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Backpacking and Hiking

ProView – Osprey Women’s Ariel 55

May 24, 2021May 23, 2021Backpacking and Hiking, Osprey, ProView Gear Reviews Rini Sugianto Leave a Comment on ProView – Osprey Women’s Ariel 55

Carrying a heavy pack has never been more comfortable. Even when you have to carry 2 sets of everything for you and your two dogs backpacking in your local mountain.

ProView – Outdoor Research Men’s Helium Gaiters

May 21, 2021June 16, 2022Backpacking and Hiking, Outdoor Research, ProView Gear Reviews, Snow Garth Tino 2 Comments on ProView – Outdoor Research Men’s Helium Gaiters

Shoulder season is a hard time to hike, run, ride, or do other outdoor activities given the unpredictability of weather and trail conditions, without overloading on gear.

ProView – Ultimate Direction Mountain Vesta 5.0

May 19, 2021May 19, 2021Backpacking and Hiking, ProView Gear Reviews, Running, Ultimate Direction Dani Reese Leave a Comment on ProView – Ultimate Direction Mountain Vesta 5.0

A video review of the Ultimate Direction Mountain Vesta 5.0

ProView – Ultimate Direction Mountain Vest 5.0

May 12, 2021May 12, 2021Backpacking and Hiking, ProView Gear Reviews, Running, Ultimate Direction Harry McSween Leave a Comment on ProView – Ultimate Direction Mountain Vest 5.0

A video review of the Ultimate Direction Mountain Vest 5.0

ProView – Ultimate Direction Ventro Windshell

May 12, 2021May 11, 2021Backpacking and Hiking, Climbing, ProView Gear Reviews, Running, Ultimate Direction Patrick O’Hare Leave a Comment on ProView – Ultimate Direction Ventro Windshell

This jacket will stay in my arsenal for mild, windy days. With the proper usage and care, I expect this to be a valuable addition to my closet for years to come. 

ProView – Ultimate Direction Women’s Ventro Windshell

April 29, 2021April 29, 2021Backpacking and Hiking, ProView Gear Reviews, Running, Snow, Ultimate Direction Michelle Beadle Leave a Comment on ProView – Ultimate Direction Women’s Ventro Windshell

The Ultimate Direction Women’s Ventro Windshell is an ultra-light weight shell that works as the perfect top layer for any outdoor aerobic activity when light protection from the elements is needed

ProView – Darn Tough Hunter Socks

March 25, 2021March 19, 2021Backpacking and Hiking, Camping, ProView Gear Reviews, Snow James Nassour Leave a Comment on ProView – Darn Tough Hunter Socks

The socks felt comfortable to wear throughout the day and did not cause any blisters or sores after a long day of hiking and hunting.

ProView – Mountain Hardwear Women’s High Exposure Gore-Tex Glove

March 22, 2021March 14, 2021Backpacking and Hiking, Mountain Hardwear, ProView Gear Reviews Mia Tucholke Leave a Comment on ProView – Mountain Hardwear Women’s High Exposure Gore-Tex Glove

Great review from Pro Mia Tucholke: "Overall this is a great winter glove that lives up to all the features. I give it a 5/5 but recommend sizing up."

ProView – Darn Tough Hunter Socks

March 17, 2021March 18, 2021Backpacking and Hiking, Camping, ProView Gear Reviews, Running, Snow Derrick Rathe Leave a Comment on ProView – Darn Tough Hunter Socks

The Hunter Over the Calf-Extra Cushion and the Hunter Micro Crew Cushion are by far my new favorite socks. These socks were put through over nine days straight of lodgepole break down, thick dogwood brush and crumbly limestone archery hunting.

ProView – Hikers Brew Coffee

March 15, 2021March 13, 2024Backpacking and Hiking, Camping, Hikers Brew, ProView Gear Reviews, Running, Snow Ben Dawson Leave a Comment on ProView – Hikers Brew Coffee

Just for fun, and to be thorough, I made coffee using several different methods: french press, pour over, percolator, and using a drip coffee maker.

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