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ProView – Grayl Geopress Water Purifier

July 2, 2019January 7, 2021Camping, Climbing, Grayl, ProView Gear Reviews, Water Kenzie Rodriguez Leave a Comment on ProView – Grayl Geopress Water Purifier

“You’re going to Mexico?! How exciting! Don’t drink the water!” This April, with just a few weeks to go until my husband and I were set to fly to Sayulita, Mexico for ten days of surfing, my mental state was…

ProView – Mountain Hardwear Kor Preshell Pullover

June 27, 2019February 9, 2021Camping, Climbing, Mountain Hardwear, ProView Gear Reviews, Running, Snow Jen Nielsen Leave a Comment on ProView – Mountain Hardwear Kor Preshell Pullover

After a brutal winter season in Yosemite Valley, the sun is out creating perfect climbing conditions and I’m racking up. Having been climbing on a variety of terrain over the last five years, I absolutely despise climbing with a pack…

ProView – Mountainsmith Mountain Tipi

June 25, 2019January 7, 2021Backpacking and Hiking, Camping, Mountainsmith, ProView Gear Reviews Andrew Hamm Leave a Comment on ProView – Mountainsmith Mountain Tipi

As a coast to coast camper who can’t afford a tent for every condition, I’m always forced to choose between a tent that can stand up to the weather or one that I love sleeping in, cooking in, and hanging…

ProView – Honey Stinger Snacks

June 22, 2019May 28, 2025Backpacking and Hiking, Camping, Honey Stinger, ProView Gear Reviews Outdoor Prolink Pro Leave a Comment on ProView – Honey Stinger Snacks

When you’re in the outdoors, one of the most important decisions you make is what you choose to fuel your body with. Honey Stinger offers a variety of options to address every energy supplement need. Living in western Montana and…

Fantastic Dirtbag Careers to Fuel Your Adventures

June 19, 2019September 13, 2022Outdoor Adventure, Stories, Women in the Outdoors Meg Atteberry Leave a Comment on Fantastic Dirtbag Careers to Fuel Your Adventures

When it comes to being a dirtbag, you’ve gotta find a way to fuel your lifestyle. We aren’t just trust-fund toting van dwellers – we work for a living! Here’s a look at some of the many different outdoor careers…

ProView – Ortovox Merino Windbreaker

June 17, 2019February 3, 2021Camping, Climbing, Osprey, ProView Gear Reviews, Snow Joe Anderson Leave a Comment on ProView – Ortovox Merino Windbreaker

An Illusion is defined as “a thing that is likely to be wrongly perceived or interpreted by the senses,” or “a deceptive appearance or impression.” Well, when I received this jacket my senses were immediately persuaded to believe in my…

ProView – Evolv Oracle

June 13, 2019January 7, 2021Backpacking and Hiking, Climbing, Evolv, ProView Gear Reviews Outdoor Prolink Pro 2 Comments on ProView – Evolv Oracle

Outdoor Prolink and Evolv were gracious enough to give me a pair of Oracles for testing and these are amazing lace-up performance shoes. I’m currently living in LA and try to make it out to climb every weekend and to…

ProView – Grivel North Machine Ice Tool

June 11, 2019January 7, 2021Climbing, Grivel, Ice Climbing, ProView Gear Reviews Zach Eiten 2 Comments on ProView – Grivel North Machine Ice Tool

Performance These tools are equally at home on moderate to steep ice as they are on mixed or dry routes.  I have climbed for two seasons (200+ routes) with these tools and have been impressed with their performance each and…

Proview – Big Agnes Big Six Camp Chair

June 9, 2019January 7, 2021Big Agnes, Camping, ProView Gear Reviews Kaya Lindsay Leave a Comment on Proview – Big Agnes Big Six Camp Chair

Sitting, am I right? Not to be taken lightly. The Big Six Camp chair is a Big Agnes product that can withstand even the most vigorous sitting sessions. It’s built for comfort, style, and ease. This Spring, I took the…

ProView – Mountainsmith K9 Pack

June 7, 2019October 25, 2021Backpacking and Hiking, Camping, Mountainsmith, ProView Gear Reviews Leave a Comment on ProView – Mountainsmith K9 Pack

If you haven’t noticed, Outdoor Prolink is a dog-friendly office. And when I say ‘dog friendly’, I mean we all really love these dogs. Stinky, muddy, semi-wet, treats from the UPS man, a leather couch to lay on, multiple desks…

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