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ProView – Rab Women’s Neutrino 400 + Ionosphere 5 Sleeping Pad Review

June 2, 2023July 9, 2023Backpacking and Hiking, Camping, ProView Gear Reviews, Rab, Snow Kelly Knauf Leave a Comment on ProView – Rab Women’s Neutrino 400 + Ionosphere 5 Sleeping Pad Review

Overall, I was super impressed with the Rab Women's Neutrino 400 Sleeping Bag and the Ionosphere 5 Sleeping Pad. Both products excel in terms of quality, features, fit, and durability.

Nonprofit Spotlight: The Venture Out Project

June 1, 2023September 13, 2023Nonprofit Spotlights, Outdoor Industry, Stories Kelly Knauf Leave a Comment on Nonprofit Spotlight: The Venture Out Project

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Your Local Retail Shops: Pacific Crest Trail Edition

May 31, 2023June 28, 2023Destinations, Outdoor Adventure Outdoor Prolink Leave a Comment on Your Local Retail Shops: Pacific Crest Trail Edition

If you're thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, then you're going to need to stop for food, fuel, gear or just a tasty treat eventually. These four awesome gear shops have you covered on all fronts! Check them out when you're…

ProView – Outdoor Research ActiveIce Spectrum Sun Hoodie Review

May 31, 2023July 9, 2023Outdoor Research, ProView Gear Reviews, Snow Allison Lano Leave a Comment on ProView – Outdoor Research ActiveIce Spectrum Sun Hoodie Review

I can’t say enough good things about this sun hoodie. Overall, the Outdoor Research ActiveIce Spectrum Sun Hoodie is an exceptional garment that offers great protection and comfort for outdoor activities.

ProView – Darn Tough Running Socks Review

May 29, 2023July 9, 2023Backpacking and Hiking, Camping, Darn Tough, ProView Gear Reviews, Running, Snow Michelle Beadle Leave a Comment on ProView – Darn Tough Running Socks Review

I am very impressed with these socks and would recommend them to anyone who hikes or trail runs.

Finger Tape Resources for Trad Climbers

May 25, 2023June 28, 2023Outdoor Adventure, Stories Kaya Lindsay Leave a Comment on Finger Tape Resources for Trad Climbers

Finger tape is a really useful tool for climbing hard finger cracks.

ProView – Outdoor Research Men’s Ferrosi Transit Pants Review

May 24, 2023July 9, 2023Outdoor Research, ProView Gear Reviews, Snow Lukas Wrede 2 Comments on ProView – Outdoor Research Men’s Ferrosi Transit Pants Review

They’re extremely light, breathable and stretchy pants that are one of the most versatile soft shells I’ve ever used.

Keep Cool in Wool: Why Wool is Ideal for Summer Adventures

May 23, 2023June 28, 2023Conservation & Sustainability, Outdoor Adventure, Stories, Women in the Outdoors Rachel Gallagher at The Woolmark Company Leave a Comment on Keep Cool in Wool: Why Wool is Ideal for Summer Adventures

From long sleeves and ultralight hoodies to comfortable T-shirts and underwear, Merino wool performance wear has options for all your outdoor activities.

ProView – Outdoor Research Aspire Super Stretch Jacket Review

May 22, 2023July 9, 2023Climbing, Ice Climbing, Mountaineering, Outdoor Research, ProView Gear Reviews, Snow Emma Ely Leave a Comment on ProView – Outdoor Research Aspire Super Stretch Jacket Review

The Outdoor Research Women’s Aspire Super Stretch Jacket really hit the nail on the head when it comes to a versatile and dependable outer layer. 

ProView – Outdoor Research Foray Super Stretch Jacket Review

May 19, 2023May 16, 2023Climbing, Ice Climbing, Mountaineering, Outdoor Research, ProView Gear Reviews, Snow Justin Grisham Leave a Comment on ProView – Outdoor Research Foray Super Stretch Jacket Review

The Super Stretch Foray brings this evolution full circle and lets me climb with hard shell like performance and soft shell like flexibility.

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