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Backpacking and Hiking

ProView – Outdoor Research Shadow Insulated Hoodie

January 12, 2022June 16, 2022Backpacking and Hiking, Camping, Climbing, Outdoor Research, ProView Gear Reviews, Travel Ben Dawson Leave a Comment on ProView – Outdoor Research Shadow Insulated Hoodie

Outdoor Research’s new Shadow Light Hoodie checks all of the boxes you’d like to see in a modern mid-layer. Recycled insulation, a nice fit, and proven durability and functionality. 

ProView – Nite Ize Radiant Rechargeable ShineLine

January 10, 2022February 3, 2022Backpacking and Hiking, Camping, Nite Ize, ProView Gear Reviews Zac Swank Leave a Comment on ProView – Nite Ize Radiant Rechargeable ShineLine

I really do like this Radiant Shineline. It’s fun and can be hung in odd places with the ties and how flexible it is.

ProView – Nite Ize Radiant Rechargeable Utility Light + Bonus: DoohicKey Ratchet Key Tool

January 7, 2022June 16, 2022Backpacking and Hiking, Camping, Nite Ize, ProView Gear Reviews Zac Swank Leave a Comment on ProView – Nite Ize Radiant Rechargeable Utility Light + Bonus: DoohicKey Ratchet Key Tool

Heavy duty and built very solid. I really like the magnet that you can attach and remove from the flashlight to make it more handsfree.

ProView – Honey Stinger Cookies & Cream Waffle

January 3, 2022May 28, 2025Backpacking and Hiking, Camping, Honey Stinger, ProView Gear Reviews Kelly Dona 2 Comments on ProView – Honey Stinger Cookies & Cream Waffle

I take them with me on everything from long bike rides and ski tours to day-hikes and backpacking trips.

ProView – Cotopaxi Fuego Down Jacket

December 22, 2021July 2, 2025Backpacking and Hiking, Camping, Cotopaxi, ProView Gear Reviews, Travel John LaGuardia Leave a Comment on 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 – Outdoor Research Vigor Plus Fleece Hoodie

December 17, 2021June 16, 2022Backpacking and Hiking, Camping, Climbing, Outdoor Research, ProView Gear Reviews, Travel Neill Pieper 5 Comments on ProView – Outdoor Research Vigor Plus Fleece Hoodie

The Vigor Plus hoodie is soon to be your go-to winter mid layer.

ProView – Outdoor Research SuperStrand LT Jacket

November 23, 2021June 16, 2022Backpacking and Hiking, Camping, Climbing, Ice Climbing, Outdoor Research, ProView Gear Reviews, Snow Zach Eiten 6 Comments on ProView – Outdoor Research SuperStrand LT Jacket

The SuperStrand LT delivers a superb synthetic jacket with high warmth to weight, durability, and most importantly versatility.

ProView – Cotopaxi Teca Fleece Hooded Half-Zip Jacket

November 17, 2021July 2, 2025Backpacking and Hiking, Camping, Cotopaxi, ProView Gear Reviews, Snow, Travel Outdoor Prolink 2 Comments on ProView – Cotopaxi Teca Fleece Hooded Half-Zip Jacket

This cozy fleece is an awesome mid-layer or outer-layer that provides instant warmth.

ProView – Sierra Designs Night Cap 35°

September 20, 2021June 16, 2022Backpacking and Hiking, Camping, ProView Gear Reviews, Sierra Designs Emma Ely Leave a Comment on ProView – Sierra Designs Night Cap 35°

I would recommend this product to anyone who is looking for a summertime camping bag or a summertime backpacker on a budget! This bag had far more features than I expected for its price, and it outperformed my every expectation.

ProView – Mountain Hardwear Shade Lite Long Sleeve Hoodie

August 20, 2021June 16, 2022Backpacking and Hiking, Camping, Climbing, Mountain Hardwear, ProView Gear Reviews Mia Tucholke Leave a Comment on ProView – Mountain Hardwear Shade Lite Long Sleeve Hoodie

The Mountain Hardwear Shade Lite Long Sleeve Hoody does its job extremely well. Wearing this hoody in the scorching desert heat in Joshua Tree and Red Rock Canyon saved me from being roasted. In May of 2021, I was able…

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