ProView- Nao+ Headlamp
The leaves have changed and are covering the ground with color. That crisp, cool feeling is in the air and that can only mean one thing: Fall in Colorado! While I do enjoy running on trails during the day, my love for…
ProView- Exped SynMat HL Duo
Whether backpacking long distances over multiple days in the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest or getting out for a weekend adventure to the Three Sisters Wilderness, every time I began packing, the two things on my mind were bulk and weight of…
ProView- Gregory Maven 55
When I go backpacking, it’s typically to reach a highpoint. I’m going to be covering a lot of ground and gaining a lot of elevation, I’m going to carry my overnight essentials along with my summit assault necessities. I’m looking…
ProView- Salewa Firetail 3
The Salewa Firetail 3 is a superb women’s approach shoe that excels on long approaches and performs well in fifth class terrain. The Firetail 3 is burly yet low profile, comfortable on trail and secure while climbing, and has Vibram™…
ProView- Five Ten Approach Pro
This summer I got to check out the 5.10 Approach Pro shoe. A lighter approach shoe that definitely holds its own against other “cruiser” style approach shoes. Saving weight on your feet while not sacrificing stickiness. Since I am picky…
ProView- Edelweiss Energy 9.55 mm, 70 m
In my 8 years of rock climbing I’ve spent most of the time wrecking my fingers underneath the boulders of New England but, somewhere along the line I picked up a liking for sport climbing. Maybe it’s my inner geek…
ProView- Timbuk2 Parker Bag
The Timbuk2 Parker commuter bag is an excellent pack designed with function, durability and a sleek style in mind. This pack is a perfect size for your daily commute and urban errands. Not too big and not too small. The…
ProView- Osprey Aether AG 70 L Backpack
Over nine months ago, my girlfriend and I started planning a month-long summer bouldering trip to the Rocklands of South Africa. While not remote, it is still a trip of considerable distance and travel, requiring 30 hours of flight, renting a…
ProView- Icebreaker Merino Apparel
The challenge and terms were simple: wear a few merino wool Icebreaker items for two days and do not take them off. Challenge accepted. I was sent three items to test out: Men’s Hike + Light Crew socks, BodyFitZone shorts,…
ProView – Astral Donner
When Astral decided to expand its product lineup to include footwear a few years ago it made waves in the kayaking community. The first few shoes released, the Brewer and the Rassler, were designed with kayakers in mind, and made…