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ProView – Edelweiss Curve 9.8 60m Rope

October 10, 2016August 24, 2017Climbing, ProView Gear Reviews Outdoor Prolink Leave a Comment on ProView – Edelweiss Curve 9.8 60m Rope

  No item is more important in the climbing world than the rope, and finding one that meets all the needs of a great day out is rare. Many climbers will also fear the initial un-kinking and breaking in of…

ProView – Osprey Xenith 88L Pack

September 27, 2016March 17, 2020Backpacking and Hiking Outdoor Prolink Leave a Comment on ProView – Osprey Xenith 88L Pack

When you are tired, hungry and chilled to the bone, the new Xenith 88 liter pack from Osprey has your back for that final push into camp. I recently ended my summer season working for the Colorado Outward Bound School.…

ProView – DMM Zenith Pack

September 23, 2016March 24, 2020Climbing, ProView Gear Reviews Outdoor Prolink Leave a Comment on ProView – DMM Zenith Pack

“Rock climbing is a powerful tool for an individual to explore their true potential, both physically and emotionally. The places that rock climbing can take you, on the grand scale of things, are places that very few people have ever…

ProView – SCARPA Iguana

August 10, 2016March 17, 2020Backpacking and Hiking Outdoor Prolink Leave a Comment on ProView – SCARPA Iguana

The SCARPA Iguana (men’s version here) is a tidy, low profile approach shoe that cruises on trails, packs down small, and grips rock well. The lightweight design and collapsible upper make these a great option for any situation where you’ll need to carry a…

ProView – New Honey Stinger Bars & Gels

August 3, 2016March 17, 2020Backpacking and Hiking Outdoor Prolink Leave a Comment on ProView – New Honey Stinger Bars & Gels

We tested Honey Stinger gels and bars while doing two self-supported cycling tours. One from Camden, Maine to Rochester, New York consisting of 650 miles and another from Seattle, Washington to San Diego, California, which was around 1700 miles. The…

ProView – Club Ride Eden w/ DamselCham Liner Short

July 29, 2016September 11, 2017Biking, ProView Gear Reviews Outdoor Prolink Leave a Comment on ProView – Club Ride Eden w/ DamselCham Liner Short

As with my other Club Ride apparel, the Eden w/ DamselCham Liner shorts do not fall short of awesome. I love the stretch and fit of the outer short and the Maui Blue color is eye-catching. Fit The 7” inseam…

ProView – Spy Dega Sunglasses

July 22, 2016September 11, 2017Backpacking and Hiking, ProView Gear Reviews Outdoor Prolink Leave a Comment on ProView – Spy Dega Sunglasses

I’m fortunate to spend a lot of my personal and professional time having fun outdoors, and since I have very light-sensitive eyes, I’ve always been picky about my sunglasses. The Spy Optic Degas are well-suited for all my favorite outdoor activities and…

ProView – SCARPA Gecko Approach Shoes

July 13, 2016September 11, 2017Backpacking and Hiking, Climbing, ProView Gear Reviews Outdoor Prolink 1 Comment on ProView – SCARPA Gecko Approach Shoes

The SCARPA Gecko is the rare all-around approach shoe that walks comfortably over many miles, while maintaining good sensitivity and traction on rock. Italian leather uppers, to-the-toe lacing, and thoughtfully lugged Vibram soles create an ideal shoe for everything from casual…

ProView – Spy Optic Allure W/ Happy Lens

July 8, 2016September 11, 2017Climbing, ProView Gear Reviews Outdoor Prolink Leave a Comment on ProView – Spy Optic Allure W/ Happy Lens

I’ve been wearing the Spy Optic Allure Mint Chip Fade with Happy Bronze Polar lenses non-stop recently. These sunglasses have the new Spy Optic Happy Lens, rubber nose pads and temple tips, and are durably built with ‘virtually indestructible’ Grilamid®.…

ProView – SCARPA Vapor Lace

July 1, 2016September 11, 2017Climbing, ProView Gear Reviews Outdoor Prolink 3 Comments on ProView – SCARPA Vapor Lace

The new SCARPA Vapor is an evolution of the classic Vapor V climbing shoe. It features a stiffer last than the Vapor V and a redesigned one-piece leather upper. Straight out of the box the soft leather upper and shape of…

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