Gear & Beer: Outdoor Equipment & Beverage Reviews

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)

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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)

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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