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ProView – HIMALI Men’s Pursuit Long Sleeve Review

January 27, 2022March 4, 2025Backpacking and Hiking, Climbing, Himali, Ice Climbing, Mountaineering, ProView Gear Reviews, Snow Sam Chaneles Leave a Comment on ProView – HIMALI Men’s Pursuit Long Sleeve Review

I really enjoyed the HIMALI Tech Tee for shoulder season trail runs and I am excited to use it as a baselayer for backcountry ski touring throughout the winter.

ProView – HIMALI Women’s Ascent Hoodie Review

January 24, 2022March 4, 2025Backpacking and Hiking, Climbing, Himali, Ice Climbing, Mountaineering, ProView Gear Reviews, Snow Emma Ely Leave a Comment on ProView – HIMALI Women’s Ascent Hoodie Review

It’s a beautiful jacket, performs exceptionally, and makes packing for objectives a breeze.

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ProView – Outdoor Research Skytour AscentShell Jacket + Bibs

January 18, 2022June 16, 2022Outdoor Research, ProView Gear Reviews, Snow Alli Hartz Leave a Comment on ProView – Outdoor Research Skytour AscentShell Jacket + Bibs

All in all, I’m impressed with the Outdoor Research Skytour AscentShell jacket and bibs and can’t recommend them enough.

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January 14, 2022February 9, 2022Outdoor Adventure, Stories, Women in the Outdoors Dani Reyes-Acosta Leave a Comment on Embrace All of You: 3 Questions to Ask Yourself to Send it into 2022

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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.

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