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Grivel Mountaineering Tools Now On OPL

February 13, 2014October 2, 2017Ice Climbing, Stories Outdoor Prolink Leave a Comment on Grivel Mountaineering Tools Now On OPL

Killer ice tools have been in such high demand among Outdoor Prolink pros that emails along the lines of ‘Pleasssseeeee!!!’ and ‘ASAP!!!’ flow in when we have a backorder or lack of inventory. So, this tells us two things: 1.our…

ProView- Be Up Yoga and Activewear

January 14, 2014March 20, 2020Biking, ProView Gear Reviews, Running Outdoor Prolink Leave a Comment on ProView- Be Up Yoga and Activewear

Image: Cimber Aicacia Young wearing Be-Up When we first caught wind of Be Up we were intrigued by their designs. They are stylish and fun, with pretty color combinations and fit. When we got our hands on the product we were also…

ProView-Edelrid Smith Harness

November 26, 2013June 21, 2018Climbing, ProView Gear Reviews Outdoor Prolink Leave a Comment on ProView-Edelrid Smith Harness

Harnesses, much like climbing shoes, have a massive variation in style and specialization, whether it be minimalist style for a difficult sport climb attempt, or heavily cushioned for an aid climber or route developer who will be hanging in space for hours at…

ProView- Mountainsmith Ghost 50

October 28, 2013August 16, 2017Backpacking and Hiking, Camping, ProView Gear Reviews Outdoor Prolink Leave a Comment on ProView- Mountainsmith Ghost 50

A pursuer of simplicity, I typically seek out bulky bucket haulers sans straps and gadgets to carry my gear. This means that I have to occasionally scratch around in an unorganized tunnel of ripstop for my headlamp or grub; but hey,…

ProView-Teko Socks

October 18, 2013March 20, 2020Biking, ProView Gear Reviews Outdoor Prolink Leave a Comment on 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

October 15, 2013March 17, 2020Backpacking and Hiking, ProView Gear Reviews Outdoor Prolink Leave a Comment on 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

September 30, 2013August 16, 2017Backpacking and Hiking, Biking, ProView Gear Reviews Outdoor Prolink Leave a Comment on 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

September 18, 2013August 16, 2017Climbing, ProView Gear Reviews Outdoor Prolink Leave a Comment on 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

September 18, 2013March 20, 2020Running Outdoor Prolink Leave a Comment on 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

September 4, 2013August 16, 2017Backpacking and Hiking, ProView Gear Reviews Outdoor Prolink Leave a Comment on 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…

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