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Get ready to wiggle your toes and feel the ground beneath you: barefoot shoes are back!
Nearly 15 years after the wave of barefoot running shoes peaked and crashed, barefoot shoes are starting to comeback in new iterations.
Friend of the pod Erica Zazo, recently covered the category and reviewed multiple styles of barefoot shoes for CNN and she's back on the show today to tell us about her favorites.
And since going barefoot is the perfect way to hang out in Hawaii, Gear & Beer Cicerone Justin Housman made today's pairing: a multipack of brews from Kona Brewing. That's why he gets paid the big bucks folks.
GEAR & BEER!
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A common interest among the human powered outdoor crowd: Fly Fishing!
Getting into a new activity can be intimidating especially when you want to try fly fishing but you've been watching A River Runs Through It for your entire life and you think you need go full Brad Pitt in order to make it happen.
Today on Gear & Beer we're here to help!
Justin was the stereotypical fly fishing newbie back in the day: a generally outdoorsy person who wanted to give fly fishing a try. So today he recounts his fly fishing journey to Colin and highlights the gear you'll want to get in order to get going.
And because fall is a great time to go fly fishing in Justin's native northern California, he and Colin crack open a couple Sierra Nevada Oktoberfests. Because what pairs better with fishing than an ice cold beer? Absolutely nothing.
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Sleeping in your car used to be a dirtbag necessity and time honored tradition.
But these days sleeping in your car usually means thousands of dollars spent on a vehicle or creating a bulky wood platform that's a pain to move around and takes up all your space.
Enter the Hideaway from Pacific Adventure Works! A modular and adjustable sleeping platform perfect for wherever you want to put it. It's the gear we're talking about on this episode of Gear & Beer as Colin & Justin are joined by Pacific Adventure Works founder Reed Frick to learn the origin of this category changing piece of gear.
And you can't have Gear without the Beer. The pairings for this episode? Reed and Justin crack open a couple of Lagunitas Daytime IPA's while Colin enjoys a 10 Barrel Juicy Drama.
Because what beats a great IPA before crashing in the back of your truck? Absolutely nothing.
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You ever go looking for a GU gel or Stinger waffle before your hike, run or ride and then realize that you're actually out of all of your sports nutrition?
Today's guest on Gear & Beer wants to make sure that never happens to you again!
Today on G&B the founder of Fuel Goods, Laura Jorgensen, sits down with Colin & Producer Dave to talk about her new brand that she describes as Chewy for people who play outside.
And with this conversation about edible gear, the following beer pairings were made:
Laura: Burial Enlightened Aren't We AllColin: Deschutes Lemonade ShandyProducer Dave: Stoked Hazy Pale AlePlease follow and subscribe to Gear & Beer and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Leave a written review on Apple Podcasts and reach out to [email protected] to claim your free Gear & Beer sticker!
Gear & Beer is part of the Rock Fight podcast network. Be sure to check out THE ROCK FIGHT for the best outdoor industry commentary on Apple or Spotify.
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Today on Gear & Beer: Chicago based outdoor journalist Erica Zazo wants us to get loud and rowdy as she reviews the Turtlebox Gen 2 Bluetooth Speaker!
Erica recently reviewed the Gen 2 for GearJunkie and today she's hanging out with Colin & Justin to tell them why this particular bluetooth speaker is an amazing addition to any outdoor kit. This speaker survived 30 days of being submerged in a cooler, being covered in dirt and sand and it still sounds amazing; all while holding a charge like a champ.
What beer do you pair with an incredibly tough and loud bluetooth speaker like the Turtlebox Gen 2? You go with a Chicago classic (which Erica actually shipped to Colin & Justin): Old Style Lager.
Summer may be winding down but it's still going strong here on Gear & Beer.
Time Codes:
Cracking open some Old Style tall boys and the Cicerone break down of this lager (04:18)Reviewing the Turtlebox Gen 2 (10:37)Please follow and subscribe to Gear & Beer and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Leave a written review on Apple Podcasts and reach out to [email protected] to claim your free Gear & Beer sticker!
Gear & Beer is part of the Rock Fight podcast network. Be sure to check out THE ROCK FIGHT for the best outdoor industry commentary on Apple or Spotify.
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Thanks for listening! Gear & Beer is a production of Rock Fight, LLC.
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What's a training staple of every rock climber who wants to get stronger and also avoid the dreaded pulley injury?
Hangboards and Fingerboards of course.
And who is the person you want to talk to about these crucial pieces of gear? Power Company Climbing's Kris Hampton!
Today Kris joins Colin to talk about about why Tension Climbing and Fingers Of Fury are making some of the best hang and finger boards out there.
And while they chat, Kris insisted that stout training requires a stout beer so he brought a can of Snake River Brewing Zonker Stout while Colin opens a can of Absolution Brewing Oat La La Oatmeal Stout.
Get out there and get strong everyone!
Please follow and subscribe to Gear & Beer and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Leave a written review on Apple Podcasts and reach out to [email protected] to claim your free Gear & Beer sticker!
