This Man May Already Be Sleeping In Your Bag!

Europe has created a sleeping bag test criterion that is slowing making its way across the Atlantic. Taking effect in several European countries, this criterion provides four temperature results: Upper Limit: the temperature at which a standard man can sleep without excessive perspiration. Comfort: the temperature at which a standard woman can expect to sleep … Continue reading →

Nemo Nano Elite Tent Reviewed by Gear Junkie

T.C. Worley, of the Gear Junkie, posted a glowing review of the Nemo Nano Elite Tent. The tent was spotlighted, among other things, for its outstanding performance and popularity among adventure racers. You can read the review in its entirety here. And now that you’re eager to buy, you can purchase the tent (with a … Continue reading →

Multi-Winner, the Lightning XT4!

Not only was the Sierra Designs XT4 picked for a Backpacker Editor’s Choice award, it was also chosen as an MPGear Friday photo winner. Bill sent this photo of his Lightning XT4, pictured here on Mt. Diablo, just outside of Clayton CA, and boy what a scenic view. Bill is this weeks Photo Friday Winner and … Continue reading →

Expresso, Espresso, Australia!

Hey, mates! Heading down under this week to Australia.  Should be a fantastic trip.  There is one thing I worry about when heading overseas, and that is the coffee.  So to ensure that I get me fix of the black gold, cupped lightning, liquid energy, morning thunder, I’ll bring my, never go anywhere without it, GSI … Continue reading →

Backpackers Cookware Delight

MPGear has three material styles of hiking cookware on sale, all from MSR. First, there is the ultralight titanium cookware system, the Titan Mini cookware. Second, for those backpacking aluminum lovers, the Blacklite Classic Cookset.  Lastly, for those who need durable, heavy use backpacking pots, MPGear has the stainless steel Alpine 2 Pot.

Nemo Cosmo Air – Stylish and Comfortable

Remember the show Seinfeld? Of course you do. Surely, then, you’ll remember a wacky, yet lovable character on the show named Cosmo Kramer. Nemo’s Cosmo Air has nothing in common with Cosmo Kramer, but it was fun to think about Kramer for a moment, wasn’t it? Oh, that crazy guy… You know what the Cosmo … Continue reading →

Mother’s Day Tent Sale!

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 →

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 →

Mount Glastenbury Here We Come!

Pete O’Gear here, checking in for this weeks adventure.  I’ll be travelling to Vermont this week with my Losi 3P tent, Losi 3P pawprint, and a couple good friends.  We plan to hike the 23 mile Glastenbury Mountain trail.  As many of the good folks from Marlboro Vermont know, this covers a small portion of … Continue reading →

Armstrong Stung by Honey Stinger!

Yesterday, in an announcement that stung the biking world, seven-time tour de France champion Lance Armstrong, stated that he has become part-owner of the honey-based natural energy gel, bar, and organic chew maker Honey Stinger. Lance, in his new role (which at this time remains undisclosed), will become chief beekeeper, replacing the once proud nine-time … Continue reading →