ProView- Petzl Sitta Harness
‘Did Petzl send me a pint glass?’ was my initial reaction when I stopped at the post office and found a small box waiting for me. I shook the box, wondering what could be small enough to fit in the…
ProView – Astral Aquanaut
The Astral Women’s Aquanaut is a one-shoe quiver that handles water, trails, and afternoons around town with style. These amphibious kicks love to get wet, excelling on muddy trails and slick rocks. And, thanks to well-placed drain holes and ample…
ProView -Spy Optic Frazier Sunglasses
Products Tested Spy Optic Frazier sunglasses in Decoy Realtree and Matte Camo. Sizing I’m 6’3”, 190 lbs and I have a squarer face. The shape fits my face such that I have a side gap about one finger wide. Coverage…
ProView – SCARPA Iguana
The SCARPA Iguana (men’s version here) is a tidy, low profile approach shoe that cruises on trails, packs down small, and grips rock well. The lightweight design and collapsible upper make these a great option for any situation where you’ll need to carry a…
ProView – New Honey Stinger Bars & Gels
We tested Honey Stinger gels and bars while doing two self-supported cycling tours. One from Camden, Maine to Rochester, New York consisting of 650 miles and another from Seattle, Washington to San Diego, California, which was around 1700 miles. The…
ProView – Club Ride Eden w/ DamselCham Liner Short
As with my other Club Ride apparel, the Eden w/ DamselCham Liner shorts do not fall short of awesome. I love the stretch and fit of the outer short and the Maui Blue color is eye-catching. Fit The 7” inseam…
ProView – Astral Layla
Some gear can function fine for men and women alike — sleeping bags, skis, baggy raincoats — they don’t necessarily need a gender-specific stamp. Before I used the Astral Layla lifejacket, I was pretty sure that a PFD would fall…
ProView – Spy Dega Sunglasses
I’m fortunate to spend a lot of my personal and professional time having fun outdoors, and since I have very light-sensitive eyes, I’ve always been picky about my sunglasses. The Spy Optic Degas are well-suited for all my favorite outdoor activities and…
ProView – Mountainsmith Mayhem 35L
A comfy all-day carry is the defining character of the Mountainsmith Mayhem 35L Pack. It has plenty of room for backpacking and enough support to carry a mountain of hardware to the base of the crag, with convenient pockets to…
ProView – SCARPA Gecko Approach Shoes
The SCARPA Gecko is the rare all-around approach shoe that walks comfortably over many miles, while maintaining good sensitivity and traction on rock. Italian leather uppers, to-the-toe lacing, and thoughtfully lugged Vibram soles create an ideal shoe for everything from casual…