Skip to content
dirtbag-dreams-gear-reviews-logo
  • Home
  • Gear Reviews
    • Activity
      • Backpacking and Hiking
      • Biking
      • Camping
      • Climbing
      • Health and Wellness
      • Hunting
      • Ice Climbing
      • Mountaineering
      • Running
      • Snow
      • Travel
      • Water
    • Brand
      • Adamsbuilt
      • adidas Outdoor
      • Advanced Elements
      • AKU
      • Alps Mountaineering
      • Astral
      • Backcountry Access
      • Badfish
      • Beal
      • Beringia
      • Bern Helmets
      • Big Agnes
      • BioLite
      • Black Diamond
      • BlackYak
      • Blue Ice
      • Bobo's
      • Brooks
      • Camelbak
      • CAMP
      • Chaco
      • Club Ride
      • Contour
      • Cotopaxi
      • Crazy Creek
      • Dark Energy
      • Darn Tough
      • Db
      • Deuter
      • DPS Phantom
      • Duonamic
      • Dynafit
      • Edelrid
      • ENO
      • Evolv
      • Exped
      • Faction
      • First Degree
      • Five Ten
      • G3
      • Gnarly Nutrition
      • Goal Zero
      • GoLite
      • Good To-Go
      • GOREWEAR
      • Grand Trunk
      • Grayl
      • Gregory
      • Grivel
      • GSI Outdoors
      • Hagan Ski
      • Helly Hansen
      • Hikers Brew
      • Himali
      • Honey Stinger
      • Icebreaker
      • iKOR Labs
      • Inov-8
      • Jade Yoga
      • Julbo
      • Kahtoola
      • Kemper Snowboards
      • Klymit
      • Kokopellii
      • Kuat
      • La Sportiva
      • Lamson Fly Fishing
      • Liberty Skis
      • LIVSN Designs
      • lost range.
      • Lowe Alpine
      • Maui Jim
      • Merrell
      • Millet
      • Mountain Hardwear
      • Mountainsmith
      • MSR Trail
      • MyMedic
      • Native Eyewear
      • Nite Ize
      • Oboz
      • Orange Mud
      • Ortovox
      • Osprey
      • Outdoor Edge
      • Outdoor Research
      • Pachamama
      • Peak Refuel
      • Pit Viper
      • PNW Components
      • Pret
      • Primus
      • Rab
      • RaidLight
      • Rhamani
      • Ride Concepts
      • RMU
      • Rugged Road
      • Rumpl
      • Salewa
      • Samaya
      • Scarpa
      • Seek Outside
      • SHRED
      • Sierra Designs
      • Snow Peak
      • SOLE
      • Sterling
      • Superfeet
      • Sunski
      • Swany
      • Thermarest
      • Thule
      • TIME Bicycles
      • Trango
      • TREW Gear
      • Ultimate Direction
      • Vasque
      • Voormi
      • VSSL
      • Weston
      • Wigwam
      • Wild Country
      • Yukon Outfitters
      • Zeal Optics
      • ZOLEO
  • Stories
    • Conservation & Sustainability
    • Destinations
    • Local Retail Shops
    • Outdoor Adventure
    • Outdoor Industry
    • Nonprofit Spotlights
    • Pro Spotlights
  • News
  • About Outdoor Prolink

  • Home
  • ProView Gear Reviews
    • Backpacking and Hiking
    • Biking
    • Camping
    • Climbing
    • Mountaineering
    • Running
    • Snow
  • Stories
    • Conservation & Sustainability
    • Outdoor Industry
    • Outdoor Professional Profiles
  • About Outdoor Prolink
  • Apply for Pro Deals
Kaya Lindsay is a writer, photographer, and filmmaker with a passion for rock climbing and the outdoors.

In 2016 she converted a Sprinter Van into a tiny home and has been traveling around the US & Canada to pursue her passion for rock climbing. Since hitting the road she has begun a career in filmmaking and is currently working on her One Chick Travels series, highlighting solo female travelers who live and work to pursue an adventurous lifestyle. Her films have been highlighted by major brands such as Backcountry and Outside TV. To fulfill her passion for writing, she chronicles her many adventures in her blog. Professionally, she writes for the adventure sports company Outdoor Prolink and The Climbing Zine. Kaya hopes to spend many more years in her tiny home on wheels, Lyra, and is currently living in Moab Utah.

Leave No Trace Practices for Climbers

April 20, 2021May 4, 2021Conservation & Sustainability, Outdoor Adventure, Stories Kaya Lindsay Leave a Comment on Leave No Trace Practices for Climbers

As climbers, we want to protect and preserve the climbing areas we frequent to the best of our ability.

