ProView – Mountainsmith Day
My relationship with this pack started with me wanting to not like it; I mean, isn’t it just a glorified fanny pack? The answer to that question might be yes, but it has also become an overstuffed, overbuilt, master of…
ProView – Exped Comfort -10
When looking for a cold-weather sleeping bag, I always felt that I was settling for something that didn’t quite fit the bill. Then I was introduced to the Men’s EXPED Comfort -10 bag, and I realized that there is a…
What I Wish I’d Known Before Rafting the Grand Canyon
An Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Rafting the Grand Canyon On March 19th, on a cold gray morning, I left the comfortable known shoreline of Lee’s Ferry and disembarked into the unknown waters of the Grand Canyon. Up until this point…
ProView – Exped Waterbloc Pro -5
I love adventures! I love those dark alpine start mornings. I love the glory of standing on top of a mountain after a long sufferfest to the summit. I love those sunset scrambles down the trail back to the tent. …
ProView – Sierra Designs Backcountry Bed 700 Dridown 20 Deg
Sleeping poorly while camping is an all too common fact for people when they camp. A lot of times it has to do with either A: not camping enough to get used to it or B: having poor equipment. The…
What is CBD?
CBD has quickly risen to stardom, leading to an excess of beneficial products to choose from. Today’s market ranges vastly from deeply therapeutic tinctures and topicals to snacks and novelty products. CBD is everywhere and this is only the beginning.…
ProView – Sierra Designs Cloud 800 Dridown 35 Deg
The Sierra Designs Cloud 35 is a game-changer when it comes to weight and packability. Clocking in at just 1lb 7oz (1lb 9oz for the long bag) you almost forget it is in your pack. It takes up just about…
ProView – Exped AirMat Ultra Light
I took the Exped AirMat up on Washington Column in Yosemite Valley to see how it faired for a few nights on the wall. I wanted a lightweight sleeping pad so hauling would be easier, and I wanted to test…
How Outdoor Prolink Will Help Diversify the Outdoors
We hope the outdoor industry looks a whole lot different in five years. Hope is not a strategy, so here is our plan to help diversify the outdoors. In the last few weeks, the entire team at Outdoor Prolink has…
ProView – Sierra Designs Meteor Lite 2
When your home away from home is a tent you end up spreading out, moving in, and generally just spending a lot of time (sometimes more than you want) in the tent. The Sierra Designs Meteor Lite 2 tent is…