Backpacking and hiking gear reviews from Outdoor Prolink’s professional mountain guides, wilderness guides, retail employees and other outdoor industry professionals.
This jacket is has been an amazing addition to my gear closet and has withstood desert multi-pitches and snowy hikes. The durability and water resistance make this a unique down jacket. It withstands the elements in the mountains, as well…
The first thing I think when I hear adidas is shin pads for soccer. But there is much more offered by this creative company. The history of adidas Outdoor began in the 1970’s when they created their first lightweight trekking…
When space is limited, whether its because you live in your van or because you hate having too many options, it is important to have clothing that works well and looks good for whatever situation you run into. The Adidas…
I tested the Agravic Alpha Shield Hooded jacket for this review, but first things first. What the heck does the term “agravic” mean? A quick Internet search reveals that “agravic” pertains to the condition of zero gravity. Once an outdoor…
Do you get cold feet when it comes to winter camping trips? EXPED’s down socks are the perfect solution to keep your feet comfortable in and out of your sleeping bag without sacrificing valuable space and weight in your pack.…
I put the Terrex Agravic BOA from Adidas to the test over hundreds of rugged alpine miles in the high desert of Central Oregon. Throughout my training for the Siskiyou Out and Back 100k, I logged miles in the freezing…
The Deuter Trail Pro 36 is a pack for long day hikes where comfort and additional space for gear are necessary. It also performs exceptionally well for short multi days trips, mostly in the realm of summer mountaineering or backpacking…
In August of 2017, I was headed to Iceland for a two-week trip camping and backpacking trip. I didn’t have a pack large enough for the trip and ended up borrowing a bright red Osprey Ariel 65 L from a…
Not Your Dad’s Transition Lenses Function My first foray with the Julbo Aerospeeds was a morning skin up Buffalo Mountain in Summit County, Colorado. Never having used transition lenses I didn’t know what to expect — would I be fumbling…
If you’ve seen my gear closet you know I have *a few* backpacks…and by a few I mean enough to start a small retail store. I have tried several different brands – Northface, Osprey, Gregory, Columbia, and now Deuter. One…