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Dirtbag Dreams

These are the stories of Outdoor Prolink’s members – the athletes, guides, coaches, dreamers, and hopefuls – these are their Dirtbag Dreams.

For the Next Generation of Adventurers

August 2, 2019August 5, 2019backpacking, Dirtbag Dreams, Women in the Outdoors Outdoor Prolink Pro Leave a Comment on For the Next Generation of Adventurers

I’ve always loved following the creek as far as it would take me as a child, but my true connection with nature didn’t surface until I moved to Colorado. The aggressive crags, unexplored valleys, and thousands of miles of hiking…

ProView – Icebreaker 7 Days, 1 Shirt, 0 Washes in a Van

July 24, 2019July 24, 2019backpacking, Camping, Conservation, ProView Gear Reviews, Running Outdoor Prolink Pro Leave a Comment on ProView – Icebreaker 7 Days, 1 Shirt, 0 Washes in a Van

When Icebreaker asked us to wear one shirt for seven days in a row, we thought — no problem. We live in a van full time and are very used to wearing the same clothes over and over again until…

The Best New Climbing Gear from Outdoor Retailer

July 11, 2019August 22, 2019Dirtbag Dreams Kaya Lindsay Leave a Comment on The Best New Climbing Gear from Outdoor Retailer

Last week was Outdoor Retailer’s summer market! The summer market is focused on rock climbing, so I wandered the halls looking for the coolest new climbing gear. This is what I found. adidas Five Ten Grandstone Climbing Shoes This is…

Fantastic Dirtbag Careers to Fuel Your Adventures

June 19, 2019November 5, 2019Dirtbag Dreams, Dirtbag Life, Women in the Outdoors Meg Atteberry Leave a Comment on Fantastic Dirtbag Careers to Fuel Your Adventures

When it comes to being a dirtbag, you’ve gotta find a way to fuel your lifestyle. We aren’t just trust-fund toting van dwellers – we work for a living! Here’s a look at some of the many different outdoor careers…

Two Towers, Two Weddings, Two Unforgettable Dirtbag Days

June 3, 2019August 29, 2019Dirtbag Dreams, Dirtbag Life Kaya Lindsay Leave a Comment on Two Towers, Two Weddings, Two Unforgettable Dirtbag Days

These two dirtbag weddings, although roughly 12 months apart, carried the spirit of the dirtbag lifestyle and culture. They were similar in the fact that they joined two wonderful people in love, they were both celebrated in spectacular ways, and…

8 Items Every Dirtbag Needs in Their Emergency MacGyver Kit and How to Use Them

May 17, 2019November 5, 2019Dirtbag Dreams, Dirtbag Life Meg Atteberry Leave a Comment on 8 Items Every Dirtbag Needs in Their Emergency MacGyver Kit and How to Use Them

If dirtbags are one thing and one thing only (aside from dirty of course) we are a resourceful bunch. When things go wrong out in the wild, it’s always best to have a little fix-it kit at your side. We…

Meet The 21 Year Old Who Climbed Lhotse and (Almost) Descended On Skis

March 22, 2019May 17, 2019Dirtbag Dreams, Dirtbag Life, Mountaineering Jess Villaire 2 Comments on Meet The 21 Year Old Who Climbed Lhotse and (Almost) Descended On Skis

Picture your average 21-year-old. Are they playing beer pong, eating avocado toast, and spending too much time on instagram? Or are they on a mission to climb the world’s biggest mountains, attempting to make the descent on skis? If they…

The Dirtbag’s Guide to Eating on the Go

March 15, 2019July 24, 2019Dirtbag Dreams, Dirtbag Life, Women in the Outdoors Meg Atteberry 1 Comment on The Dirtbag’s Guide to Eating on the Go

One of the primary skills of becoming a veteran dirtbag or lady dirtbag is your culinary prowess. We aren’t talking about whipping up a tasty meal with your pressure cooker and sous vide at home, we are discussing the fine art…

8 Signs You’re a Dirtbag

February 15, 2019March 29, 2019Dirtbag Dreams, Dirtbag Life Meg Atteberry 6 Comments on 8 Signs You’re a Dirtbag

Maybe you live in your vehicle. Perhaps you’ve turned a public bathroom into a beauty salon. Or you’re well-versed in exotic dirtbag fusion foods. We asked the outdoor community to tell us their biggest dirtbag secrets and most innovative moments. As…

Amateurs On The Loose: The Allure of Chasing Fastest Known Times

February 6, 2019July 24, 2019Dirtbag Dreams, Dirtbag Life, Running Sara Aranda Leave a Comment on Amateurs On The Loose: The Allure of Chasing Fastest Known Times

There’s yet another rise in the ultra, trail running world and it doesn’t involve confetti, banners or a megaphone countdown. There are no lithe professionals sinking into a lunge, shoulders grazing shoulders, at some pop-up start line. In this scenario,…

