ProView – Mountain Hardwear Men’s Chockstone Hoody
The Chockstone Hoody is my kind of jacket. I want something that I can put on, leave on, not think about, and then at the end of the day say, “I didn’t think about that jacket all day because it…
Backpacking and Hiking
ProView – Mountain Hardwear Men’s High Exposure Gore-Tex C Knit Bib
A light and fast ski bib and pant hybrid beautifully complemented by the rest of Mountain Hardwear’s High Exposure kit. In this gear review, I was able to test the High Exposure Bibs along with the rest of the five-piece…
ProView – Darn Tough Hunter Socks
Darn Tough makes socks that are comfortable, durable, high-performing, and boast a lifetime guarantee and made-in-america tag. The new hunting line from Darn Tough includes four socks: the Micro Crew Cushion, Over-the-Calf Extra Cushion, Boot Sock Full Cushion, and Boot…
ProView – Darn Tough Men’s Lifestyle Socks
I love socks and I hate socks. During the summer, if my feet aren’t stuffed into mountaineering boots or running shoes, I don’t see a lot of need or desire to stifle my little piggies with a pair of socks.…
ProView- Salewa Dropline GTX
Anybody remember the first time they jumped on a trampoline as a kid? How they forgot about being tired, just enjoying the feeling of weightlessness and nothing else? Pure joy. I haven’t been on a trampoline in years, and…
ProView – GRAYL GeoPress Water Purifier
Grayl produced the GeoPress to “empowers travelers, adventurers, and survivalists to make the world’s sketchiest water sources safe” as Grayl states online. The GeoPress definitely comes with an impressive filter that will remove “99.99% of viruses, 99.9999% of bacteria, 99.9%…
ProView – Darn Tough Hiking Socks
The days of free feet are coming to a close. As my partner calls shoes, the “foot prison” season is upon us. That means the inevitable decision to find the right sock for the right job will come up every…
ProView – Thermarest NeoAir UberLite + NeoAir Micro Pump
“Ultralight insulated sleeping pad.” That was the search phrase that started my journey down the rabbit hole of lightweight pads in preparation for a backpacking trip. On paper, the Therm-a-Rest NeoAir UberLite was the perfect match: extremely light (12oz), insulated…
ProView – GRAYL Geopress Water Purifier
I have had one filter system for so long that I jumped at the chance to try a new one – The Grayl Geopress. It was adorned with slick matte colors and rugged design elements that spoke to my inner…
ProView – Darn Tough Lifestyle Socks
I have been wearing the Darn Tough Lifestyle socks regularly for the last few weeks. I have previously spent most of my time wearing the hiking version of these socks, which I love, so I was excited to try out…