Gear Advice and Tips for Beginners from some of Cyclocrossracing.com’s Pro/Elites Depending upon where you are on the cyclocross scale of beginner-ness you might have some different considerations to make when getting involved in cyclocross for the first time. For many, just getting geared up is the most difficult obstacle as the price of bikes … 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
MPGear is here to give you a reason to be happy about the fact that the summer is coming to a close. Today kicks off our Big Labor Day Sale where you can find savings up to 60% OFF on backpacks, apparel, sleeping bags & pads, tents and bikes for you and your little one. … Continue reading
It has been my experience that every family has different feelings about this time of year. Some parents are excited to have a quieter day and some time to themselves. Others might be dreading getting sleepy youngsters out of bed on time morning after morning. I spent some long summers babysitting and by the time … Continue reading
It happens every year, and it never gets easier to say goodbye to summer. Luckily, fall brings the promise of cool breezes, pumpkin spice lattes and new Patagonia apparel to suit your little ones up in for back to school. We just received a huge shipment of the latest Patagonia apparel, and we are excited … Continue reading
Bont cycling shoes are just beginning their invasion of the USA and if their success in the European pro peleton is any indication they will be hugely successful. Having just won the latest edition of the Tour de France on the feet of Britain’s Bradley Wiggins sure won’t hurt. Bont road shoes are uniquely styled, … Continue reading
New Inov-8’s have arrived! Our favorite pairs are back in stock with new pairs arriving every day. Bare-XF 260 One long awaited shoe is the Bare-XF 260. Many crossfitters are wearing and loving the Bare-XF 210, and the 260’s use the same sole but adds serious reinforcement on the upper cuff. Light weight, only 50 … Continue reading
The MPGear Team headed to Salt Lake City for Outdoor Retailer last week to see the new Spring 2013 products in person. After three days of meetings and walking the show floor, our feet hurt (I didn’t remember to bring my Hokas) but we are really excited for next spring! Tons of great new tents … 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
MSR’s Hoop 2 Person Tent and Holler 3 Person Tent have just been reduced by $100! Both tents are ultra roomy, three-plus season tents, which offer optimal protection from the elements. They are perfect for the tallest campers and both have enough room to comfortably fit your Therm-a-Rest mattresses. Their free standing design, including 2 doors for easy access, will … Continue reading
As the Pacific Northwest’s largest Inov-8 retailer, we get a lot of crossfit customers coming in to try on our selection of crossfit footwear. Some of them are religious crossfitters looking to buy their second (or third, or fourth) pair to add some variety to their routines, while others are brand new to the sport … Continue reading
Summer is almost upon us and it’s the perfect time for travel! Whether you’re jet setting across the world to an exotic hiking destination for months of adventure, or if you’re taking a weekend camping trip to your favorite local park, it’s important to make sure you have the proper travel bag to haul your … 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
‘Tis the season to lace up for your next trail run! Trail running can be extremely physically demanding so it’s important to make sure you’re properly prepared for the elements and hurdles that the trail may throw your way. Here are MPGear’s Top 10 recommendations for optimal performance and comfort on your next trail run: … Continue reading
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