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#DirtbagDreams

  • One our favs! Today's giveaway is for a @Thermarest Prolite Apex pad and a Hyperion 20F bag! Whhhhhhat! ⁣⁠
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Going outside? Wanna be warm? This one's for you. This pad packs down to smaller than a paper towel, and this bag is your trusting backpacking bag for long thru-hikes, cold nights, and surprise rainstorms. ⁣⁠
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We've always been impressed by Therm-a-rest's quality of products, and their ability to last for years and years. Here's your chance to win some of the lightest and most comfortable gear around! ⁣⁠
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3) Comment below and tell us your favorite camping trip to date⁣⁠
4) Tag the person you most want to be in the backcountry with⁣⁠
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At the end of the #17daysofgiveaways, we'll let you know who won! ⁣⁠#lighterpackclub #thermaresting #restbetterplaybetter #dirtbagdreams⁣⁠
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  • Day 10! Today's prize is a dope One Link Shelter System from @enohammocks! ⁣⁠
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ENO joined the Outdoor Prolink fam not to long ago, and we are loving their hammocks and shelter systems. Depths of the jungle or music festival, everyone needs a hammock.⁣⁠
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The One Link is your all-in-one, deal-with-mother-nature, relaxation system. Our advice? Ditch your bed. Get a hammock. ⁣⁠
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1) Like this post⁠⁣⁠⁣⁠
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3) Comment below and tell us where you'd put your hammock⁣⁠
4) Tag your #1 hammock buddy⁣⁠⁣⁠
4) One comment = one entry! ⁠⁣⁠⁣⁠
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At the end of the #17daysofgiveaways, we'll let you know who won! ⁣⁠#enonation #getoutsideandhammock #dirtbagdreams⁣⁠
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  • Getting sick of these #giveaways yet?! We hope not, because this is a BIG ONE! ⁣⁠
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We just can't say enough good things about our friends at @mountainsmith. They make rad gear and are rad people in general. If your pack is 20 years old, it's still under warranty. They stand by their products and we love that. ⁣⁠
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Today you can win a Vasquez Peak 2 tent, a Mayhem 45 pack, AND Carbonlite Pro Trekking Poles... did someone say backpacking trip?! ⛰⁣⁠
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Here's how to win! ⁣⁠
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1) Like this post⁠⁣⁠
2) Follow us (please & thank you) ⁠⁣⁠
3) Comment below and tell us your dream backpacking destination⁣⁠
4) Tag your backpacking buddy⁣⁠
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#goneoutdoors  #mountaingirls #womenwhohike  #wildernessbabes #girlswhohike#radgirlslife #dirtbagdreams #sleepinthedirt #campingwithdogs
  • One of our hands-down favorite non-profits - @protectourwinters ❄️⁣⁠
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Today we are giving away a bunch of POW swag! ⁣⁠
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If you haven't heard of POW, they are dedicated to mobilizing the outdoor sports community against climate change. We love supporting POW and allow pros to donate to them (and four other non-profits) in our checkout cart. ⁣⁠
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Here's how to win the party pack from Protect Our Winters - ⁣⁠
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2) Follow us @outdoorprolink (please & thank you) ⁠⁣⁠
3) Comment below and tell us what non-profits you like to support. ⁣⁠
4) Tag your ski bud⁣⁠
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At the end of the #17daysofgiveaways, we'll let you know who won! Cheers 🍻⁣⁠
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  • The. Best. Jacket. ⁠
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Dave, our friend and founder of @Himali has been a mountaineering turned business man. With the help of his climbing partner, Tendi Sherpa, who has summited Everest 13 TIMES! ⁠
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Together they designed the Altocumulus Jacket 2.0, an ultralightweight stuffable layer designed for cold-weather mountain adventuring. Your new go-to choice when temps drop ❄️🥶⁠
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Today we are giving away either a men's or women's Altocumulus 2.0 jacket. Here's how to win this thing. ⁠
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1) Like this post⁠
2) Follow us @outdoorprolink (please & thankyou) ⁠
3) Comment below and tell us which mountain you've always wanted to climb⁠
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  • Everyone needs a good backpacking stove. Try and change my mind. You can't! ⁣⁠
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Today we are giving away the Lite+ backpacking stove from @primus.us, one of our latest brands to join the Outdoor Prolink fam. ⁣⁠
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The Lite+ is a super compact all-in-one stove system is really stable, lighter and more compact than most. We have some out for review, so we'll see what our gear testers say shortly! ⁣⁠
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2) Give @primus.us a follow too⁣⁠
3) Comment below and tag one friend⁣⁠
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One comment = one entry! Booyah! Stay tuned for the very end of the 17 days to see if you win. #dirtbagdreams #primusstoves #primusequipment #getoutcookout⁣⁠
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  • Day 5. It's getting brrrrrr in here. Time to giveaway some @icebreakernz BASE LAYERS! ⁣⁠
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If you haven't gotten to try Icebreaker merino - it's dreamy. Super lightweight, soft, non-itchy, warm in the cold and cool in the heat, nature's best fabric. Not to mention merino is renewable, recyclable and biodegradable.⁣⁠
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Today we are giving away your choice of either a men's or women's Oasis base layer top, perfect for winter activities! ⁣⁠
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To enter to win: ⁣⁠
1) Like this post⁣⁠
2) Follow @Outdoorprolink 🤘🏼⁣⁠
3) Follow @icebreakernz, because we ❤️them ⁣⁠
4) Comment below, tag your winter adventure buddy, and tell us your favorite winter activity! ⁣⁠
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  • Booyah! Day FOUR! ⁠
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Today's #giveaway features a sweet rechargeable lantern from @niteize, one of our latest brands to join the Outdoor Prolink fam. ⁠
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300 lumens, white and red LED modes - clip it, carry it, hang it from a tree, and charge your phone. Now that it get's dark earlier, everybody needs a little light 💡 for adventures. ⁠
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1) Follow @outdoorprolink⁣⁠ and like this post 🙏⁣⁠⁣⁠
2) Give @niteize a follow⁣⁣⁠
3) Comment below and tag three friends⁣⁠⁣⁣⁠. One comment = one entry.⁣⁠
4) Enter as many times as you'd like! ⁣⁠⁣⁣⁠⁣⁠
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