Gear & Beer is part of the Rock Fight podcast network. Be sure to check out THE ROCK FIGHT for the best outdoor industry commentary on Apple or Spotify.
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Thanks for listening! Gear & Beer is a production of Rock Fight, LLC.
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Today Gear & Beer is here to take away your arms!
The arms of your sunglasses that is because today we're talking about Ombraz, the armless shades that are shaking up the sunglasses world.
Ombraz co-founder Nikolai Paloni joins Colin, Justin and Producer Dave to talk about the brand and weigh in on Colin & Justin's likes, dislikes and questions about the company he founded.
This weeks beer pairing? Stone Brewing Arrogant Bastard Ale.
Because when you're trying to change up a category as established as sunglasses, some may say you're a bit of an arrogant bastard!
Please follow and subscribe to Gear & Beer and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Leave a written review on Apple Podcasts and reach out to [email protected] to claim your free Gear & Beer sticker!
Gear & Beer is part of the Rock Fight podcast network. Be sure to check out THE ROCK FIGHT for the best outdoor industry commentary on Apple or Spotify.
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Thanks for listening! Gear & Beer is a production of Rock Fight, LLC.
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Today Gear & Beer is here to help you make good decisions!
No doubt you've heard a lot about how our outdoor gear and apparel contain PFAS aka Forever Chemicals. But what do you need to know about PFAS when shopping for new gear and what should you do about the gear you already own that may contain PFAS?
Meg Carney (The Outdoor Minimalist) is here to help!
Meg recently produced and hosted a 10 part podcast on the topic of PFAS and as a writer, gear reviewer and outdoor enthusiast she is uniquely suited to guide the Gear & Beer audience when it comes to this touchy topic.
And today's beer pairing? A grab bag of non-alcoholic brews to limit the amount of chemicals we're putting in our body while talking all about PFAS!
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Gear & Beer is part of the Rock Fight podcast network. Be sure to check out THE ROCK FIGHT for the best outdoor industry commentary on Apple or Spotify.
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Thanks for listening! Gear & Beer is a production of Rock Fight, LLC.
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What do you get when the outdoor's foremost authority on outdoor stuff cracks open a brew?
You get GearJunkie on Gear & Beer!
Today Sean McCoy from GearJunkie.com joins Colin to run down the top 5 products he and the GJ team saw at the Outdoor Market Alliance Media Show last week (Colin was also there). The two talk about new stuff from:
Therm-a-restOspreyVasqueMountain HardwearThuleAnd they start it all off by pairing this gear with an ice cold Coors Banquet. Because after all, this event was held just outside of Golden, CO so... you know, why not?
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When it comes to multi-tools Justin & Colin have so many questions.
Who made the original multi-tool? If you want to be outdoorsy do you need to own a multi-tool? What is the best job for a multi-tool?
Today we dig into the entire multi-tool category. And because all multi-tools have a lot going on, we needed a beer that also has a lot going. So the boys crack open a couple of absolutely delightful Smuttynose Pineapple Orange Coconut Sours.
Because that's what you get here on Gear & Beer... The Pairings That Matter Most!
Topics with timecodes:
Today's Gear & Beer (02:17)Cracking open a couple of Smuttynose Pineapple Orange Coconut Sours (04:10)The long history of multi-tools (08:48)Checkin in on our beer, why this is the pairing that matters most (23:08)Do multi-tools have a purpose? (27:22)Rating the Gear (33:48) and the Beer (37:30)Please follow and subscribe to Gear & Beer and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Leave a written review on Apple Podcasts and reach out to [email protected] to claim your free Gear & Beer sticker!
Gear & Beer is part of the Rock Fight podcast network. Be sure to check out THE ROCK FIGHT for the best outdoor industry commentary on Apple or Spotify.
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Chances are that if you do any camping whatsoever you have a lantern. But do you have an OG fuel burning Coleman Lantern? Justin does and today he is going to break down why you should too.
And what is the perfect pairing for the classic lantern? How about a classic craft beer like a Sierra Nevada Pale Ale. Because nothing is better than sitting outside on a pleasant evening enjoying the warm light of a timeless lantern while sipping an ice cold Sierra Nevada.
Summer is here and so is the perfect pairing of gear and beer!
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(This is a re-airing of a Gear & Beer that first ran on THE ROCK FIGHT)
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Today's pairing that matters most? Topo Athletic's Pursuit 2 and two, count 'em, two wheat ales.
Which two? Well that would be Sam Adams Summer Ale and Golden Road's Mango Cart!
After Colin's experience testing the Obōz Katabatic Wind Low he felt compelled to bring some trail runners back to the fore because it has come time for him to find a replacement for his beloved Altra Lone Peaks.
Then Gear & Beer's official Cicerone (aka Justin) told Colin to go find a summer wheat ale so we could feature not one but TWO beers on today's episode. Colin brought home the Sam Adams seasonal classic Summer Ale and Justin tried Golden Road's Mango Cart.
Because that's what you get here on Gear & Beer... the pairings that matter most!
