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ProView Gear Reviews
ProView – Advanced Elements Summer Shower 3.0 and Enclosure
For the past month, I’ve been reviewing the Advanced Elements 3-gallon Summer Shower, and I’ve been very impressed with this product. This product offers a great user experience to anyone looking at portable shower options, whether you are looking for…
ProView – Advanced Elements Lotus Y-SUP
I’ve spent the last month testing the Advanced Elements LOTUS YSUP, an inflatable standup paddleboard designed for yoga practice and touring. When I think of my history of paddleboarding and surfing, I look back at years of lugging around a…
ProView – Ultimate Direction Ultra Vest 5.0
The Ultimate Direction Ultra Vest 5.0 has an impressive name. It’s the 5th iteration of something that is both ultimate (sounds impressive) and ultra (sounds even more impressive). Hoping the vest would live up to its name I spent a…
ProView – Ultimate Direction Adventure Vest 5.0
You and your overpacked car hit the road, and before you know it, an unknown trail grabs your attention. The length is as uncertain as the terrain, and the distant rumble of thunder instills hesitation, but you push forward. Now,…
ProView – Thermarest Trail Pro
Of all the gear that you bring along on a backpacking trip, few things can make or break your experience like a quality sleeping pad. Even harder to find is a sleeping pad that can transition seamlessly from backpacking to…
ProView – Thermarest NeoAir Topo Luxe + NeoAir Micro Pump
The NeoAir Topo Luxe is a sleeping pad that prioritizes comfort without compromising its weight and packability. This sleeping pad is suited for practically any adventure with its TwinLock valves, 4 inches of thickness when inflated, an R value of…
ProView – Cotopaxi Women’s Monte Hybrid Jacket
The Monte Hybrid jacket combines insulation with unrestricted movement and a stylish look. It kept me warm on 14er ascents, relaxing at 10,000 feet at camp, and accompanied me to a drive-in movie. It’s warm without being restricting, and stylish,…
ProView – Advanced Elements Blast22 Rolltop Pack
While I’ve been playing in whitewater for over 10 years, finding the right dry bag feels a bit like Cinderella trying on glass slippers. I’m looking for the perfect bag for overnight raft trips and casual SUP sessions and I…
ProView – Exped Impulse 15
Like many outdoor enthusiasts, I enjoy gear…lots and lots of gear. I’m told I have too many backpacks. However, I am always searching for the “swiss army” of backpacks that can perform for me in all locations and occasions. Living…