Outside Magazine delivers the best gear in Summer Buyer’s Guide for 2012

The Scott Contessa Spark RC

We have heard more than a few people say that warm weather has arrived too quickly this year. For the record, we respectfully disagree. We’re ready to hike, backpack and hit the trails on our bike.

You need new gear to do that, of course. That’s why you need to visit Outside Magazine’s “Summer 2012 Buyer’s Guide,” which the mag says includes “315 field-tested products, including 170 killer deals for under $150.” Among the products you’ll find:

• 3 best women’s mountain bikes
• 9 Bouldering Essentials
• 8 Women’s Running Essentials
• 14 top items that earn Gear of the Year

There’s much more, of course, so visit the entire Summer Buyer’s Guide.

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Dave Treadway’s excellent mountain bike adventure

An old cabin Dave found on a ride.

Dave Treadway may be best known for flying off cliffs and skiing the steeps with the greatest of ease. But when warmer weather comes, he likes to get on his  mountain bike and explore the backcountry. Since we can’t all ride with him (would we even be able to keep up?), here’s a look at some of the cool photos and a video he saw from his two-wheeled vantage point.

Looking for great mountain bike rides? Check out these links:

• Top 10 Mountain Bike Tours in North America.
• Maps, photos and more for mountain biking in the northeast.
• Mountain biking in Colorado and California.

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