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ProView – Big Agnes Salt Creek SL3 Tent

August 19, 2020January 7, 2021Backpacking and Hiking, Big Agnes, Camping, Mountaineering, ProView Gear Reviews Kenzie Rodriguez Leave a Comment on ProView – Big Agnes Salt Creek SL3 Tent

After years of squeezing myself, my husband, our dog, and all of our gear into an old two-person backpacking tent, we were more than ready to graduate to a roomier tent with some upgraded features. Most of our camping adventures…

ProView – Cotopaxi Monte Hybrid Jacket

August 19, 2020July 2, 2025Backpacking and Hiking, Camping, Cotopaxi, ProView Gear Reviews, Travel Craig Rowe 2 Comments on ProView – Cotopaxi Monte Hybrid Jacket

The Monte Hybrid jacket is cool weather activity layer for use both under heavier insulation and shells or as a stand-alone exterior layer in moderate, changing conditions. Striking a nice balance of fit and flexibility with synthetic insulation and a…

ProView – Gregory Paragon 58

August 17, 2020January 7, 2021Backpacking and Hiking, Gregory, ProView Gear Reviews Paul Fotter Leave a Comment on ProView – Gregory Paragon 58

I tested the Gregory Paragon 58 with the 3D Hydro Reservoir to ensure comfort and functionality while completing strenuous backpacking trips. I put it to the test with a loaded pack on a large day hike to ensure it would…

ProView – RMU Core Pack 35L

August 13, 2020March 13, 2024Backpacking and Hiking, ProView Gear Reviews, RMU, Snow Sarah Jakober Leave a Comment on ProView – RMU Core Pack 35L

Now an international outdoor company, RMU began as a group of innovative ski bums wanting more from the products they used to pursue their passions. Long after pressing custom skis in a basement, their products remain technically relevant and purpose-built.…

ProView – Rab Torque Light Pants

August 12, 2020June 13, 2022Backpacking and Hiking, Climbing, Ice Climbing, Mountaineering, ProView Gear Reviews, Rab Zach Eiten Leave a Comment on ProView – Rab Torque Light Pants

With COVID protocols letting up here around Golden, Colorado, I was stoked to take the Rab Torque Light pants out and get on some much-needed rock. So I took them to the local climbing Mecca of Eldorado Canyon State Park…

The Hottest Climbing Gear of 2020

August 11, 2020October 2, 2020ProView Gear Reviews, Stories Meg Atteberry Leave a Comment on The Hottest Climbing Gear of 2020

Get expert buying advice from a resident outdoor pro with this lineup of must-have climbing gear this season.

Coming out of the Grand Canyon to Covid-19

August 10, 2020September 15, 2020Outdoor Adventure, Stories, Water, Women in the Outdoors Kaya Lindsay Leave a Comment on Coming out of the Grand Canyon to Covid-19

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ProView – Gregory Citro 30 H2O

August 6, 2020January 7, 2021Backpacking and Hiking, Gregory, ProView Gear Reviews Daniel John Leave a Comment on ProView – Gregory Citro 30 H2O

After one month of testing, various adventures, and roughly 10,000 vertical feet, the Gregory Citro 30 H2O pack has proved itself to be one of the best daypacks I have ever used. I regularly carried 20-30lbs of gear (including cameras,…

ProView – Klymit Maxfield 2 Person Tent

August 5, 2020January 7, 2021Backpacking and Hiking, Camping, Klymit, ProView Gear Reviews John LaGuardia Leave a Comment on ProView – Klymit Maxfield 2 Person Tent

Designed and tested in the Wasatch Mountains, Klymit products are all about quality, value, and comfort. The Maxfield 2-person backpacking tent is no exception. It is a Klymit product that will help make your time outdoors even more enjoyable. For…

ProView – GRAYL Geopress Water Purifier

August 3, 2020January 7, 2021Backpacking and Hiking, Camping, Grayl, ProView Gear Reviews, Water Roxy Dawson Leave a Comment on ProView – GRAYL Geopress Water Purifier

Filtering water on hikes has always been a point of contention for me. I’ve gone through lifestraws, sawyers, and Katadyns trying to find a system that works. I have pretty high standards for water, and I really like the Grayl…

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