Skip to content
dirtbag-dreams-gear-reviews-logo
  • Home
  • Gear Reviews
    • Activity
      • Backpacking and Hiking
      • Biking
      • Camping
      • Climbing
      • Health and Wellness
      • Hunting
      • Ice Climbing
      • Mountaineering
      • Running
      • Snow
      • Travel
      • Water
    • Brand
      • Adamsbuilt
      • adidas Outdoor
      • Advanced Elements
      • AKU
      • Alps Mountaineering
      • Astral
      • Backcountry Access
      • Badfish
      • Beal
      • Beringia
      • Bern Helmets
      • Big Agnes
      • BioLite
      • Black Diamond
      • BlackYak
      • Blue Ice
      • Bobo's
      • Brooks
      • Camelbak
      • CAMP
      • Chaco
      • Club Ride
      • Contour
      • Cotopaxi
      • Crazy Creek
      • Dark Energy
      • Darn Tough
      • Db
      • Deuter
      • DPS Phantom
      • Duonamic
      • Dynafit
      • Edelrid
      • ENO
      • Evolv
      • Exped
      • Faction
      • First Degree
      • Five Ten
      • G3
      • Gnarly Nutrition
      • Goal Zero
      • GoLite
      • Good To-Go
      • GOREWEAR
      • Grand Trunk
      • Grayl
      • Gregory
      • Grivel
      • GSI Outdoors
      • Hagan Ski
      • Helly Hansen
      • Hikers Brew
      • Himali
      • Honey Stinger
      • Icebreaker
      • iKOR Labs
      • Inov-8
      • Jade Yoga
      • Julbo
      • Kahtoola
      • Kemper Snowboards
      • Klymit
      • Kokopellii
      • Kuat
      • La Sportiva
      • Lamson Fly Fishing
      • Liberty Skis
      • LIVSN Designs
      • lost range.
      • Lowe Alpine
      • Maui Jim
      • Merrell
      • Millet
      • Mountain Hardwear
      • Mountainsmith
      • MSR Trail
      • MyMedic
      • Native Eyewear
      • Nite Ize
      • Oboz
      • Orange Mud
      • Ortovox
      • Osprey
      • Outdoor Edge
      • Outdoor Research
      • Pachamama
      • Peak Refuel
      • Pit Viper
      • PNW Components
      • Pret
      • Primus
      • Rab
      • RaidLight
      • Rhamani
      • Ride Concepts
      • RMU
      • Rugged Road
      • Rumpl
      • Salewa
      • Samaya
      • Scarpa
      • Seek Outside
      • SHRED
      • Sierra Designs
      • Snow Peak
      • SOLE
      • Sterling
      • Superfeet
      • Sunski
      • Swany
      • Thermarest
      • Thule
      • TIME Bicycles
      • Trango
      • TREW Gear
      • Ultimate Direction
      • Vasque
      • Voormi
      • VSSL
      • Weston
      • Wigwam
      • Wild Country
      • Yukon Outfitters
      • Zeal Optics
      • ZOLEO
  • Stories
    • Conservation & Sustainability
    • Destinations
    • Local Retail Shops
    • Outdoor Adventure
    • Outdoor Industry
    • Nonprofit Spotlights
    • Pro Spotlights
  • News
  • About Outdoor Prolink

  • Home
  • ProView Gear Reviews
    • Backpacking and Hiking
    • Biking
    • Camping
    • Climbing
    • Mountaineering
    • Running
    • Snow
  • Stories
    • Conservation & Sustainability
    • Outdoor Industry
    • Outdoor Professional Profiles
  • About Outdoor Prolink
  • Apply for Pro Deals

backpacking

Thru Hiking the PCT: Gear We Loved and What to expect in Washington

December 9, 2022January 12, 2023Destinations, Outdoor Adventure, Stories Tim Kennedy Leave a Comment on Thru Hiking the PCT: Gear We Loved and What to expect in Washington

Tim and Vee lay down some expert knowledge on gear that was helpful vs. gear that just slowed them down.

