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A Wild Weekend in Montana: The Beaten Path Trip Guide
A Wild Weekend in Montana: The Beaten Path Trip Guide
Published:
March 27, 2025
The Beaten Path in Montana is a gorgeous weekend adventure that avoids the crowds of neighboring Yellowstone National Park. It’s a 2-3 day point-to-point hike.
Backpacking Trip Guides
Backpacking Trip Guides
Last Updated:
March 27, 2025
We have hiked every single one of the trails we include in our in-depth backpacking and hiking trip guides below. For more popular CleverHiker resources to get you going on your next adventure, check out the following: United States & Canada Thru-Hikes Pacific Crest Trail Distance: 2,650 milesTime Needed: 3 – 5 monthsApprox. Elevation Change: […]
Women’s Topo Ultraventure 4 Review
Women’s Topo Ultraventure 4 Review
Published:
March 27, 2025
This is a lightweight, comfy, and breathable shoe perfect for any trail that requires excellent grip and increased cushion. Those with larger or wider feet will especially appreciate its roomy toe box.
Women’s Saucony Peregrine 15 Review
Women’s Saucony Peregrine 15 Review
Last Updated:
March 27, 2025
This non-fussy, light, fast, and breathable shoe will provide maximum performance for a wide array of runners and hikers on a variety of trails.
JanSport Fifth Avenue Fanny Pack Review
JanSport Fifth Avenue Fanny Pack Review
Published:
March 26, 2025
A throwback fanny pack that never went out of style for all our practical people out there. This bag combines style and utility to meet the needs of life on the go from trails to concrete jungles.
Wild Alaska: Bomber Traverse Trip Guide
Wild Alaska: Bomber Traverse Trip Guide
Published:
March 26, 2025
This challenging trail can be done in a weekend. If you live in or are visiting Alaska, we recommend training up and getting out to this wild place.
REI Flash 55 Backpack Review
REI Flash 55 Backpack Review
Last Updated:
March 26, 2025
Our favorite Budget Buy pack has all the components of a great pack, making few sacrifices to get to its excellent price and weight.
ULA Circuit Backpack Review
ULA Circuit Backpack Review
Published:
March 26, 2025
Sporting the features a thru hiker wants and the durability to make those features last, this is a top pick for long trail adventures.
REI Trailmade 60 Backpack Review
REI Trailmade 60 Backpack Review
Published:
March 26, 2025
This barely missed out on being the best budget backpack. However, it absolutely delighted us during testing, and earns an easy recommendation for people who are drawn to it.
Osprey Exos 58 Backpack Review
Osprey Exos 58 Backpack Review
Published:
March 26, 2025
This continuously popular backpack puts up a good showing, offering a good option for traditional backpackers looking for a more lightweight experience.
Osprey Atmos AG 65 Backpack Review
Osprey Atmos AG 65 Backpack Review
Published:
March 26, 2025
This pack is expensive and overbuilt for some types of backpacking, but it’s one of the most feature-rich packs we tested and reviewed.
Osprey Aether 65 Backpack Review
Osprey Aether 65 Backpack Review
Published:
March 26, 2025
This pack shrugs off heavy loads with ease. It’s not our favorite heavy hauler pack, but it comes close.
N Nevo Rhino 65+5L Backpack Review
N Nevo Rhino 65+5L Backpack Review
Published:
March 26, 2025
As the cheapest pack we could find with an internal frame, we were hopeful this would offer a compelling value, but found it fell short in many ways.
Gregory Baltoro 75 Backpack Review
Gregory Baltoro 75 Backpack Review
Published:
March 26, 2025
This is our favorite backpack for hauling heavy loads, providing good comfort even with 60 pounds of gear.
Granite Gear Crown3 Backpack Review
Granite Gear Crown3 Backpack Review
Published:
March 26, 2025
Our favorite option for a versatile crossover pack, the Crown 3 should help many people who can’t decide between ultralight and traditional backpacking.
Gregory Paragon 60 Backpack Review
Gregory Paragon 60 Backpack Review
Published:
March 26, 2025
For the best balance of features, comfort, and price, we were impressed with this pack, even with a weight that’s higher than some of its peers.