ProView – Darn Tough Crew Socks
I’ve been wearing nothing but Darn Tough’s Lifestyle Crew socks (on my feet that is, get your mind out of the gutter) for the past two months and I love them. I tried my best to abuse these socks as…
Backpacking and Hiking
ProView – Exped FlexMat Plus
EXPED’s FlexMat Plus is closed-cell foam rectangular sleep pad that weighs slightly over a pound at 16.9 oz. It utilizes an accordion-style fold to collapse its 12-panel, 72’’ length into a single block that’s 20 ¼’’ by 6’’, making it…
ProView – ThermaRest NeoAir Xtherm Max + NeoAir Micro Pump
Few things can make or break a trip to the backcountry like your sleeping pad; you can sleep without a tent, wear extra layers instead of a sleeping bag, or use bundled clothes as a pillow, but there is no…
ProView – Klymit Traverse Shelter
The more I use Klymit products, the more impressed I become with them. I find them to be quite durable and functional with each use. For this product review, I tested the Klymit Traverse Shelter and it was no exception.…
ProView – Cotopaxi Fuego Down Jacket
Cotopaxi, named after an active volcano in the Andes, puts 1% of their revenue toward addressing poverty and supporting community development. They are all about their motto, “Do Good”, which is a part of every aspect of their company –…
ProView – Thermarest Trail Pro
Of all the gear that you bring along on a backpacking trip, few things can make or break your experience like a quality sleeping pad. Even harder to find is a sleeping pad that can transition seamlessly from backpacking to…
ProView – Thermarest NeoAir Topo Luxe + NeoAir Micro Pump
The NeoAir Topo Luxe is a sleeping pad that prioritizes comfort without compromising its weight and packability. This sleeping pad is suited for practically any adventure with its TwinLock valves, 4 inches of thickness when inflated, an R value of…
ProView – Cotopaxi Women’s Monte Hybrid Jacket
The Monte Hybrid jacket combines insulation with unrestricted movement and a stylish look. It kept me warm on 14er ascents, relaxing at 10,000 feet at camp, and accompanied me to a drive-in movie. It’s warm without being restricting, and stylish,…
ProView – Exped Impulse 15
Like many outdoor enthusiasts, I enjoy gear…lots and lots of gear. I’m told I have too many backpacks. However, I am always searching for the “swiss army” of backpacks that can perform for me in all locations and occasions. Living…
ProView – Exped Lyra 2 FR
I brought the Exped Lyra III on a trip with two other people to test its capability as a “basecamp” style tent for climbing peaks. On a trip where I would typically bring a lighter sleeping setup, I wanted to…