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Backpacking and Hiking

ProView – Icebreaker 7 Days, 1 Shirt, 0 Washes in a Van

July 24, 2019January 7, 2021Backpacking and Hiking, Camping, Conservation & Sustainability, Icebreaker, ProView Gear Reviews, Running Roxy Dawson Leave a Comment on ProView – Icebreaker 7 Days, 1 Shirt, 0 Washes in a Van

When Icebreaker asked us to wear one shirt for seven days in a row, we thought — no problem. We live in a van full time and are very used to wearing the same clothes over and over again until…

ProView – Ride Concepts Women’s Hellion

July 24, 2019January 7, 2021Backpacking and Hiking, Biking, ProView Gear Reviews, Ride Concepts Kelly Greene Leave a Comment on ProView – Ride Concepts Women’s Hellion

Finally – a burly and stylin’ women’s flat mountain bike shoe! The Ride Concepts’ Women’s Helion shoe is an aggressive flat that feels as good as it looks.  First Impression These purple shoes are bold, but not overbearing. They also…

ProView – Wigwam Attain Socks

July 17, 2019April 4, 2023Backpacking and Hiking, ProView Gear Reviews, Snow, Wigwam Amberleigh Hammond Leave a Comment on ProView – Wigwam Attain Socks

Outdoor Prolink Pro Amberleigh Hammond shares his Wigwam Attain Sock review after putting them to the test while training for a 50k race.

ProView- Salewa Women’s Alpenviolet Mid GTX + (bonus) Pedroc Windshell

July 15, 2019January 7, 2021Backpacking and Hiking, Climbing, ProView Gear Reviews, Salewa Sarah Jakober Leave a Comment on ProView- Salewa Women’s Alpenviolet Mid GTX + (bonus) Pedroc Windshell

Often times, the legacy of the brand is a major factor in consumer trust, and people are generally attracted to brands with an attractive and established track record. Salewa is a brand I had interacted with very little – I…

ProView – adidas Outdoor Terrex Free Hiker

July 12, 2019January 7, 2021adidas Outdoor, Backpacking and Hiking, Camping, ProView Gear Reviews EJ Rimerman Leave a Comment on ProView – adidas Outdoor Terrex Free Hiker

The right shoes can make or break a day of outdoor activity. The Terrex Free Hikers, new shoes in the adidas Outdoor lineup, are stylish, breathable, and sticky — designed for comfort on long hikes. These shoes are a fantastic…

ProView – Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL 2 Tent

July 10, 2019April 8, 2021Backpacking and Hiking, Big Agnes, Camping, Mountaineering, ProView Gear Reviews Outdoor Prolink Pro Leave a Comment on ProView – Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL 2 Tent

If I were to title this review, I would call it “Camping Tent Meets Smooth Jazz.” Or “Leave the Candles At Home, Camping Just Got a Lot Sexier.” I’ll stop there. My point is that the LED feature that Big…

ProView – La Sportiva TX4

July 6, 2019January 7, 2021Backpacking and Hiking, Climbing, La Sportiva, ProView Gear Reviews Outdoor Prolink Pro Leave a Comment on ProView – La Sportiva TX4

Three thousand feet is a long way to fall. When picking new approach shoes to use for extensive simul-climbing and high exposure scrambling in the Tetons and Bugaboos, I chose to disregard price and pick what I thought was going…

ProView – Women’s Scarpa Spin Ultra

July 3, 2019January 7, 2021Backpacking and Hiking, ProView Gear Reviews, Running, Scarpa Outdoor Prolink Pro Leave a Comment on ProView – Women’s Scarpa Spin Ultra

The Scarpa Spin Ultra is a great shoe for 1-26 miles! Stomp through puddles, scurry through dirt and rocks, or conquer asphalt. This shoe can do it all. Testing Conditions I tested this shoe in the rain, mud, and hardpack…

ProView – Mountainsmith Mountain Tipi

June 25, 2019January 7, 2021Backpacking and Hiking, Camping, Mountainsmith, ProView Gear Reviews Andrew Hamm Leave a Comment on ProView – Mountainsmith Mountain Tipi

As a coast to coast camper who can’t afford a tent for every condition, I’m always forced to choose between a tent that can stand up to the weather or one that I love sleeping in, cooking in, and hanging…

ProView – Honey Stinger Snacks

June 22, 2019May 28, 2025Backpacking and Hiking, Camping, Honey Stinger, ProView Gear Reviews Outdoor Prolink Pro Leave a Comment on ProView – Honey Stinger Snacks

When you’re in the outdoors, one of the most important decisions you make is what you choose to fuel your body with. Honey Stinger offers a variety of options to address every energy supplement need. Living in western Montana and…

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