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Top 12 Beginner Backpacking Blunders
Top 12 Beginner Backpacking Blunders
If you’ve spent any time in the woods, you’ve probably made some epic backcountry blunders. I certainly have. In fact, the only reason I’m able to give any “clever” hiking advice is because of all the laughably bad mistakes I’ve made over the years. At one point or another I’ve fallen victim to every one of the blunders listed below (and then some!).
Wonderland Trail Backpacking Guide
Wonderland Trail Backpacking Guide
The Wonderland Trail is a true gem of the Pacific Northwest. It’s one of the most iconic trails in the region, and with very good reason.
Wallowa River Loop Backpacking Guide
Wallowa River Loop Backpacking Guide
Often referred to as the “Alps of Oregon”, the immense granite peaks of the Wallowas are best experienced on multi-day backpacking trips.
Enchantment Lakes Backpacking Guide
Enchantment Lakes Backpacking Guide
Washington’s Enchantment Lakes are a truly magical sight to see. They reside in an area where immense granite peaks, majestic mountain goats, and crystal clear alpine lakes are hidden around every corner. If you haven’t had a chance to experience this captivating place, put it on the top of your list.
21 Tips For First-Time Thru-Hikers
21 Tips For First-Time Thru-Hikers
Completing a thru-hike will be one of the most profoundly rewarding achievements of your life. You’ll spend months communing with nature, build jaw-dropping endurance, and develop lasting friendships along the way. Mustering up the courage to set out on your first thru-hike just might be the best decisions you ever make.
ZPacks Arc Haul vs. ULA Circuit Backpack Review
ZPacks Arc Haul vs. ULA Circuit Backpack Review
Reader Question: I am torn between the ZPacks Arc Haul backpack and the ULA Circuit backpack. The cost is the main thing but how does the Circuit do with the meshed back vs the Arc Haul gap between the pack and your back?
Therm-a-Rest Corus HD Quilt Review
Therm-a-Rest Corus HD Quilt Review
I recently had the chance to review Therm-a-Rest’s new Corus HD Quilt, and I think it has a lot of fantastic features. It’s extremely light and compact, it has one of the best pad attachment systems of any quilt I’ve ever tested, and it comes at a reasonable price.
Mid-Range Gifts
Mid-Range Gifts
Mid-Range Gifts GIFT GUIDE SECTIONS STOCKING STUFFERS MID-RANGE GIFTS BIG TICKET GIFTS POPULAR CONTENT: Need a new tent, backpack, sleeping bag/pad, etc? Find our favorites in the CleverHiker Gear Guide. Steripen Ultra The SteriPEN Ultra uses UV light to purify 1L of water in 90 seconds without any pumping, squeezing, or chemicals, which is really nice. It’s light, compact, […]
CleverHiker Gift Guide 2016 is Live!
CleverHiker Gift Guide 2016 is Live!
Outdoor adventure gifts are the best kind around. The gift ideas listed in the CleverHiker Gift Guide are can’t miss recommendations for anyone that enjoys backpacking, hiking, and camping. So give a gift that gets someone outdoors this year. Give the gift of adventure!
Nepal Trekking Update
Nepal Trekking Update
Annie and I just got back from our first two big hikes in Nepal, the Manaslu and Annapurna Circuits. In total we’ve been on the trail for about 25 days and we’ve been loving every minute of it.
Cotopaxi Luzon Del Dia 18L Daypack Review
Cotopaxi Luzon Del Dia 18L Daypack Review
Cotopaxi’s mission is creating innovative outdoor gear and making meaningful strides toward reducing global poverty.
Therm-A-Rest NeoAir XLite MAX SV Sleeping Pad Review
Therm-A-Rest NeoAir XLite MAX SV Sleeping Pad Review
In my opinion, speed valve technology is the future of sleeping pads. Therm-A-Rest’s new NeoAir XLite MAX SV is the most convenient air pad I’ve ever used by a landslide.
Hummingbird Single Hammock & Tree Straps Review
Hummingbird Single Hammock & Tree Straps Review
If you’re a backpacker who likes to pack light, but you still want to enjoy the comforts of a hammock in the wilderness, then the Hummingbird Single Hammock and Tree Straps are for you.
Therm-a-Rest Compack Chair Kit Review
Therm-a-Rest Compack Chair Kit Review
Most camp chairs are far too heavy and bulky for backpacking. At only 7oz, Therm-a-rest Compack Chair Kit is light enough to pack deep into the backcountry and comfortable enough to make all your buddies jealous while sitting around the campfire.
10 Great Ways to Spend Your REI Dividend
10 Great Ways to Spend Your REI Dividend
Starting this Friday (March 18th – April 4th), you’ll be able to get 20% off one full-price item at REI. Here are 10 of my favorite big-ticket REI products that will make excellent discount purchases.
Best Backpacking Tents of 2024
Best Backpacking Tents of 2024
We put the most promising backpacking tents on the market through the wringer to find the ones with the best balance of comfort, weight…