Search results for: “Sleeping Gear and Shelters”
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Ultralight Backpacking Basics
We love hiking with an ultralight kit because it allows us to spend less time worrying about aches and pains and more time enjoying side trails and the beautiful scenery around us. Whether you’re new to backpacking or you’re a traditional backpacker looking to lighten your load, we’ll break down everything you need to know…
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Ultralight Tents, Tarps & Bivys – Episode 2
Your shelter will be one of the most important pieces of gear you bring on your backcountry trips for both safety and comfort.
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60 Great Deals at REI’s Anniversary Sale
It’s the most wonderful time of the year for all of us adventure seekers – REI’s Anniversary Sale! May 19th-29th is REI’s biggest sale of the year, and it includes deep discounts on some of our favorite backpacking, camping, and hiking gear.
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A Guide to Hiking in Torres del Paine: W, O, and Q Treks
If it’s your first time visiting Patagonia, a visit to Torres del Paine will most likely be on your itinerary, and for good reason. This spectacular Chilean region offers some of the best trekking in the world – dramatic granite spires, immense glaciers, glistening turquoise lakes – all the ingredients for an unforgettable and rugged adventure.
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Backpacking & Camping Tent Size Guide
Size is one of the most important considerations you’ll make when choosing a backpacking or camping tent.
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35 Great Deals at REI’s Member Rewards Sale
REI has shut its doors for the time being for the safety of retail employees (who are still being paid), members, and guests. That said, REI.com is still open and all REI members should have just received their dividends. REI’s annual Member Rewards sale goes from March 20-April 6th and it’s chock full of good…
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A Quick Guide to Thru-Hiking the Appalachian Trail
Thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail can be one of the most rewarding and powerful things you do in life. Overcoming the challenges of a thru-hike requires a lot of research, planning and dedication, so we put together this guide to help get you started.
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CleverHiker Gear Guide
Trail-tested recommendations on the best hiking, backpacking, and camping gear for maximizing comfort, minimizing weight, and increasing smiles.
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35 New and Exciting Products From Outdoor Retailer 2019
The CleverHiker team spent last week walking the halls of Outdoor Retailer in Denver, drooling over all the awesome new gear coming to the backpacking world in 2020. Outdoor Retailer is one of the largest gear conferences in the world and last week we were fortunate enough to meet up with some of our favorite…
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15 Winter Camping Tips
Winter camping is a unique experience that creates life-long memories. We love snowshoeing, building camps, and…
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Best Trekking Poles of 2024
We’ve rigorously tested these trekking poles over thousands of miles to find the sturdiest and most lightweight options. Get more stability on tough terrain…
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Santa Cruz Trek, Peru – A Guide to Hiking the Cordillera Blanca
Nestled in the white-peaked Cordillera Blanca range in the Andes, the classic 4-day Santa Cruz backpacking trip may be one of the most beautiful treks in the world. While many people flock to the trails near Machu Picchu, this overlooked hiking mecca north of Lima has a fraction of the visitors, allowing for a relative amount…