooperating for that road ride. Still cold and rainy where you are? Well, for Pete’s sake, I got just the cure. Virenquerize your legs with a CycleOps Supermagneto Pro Trainer. Just throw in a DVD of the 2003 Tour De France and climb those mountains like a king. … Continue reading
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