Tanka Bars and Tanka Bites, the buffalo all natural meat snack that won the Backpacker Editor’s choice award. I know, I know, buffalo meat snacks, really? Well believe it, I’ve tried them, and these treats are pretty darn good. In fact, one guy I know is already addicted to them. These all natural protein snacks … Continue reading
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Rolling through Bangkok on my new Zipp 303s!
Heading to the exotic location of Thailand this week to try out my new Zipp Speed Weaponry 303s. I’ve never been there before, should be exciting and some say biking is not such a bad idea. Here is my plan. First, I’ll zipp through the Silom district, dodging those 3-wheeled tuk-tuks and motosai lapjang (motorcycles). … Continue reading
Bam! Mt. Biking with the Coastal Crew!
The Coastal Crew takes you inside the life style of mountain biking along the B.C. coast. “This is what people should see, it is what real Montain biking is about. We bring that to you in juicy nutrient filled filmic packages.” Check out their skills: HERE Check out the Coastal Crew Blog!
SIDI Keeps this Photo Friday Winner Moving!
Racing downhill in her SIDI Genius 5.5‘s, Robin is competing in the Hillsboro biathlon. Go Robin, Go!! Robin has also cleverly selected Zipp wheels, another piece of gear that will keep her rolling past her competitors. Congratulations and thanks for the photo Robin. Every Friday is Photo Friday. Submit those photos of your MPGear today … Continue reading
Google Does It Again!
Love them or hate them, Google has added a new feature to their mapping, and I love it! You can now select bicycling directions on Google maps, similar to their, “by car”, “by walking” and “by public transportation” route methods. Users choose their starting and end points and Google does the rest of the work. … Continue reading
The Inov-8 Roclite 295’s – Back in Black!
Framed in black with Inov-8’s high visibility accent, these shoes rock. Integrated in this shoe, like all Inov-8’s, is their patent pending Fascia Band which replicates the plantar fascia ligament to increase propulsion efficiency and reduce fatigue. The Roclite 295, designed with Inov-8’s exclusive sticky rubber compound on the outsole for grip in wet conditions … Continue reading
Pete Travels to Kentucky w/ his new Kelty Mistral 0° Sleeping Bag!
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
Soto Micro Regulator Stove – Flames in the Cold!
The Soto Micro Regulator Stove is designed to maintain a consistent and stable flame output for cold weather performance. Designed with a proprietary “stealth igniter” installed inside the burner post to help improve ignition and prevent breakage this ultralight stove weighs 2.6 oz (73g) and the “Hyper surface Burner Head” efficiently heats your cookware. This Backpacker … Continue reading
Nemo Losi 3P, Opsrey Atmos 65 & MSR Fuel bottle – Winners!
Eugene packed this photo with an assortment of MPGear products to produce the Photo Friday winner. Pictured in this beautiful setting, Eugene is sporting his Osprey Atmos 65 backpack, in the background stands the hotly sought after Losi 3P tent and nestled on a rock is an MSR Fuel bottle. Congratulations and thanks Eugene for … Continue reading
Osprey Raptor Series – Solutions to Mt. Biking & Trail Running!
The Osprey Raptor Series incorporates Osprey’s Hydraulic reservoir system which is designed to conform to the back’s complex shape. The result is a hydration backpack that provides a contoured fit that is both stable and comfortable for the mountain biker and trail runner. These Osprey packs have mesh pockets and organization sleeves to stow your … 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
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