ProView – Rab Aeon Tees
The Rab Aeon Tees have become one of my favorite baselayers and active layers this summer and fall. I’ve taken them on the river, on bike rides, and on runs. The fabric is light, breathable and wicks very well. Color…
Backpacking and Hiking
ProView – Spy Optic Atlas Sunglasses
This summer I went on a 22 day road trip around America. Over those days we traveled 7,500 miles and saw so many amazing sights. Living out of a minivan driving hours every day to remote campsites, or just pulling…
ProView – Osprey Xenith 88L Pack
When you are tired, hungry and chilled to the bone, the new Xenith 88 liter pack from Osprey has your back for that final push into camp. I recently ended my summer season working for the Colorado Outward Bound School.…
ProView – Mountainsmith Grand Tour Pack
Honest question… how often do you travel with some sort of stuff? I use the term “stuff” loosely, but in reality, “stuff” is almost always part of our daily lives, and often, out of want or need, it travels with…
ProView – La Sportiva TX3
For me the best approach shoe is like a unicorn, you hear a lot of rumors about it existing, know what it looks like, but can’t ever seem to find it for yourself. For me, the ideal approach shoe should…
ProView -Spy Optic Frazier Sunglasses
Products Tested Spy Optic Frazier sunglasses in Decoy Realtree and Matte Camo. Sizing I’m 6’3”, 190 lbs and I have a squarer face. The shape fits my face such that I have a side gap about one finger wide. Coverage…
ProView – SCARPA Iguana
The SCARPA Iguana (men’s version here) is a tidy, low profile approach shoe that cruises on trails, packs down small, and grips rock well. The lightweight design and collapsible upper make these a great option for any situation where you’ll need to carry a…
ProView – Spy Dega Sunglasses
I’m fortunate to spend a lot of my personal and professional time having fun outdoors, and since I have very light-sensitive eyes, I’ve always been picky about my sunglasses. The Spy Optic Degas are well-suited for all my favorite outdoor activities and…
ProView – Mountainsmith Mayhem 35L
A comfy all-day carry is the defining character of the Mountainsmith Mayhem 35L Pack. It has plenty of room for backpacking and enough support to carry a mountain of hardware to the base of the crag, with convenient pockets to…
ProView – SCARPA Gecko Approach Shoes
The SCARPA Gecko is the rare all-around approach shoe that walks comfortably over many miles, while maintaining good sensitivity and traction on rock. Italian leather uppers, to-the-toe lacing, and thoughtfully lugged Vibram soles create an ideal shoe for everything from casual…