ProView – Native Sixty-Six Sunglasses
Being that I sold sunglasses for several years at one of the top retailers in the US I’m very picky when it comes to my sunnies. I know what I want and what I don’t. I don’t want a brittle…
Six Ways to Reduce Micro-Trash at the Crag
Micro-trash is certainly a common occurrence at crags and trails alike. The little bits of wrappers and tape are what most people brush off for how small and seemingly inconsequential they are. This type of trash is also the easiest…
ProView – RockyMounts BackStage Swing Away Platform Hitch Rack
Living in my truck a few months out of the year with 2+ bikes just got a whole lot easier thanks to the BackStage Swing Away rack from Boulder, CO-based RockyMounts. For the past few years, I have been utilizing…
ProView – Julbo Aerospeed Sunglasses
I’ve been testing the Julbo Aerospeed Sunglasses for the past six weeks in a variety of on and off-road conditions. I live in a high valley (~7,000 feet elevation) in Colorado, so the areas where I ride range from wide…
ProView – Cassin Torre 70 Haul Bag
Cassin has finally released its first haul bag, the Cassin Torre 70: a mid-sized, super durable bag designed for Grade V, 2-day big wall ascents. I am fortunate enough to live and work in Yosemite for half of the year,…
ProView – Gregory Baltoro 65 L
The Gregory Baltoro 65 L is a feature-filled pack that’ll feel comfortable through long days on the trail, and hold up through a beating. I took the Baltoro out on an overnight into the Alaska backcountry in February. We toured…
ProView – Rab Flashpoint 2
The Flashpoint 2 jacket from Rab is a minimalistic rain jacket that packs a punch. The versatile protection that this super lightweight piece brings to the table makes it stand out in a class that can be hard to fill.…
ProView – GRAYL Ultralight Purifier Bottle
Having logged a couple of thousand miles on trails and water over the last year or two, I’ve certainly had my fill (pun intended) of water purifiers and the plethora of different brands on the market. The GRAYL Ultralight Purifier…
ProView – Ortovox Peak Light 32
As the sleet came in sideways, I debated the wisdom of trying to get into my pack to put on my puffy. I was on skis, standing in sparse high-alpine juniper trees, and at the top of a 50-foot, snow-covered…
ProView – Big Agnes Stagecoach 125 L
For some reason, whenever I think of Big Agnes and their products, I think of lightweight, functional and durable gear. Maybe that is because if you do any kind of google search for lightweight backpacking camping gear, Big Agnes has…