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ProView – GRAYL Geopress Water Purifier

November 9, 2020January 6, 2021Backpacking and Hiking, Camping, Grayl, ProView Gear Reviews, Water Daniel John 2 Comments on ProView – GRAYL Geopress Water Purifier

I have had one filter system for so long that I jumped at the chance to try a new one – The Grayl Geopress. It was adorned with slick matte colors and rugged design elements that spoke to my inner…

ProView – Darn Tough Lifestyle Socks

November 6, 2020January 6, 2021Backpacking and Hiking, Camping, Darn Tough, ProView Gear Reviews, Running, Snow Bekah Siddiqi Leave a Comment on ProView – Darn Tough Lifestyle Socks

I have been wearing the Darn Tough Lifestyle socks regularly for the last few weeks. I have previously spent most of my time wearing the hiking version of these socks, which I love, so I was excited to try out…

ProView – Wigwam Moarri Socks

November 5, 2020April 4, 2023Backpacking and Hiking, ProView Gear Reviews, Snow, Wigwam Alli Hartz Leave a Comment on ProView – Wigwam Moarri Socks

Outdoor Prolink Pro Amberleigh Hammond shares his Wigwam Attain Sock review after putting them to the test while training for a 50k race.

ProView – Ultimate Direction Dog Vest

November 4, 2020January 6, 2021Backpacking and Hiking, Camping, ProView Gear Reviews, Running, Ultimate Direction Mollie Bailey Leave a Comment on ProView – Ultimate Direction Dog Vest

Across a multitude of adventures my pup, Roux, got to wear Ultimate Direction’s simply named Dog Vest. We ran, played in rivers, went climbing, got stormed on, got muddy, and generally had the best times ever as all adventure dogs…

ProView – Backcountry Access Snow Saw

November 3, 2020January 6, 2021Backcountry Access, ProView Gear Reviews, Snow Alli Hartz Leave a Comment on ProView – Backcountry Access Snow Saw

This winter season, the Backcountry Access (BCA) 35 cm Snow Saw has become a staple in my ski touring pack. Whether I’m performing formal snowpack observations for our local avalanche center, teaching an avalanche course, or heading into the backcountry…

Avalanche Transceiver Interference

November 2, 2020November 13, 2020Outdoor Adventure, Stories Conor Hurley 2 Comments on Avalanche Transceiver Interference

Electronic devices interfere with your avalanche transceiver’s ability to transmit and receive signals. In this day and age, electronic devices are part of our daily lives.  They are a means of communication, navigation, documentation and often times people have several…

ProView – La Sportiva Lycan

October 30, 2020January 6, 2021Backpacking and Hiking, La Sportiva, ProView Gear Reviews, Running Sara Briley Leave a Comment on ProView – La Sportiva Lycan

Several years ago I decided I was tired of traipsing around the forest in big heavy hiking boots so I decided to trade my big boots in for a pair of La Sportiva Bushido trail runners. I was immediately hooked…

ProView – Thermarest Hyperion 20F/-6C

October 29, 2020January 6, 2021Backpacking and Hiking, Camping, ProView Gear Reviews, Thermarest Russ Gartner Leave a Comment on ProView – Thermarest Hyperion 20F/-6C

I found the limit of the Therm-a-rest Hyperion 20F Ultralight Sleeping bag and I cannot wait to tell you about my favorite feature! Having carried this bag nearly 300 miles and sleeping over a month in temperatures ranging from 57…

ProView – Advanced Elements Thunder25 Rolltop Duffel

October 29, 2020May 28, 2025Advanced Elements, ProView Gear Reviews, Water Amberleigh Hammond Leave a Comment on ProView – Advanced Elements Thunder25 Rolltop Duffel

As a weekend warrior, I feel like I’m constantly chasing daylight and trying to cram as much as I can into those sacred ~48 hours at the end of every week. My perfect day is trying to combine 2-5 activities…

ProView – Thermarest MondoKing 3D

October 28, 2020January 6, 2021Backpacking and Hiking, Camping, ProView Gear Reviews, Thermarest Roxy Dawson 4 Comments on ProView – Thermarest MondoKing 3D

Does anyone else just assume they aren’t going to get restful sleep if it’s not in your regular bed? When I’m backcountry camping (which is often), I just assume I will be tossing and turning throughout the night with that…

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