Volunteer Vacations!

Spend a week in the backcountry this summer lending a hand to re-build a trail.  Several clubs and associations across the nation organize weeklong volunteer work parties connecting you with a much needed trail maintenance project. These Volunteer Vacations help rebuild trails and structures in typically more difficult to access trail sections, which typically means, … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

Adventures of the Mad Pete O’Gear

…time before I can relieve myself in an appropriate location. You know, it’s very important, ZOWIE, I just got hit by the ATLAS thunder BOLT. Well, one problem solved, good thing I had my SKINS on. (“help”, “help”, “help”, heard in the distance). DUGAST! Somebody needs me. It’s nice to be needed. Come on Pete, … 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 →

Adventures of Mr. Pete O’Gear

…Hhmm, well it’s not too cold out here, thanks to my Beartooth. Let’s take a peek into my bottomless BA Stagecoach duffel. Ah, there it is, my Garmin 60CSx. While that powers up, let’s take a look around. Well, it sure is beautiful out here, cathedral-like. Wow, that raptor is huge, funny, it has a … Continue reading →

The American Gladiator sleeping bag battle!

Lazer and Spark, like two chiseled athletes charging through the hit show American Gladiators, these sleeping bags survived the Eliminator round and now battle to become…Ultralight Champion! In the men’s corner, with a trail weight of 33 oz., Lazer 30 is packed with high performing PrimaLoft ECO insulation, his body constructed with a Flex Technology … Continue reading →