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Your Local Retail Shop: Outdoor Gear Exchange

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You've gotta check out Outdoor Gear Exchange! This gear shop has awesome customer service, a bargain basement, and all the gear you need!

ProView – GOOD TO-GO Chicken Pho

September 29, 2022June 22, 2023Backpacking and Hiking, Camping, Good To-Go, ProView Gear Reviews Sam Kilburn Leave a Comment on ProView – GOOD TO-GO Chicken Pho

This delicious, nutritious, and lightweight dehydrated meal gave me the calories and protein needed to refuel after the longest days in the saddle. 

ProView – GRAYL UltraPress Water Filter & Purifier Bottle

September 26, 2022September 25, 2022Backpacking and Hiking, Camping, Grayl, ProView Gear Reviews, Water Zac Swank Leave a Comment on ProView – GRAYL UltraPress Water Filter & Purifier Bottle

The GRAYL Ultrapress is something to keep in the vehicle for emergency use as well. It’s just a good all-around bottle to have on hand. The design is genius.

ProView – Bern Major Bike Helmet

September 22, 2022May 28, 2025Bern Helmets, Biking, ProView Gear Reviews Brenna Fletcher Leave a Comment on ProView – Bern Major Bike Helmet

I hope that I never have to test out how much it protects my head, but I love having the peace of mind that my noggin will be protected if anything were to happen to me while I’m out biking…

ProView – Zeal Optics Minturn

September 21, 2022September 21, 2022Backpacking and Hiking, Camping, Mountaineering, ProView Gear Reviews, Zeal Optics Ben Dawson Leave a Comment on ProView – Zeal Optics Minturn

After several months of daily use I can honestly recommend these high quality sunglasses.

ProView – deuter Kid Comfort Venture

September 19, 2022September 19, 2022Backpacking and Hiking, Deuter, ProView Gear Reviews Ben Dawson 2 Comments on ProView – deuter Kid Comfort Venture

If you are looking for a budget driven kid carrier then the Kid Comfort Venture is definitely worth looking into.

ProView – Hikers Brew Coffee

September 16, 2022March 13, 2024Backpacking and Hiking, Camping, Hikers Brew, ProView Gear Reviews, Running, Snow Patrick Betts Leave a Comment on ProView – Hikers Brew Coffee

Overall, Hiker’s Brew medium and dark roast coffees brew a fine cup. I was never disappointed with my coffee. In fact, it always tasted better in a tent or in a camp chair than it did on the couch at…

5 Latina Bosses / Jefas To Follow This Hispanic Heritage Month

September 15, 2022October 28, 2022Outdoor Adventure, Stories, Women in the Outdoors Dani Reyes-Acosta Leave a Comment on 5 Latina Bosses / Jefas To Follow This Hispanic Heritage Month

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ProView – Bern Major Bike Helmet

September 14, 2022May 28, 2025Bern Helmets, Biking, ProView Gear Reviews Sam Kilburn 1 Comment on ProView – Bern Major Bike Helmet

Bern’s newest commuter-oriented bike helmet has been my partner throughout countless rides this spring and summer.

ProView – Rhamani Men’s Sandal

September 13, 2022August 20, 2024ProView Gear Reviews, Rhamani, Water Harry McSween Leave a Comment on ProView – Rhamani Men’s Sandal

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