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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…

ProView – Cotopaxi Men’s Teca Calido Hooded Jacket

February 26, 2021July 2, 2025Backpacking and Hiking, Camping, Cotopaxi, ProView Gear Reviews, Travel Harry McSween Leave a Comment on ProView – Cotopaxi Men’s Teca Calido Hooded Jacket

The brand new Teca Calido Hooded jacket from Cotopaxi dresses its wearer to impress. Its style and color will get you noticed from across the room or across the glacier; its insulation will keep you toasty warm whether you’re headed…

ProView – Cotopaxi Women’s Teca Calido Hooded Jacket

February 24, 2021July 2, 2025Backpacking and Hiking, Camping, Cotopaxi, ProView Gear Reviews, Snow, Travel Kelly Greene Leave a Comment on ProView – Cotopaxi Women’s Teca Calido Hooded Jacket

When I pulled this jacket out of the box, I was excited to see the retro-inspired styling and colors that Cotopaxi is known for. It didn’t take me long to realize that the Teca Calido is reversible! Something that not…

How to Layer for Winter Like a Pro

February 23, 2021November 23, 2021Outdoor Adventure, Stories Meg Atteberry 2 Comments on How to Layer for Winter Like a Pro

Resident dirtbag Meg, shares her best tips for winter layering, including her favorite essential layers for all sorts of winter conditions.

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