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Today's pairing that matters the most? Rad Power Bikes & Lost Coast Brewery's Downtown Brown!
Lately Justin has been tooling around on a Rad Power Bikes Expand 5 Plus and he and Colin go deep on the environmental impact of the e-bike category.
Then our in house Cicerone (aka Justin) pairs the perfect post activity beverage to go with the perfect commuter bike on the market: Lost Coast Brewery's Downtown Brown.
Because that's what you get here on Gear & Beer... the pairings that matter most!
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We're back with the pairings that matter most... GEAR & BEER!
Most hiking shoes are just overbuilt sneakers and leave you wanting either a pair of trail runners or an actual pair of leather boots.
But what if you could truly blend those two worlds into an athletic looking shoe that is well made and built specifically for hiking?
Well then you'd have the Obōz Katabatic Wind Low.
And if you have the Obōz Katabatic Wind Low's and you also have us hosts of Gear & Beer one of whom only likes trail runners (me, Colin) and the other only likes big burly boots (Justin) what will we make of this shoe?
That's called a teaser folks, you need to listen to find out.
Then our in house Cicerone (aka Justin) pairs the perfect post activity beverage to go with these shoes: Montucky Cold Snacks.
Because that's what you get here on Gear & Beer... the pairings that matter most!
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Today it's the pairings that matter most... GEAR & BEER!
What kind of shorts do you wear when you go mountain biking? Straight spandex bibs? Jorts? Whatever you have lying around?
Today Justin and Colin talk about their mountain biking preferences while reviewing two outdoor brand entries in the cycling apparel space. The Rab Cinder Crank Shorts and the Outdoor Research Freewheel Ride Shorts.
Then our in house Cicerone (aka Justin) pairs the perfect post activity beverage to go with these shorts: a Rationale Mexican Lager.
Because that's what you get here on Gear & Beer... the pairings that matter most!
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This episode originally ran on THE ROCK FIGHT. Hence the different music and what not. Enjoy!
We wrap up our four weeks of 10 Barrel beers by pairing their 9.6 ABV monster IPA, Juicy Drama, with Justin & Colin's favorite piece of camping gear.
For Justin that's the REI Half Dome 2 tent and NEMO's Stargaze Reclining Camp Chair while Colin talks about his Mountainsmith Celestial 2 tent (aka the Morrison).
Because that's what you get here on Gear & Beer... the pairings that matter most!
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This episode of Gear & Beer originally ran on THE ROCK FIGHT. Hence the different music and stuff.
Justin has been surfing in Feral wetsuits, a boutique wetsuit brand from the Bay Area for years while Colin just had his first experience trying them out. Today it's all about the wetsuit category and what makes Feral stand apart from a material and design point of view.
Then 10 Barrel Brewing month continues as the boys crack open a can of All Ways Down IPA. The perfect pairing after a long day in the water wearing your Feral wetsuit.
Because that's what you get here on Gear & Beer... the pairings that matter most!
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This episode originally aired on THE ROCK FIGHT. Hence the different music and stuff.
Today Colin & Justin are prepping for the apocalypse... 10 Barrel's Apocalypse IPA that is!
But before the end of the world arrives we first get Justin's review of the Softopper.
The Softopper eliminates the need for immovable and expensive camper shells while still giving you some piece of mind when you pull off at the fishing hole with a half loaded Yeti cooler in the back (this oddly specific example will make sense after you click play on this episode).
Then 10 Barrel Brewing month continues as their flagship brew, the Apocalypse, makes the perfect Softopper pairing.
Because that's what you get here on Gear & Beer... the pairings that matter most!
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This episode originally ran on THE ROCK FIGHT. Hence the different music and what not.
It's Friday and that means it's time for Gear and it's time for Beer here on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) and on today's edition of Gear & Beer we're loading up the bikes!
For the first time in G&B history both Justin and Colin are reviewing a piece of gear and today it's all about bike bags. First up Colin reviews the Oveja Negra Lunchbox handlebar bag and then Justin breaks down the Old Mountain Mountain Juniper Trunk. They talk about what makes them great and then they rank them on the official Rock Fight STUFFOMETER.
After that Justin, the official Cicerone of our outdoor community, pairs the bike bags they reviewed with the Cali Squeeze Blood Orange. The perfect beer to drink after hauling around a bunch of stuff (and yourself) on your bike.
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This episode originally ran on THE ROCK FIGHT. Hence the different music and stuff.
It's Friday and that means it's time for Gear and it's time for Beer here on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) and on today's edition of Gear & Beer we're getting athletic!
Justin has recently gotten back into trail running so today he and Colin break down the Hoka Mafate Speed 4 and go deep into the trail running category before rating the shoes on the STUFF-O-METER!
Then to cool themselves off after burning up the trails our friends at Athletic Brewing have donated a few brews to THE ROCK FIGHT including the Free Wave Hazy IPA which Justin and Colin try for the very first time during this podcast. They wrap up this epic episode by rating this NA brew on the Gear & Beer beer scale.
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