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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,…

ProView – RMU Mountain Briefcase

March 2, 2021October 4, 2023Biking, Camping, ProView Gear Reviews, RMU, Snow, Travel Jessica Villaire Leave a Comment on ProView – RMU Mountain Briefcase

This pack is the mullet of all travel packs. Business in the front & party in the back. If you’re going for long distance traveling adventure, it’s the perfect suitcase for a flight companion, or works as a pack to…

ProView – Cotopaxi Women’s Fuego Down Vest

March 1, 2021July 2, 2025Cotopaxi, ProView Gear Reviews, Travel Haley King Leave a Comment on ProView – Cotopaxi Women’s Fuego Down Vest

Cotopaxi’s Fuego Down Vest is a decent lightweight companion on cool days. I tested this product in temperatures ranging from 30-60 degrees Fahrenheit while climbing, highlining, and running in South Carolina. Story Time I wore this vest in a variety…

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