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ProView – Sierra Designs Flex Lumbar 3-6

July 14, 2020October 23, 2026Backpacking and Hiking, Camping, ProView Gear Reviews, Sierra Designs Roxy Dawson 1 Comment on ProView – Sierra Designs Flex Lumbar 3-6

I am a long time lover of the fanny pack. In my humble opinion, they never went out of style. When I started seeing them in Instagram ads and magazines over the past few years, I was overjoyed. Finally, I…

ProView – Pachamama CBD Pain Cream

July 13, 2020October 25, 2022Health and Wellness, Pachamama, ProView Gear Reviews Jessica Villaire Leave a Comment on ProView – Pachamama CBD Pain Cream

For as long as I can remember, I’ve had shoulder and low back pain. The lower back pain stems from a torn disc back in 2016, but I’ve never been quite sure what the deal was with my shoulder. It’s…

ProView – BioLite HeadLamp 330

July 10, 2020January 12, 2024Backpacking and Hiking, BioLite, Camping, Climbing, ProView Gear Reviews, Running Harry McSween 2 Comments on ProView – BioLite HeadLamp 330

There are a few pieces of gear that you need to take with you on any adventure, and a headlamp is always towards the top of my list. I’ve spent a few months (quarantined and all) with the Biolite 330…

ProView – Exped Waterbloc Pro -15

July 9, 2020January 7, 2021Backpacking and Hiking, Camping, Exped, ProView Gear Reviews Sam Kilburn 2 Comments on ProView – Exped Waterbloc Pro -15

A well-built sleeping bag that will keep you comfortable throughout the night is absolutely essential for any camping trip. The brand new Exped Waterbloc -16°C is a sleeping bag that will keep you warm and dry in just about any…

ProView – Exped MegaMat Max 15

July 8, 2020January 7, 2021Backpacking and Hiking, Camping, Exped, ProView Gear Reviews Daniel Conrad Leave a Comment on ProView – Exped MegaMat Max 15

The Exped Megamat 15 LXW is truly the king of comfort when it comes to sleeping in the outdoors. Wherever adventure may call you, a good night’s sleep is a crucial part of enjoying your outdoor escapades to the fullest.…

ProView – Edelrid Swift Protect Pro Dry 8.9mm

July 7, 2020January 7, 2021Climbing, Edelrid, ProView Gear Reviews Tyler Gates 8 Comments on ProView – Edelrid Swift Protect Pro Dry 8.9mm

The Edelrid Swift Protect Pro Dry 8.9 is a rope like none other. If you’ve ever paused before a desperate move to look back at your rope going over a sharp edge and then opted to pull on gear, this is…

Must-Have Car Camping Gear for an Adventurous Summer

July 6, 2020July 2, 2025Camping, Outdoor Adventure, ProView Gear Reviews, Stories Meg Atteberry Leave a Comment on Must-Have Car Camping Gear for an Adventurous Summer

An epic lineup of this season's hottest car camping gear! Get pro advice on what you need to enjoy a night under the stars this season.

ProView – Exped DeepSleep Mat 7.5

July 6, 2020January 7, 2021Backpacking and Hiking, Camping, Exped, ProView Gear Reviews Mollie Bailey Leave a Comment on ProView – Exped DeepSleep Mat 7.5

The past two months, I had the pleasure of changing up my “work-life” sleeping system and using Exped’s DeepSleep 7.5 LXW sleeping pad. Using the pad in a multitude of terrain across three different states allowed me to put it…

ProView – Sierra Designs Nitro 800 Dridown 20 Deg

July 3, 2020October 23, 2026Backpacking and Hiking, Camping, ProView Gear Reviews, Sierra Designs Sam Chaneles Leave a Comment on ProView – Sierra Designs Nitro 800 Dridown 20 Deg

The Sierra Designs Nitro 800 packed down small into my pack for multi-day and overnight ski traverses in the Cascades of Washington. It was the warm, cozy hug I needed at the end of a long day to get me…

ProView – Gregory Quadro Pro HardCase 22

July 2, 2020January 7, 2021Gregory, ProView Gear Reviews, Travel Will Sardinsky Leave a Comment on ProView – Gregory Quadro Pro HardCase 22

I tested the Gregory Quadro Pro Hardcase 22” with a busy fall-spring schedule back-and-forth between home in Colorado and work/play trips to Utah. Since I’m always traveling with photo gear, I end up with limited space in my backpack and…

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