ProView – Klymit Static V
A very important part of a backpacker’s gear list is their sleeping pad. Without one, you’re stuck lying on the ground, which leaves you cold, wet, and achy. After a long day of hiking, I can assure you that a…
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ProView – Mountainsmith Apex 60
As someone who spends most of her summer as a backpacking guide, I was stoked when Outdoor Prolink contacted me to try out the Mountainsmith Apex 60 liter women’s pack. For years, I have stayed true to my Gregory Deva…
ProView – Thule Women’s Guidepost 65L
The Thule Guidepost 65L is a comfort-first backpack loaded with features including a summit-pack lid and an adjustable harness that can be fine-tuned to fit your torso. At 65L the Guidepost can easily fit everything for an ultra plush weekend…
Failed Love on the Pacific Crest Trail
Last year, when my good friend Mike dropped my boyfriend and me off at the Mexican border, just outside of Campo, CA, I was in love. I loved the idea of hiking the Pacific Crest Trail and the fact that…
Adventures in Canyonlands
Maybe I should have seen it coming when Bruce the NPS ranger at the Canyonlands headquarters in Moab called me to say that our proposed route was impossible. Maybe I should have listened a little more when he said he…
ProView- Goal Zero Nomad 7 Solar Panel
As portable solar arrays go, the Goal Zero Nomad 7 is not the lightest unit on the market at 14 ounces, especially when you add the Guide 10 powerpack with four AA rechargeable batteries (included) and various cords to top…
ProView- Be Up Yoga and Activewear
Image: Cimber Aicacia Young wearing Be-Up When we first caught wind of Be Up we were intrigued by their designs. They are stylish and fun, with pretty color combinations and fit. When we got our hands on the product we were also…