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
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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.
Photo Friday Entries!
Submit those Photo Friday photos of your MPGear (Inov 8 footwear, Big Agnes tents, Atlas snowshoes, Canine Hardwear Travel Bed, Osprey backpacks, etc.). The winner of each Photo Friday receives a $25 MPGear gift certificate. Yaah Hoo! Not only will you get more gear, but you will have more gear to take photos of. Please, … Continue reading
Pete O’Gear is Back!
I’m in Norway today paddling with my 210cm Werner Shuna Paddle-Bent. Not only is this a popular paddle for my high angle aggressive paddle stroke, the neutral bent shaft is great for balance and control. Thank goodness for that, I need all the help I can get to paddle and see as much as I … Continue reading
Photo Friday Winner!
For the third week in a row the reigning champion, once again! Modeling comfortably on her Canine Hardware Travel Bed, Nala is showing us that winning look. Can anyone topple the queen of Photo Friday? Tune in next week. Every Friday is Photo Friday, so submit those photos today.
Riding The Wet Trails
Bike198 has a good article on tackling wet weather mountain bike riding. They’ve also included a wet weather bike skills video. 198 Bike Skills Article So if you are getting ready to hit those wet and muddy trails, take a quick refresher first.
Photo Friday Winner, Again!
Submitted by Amber. Yeah folks, she won again! Pictured is Nala, this time with the Mountainsmith K-9 Cube, well, a portion of it anyway. Who knows what Nala has her nose in, probably some special doggy treats! If you would like to un-seed Nala‘s consecutive two week win streak, you’ll need to submit a photo of your own (MP) … Continue reading
Detailed Guide for Selecting Snowshoes
SNOWSHOEING Questions to ask yourself before selecting a snowshoe. Snow and terrain conditions. General activity type with suggested snowshoe model. Does size matter? Frames and Decking. Connecting the decking to the frame. Claws/Cleat Crampons used for traction. Heel Lift Bars. Binding Rotation Styles. Binding Fit. F.A.Q’s. 1. Questions to ask yourself before selecting a snowshoe. … Continue reading
Photo Friday Winner!
Submitted by Amber. Pictured is the Chuckit! Flying Squirrel, along with the photogenic Nala. Perhaps Nala earns a double bone-us, as we see her pictured here lying on the ever so comfy Canine Hardware Travel Bed! If you would like to see more of Nala and some of the adventures she has taken, visit her blog, it is … Continue reading
Photo Friday Winner!
Submitted by Team Checkpoint Zero. Pictured is the Big Agnes Seedhouse SL 2P, along with some drying clothes and hey, the MPGear banner. Taken at the Abu Dhabi Adventure Challenge along the coast of United Arab Emirates. Team Checkpoint Zero competed with 40 other teams from around the world and placed 21st! Checkout their write-up … Continue reading
Photo Friday Winner!
Submitted by fellow MPGear adventurer Wanda. Pictured with Wanda are her new Atlas Elektra 923 snowshoes. Taken form atop Mt. Seymour, Vancouver BC on Christmas day. Nice work on getting out there on Christmas Wanda and thanks for the photo! Every Friday is Photo Friday, so submit those MPGear photos to photos@mpgear and you may … Continue reading
Photo Friday Winner!
Submitted by fellow MPGear adventurer Scott B. Pictured is the LOSI 3P and a young intrepid camper, taken during a trip on the outskirts of Bay of Islands, North Island, New Zealand. Every Friday is Photo Friday, so submit those MPGear photos to photos@mpgear and you may see yourself and your gear, right here, next … Continue reading
Basic Guide to Choosing Snowshoes
Two questions: 1. How much will you weigh when snowshoeing (body weight + clothes and gear)? 2. What snow conditions (typical to your region) will you be in: dry powder or heavy, wet snow? Then, select the smallest snowshoe that can handle your typical load (combined body and pack weight). SIZE PACKED SNOW, MOUNTAINOUS OR … Continue reading
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