5 Gifts Under $50 for the Outdoor Adventurer in Your Life

December 2, 2022February 10, 2023Outdoor Adventure, Outdoor Industry, Stories Outdoor Prolink Leave a Comment on 5 Gifts Under $50 for the Outdoor Adventurer in Your Life

If you're looking for gifts for a climber, hiker, backpacker, or outdoor lover, you've come to the right place!

How to Prep for the High Sierra on your PCT Thru Hike

November 2, 2022November 21, 2022Destinations, Outdoor Adventure, Stories Tim Kennedy Leave a Comment on How to Prep for the High Sierra on your PCT Thru Hike

When it comes to the Sierras, there is tons of preparation and planning that can be done to maximize safety and enjoyment.

ProView – Thermarest NeoAir UberLite

October 28, 2022December 13, 2022Backpacking and Hiking, Camping, ProView Gear Reviews, Thermarest Tim Kennedy Leave a Comment on ProView – Thermarest NeoAir UberLite

The NeoAir UberLite provides a comfortable night of sleep time after time again, while remaining extremely lightweight.

ProView – GOOD TO-GO Chicken Pho

September 29, 2022June 22, 2023Backpacking and Hiking, Camping, Good To-Go, ProView Gear Reviews Sam Kilburn Leave a Comment on ProView – GOOD TO-GO Chicken Pho

This delicious, nutritious, and lightweight dehydrated meal gave me the calories and protein needed to refuel after the longest days in the saddle. 

ProView – Gregory Baltoro 75

August 19, 2022September 21, 2022Backpacking and Hiking, Gregory, ProView Gear Reviews Neill Pieper Leave a Comment on ProView – Gregory Baltoro 75

The Baltoro 75 is the ultimate long-haul or basecamp backpacking pack

Gear We Kept and Gear We Ditched after 700 Miles on the PCT

August 11, 2022September 2, 2022Destinations, Outdoor Adventure, Stories Tim Kennedy 6 Comments on Gear We Kept and Gear We Ditched after 700 Miles on the PCT

700 miles of any terrain can be exhausting, but the Californian desert provided us with the appreciation we needed for the simplest of things, such as access to water and refuge from the heat.

ProView – Bobo’s Oat Bar Chocolate Chip

July 28, 2022August 31, 2026Backpacking and Hiking, Bobo's, Climbing, Ice Climbing, ProView Gear Reviews Ben Dawson Leave a Comment on ProView – Bobo’s Oat Bar Chocolate Chip

The Bobo’s Chocolate Chip Oat Bar is a filling snack bar that’s just sweet enough without being a full-on desert.

The 5 Fundamentals of Adventure Photography

July 13, 2022August 12, 2022Outdoor Adventure, Stories Sam Chaneles Leave a Comment on The 5 Fundamentals of Adventure Photography

Photography has become far more accessible in the last 15 years, thanks in large part to the technological improvements of the phone camera.

Your Local Retail Shop: Mountain Hardware

June 30, 2022September 27, 2022Destinations, Local Retail Shops, Outdoor Adventure, Outdoor Industry, Stories Kelly Knauf Leave a Comment on Your Local Retail Shop: Mountain Hardware

Mountain Hardware not only has all the hardware shop classics, but goes above and beyond to support PCT thru hikers with gear and services!

Posts navigation

Older posts
Newer posts

About Outdoor Prolink

Outdoor Prolink’s members are the heart of the outdoor industry. Outdoor Prolink is a pro purchase program for qualified Outdoor Industry Professionals. Members have access to 35%-50% off retail on 100+ top outdoor gear brands.

Apply For Pro Deals

Explore Gear Reviews

Recent Posts

  • Merrell Agility Peak 6 GTX the link
    ProView – Merrell Agility Peak 6 GTX Review
    August 31, 2026
  • merrell Agility Peak 6 the link
    ProView – Merrell Agility Peak 6 Review
    August 28, 2026
  • bike race the lnk
    What I Learned Preparing for My First Bike Race
    August 26, 2026
  • shadow 9.4 Dry CAMP the link
    ProView – C.A.M.P. Shadow 9.4mm Dry Rope Review
    August 24, 2026

Join The Outdoor Prolink Community Facebook Group
© 2026 The Link – Gear Reviews. All rights reserved