ProView-Teko Socks
We are picky about socks here at OPL, so we were curious to test out Teko, the new guys on our site. When we first started researching them, we liked what we saw right away: they are made in the…
ProView- Platypus Gravity Works Water Filter
It’s 6:00am. The sun is starting to rise and nothing sounds better than a big swig of ice cold stream water. Unfortunately you slammed the last of your Nalgene around 3:00 a.m. and never filled up your spare. Thus begins…
ProView-Native Sunglasses
There is an old proverb about sunglasses karma: the more money one spends on sunglasses, the more quickly they meet their demise. So, we love to find good quality polarized sunnies for under $100, since they can be taken out…
ProView-Evolv Geshido SC
The Evolv Geshido SC (Strap Closure) is one of the newest shoes designed by Evolv’s star athlete, Chris Sharma. With a decade plus at the forefront of climbing difficulty and ascents up to 5.15c, it is no surprise that Sharma…
Why Your Next Watch Should Be A Suunto
From our friends at Adventure Network and Total Fitness Network: Why Your Next Watch Should Be A Suunto Posted on Aug 16, 2013 in News and Trends, Product, Reviews | 0 comments Hiking, skiing, snowboarding, surfing, mountaineering, diving. Regardless of what drives you, a…
ProView- Minus33 Merino Base Layers
If you have sensitive skin, you know there’s nothing more frustrating than spending $80.00 on a Merino base layer, just to find that it’s a little too itchy for comfort. So, I was thrilled to finally come across 100% Merino…
The Salkantay Trek To Machu Picchu- Dirtbag Dreams Travel
South America has always had a special place in my imagination. I think of ancient cultures that live on in people’s features today, political revolutions, rugged mountains and lush jungles. So, when I had a chance to travel down to…
ProView – Rab MeCo Merino Base Layer
The number of lightweight, Merino based, base layers out there is getting overwhelming. It seems like every outdoor manufacturer has one. So, what separates Rab from everyone else? MeCo. MeCo is a combination of 65% Merino and 35% polyester with…
ProView-Scarpa Kailash GTX Lightweight Hiker
When I picked up the Kailash GTX hiking boots from Scarpa, I experienced a familiar feeling: thrilled to have new boots, but secretly dreading the battle wounds that usually come with the break-in process. To my surprise, I’ve spent the…
Edelrid Athlete Andy Reather Shares His Favorite Gear
Pro Profile: Name: Andy Reather Residance: Las Vegas, Nevada Date of birth: 12-05-1984 POB: Saint Louis Park, Minnesota Nation: USA Family status: Unmarried Occupation: Full- student, Climber, High Steel Rigger Hobbies: reading, bolting routes, hiking Andy’s Favorite Gear: “Having worked with Edelrid for six years or so…