Gearoutfitter's Blog

New Ion Cameras Available at MPGear

The Mountains Plus family is excited to announce another new brand partnership – Ion Cameras. Not only are we offering the new standout cameras on our websites for sale; we will putting them through the paces ourselves! Ion cameras has generously agreed to sponsor our Grassroots and Elite Cyclocross racing teams this fall. Watch out … Continue reading →

Gear Advice and Tips for Beginners From Some of Cyclocrossracing.com’s Pro/Elites

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 →

How Long Will My Order Take To Ship?

As a person who enjoys the convenience (and savings!) of shopping online, I frequently place orders with various online retailers and am often amazed at how ambiguous the shipping times can be. Amazon.com, for example, which is located right in my back yard, sometimes gets me my packages within a day or two, but other … Continue reading →

MPGear Is Excited To Announce The Arrival of Klymit Sleeping Pads

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 Labor Day Sale Preview

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 →

Returns Made Easy: MPGear’s Return Policy Explained

Happy Friday, everyone! Summer’s coming to an end, so your time to get out there with that backpacking gear before the gloom and doom of Fall is upon us is running out. We hope you’ve all got big plans for the weekend! As many of you know, MPGear prides itself on offering a generous, hassle-free … Continue reading →

How To Make Back To School a Fun Experience For You and Your Kids

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 →

Back to School with New Patagonia Apparel

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 Making Their U.S. Invasion

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 Styles For The Gym, Trail and Your Next Race

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 →

MPGear Heads South For The 2012 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market

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 →

Kickstart Your Comfort On The Trail

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 →

Office Discussion – A Poll For The Poles!

There are a lot of advantages to using trekking poles on your hikes, but not everyone feels they are necessary. Some of the advantages we enjoy while using trekking poles include added balance, a more even weight distribution (especially while carrying heavy packs), and the ability to strengthen core muscles during our hikes. We want … Continue reading →

Hoop and Holler with MSR Tents!

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 →

Crossfit Tips and Advice For Beginners From The Crossfit Pros

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 →