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ProView – Darn Tough Hunter Socks

March 17, 2021March 18, 2021Backpacking and Hiking, Camping, ProView Gear Reviews, Running, Snow Derrick Rathe Leave a Comment on ProView – Darn Tough Hunter Socks

The Hunter Over the Calf-Extra Cushion and the Hunter Micro Crew Cushion are by far my new favorite socks. These socks were put through over nine days straight of lodgepole break down, thick dogwood brush and crumbly limestone archery hunting.

How to Foster a Mindset of Abundance in Your Outdoor Career

March 16, 2021April 15, 2021Outdoor Adventure, Stories Meg Atteberry Leave a Comment on How to Foster a Mindset of Abundance in Your Outdoor Career

Resident dirtbag Meg, shares her best tips for how to stay positive in your outdoor career.

ProView – Hikers Brew Coffee

March 15, 2021March 13, 2024Backpacking and Hiking, Camping, Hikers Brew, ProView Gear Reviews, Running, Snow Ben Dawson Leave a Comment on ProView – Hikers Brew Coffee

Just for fun, and to be thorough, I made coffee using several different methods: french press, pour over, percolator, and using a drip coffee maker.

ProView – Darn Tough Hiking Socks

March 11, 2021March 11, 2021Backpacking and Hiking, Camping, Darn Tough, ProView Gear Reviews, Running, Snow C.J Munro Leave a Comment on ProView – Darn Tough Hiking Socks

A lightweight pack full of different sock assortments! I was impressed with the light weight, incredibly soft, and compelling designs of the Darn Tough sport weight socks.

ProView – SHRED. Flexi Back Protector Vest Zip

March 10, 2021March 10, 2021ProView Gear Reviews, SHRED, Snow Nelson VanTassel Leave a Comment on ProView – SHRED. Flexi Back Protector Vest Zip

The first thing I noticed about this product was how light and low profile it was. The vest moved easily with me as I skied and breathed relatively well. I tend to run warm so at times the vest was…

ProView- Salewa Women’s Alpenrose 2 Mid GTX

March 9, 2021March 9, 2021Backpacking and Hiking, Climbing, ProView Gear Reviews, Salewa Amber Davis Leave a Comment on ProView- Salewa Women’s Alpenrose 2 Mid GTX

If you’re looking for a lightweight, technical shoe that can be worn all seasons and just about anywhere, then this is the shoe for you!

ProView – Mountain Hardwear Men’s Mtn. Tech/2 Jacket

March 8, 2021March 5, 2021Backpacking and Hiking, Camping, Mountain Hardwear, ProView Gear Reviews, Snow Craig Rowe Leave a Comment on ProView – Mountain Hardwear Men’s Mtn. Tech/2 Jacket

A testament to GORE-TEX inside and out, the jacket will hold off moderate moisture and the stiffest of gusts long-enough to don your next layer or heavier insulation—or four hard walls and a roof. It's light, comfortable, and designed to…

ProView – Mountain Hardwear Men’s Mtn. Tech/2 Jacket

March 5, 2021March 5, 2021Backpacking and Hiking, Camping, Mountain Hardwear, ProView Gear Reviews, Snow Seth White Leave a Comment on ProView – Mountain Hardwear Men’s Mtn. Tech/2 Jacket

I wasn’t sure I was going to like this jacket as much as I have. My initial impressions were largely disproven and this jacket has become a regular contender as my daily driver.

ProView – Mountain Hardwear Men’s High Exposure Gore-Tex C Knit Bib

March 4, 2021March 4, 2021Backpacking and Hiking, Mountain Hardwear, ProView Gear Reviews, Snow Derek Moody Leave a Comment on ProView – Mountain Hardwear Men’s High Exposure Gore-Tex C Knit Bib

These bibs are made of the best material I have ever used! They are super thin and light, yet stop 50 mph gusts in their tracks and breathe like they aren’t there.

ProView – Cotopaxi Women’s Lagunas Jacket

March 3, 2021July 2, 2025Backpacking and Hiking, Camping, Cotopaxi, ProView Gear Reviews, Snow, Travel Dani Reese 5 Comments on ProView – Cotopaxi Women’s Lagunas Jacket

This pack is a fantastic, adaptable hybrid between a rolling suitcase and a travel specific pack - with all the bells and whistles to bring all your gear. It’s for both the casual weekender, gear junkie, or the business traveler,…

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