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
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
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 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
Winter Woes – Which bike trainer is right for me?
As the year progresses and the days become shorter the amount of time you have available for training begins to fade away with the daylight…and lets face it, unless you are unemployed its nearly impossible to find the time to get out and ride. This is why cyclists of all types turn to their trainers … Continue reading
Move like a goat with this family of Hydros!
They’re all here at MPGear, the kid-HydroSprint, the nanny-HydroSpeed and the billy-HydroSwift. This family of GoLite waist packs will help keep you hydrated on your journeys over the river and through the woods. The insulated bottle holsters will keep your milk warm and the mesh hip pockets will store your gel pudding. Come on now, … Continue reading
OSPREY Talon Moonlight Blue – 30% OFF
Midnight Sale – Now 30% OFF! MPGear has just a few of the 2007 Moonlight Blue Talon 33’s and Talon 44’s left in the store. So checkout the reviews and go to MPGear.com and snag one before these disappear. Talon 33 Moonlight Blue: – $90.30, see a review Talon 44 Moonlight Blue: – $111.30, see … Continue reading
Come Sale Away!
No, it’s not a typo; I intentionally misspelled ‘sail’ to draw attention to the big PFD sale we’ve got going on right now. Yes, I realize puns are the lowest form of humor, so if you need something to rid your mind of the bad joke, here’s a link to something much funnier. Anyway, for … Continue reading
Get the Drift?
The Gregory Drift Winter Pack that is. Designed with a narrow profile and constructed with abrasion and puncture resistant fabrics this pack is great for those winter adventures. With enough space to carry a shovel and probe, this pack, with its ski carry system, allows you to stow your skis vertically or diagonally with its … Continue reading
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