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ProView – Mountainsmith Bear Creek 2 Tent

April 20, 2017March 24, 2020Backpacking and Hiking, Camping, ProView Gear Reviews Patrick Betts Leave a Comment on ProView – Mountainsmith Bear Creek 2 Tent

The Mountainsmith Bear Creek 2 tent is a highly breathable, fully-covered tent that gives ample room for two sleepers. For once, a 2-person tent that’s actually made for two people! Whether you are camping in the desert or hanging out at…

Pro Profile – Mollie Bailey

April 12, 2017June 8, 2020Outdoor Professional Profiles Mollie Bailey Leave a Comment on Pro Profile – Mollie Bailey

Where are you based?      Colorado Springs, Colorado. Also, a Honda Element for good chunks of time each year. What is your career right now? Guide Manager and Rock Climbing Guide at Front Range Climbing. How did you first fall…

ProView – Big Agnes Skeeter SL 20 Sleeping Bag & Q-Core SLX Sleeping Pad

April 12, 2017October 2, 2017Camping, ProView Gear Reviews Outdoor Prolink 1 Comment on ProView – Big Agnes Skeeter SL 20 Sleeping Bag & Q-Core SLX Sleeping Pad

A recent trip to the South Platte for some crack climbing seemed like an ideal opportunity to test out the new Skeeter SL 20 sleeping bag from Big Agnes. The Big Agnes Skeeter SL 20 is a versatile, ultra light 650 fill power…

ProView – Outdoor Research Women’s Helium II Jacket

April 7, 2017July 14, 2017Backpacking and Hiking, ProView Gear Reviews, Running Outdoor Prolink Leave a Comment on ProView – Outdoor Research Women’s Helium II Jacket

Last summer I had the opportunity to spend a few weeks climbing in Washington’s North Cascades. The rock was amazing, the approaches lush and beautiful and the weather was stellar for nearly the entire trip. But, on our last day, midway up…

ProView – Oboz Sawtooth Mid BDry Boot

April 4, 2017September 14, 2017Backpacking and Hiking, ProView Gear Reviews Outdoor Prolink Leave a Comment on ProView – Oboz Sawtooth Mid BDry Boot

A waterproof/breathable hiking boot, designed for spring and summer adventures, that’s both supportive and lightweight, is nothing to scoff at. The Sawtooth Mid BDry by Oboz Footwear possesses all these characteristics while leaving little left wanting. To test the performance of this boot,…

ProView – Oboz Firebrand II

March 17, 2017September 14, 2017Backpacking and Hiking, ProView Gear Reviews Outdoor Prolink Leave a Comment on ProView – Oboz Firebrand II

Over the past few weeks I have had the opportunity to try out the Oboz Firebrand II hiking shoes. Oboz is known for being super comfortable and well-made shoes, and the Firebrand II held true to reputation. I took the…

ProView – Outdoor Research Oberland Heated Gloves

March 17, 2017September 14, 2017ProView Gear Reviews, Snow Outdoor Prolink Leave a Comment on ProView – Outdoor Research Oberland Heated Gloves

I was able to try Outdoor Research’s Oberland glove during a telling stretch of weather in the Colorado Rockies. A relatively warm spell allowed me to test them as an unheated light weight glove during the days, and use the…

ProView – Black Yak GORE-TEX Pro Shell 3L Jacket

March 13, 2017December 20, 2018Backpacking and Hiking, Mountaineering, ProView Gear Reviews, Snow Outdoor Prolink 1 Comment on ProView – Black Yak GORE-TEX Pro Shell 3L Jacket

The GORE-TEX Pro Shell 3L Jacket raises the bar for extreme weather protection with versatility and style. This shell offers an incredible amout of wind protection, while also offering freedom of movement with flexible stretch panels. The outer fabric is…

ProView – Outdoor Research Verismo Women’s Down Jacket

February 17, 2017September 14, 2017Backpacking and Hiking, Climbing, ProView Gear Reviews, Snow Outdoor Prolink 6 Comments on ProView – Outdoor Research Verismo Women’s Down Jacket

The Outdoor Research Verismo Jacket is so much more than “just another down jacket”. Which is great news, because you’d be hard-pressed to meet an outdoorswoman who doesn’t already own a “puffy”. I’m here to say it’s worth trading up…

SIA On-Snow Demo: Our Favorite Gear and Trends for 2017/2018

February 15, 2017August 25, 2017ProView Gear Reviews, Snow Outdoor Prolink Leave a Comment on SIA On-Snow Demo: Our Favorite Gear and Trends for 2017/2018

Last week, Outdoor Prolink took our office outside to the slopes of Copper Mountain, host of SIA’s On-Snow Demo Day. We tested the newest gear, spoke with some of our brands, and gathered all the information right here to keep…

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