Gear & Beer: Outdoor Equipment & Beverage Reviews

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In "Gear & Beer" outdoor industry veterans from "The Rock Fight" discuss the outdoor pairings that matter most! Be sure to follow this new podcast from the Rock Fight Podcast Network. Every outdoorsy person knows that the gear you wear is incomplete without the perfect beer to drink and hold while you're in it. Each episode, it's our job to make sure that you're equipped with the best pairings available to you in any given week. So far we've paired everything from MTB Baggie Shorts and Rationale Mexican Lager through to the REI Half Dome 2 tent with a nice brew of 10 Barrel's Juicy Drama! And we've still got so many to get through! But why listen to us? Hi! I'm Colin True, and over the course of 20 years I've worked for multiple outdoor brands with a focus on products like footwear, sports nutrition and performance textiles. My buddy Justin Housman is a senior editor at Adventure Journal and a professional gear reviewer, journalist and perhaps most importantly a certified beer expert (aka a Cicerone). Together we form an outdoorsy super team of insider product and beer knowledge who talk about outdoor products and beer the same way you and your friends do. Do you go outside? Do you like beer? Then this is the show for you. GEAR & BEER! Learn more at https://www.rockfight.co/

Recent Episodes

DEC 5, 2024

Solo Stove, Snowshoes & Made In The USA: Overrated, Underrated or Properly Rated?

It's become a monthly tradition around here to answer the question:

Is this stuff Overrated, Underrated or is it Properly Rated?

Where our resident gear expert, Justin Housman, rules FOR ALL TIME on the status of some specific pieces or categories of gear. A ruling that cannot be undone!

On this edition, compiled with the help of emails we've received from our G&B listeners, Justin and Colin judge snowshoes, Solo Stove, and the category of stuff that is Made In The USA.

And when it comes to this weeks beer pairing, our Gear & Beer certified beer expert (that would be Justin) wanted to pair the perfect winter or holiday beer with today's gear. So Colin went out and found one that he thinks could Stump our Cicerone.

Did it work? Was Justin stumped? Are these gear items Over, Under, or Properly Rated? You need to listen to find out.

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Please follow and subscribe to Gear & Beer and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts.

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.

Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter!

Have a question you want answered on Gear & Beer? Send your feedback and suggestions to [email protected] or send a message on Instagram or Threads.

Thanks for listening! Gear & Beer is a production of Rock Fight, LLC.

42 MIN

NOV 28, 2024

The Greatest Headlamp Ever?

How many headlamps have you owned that you actually remember? For a super fun and functional piece of outdoor gear, the headlamp has been largely unremarkable... until now!

Today on Gear & Beer, Justin and Colin talk all about the voice controlled Coast RL35R headlamp!

They discuss their personal experiences with headlamps and emphasize how this particular model stands out not just for its functionality but also for its convenience during outdoor activities.

The conversation touches on the practicality of using voice commands to switch the light on and off, making it a game-changer for nighttime adventures. Alongside their gear discussion, the hosts also share their opinions on the importance of branding and naming in the outdoor industry, noting how product names can impact consumer perception. In short: outdoor brands largely need to do a better job naming their stuff!

And because you can't have Gear without the Beer, will Colin finally stump the Cicerone with the beer he brought to today's episode? Listen to find out!

Hurricane Helene Relief Links:

Please follow and subscribe to Gear & Beer and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts.

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.

Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter!

Have a question you want answered on Gear & Beer? Send your feedback and suggestions to [email protected] or send a message on Instagram or Threads.

Thanks for listening! Gear & Beer is a production of Rock Fight, LLC.

40 MIN

NOV 21, 2024

Are $300 Trail Runners Worth It? Gear & Beer Investigates!

$300 for a pair of trail running shoes?! That can't be right... can it?

This episode of Gear and Beer delves into the world of high-end trail running shoes, specifically focusing on the Norda and Speedland brands. Justin and Colin discuss the significant price tags of these shoes, with both models reaching up to $300, and explore whether the investment is justified based on performance and longevity.

The conversation highlights the innovative use of materials like Dyneema and ingredient brand outsoles from Vibram and Michelin while emphasizing the shoes durability and lightweight qualities.

Justin & Colin also talk about how running shoes as a category are the most disposable items produced by the outdoor industry.

All this plus STUMP THE CICERONE where certified beer expert Justin has to guess the beer that Colin brought to the show. Can Justin make it another week and remain undefeated? Listen to find out!

Hurricane Helene Relief Links:

Please follow and subscribe to Gear & Beer and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts.

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.

Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter!

Have a question you want answered on Gear & Beer? Send your feedback and suggestions to [email protected] or send a message on Instagram or Threads.

Thanks for listening! Gear & Beer is a production of Rock Fight, LLC.

45 MIN

NOV 14, 2024

Winter Tires: Do You Really Need Them?

Do you have a plan for your tires this winter? If not what is wrong with you?!

That's the what most outdoor gear reviews will make you believe in a bevy of tire related articles that get published this time of year. But he truth around what kind of tires you need to get to your outdoor winter adventures is much simpler.

Today on the show Justin and Colin explore various tire options while comparing all-season tires to dedicated winter tires. They also share personal anecdotes and insights from their own experiences in snowy conditions, highlighting that many drivers may not truly need dedicated winter tires and may in fact just want to pick up some chains.

And they also play the first ever round of STUMP THE CICERONE! Can Justin guess which beer Colin paired for this wintry episode? You'll have to listen to Gear & Beer to find out!

Check out video Justin's breakdown of the Nokian nAT here.

Hurricane Helene Relief Links:

Please follow and subscribe to Gear & Beer and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts.

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.

Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter!

Have a question you want answered on Gear & Beer? Send your feedback and suggestions to [email protected] or send a message on Instagram or Threads.

Thanks for listening! Gear & Beer is a production of Rock Fight, LLC.

43 MIN

NOV 7, 2024

Four-Wheel Drive, Satellite Messaging & Electric Coolers: Overrated, Underrated or Properly Rated?

We are back with a brand new edition of: Overrated?! Underrated?! Or Properly Rated?!

Four-wheel drive, satellite messaging and electric coolers take center stage in this episode of Gear and Beer, where our gear expert and Cicerone, Justin Housman, determines FOR ALL TIME whether these items are overrated, underrated, or properly rated!

Today on the show Colin manages the big board of brands and tees Justin up to makes his final rulings all while sipping on delicious beers.

Hurricane Helene Relief Links:

Please follow and subscribe to Gear & Beer and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts.

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.

Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter!

Want to see your favorite piece of gear or favorite beer featured on a future episode? Send your feedback and suggestions to [email protected] or send a message on Instagram or Threads.

Thanks for listening! Gear & Beer is a production of Rock Fight, LLC.

38 MIN