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ProView-Native Sunglasses

September 30, 2013August 16, 2017Backpacking and Hiking, Biking, ProView Gear Reviews Outdoor Prolink Leave a Comment on ProView-Native Sunglasses

There is an old proverb about sunglasses karma: the more money one spends on sunglasses, the more quickly they meet their demise. So, we love to find good quality polarized sunnies for under $100, since they can be taken out…

ProView- Minus33 Merino Base Layers

September 4, 2013August 16, 2017Backpacking and Hiking, ProView Gear Reviews Outdoor Prolink Leave a Comment on ProView- Minus33 Merino Base Layers

If you have sensitive skin, you know there’s nothing more frustrating than spending $80.00 on a Merino base layer, just to find that it’s a little too itchy for comfort. So, I was thrilled to finally come across 100% Merino…

The Salkantay Trek To Machu Picchu- Dirtbag Dreams Travel

August 30, 2013March 17, 2020Backpacking and Hiking Outdoor Prolink Leave a Comment on The Salkantay Trek To Machu Picchu- Dirtbag Dreams Travel

South America has always had a special place in my imagination. I think of ancient cultures that live on in people’s features today, political revolutions, rugged mountains and lush jungles. So, when I had a chance to travel down to…

ProView – Rab MeCo Merino Base Layer

July 19, 2013March 20, 2020Backpacking and Hiking, Mountaineering Outdoor Prolink Leave a Comment on ProView – Rab MeCo Merino Base Layer

The number of lightweight, Merino based, base layers out there is getting overwhelming.  It seems like every outdoor manufacturer has one. So, what separates Rab from everyone else? MeCo. MeCo is a combination of 65% Merino and 35% polyester with…

ProView-Scarpa Kailash GTX Lightweight Hiker

July 18, 2013August 16, 2017Backpacking and Hiking, ProView Gear Reviews Outdoor Prolink Leave a Comment on ProView-Scarpa Kailash GTX Lightweight Hiker

When I picked up the Kailash GTX hiking boots from Scarpa, I experienced a familiar feeling: thrilled to have new boots, but secretly dreading the battle wounds that usually come with the break-in process. To my surprise, I’ve spent the…

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