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Kayaking, rafting, paddleboarding, surfing and other water gear reviews from Outdoor Prolink’s professional rafting, paddling and adventure guides.

ProView – Astral Brewer 2.0

November 1, 2018November 2, 2018ProView Gear Reviews, Water Jess Villaire Leave a Comment on ProView – Astral Brewer 2.0

The Astral Brewer 2.0 is a one shoe quiver. The Brewer is an incredibly high-performance kayaking shoe with understated good looks that effortlessly flows from upstream, to flat water to downtown and many adventures in between. Paddle sports are an…

ProView – Astral TRI Merge

August 16, 2018November 20, 2018ProView Gear Reviews, Water Jess Villaire Leave a Comment on ProView – Astral TRI Merge

Hiking boots and water shoes have always been separate in my mind. I’ve been the happy owner of their Brewess shoe for the last few years for all of my whitewater adventures, but I’ve never considered taking them more than…

ProView – GRAYL Ultralight Purifier Bottle

May 8, 2018August 21, 2018Backpacking and Hiking, ProView Gear Reviews, Water Jess Villaire 2 Comments on ProView – GRAYL Ultralight Purifier Bottle

Having logged a couple of thousand miles on trails and water over the last year or two, I’ve certainly had my fill (pun intended) of water purifiers and the plethora of different brands on the market.  The GRAYL Ultralight Purifier…

ProView- Yakima Showdown

October 24, 2017May 8, 2018ProView Gear Reviews, Water dbdadmin Leave a Comment on ProView- Yakima Showdown

This fall, I had the pleasure of testing a new rooftop boat mount from Yakima called the Showdown. A load-assist mount for kayaks and Stand Up Paddleboards, the Showdown is designed to allow paddlers to easily load their crafts at…

ProView- Advanced Elements Fishbone Stand Up Paddle Board

July 31, 2017October 30, 2017ProView Gear Reviews, Water dbdadmin Leave a Comment on ProView- Advanced Elements Fishbone Stand Up Paddle Board

From the calm serene lakes of Boulder, Colorado, to the salty seas of Kona, Hawaii, the Advanced Elements Fishbone™ EX: AE1064 is the perfect inflatable stand up paddle board for a wide array of SUPing adventures. As an avid SUPer,…

ProView – Astral Layla PFD

July 19, 2017September 15, 2017ProView Gear Reviews, Water dbdadmin Leave a Comment on ProView – Astral Layla PFD

If you have read my other review on the Astral Tinker or know me at all you will know that I am a fan of Astral products. The Astral Greenjacket PFD is my go to. That said, I got the…

ProView – Five Ten Eddy Pro

July 14, 2017September 15, 2017ProView Gear Reviews, Water dbdadmin Leave a Comment on ProView – Five Ten Eddy Pro

The Five Ten Eddy Pro water shoe is a lightweight, well-drained piece of footwear that is paired with Five Ten’s fantastically sticky Stealth rubber to give you the confidence to scamper around the wet rocks without feeling like you are…

ProView – Astral Tinker

July 12, 2017September 15, 2017ProView Gear Reviews, Water dbdadmin Leave a Comment on ProView – Astral Tinker

Astral wins my heart again and again, this time with their Tinker multi-sport shoes. Expanding away from just river shoes, the Tinker nails the multi-use category. I have taken these shoes down desert rivers, mountain hikes, and out for a beer with…

MSR: “This Is The Most Important Gear We’ve Ever Made”

October 20, 2016September 13, 2017backpacking, Camping, Dirtbag Dreams, ProView Gear Reviews, Water dbdadmin Leave a Comment on MSR: “This Is The Most Important Gear We’ve Ever Made”

At MSR we believe in the power of technology to transform lives. We’ve witnessed how a stove can help change mountaineering history or how a tent can help enable a record-setting expedition. But this may be the most important piece…

ProView – Astral Aquanaut

August 15, 2016September 12, 2017ProView Gear Reviews, Water dbdadmin Leave a Comment on ProView – Astral Aquanaut

The Astral Women’s Aquanaut  is a one-shoe quiver that handles water, trails, and afternoons around town with style. These amphibious kicks love to get wet, excelling on muddy trails and slick rocks. And, thanks to well-placed drain holes and ample…

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