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ProView – Petzl REACTIK + 300 Lumens Headlamp

November 4, 2016September 13, 2017Backpacking and Hiking, Camping, Mountaineering, ProView Gear Reviews Outdoor Prolink Leave a Comment on ProView – Petzl REACTIK + 300 Lumens Headlamp

I made a resolution eight years ago, deep in the Glacier backcountry, after spending the better part of a night getting stalked by a grizzly bear with only a dim headlamp between my brother and I. Having to track those…

ProView – Mountainsmith Scream 25

October 28, 2016September 13, 2017Backpacking and Hiking, ProView Gear Reviews Outdoor Prolink Leave a Comment on ProView – Mountainsmith Scream 25

The Mountainsmith Scream 25 is lightweight, frameless, durable, and has minimal padding, which makes it a great choice for a day hike. It packs down well to fit in a larger backpack or drybag, and folds into its own stuff…

ProView – Sterling Evolution Aero 9.2 Bicolor Dry 60m

October 26, 2016April 21, 2020Climbing, ProView Gear Reviews Outdoor Prolink 2 Comments on ProView – Sterling Evolution Aero 9.2 Bicolor Dry 60m

For the month of September I had the opportunity to test out the Sterling Evolution Aero 9.2 Bicolor Dry 60 meter rope in the Sawtooth Mountains and the Pioneer Mountains of Idaho. We climbed the Direct Becky (5.11 Grade IV) and…

MSR: “This Is The Most Important Gear We’ve Ever Made”

October 20, 2016March 17, 2020Backpacking and Hiking Outdoor Prolink Leave a Comment on MSR: “This Is The Most Important Gear We’ve Ever Made”

At MSR we believe in the power of technology to transform lives. We’ve witnessed how a stove can help change mountaineering history or how a tent can help enable a record-setting expedition. But this may be the most important piece…

ProView – Rab Aeon Tees

October 18, 2016September 13, 2017Backpacking and Hiking, ProView Gear Reviews, Running Outdoor Prolink 2 Comments on ProView – Rab Aeon Tees

The Rab Aeon Tees have become one of my favorite baselayers and active layers this summer and fall. I’ve taken them on the river, on bike rides, and on runs. The fabric is light, breathable and wicks very well. Color…

ProView – Scarpa Instinct Lace

October 17, 2016March 23, 2020Climbing, ProView Gear Reviews Outdoor Prolink Leave a Comment on ProView – Scarpa Instinct Lace

The Instinct lace-up is another great climbing shoe by Scarpa. It’s made for steep face climbing and feeling secure on small features, but is also good for bouldering and thin cracks. The Instinct has a moderately aggressive downturn, making it…

ProView – Native Upslope Googles

October 14, 2016September 13, 2017ProView Gear Reviews, Snow Outdoor Prolink Leave a Comment on ProView – Native Upslope Googles

This winter I tested a pair of Upslope goggles from Native’s new line. This was a particularly fun test for me because once upon a time I had a ‘real job’ working as Customer Service manager for Smith Optics in…

ProView – Julbo Aerospace Goggles

October 11, 2016September 13, 2017Ice Climbing, ProView Gear Reviews, Snow Outdoor Prolink Leave a Comment on ProView – Julbo Aerospace Goggles

The new Julbo Aerospace Goggles with the photochromatic Snow Tiger lenses are sick! Julbo brought revolutionary technology to the goggle market with the Aerospace’s Airflow system. These stylish and functional goggles are sure to become your go-to piece of mountain…

ProView – Edelweiss Curve 9.8 60m Rope

October 10, 2016August 24, 2017Climbing, ProView Gear Reviews Outdoor Prolink Leave a Comment on ProView – Edelweiss Curve 9.8 60m Rope

  No item is more important in the climbing world than the rope, and finding one that meets all the needs of a great day out is rare. Many climbers will also fear the initial un-kinking and breaking in of…

ProView – Backcountry Access Float 32 Airbag Pack

October 7, 2016September 13, 2017ProView Gear Reviews, Snow Outdoor Prolink Leave a Comment on ProView – Backcountry Access Float 32 Airbag Pack

I began using the Backcountry Access Float 32 Pack (on promo this month) this past spring. Initially I was deterred by the price and weight of airbag packs, but when you spend almost everyday of every winter in avalanche terrain it is better to…

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