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ProView – Merrell Men’s Nova 4 Review

June 5, 2025May 27, 2025Merrell, ProView Gear Reviews, Running Rich Cook Leave a Comment on ProView – Merrell Men’s Nova 4 Review

The Merrell Nova 4 is a versatile trail running shoe that balances comfort, light-weight cushioning, sustainability, and performance, making it a solid choice for runners and trekkers tackling moderate trails, approaches, and terrains.​

ProView – Gregory Women’s Maven 48

June 3, 2025May 27, 2025Backpacking and Hiking, Camping, Gregory, ProView Gear Reviews Haley King Leave a Comment on ProView – Gregory Women’s Maven 48

The Gregory Maven 48L is a classic backpacking backpack that I would recommend to anyone who wants to travel a bit lighter on a multi-day trip without sacrificing comfort and convenience.

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ProView – Julbo Legacy Sunglasses Review

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You are going to be hard-pressed, in my humble opinion, to find a more handsome pair of glasses. And the Reactiv Photochromic lenses keep you from having to take them on and off throughout the day.

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As a daily hiker and adventurer, I love the sleek design of this pack, the variety of features and its unique hip belt material. From testing out on the trail, this pack has proven its durability and comfort for withstanding…

How I Organize All the Gear in My Van

May 22, 2025July 8, 2025Outdoor Adventure, Stories Kaya Lindsay Leave a Comment on How I Organize All the Gear in My Van

I try to keep my setup as simple and accessible as possible. The less time I spend digging through bins and rearranging gear, the more time I get to actually enjoy the reasons I packed all this stuff in the…

ProView – Merrell Women’s Antora 4 Review

May 20, 2025July 18, 2025Merrell, ProView Gear Reviews, Running Allie Fuller Leave a Comment on ProView – Merrell Women’s Antora 4 Review

I’ve run consistently for a month in these shoes, and not a single blister (a true win).

How to Keep Dry For a Cold Day of Fishing

May 15, 2025July 8, 2025Outdoor Adventure, Stories, Women in the Outdoors Michelle Beadle Leave a Comment on How to Keep Dry For a Cold Day of Fishing

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ProView – Merrell Men’s Nova 4 Review

May 13, 2025May 12, 2025Merrell, ProView Gear Reviews, Running Dylan Reed Leave a Comment on ProView – Merrell Men’s Nova 4 Review

The Nova 4 offered impressive durability and grip, with a wider toe box and larger fit. It is among the best trail shoes that I’ve worn.

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