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
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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
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
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
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
Cancellara wins Paris-Roubaix w/ SRAM Red & Zipp
OK, maybe it’s not about the bike, but it sure does help. Fabian Cancellara powered his way to victories on the fabled cobbles of the Paris-Roubaix and the Ronde van Vlaanderen (Tour of Flanders) recently showing that he is in a class by himself. Riding for Team Saxo Bank, on a Specialized with Zipp 303 … Continue reading
Going back to Cali, Cali, Cali, w/ my Soto!
Pete O’Gear here, heading to Cali this week, with my brand new Soto Micro Regulator Stove. To The Circle City I go, Corona, gateway to the Inland Empire, where citrus orchards grow and Travis Barker (Blink 182 fame) dances on his drums like a magic tap dancing gypsy. Going to Lamppost Pizza, because I love … Continue reading
Blue AC1 SL Reviewed by Bicycling!
A top of the line, carbon fiber bicycle, the Blue AC1 SL, by Blue Competition Cycles, is designed with SFT2 Super Flow Tube Tech to increase aerodynamics and stiffen the ride, increasing power transfer. The Aerus Conquest T1000/T800 high modulus carbon frame is light and fast. With SRAM Red, the bike weighs in at less … Continue reading
Nemo Fillo – Backpacking Pillow Extraordinaire!
Fill the Nemo Fillo with air and then add extra clothing using the underside elastic cords to create additional height. The Fillo, from Nemo, made of velvety-soft washable microfiber fabric and engineered with 1” memory foam help provide you with a good night’s sleep while you are in the backcountry. This 10.8 ounce package stuffs … Continue reading
Lagoon1 – Lightweight Inflatable Kayak!
Get ready for warm weather flatwater kayaking. Advanced Elements provides you with this lightweight, get on the water quick, kayak. The Lagoon1 is a dynamic mix of durability, performance, and compact-ability. The multi-use Lagoon flatwater kayak is perfect for lakes, rivers, bays and estuaries. There is nothing like being close to the water on a calm … Continue reading
Pete hikes with his new Osprey Aether 70 pack!
Staying in Puget Sound this week, thought I’d do an urban hike on over to Kirkland with my new Osprey Aether 70 pack. I’m training for an ascent this summer on Mt. Rainier so I loaded my Aether 70 up with 25 pounds of gear and hiked along the Burke Gilman trail, around Lake Washington, … Continue reading
A packs adventure race – Inov-8 Pro 30 pack!
It’s a good thing I’m tough (I am a Pro 30 pack), because that Odyssey Endorphin Fix adventure race sure is one tough event. The weekend started with me getting stuffed full of gear, at least I was clean, no residual sand left rubbing my skin from Abu Dhabi. Then my buddy Peter (we’re close), … Continue reading
Pete returns home with a load of Soto Pocket Torches – yeeha!
On my way back from Thailand, made a quick stop in Japan and picked up a bunch of Soto Pocket Torches. Those mini torches are a hot item (literally and figuratively) and recently won a Backpacker Editor’s Choice Award. Now that I’ve completed that task, I can rest up and recoup in my hometown Seattle. … Continue reading
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