Ways the Outdoor Industry Can Support Women in the Outdoors

March 19, 2021April 22, 2021Outdoor Adventure, Stories Kaya Lindsay Leave a Comment on Ways the Outdoor Industry Can Support Women in the Outdoors

The women in your life are strong, capable, and powerful, and sometimes they need a little help realizing that from the people who love them the most.

Black Outdoor Creators, Activists, Athletes, and Artists you should follow and support for Black History Month

February 22, 2021February 22, 2021Outdoor Adventure, Stories Kaya Lindsay Leave a Comment on Black Outdoor Creators, Activists, Athletes, and Artists you should follow and support for Black History Month

Get expert buying advice from a resident outdoor pro with this lineup of must-have climbing gear this season.

5 Adventurous Outdoor Valentine’s Day Date Ideas

February 8, 2021February 18, 2021Outdoor Adventure, Stories Kaya Lindsay Leave a Comment on 5 Adventurous Outdoor Valentine’s Day Date Ideas

Get expert buying advice from a resident outdoor pro with this lineup of must-have climbing gear this season.

Your Climbing Dirtbag Horoscope for the New Year

January 11, 2021February 12, 2021Outdoor Adventure, Stories Kaya Lindsay Leave a Comment on Your Climbing Dirtbag Horoscope for the New Year

Get expert buying advice from a resident outdoor pro with this lineup of must-have climbing gear this season.

Best Climbing Dirtbag Christmas Gifts Under $50 for 2020

November 23, 2020April 27, 2022Conservation & Sustainability, Destinations, Outdoor Adventure, ProView Gear Reviews, Stories, Women in the Outdoors Kaya Lindsay Leave a Comment on Best Climbing Dirtbag Christmas Gifts Under $50 for 2020

Get expert buying advice from a resident outdoor pro with this lineup of must-have climbing gear this season.

5 Places to Celebrate Thanksgiving with your Friends that Aren’t Indian Creek

November 12, 2020December 21, 2020Conservation & Sustainability, Destinations, Outdoor Adventure, Stories, Women in the Outdoors Kaya Lindsay Leave a Comment on 5 Places to Celebrate Thanksgiving with your Friends that Aren’t Indian Creek

Get expert buying advice from a resident outdoor pro with this lineup of must-have climbing gear this season.

A Dirtbags Guide to Stewardship: Why Cleaning up your Local Crag is Important

October 7, 2020November 13, 2020Conservation & Sustainability, ProView Gear Reviews, Stories Kaya Lindsay Leave a Comment on A Dirtbags Guide to Stewardship: Why Cleaning up your Local Crag is Important

Get expert buying advice from a resident outdoor pro with this lineup of must-have climbing gear this season.

8 Vanlife Myths Debunked

September 15, 2020November 13, 2020Outdoor Adventure, Travel, Women in the Outdoors Kaya Lindsay 5 Comments on 8 Vanlife Myths Debunked

The sight of the open road, a casual yet classic vibe, large sunglasses and some 60’s rock playing in the background… Vanlife, am I right? The idyllic Instagram lifestyle seems so perfect.  *screeching tires sound*  Let’s back this up and…

Coming out of the Grand Canyon to Covid-19

August 10, 2020September 15, 2020Outdoor Adventure, Stories, Water, Women in the Outdoors Kaya Lindsay Leave a Comment on Coming out of the Grand Canyon to Covid-19

In March of 2020 Covid-19 began to burn its way through the United States. The stock market was crashing, people were getting laid off en masse, zoom calls were skyrocketing and people were dying. In March of 2020, I would…

Posts navigation

Older posts
Newer posts

About Outdoor Prolink

Outdoor Prolink’s members are the heart of the outdoor industry. Outdoor Prolink is a pro purchase program for qualified Outdoor Industry Professionals. Members have access to 35%-50% off retail on 100+ top outdoor gear brands.

Apply For Pro Deals

Explore Gear Reviews

Recent Posts

  • Thule RodVault 2 the link
    ProView – Thule RodVault 2-rod Review
    August 7, 2026
  • Outdoor Skills You (Probably) Already Have and can Add to Your Resume The Link
    6 Outdoor Skills You (Probably) Already Have and Can Add to Your Resume
    August 5, 2026
  • Blue Ice Firecrest 38L Review The Link
    ProView – Blue Ice Firecrest 38L Review
    August 3, 2026
  • alaska landscape
    Ecology Spotlight: Hardcore Birds of Alaska
    July 31, 2026

Join The Outdoor Prolink Community Facebook Group
© 2026 The Link – Gear Reviews. All rights reserved