ProView – Nite Ize RunOff Waterproof Bags
These bags were awesome at keeping snow off all my gear and I think they would work well for rafting and kayaking. Out of the box, the zippers seem durable but are still easy to zip, which, in my experience…
Skiing
ProView – Outdoor Research Men’s MicroGravity AscentShell Jacket
Outdoor Research claims their AscentShell Technology will keep you protected from all the elements while being breathable and dumping heat. In backcountry skiing heat management is crucial, you need to stay warm and protected from the outside elements, while not…
ProView – Outdoor Research Women’s MicroGravity AscentShell Jacket
The MicroGravity jacket is the perfect balance of lightweight durability and technical suave that will have you looking fresh and feeling dry. Any day spent nature is a good day, and learning this as a Pacific Northwest native, I know…
ProView – BCA Stash 30L
The best outdoor gear is designed by people who use it, and when it comes to the Backcountry Access Stash 30 backpack, it’s clear that the BCA designers knew exactly what backcountry skiers wanted most in a ski pack. This…
ProView – Outdoor Research Women’s Vigor Hybrid Hooded Jacket
I first started using the Vigor Hybrid Hooded jacket as a base layer while skiing and loved that it has thumb loops so it’s easy to slip it under my jacket and even under mittens to eliminate any sort of…
ProView – Outdoor Research Women’s Ferrosi Grid Hooded Jacket
To test Outdoor Research’s Ferossi Grid Hooded Jacket I took it canyoneering, resort skiing, backcountry skiing and wore it around town. This jacket shined the most during chilly November canyoneering in Moab. We had temperatures ranging from 20 to 50…
ProView – HIMALI Men’s Ascent Hoodie
The Himali Ascent Stretch Hoodie has become one of my all-time favorite pieces of outdoor gear to date! I rarely rate something 5 stars since most things can be improved upon. However, Himali hit the nail directly on the head…
ProView – Mountain Hardwear Women’s Boundary Line™ Gore-Tex® Insulated Anorak
Contrary to popular belief, women don’t just want gear that looks “cute” – it should function and perform just as well as men’s gear. The Mountain Hardwear Women’s Boundary Line Insulated Anorak is a women’s jacket that is functional AND…
ProView – Primus Tupike Stove
This stove is beautiful. It is well assembled and has a sleek design. The look and style of it make it appear to be a very posh stove for camping, but the small added features might drive the price up…
ProView – ORTOVOX 3+
It’s odd to have a piece of gear you hope to never have to use in a real-life application. There are a few other pieces of gear that fit into this category- my personal locator beacon, my rescue harness for…