ProView – Astral Layla PFD
If you have read my other review on the Astral Tinker or know me at all you will know that I am a fan of Astral products. The Astral Greenjacket PFD is my go to. That said, I got the…
ProView Gear Reviews
ProView – Five Ten Eddy Pro
The Five Ten Eddy Pro water shoe is a lightweight, well-drained piece of footwear that is paired with Five Ten’s fantastically sticky Stealth rubber to give you the confidence to scamper around the wet rocks without feeling like you are…
ProView – Astral Tinker
Astral wins my heart again and again, this time with their Tinker multi-sport shoes. Expanding away from just river shoes, the Tinker nails the multi-use category. I have taken these shoes down desert rivers, mountain hikes, and out for a beer with…
ProView – CAMP Jasper CR3 Harness
Where and How I Tested This Harness My friend Andy and I went for an earrrrrlllyyy season regular type of three pitch moderate trad skip up a local Bozeman crag in early May just after snow had receded from (parts)…
ProView – Evolv Elektra
As a new climber, I was looking for an all around women’s rock shoe that would help me improve my footwork and confidence on the rock. Mike, my buddy over at Evolv, recommended I try out their all-time-best-selling Elektra, a…
ProView – Timbuk2 Robin Pack
On first glance I immediately liked the look of the Robin Pack. As a bike commuter in Boulder, it’s easy to look unprofessional carrying your laptop and extras while riding, but the stylistic design and colors of the Robin balance…
ProView – Scarpa Force V
The Scarpa Force V is another contender as a great all day rock shoe. With most climbing shoes comfort usually means a decrease in performance, but the Force V maintains a pretty solid balance between the two. Fit Because I…
ProView – Mountainsmith Dolomite 7075 Trekking Poles
This easy to adjust trekking pole is great all types of terrain for snow and sun adventures! I tested this out on the snow skiing to a hut on a glacier in Alaska and then on land in the Moab…
ProView – Mountainsmith Morrison Evo Tent
This tent can be summed up in two words: simple comfort. The Mountainsmith Morrison has a very straightforward set up that only takes about five minutes for anyone from a beginner to those who can set up tents in the…
ProView – BCA Tracker 3 Avalanche Beacon
An avalanche transceiver is one of the single most important purchases you will make when preparing for backcountry skiing. Whether you are an insatiable snowshoe enthusiast, just beginning to ski your ski area’s out-of-bounds terrain, or a veteran backcountry skier…