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Ultimately, all properly certified carabiners can get the job done, but some are better in specific scenarios. But maybe next time you are at the gear store or browsing the web, you can put some more thought into these little…

ProView – deuter Aircontact Ultra 50+5 Review

June 26, 2023July 9, 2023Backpacking and Hiking, Deuter, ProView Gear Reviews, Snow Seth King Leave a Comment on ProView – deuter Aircontact Ultra 50+5 Review

deuter’s Aircontact Ultra excels most confidently in weight and comfort, and has some minor room for improvement with some of its pockets and the durability of features.

ProView – deuter Aircontact Ultra 45+5 SL Review

June 23, 2023July 9, 2023Backpacking and Hiking, Deuter, ProView Gear Reviews, Snow Jackie Florman Leave a Comment on ProView – deuter Aircontact Ultra 45+5 SL Review

I found the combination of ultralight materials and comfort features to be unique: this is a lightweight pack made to be comfortable on trail, with serious lumbar support and hip padding.

ProView – GOREWEAR Torrent Road Cycling Kit Review

June 21, 2023July 9, 2023Biking, GOREWEAR, ProView Gear Reviews Timm Döbert Leave a Comment on ProView – GOREWEAR Torrent Road Cycling Kit Review

The GOREWEAR Torrent kit has a wonderful slim fit, offers superb functionality, and looks really sharp.

ProView – HIMALI Women’s Pursuit Longsleeve Tech Tee Review

June 19, 2023July 9, 2023Backpacking and Hiking, Climbing, Himali, Ice Climbing, Mountaineering, ProView Gear Reviews, Snow Jackie Florman Leave a Comment on ProView – HIMALI Women’s Pursuit Longsleeve Tech Tee Review

I found the Pursuit Longsleeve Tech Tee to be a functional, durable base layer top with high versatility in mountain environments.

ProView – Zeal Optics Fillmore Review

June 16, 2023July 9, 2023Backpacking and Hiking, Camping, ProView Gear Reviews, Zeal Optics Kelly Greene Leave a Comment on ProView – Zeal Optics Fillmore Review

Zeal’s Fillmore sunglasses are an eye catching design that are both comfortable, high-performing, and environmentally friendly.

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Your Local Retail Shop: Bentgate Mountaineering

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It really is the most ideal tent with high quality materials that can withstand just about anything.

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