Gearoutfitter's Blog

The X-Talon 212 was one of our best selling shoes during the ’08-’09 season, so it’s no surprise that our friends at Inov8 decided to expand the X-Talon line for this year. When we first heard about the X-Talon 240 several months back, we were, of course, very excited and eager to see what the … Continue reading →

You’ve seen them around. In neighborhood parks all across the world, so-called “slackers” have been spotted in rapidly increasing numbers. You can pretend to ignore them and try to turn a blind eye, but let’s face it: the slackers aren’t going away any time soon, so better to your advantage to hop on this bandwagon … Continue reading →

If you have been considering a BOB stroller, then chances are you’ve done your research and you know BOB has been making and selling the best child strollers around. BOB not only makes their strollers so they last longer than you need them to, but they are also designed to be versatile and go practically … Continue reading →

If you have been looking at picking up one of these new SPOT satellite GPS messengers, NOW is the perfect time to jump on that boat. From June 1st through August 3rd, if you pick up a SPOT Satellite Messenger at regular price ($149.95), you can get a rebate for $50, $75, or even a … Continue reading →

Native Eyewear has released a few new styles for 2009 which we thought would be a big hit on Mountains Plus. They have a couple new square style frames that will be great for those looking for sunglasses they can wear to the beach or on that next camping trip. The Bomber (starts at $94) … Continue reading →

That’s right. This deal is so good we can’t even call it a sale…this is definitely a blowout. We had way too many of the 2008 Sierra Designs Sirius 3, Antares 3, and Electron RC2 tents that we couldn’t do anything OTHER than put them on sale. Ever since then they have been FLYING off … Continue reading →

One activity many people have trouble getting into is kayaking. Many think you need a long, rigid boat, a special kayak rack to transport said boat, high-end carbon paddles to provide as much efficiency as possible, and the best PFD on the market in order to get on the water. This is far from the … Continue reading →

Although we don’t have the result to the race quite yet, we had such a great time in Index, WA for the Wild Sky sprint race that we just HAD to talk about it. There was an excellent turn out (about 30 teams in all), and we couldn’t have planned for the weather to be … Continue reading →

We started to realize our car rack inventory was building up a bit, so what better way to make room for the new stuff than by blowing it all out. That’s right, we have all our Thule and Yakima racks (including cargo boxes, bike racks, kayak carriers, or anything else you might want) on sale … Continue reading →

We all know accidents are bound to happen in the outdoors. Whether it be falling out of a tree, breaking a leg during a hike, or getting stuck in the wrath of Mother Nature, ACR Electronics has a personal locator beacon that will get you found. In the outdoors, an everyday accident can easily become … Continue reading →

Spring fever has made us downright loopy and we are offering some great gear for LESS THAN $100!!! To start, we have the Sierra Designs Sirius 3 Person tent. This large two door tent uses both single and double-wall construction to reduce weight and increase ventilation, and weighs in at 5 lbs!! This tent also … Continue reading →

Some people have a hard time spending top dollar on the latest camping equipment, so we’ve made picking out a great tent easy on you (and your wallet). Sierra Designs is a company we have stood behind from the beginning, as they are always coming out with new great ideas and designs for gear, and … Continue reading →

The big wheel craze for dirt lovers out there is upon us. I was at a cross country MTB race this weekend and I was shocked to see how many people, novices and pros alike, were on 29er mountain bikes. And they weren’t just on 29ers, but they were having a rip-roaring time on their … Continue reading →

Trioba Adventure Racing has announced their 2009 race schedule and we’re making it easy for you to sign up through Mountains Plus. Trioba has has planned both a sprint race and a 24-30 hour race which they are very excited about. The sprint race will be held in a beautiful area near Index, WA that … Continue reading →

Here at Mountains Plus we have always been big fans of the Gregory pack line, especially their adventure racing packs, but now there is more reason to talk about their new packs. These backpacks have always been lightweight, and space is never an issue thanks to the variety in sizes they come in, but Gregory … Continue reading →