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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

In March of 2020 Covid-19 began to burn its way through the United States. The stock market was crashing, people were getting laid off en masse, zoom calls were skyrocketing and people were dying. In March of 2020, I would…

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…

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…

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