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Backpacking and Hiking

ProView – Gregory Climbing Pack Kit Review

June 8, 2026June 3, 2026Backpacking and Hiking, Camping, Gregory, ProView Gear Reviews Daniel Conrad Leave a Comment on ProView – Gregory Climbing Pack Kit Review

After more than a month of use, I've taken the Gregory Climbing Pack Kit on adventures across Washington and Arizona — skiing, multi-pitch climbing, hiking, and dirt biking.

ProView – Gregory Climbing Pack Kit Review

May 25, 2026May 19, 2026Backpacking and Hiking, Camping, Gregory, ProView Gear Reviews Evan Watts Leave a Comment on ProView – Gregory Climbing Pack Kit Review

The Alpinisto packs have been a renowned series for many years, and this latest iteration of them continues to deliver with all the features needed on a pack to get you and your gear comfortably into the alpine.

ProView – Gregory Climbing Pack Kit Review

May 18, 2026May 15, 2026Backpacking and Hiking, Camping, Gregory, ProView Gear Reviews Patrick O’Hare Leave a Comment on ProView – Gregory Climbing Pack Kit Review

Gregory has a very interesting lineup of products for 2026 - some old, some new. I was able to test three items this spring.

ProView – Dark Energy Backcountry Bundle Review

May 4, 2026April 29, 2026Backpacking and Hiking, Dark Energy, Ice Climbing, ProView Gear Reviews Joshua Bachicha Leave a Comment on ProView – Dark Energy Backcountry Bundle Review

The Dark Energy Backcountry Bundle is the best power solution I’ve found for extended trips in the backcountry

ProView – HIMALI Monsoon Hardshell Jacket Review

April 27, 2026April 22, 2026Backpacking and Hiking, Climbing, Himali, Ice Climbing, ProView Gear Reviews Zach Eiten Leave a Comment on ProView – HIMALI Monsoon Hardshell Jacket Review

I was pleasantly surprised to find the Monsoon Hardshell not only performed above its price point, but it also managed to be very versatile. 

ProView – AKU Adapta SD GTX Review

April 13, 2026April 7, 2026AKU, Backpacking and Hiking, ProView Gear Reviews, Snow Peter Moreno Leave a Comment on ProView – AKU Adapta SD GTX Review

Something about an Italian made boot just feels right. The AKU Adapta SD GTX lives up to my high boot standard and proved themselves on wet, saturated ground in the Puget Sound region.

ProView – Good To-Go Meals Review

March 2, 2026February 25, 2026Backpacking and Hiking, Camping, Good To-Go, ProView Gear Reviews Allison White and Joshua Bachicha Leave a Comment on ProView – Good To-Go Meals Review

We had two Outdoor Prolink Pros test four different Good To-Go meals, and each flavor got its own review breakdown.

ProView – AKU Outdoors Women’s Rocket DFS GTX Review

February 16, 2026February 10, 2026AKU, Backpacking and Hiking, ProView Gear Reviews, Snow Grace Williams Leave a Comment on ProView – AKU Outdoors Women’s Rocket DFS GTX Review

These shoes are perfect for people looking for a great hiking shoe that is a step up from trail runners.

ProView – AKU Outdoors Men’s Rock DFS II GTX Review

February 13, 2026March 25, 2026AKU, Backpacking and Hiking, ProView Gear Reviews, Snow Daniel Conrad Leave a Comment on ProView – AKU Outdoors Men’s Rock DFS II GTX Review

The Rock DFS II GTX is a great option for anyone looking for a capable approach shoe for rough terrain in cool to warm conditions.

ProView – AKU Rocket DFS GTX Review

January 30, 2026January 21, 2026AKU, Backpacking and Hiking, ProView Gear Reviews, Snow Mike Reilly Leave a Comment on ProView – AKU Rocket DFS GTX Review

The Men’s AKU Rocket DFS GTX Hiking Shoe is a rugged, supportive hiker that is built for outdoor use in any environment.

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