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ProView – Osprey Aether Plus 85

June 4, 2021May 31, 2021Backpacking and Hiking, Osprey, ProView Gear Reviews Ben Dawson Leave a Comment on ProView – Osprey Aether Plus 85

If you are looking for a 85 liter pack that’s fully loaded with features that actually work then this pack might be for you. I give the Aether Plus 85 high marks for fit, stability, and versatility. It’s an 85…

Outdoor Prolink Launches Manifesto; Outlines Commitment to a Responsible & Productive Pro Channel

June 3, 2021September 17, 2023News Kelly Knauf Leave a Comment on Outdoor Prolink Launches Manifesto; Outlines Commitment to a Responsible & Productive Pro Channel

Canada-based outdoor professionals will now have access to high quality, affordable gear so they can continue to protect and promote the wild places we love.

How to Adventure in Your Own Backyard Backcountry

June 3, 2021June 17, 2021Destinations, Outdoor Adventure, Stories Dani Reyes-Acosta Leave a Comment on How to Adventure in Your Own Backyard Backcountry

There is great joy and satisfaction to be found in the process of exploring your own backyard and finding your own adventure. While each of these steps is valuable on its own, I hope you’ll take the time to bring…

Get Great Sleep While Camping with These CBN Gummies

June 2, 2021June 4, 2021Outdoor Industry, Stories Outdoor Prolink Leave a Comment on Get Great Sleep While Camping with These CBN Gummies

Whether you’re a novice camper or a seasoned backpacker, you can probably relate with the struggle of tossing and turning in your sleeping bag, unable to drift to sleep. As you lie awake in your campsite, awaiting the day ahead,…

ProView – Sierra Designs Get Down Sleeping Bag

May 31, 2021June 16, 2022Backpacking and Hiking, Camping, ProView Gear Reviews, Sierra Designs Matt Hutchins 2 Comments on ProView – Sierra Designs Get Down Sleeping Bag

The Sierra Designs Get Down 20 Degree sleeping bag is a perfect example of simple but effective. While it doesn’t boast any spectacular features, it doesn’t use flashy features and beef up the price. Instead, it focuses on the essentials.…

ProView – Osprey Raptor 14

May 28, 2021May 27, 2021Biking, Osprey, ProView Gear Reviews Forrest Stavish 2 Comments on ProView – Osprey Raptor 14

It’s a great mountain biking pack for long rides but also works just as well on short rides. All the mountain bike-specific features are well designed and so far the pack seems to be fairly durable.

ProView – Ultimate Direction Marathon Vest V2

May 27, 2021May 25, 2021Backpacking and Hiking, ProView Gear Reviews, Running, Ultimate Direction Ryan Beachy Leave a Comment on ProView – Ultimate Direction Marathon Vest V2

A video review of the Ultimate Direction Marathon Vest V2

Our Favorite Camp Cookware for the Season

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ProView – Outdoor Research Men’s Cirque Lite Pants

May 25, 2021June 16, 2022Backpacking and Hiking, Camping, Climbing, Outdoor Research, ProView Gear Reviews Patrick O’Hare Leave a Comment on ProView – Outdoor Research Men’s Cirque Lite Pants

The Outdoor Research Cirque Lite pants are are an extension of the existent - and excellent - OR Cirque line. They are a lightweight, breathable softshell pant that offer the right amount of protection to be useful, but they may…

ProView – Osprey Women’s Ariel 55

May 24, 2021May 23, 2021Backpacking and Hiking, Osprey, ProView Gear Reviews Rini Sugianto Leave a Comment on ProView – Osprey Women’s Ariel 55

Carrying a heavy pack has never been more comfortable. Even when you have to carry 2 sets of everything for you and your two dogs backpacking in your local mountain.

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