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ProView – Cotopaxi Allpa 35L Travel Pack

August 3, 2020July 2, 2025Cotopaxi, ProView Gear Reviews, Travel Jessica Villaire Leave a Comment on ProView – Cotopaxi Allpa 35L Travel Pack

Buh-bye suitcases and uncomfortable backpacks — this is my new go-to travel pack! Perfect for weekend adventures or longer trips when you need a variety of clothing, gear, and accessories. Just when I thought I couldn’t possibly fit any more…

ProView – Kokopelli Packraft Nirvana Self-Bailing

July 31, 2020January 7, 2021Kokopellii, ProView Gear Reviews, Water Outdoor Prolink Pro Leave a Comment on ProView – Kokopelli Packraft Nirvana Self-Bailing

I’ve been testing out the Kokopelli Nirvana packraft over the past few months on the Chattahoochee River for both whitewater and flatwater paddling and it has proven to be an effective vehicle for on-water enjoyment. Features The Kokopelli Nirvana packraft…

ProView – Gregory Quadro Pro HardCase 22

July 30, 2020January 7, 2021Gregory, ProView Gear Reviews, Travel Josh Stuart Leave a Comment on ProView – Gregory Quadro Pro HardCase 22

No need to fret over what to take with you and what to leave at home, just bring everything AND the kitchen sink! This roller bag will hold it all and keep it safe so leave the checked bags at…

ProView – Sierra Designs Clip Flashlight 2

July 29, 2020January 7, 2021Backpacking and Hiking, Camping, ProView Gear Reviews, Sierra Designs Craig Rowe Leave a Comment on ProView – Sierra Designs Clip Flashlight 2

The Sierra Designs Clip Flashlight 2 non-freestanding tent is a stalwart product in a very reputable company’s stable of backcountry travel and camping gear. The single-entry, three-season tent weighs less than four pounds and has a full-coverage poly-taffeta rainfly with…

ProView – Gregory Women’s Juno 30

July 28, 2020January 7, 2021Backpacking and Hiking, Gregory, ProView Gear Reviews Kelly Greene Leave a Comment on ProView – Gregory Women’s Juno 30

Gregory is stepping up their game with their H2O packs. Just looking at the Juno 30 you can see that it has beefy hip straps, impressive back ventilation and suspension, and a sleek, clean look. Once you put it on,…

ProView – SOLE Men’s Performance Thin

July 27, 2020January 7, 2021Backpacking and Hiking, ProView Gear Reviews, Running, SOLE AJ Verkouw Leave a Comment on ProView – SOLE Men’s Performance Thin

As a career outdoor instructor in many disciplines, one of my favorite refrains is “feet are group gear”. Taking care of your feet is vital to being a successful expedition member and just as vital to being a successful and…

ProView – Klymit Static V Luxe SL Sleeping Pad

July 24, 2020January 7, 2021Backpacking and Hiking, Camping, Klymit, ProView Gear Reviews Kelly Knauf 4 Comments on ProView – Klymit Static V Luxe SL Sleeping Pad

Before this pad, most of my experience sleeping in a tent has been on a much thinner back-packing style mat. The Static V Luxe SL pad really changed my mind about what type of comfort is available while camping. It…

ProView – Oboz Men’s Cirque Low

July 23, 2020January 7, 2021Backpacking and Hiking, Oboz, ProView Gear Reviews Dave Summers Leave a Comment on ProView – Oboz Men’s Cirque Low

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ProView – Sierra Designs Convert 2 Tent

July 22, 2020January 7, 2021Backpacking and Hiking, Camping, ProView Gear Reviews, Sierra Designs Zach Eiten Leave a Comment on ProView – Sierra Designs Convert 2 Tent

With a perfect balance between weight and durability, the Convert 2 lives up to its name and treads the line between heavy expedition level 4-season tents and less durable 3-season tents.  This is the first 4-season tent I have come…

ProView – Nite Ize Radiant 314 Rechargeable Lantern+ Power Bank

July 21, 2020January 7, 2021Backpacking and Hiking, Camping, Nite Ize, ProView Gear Reviews Kelly Greene Leave a Comment on ProView – Nite Ize Radiant 314 Rechargeable Lantern+ Power Bank

Nite Ize kept things simple and effective in their design of the 314 Lantern – it has one button, one flap with input/output, a clip at the top and a functional light diffusing storage bag. The minimalism lends itself to…

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