Emily Parnay, Author at CleverHiker

Emily Parnay

Gear Analyst

Emily loves the community, personal growth and challenge that adventure pursuits provide. She loves rock climbing, peak scrambling, rafting, snowsports, breaking new trails, and hunting for hot springs and swimming holes.

She graduated college with a degree in Adventure Education and holds a WFR and ACCT Level 1 Challenge Course Certificate. When not out on an adventure, you can find her stargazing, gardening, social dancing and planning her next epic life experience.

Articles by Emily Parnay

Best Sun Hats for Hiking of 2025

A woman looks out at mountain peaks in the distance in front of a lake, wearing her sun hat.

Best Sun Hats for Hiking of 2025

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Our guide to sun hats has you covered (literally). From paddleboarding at the lake to backyard hangs, see why these hats are the best of the best for comfort, protection, and more.

REI Trailmade Women’s Hiking Shorts Review

Woman standing on a rock outcropping overlooking the scenery below.

REI Trailmade Women’s Hiking Shorts Review

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These shorts are truly made for the trail with their impressive comfort, functionality and quick-drying capabilities.

prAna Stretch Zion Cargo Women’s Hiking Shorts Review

Woman hikes along a forested trail with her Prana shorts.

prAna Stretch Zion Cargo Women’s Hiking Shorts Review

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These shorts are a new, unique high-rise style that features many pockets, adjustable waist cinches, and UPF-rated material.

Oiselle Toolbelt Roga Women’s Hiking Shorts Review

A woman walks through a forest in her sports bra and Oiselle shorts.

Oiselle Toolbelt Roga Women’s Hiking Shorts Review

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These shorts are quick drying, pocket-filled, versatile, and flattering with a 360 mesh pocket design around the waist and a 4-way stretch in the material.

Rabbit Fuel n’ Fly 2.5” Women’s Hiking Shorts Review

A woman hikes down a trail, showcasing her red Rabbit shorts.

Rabbit Fuel n’ Fly 2.5” Women’s Hiking Shorts Review

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This is one of the lightest and most breathable shorts in our lineup that also boasts five pockets, making it our go-to for trail runs or hikes in hot climates.

Lululemon Wunder Train High-Rise Hiking Shorts Review

A woman walks along a lush trail surrounded by greenery.

Lululemon Wunder Train High-Rise Hiking Shorts Review

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This is a low-profile, stretchy, sweat-wicking, and flattering option that is a great pick for women who prefer compression shorts on the trail.

Glorsign Outdoor Puffy Camping Blanket Review

A man stands on a rock overlooking the ocean, wrapped in a puffy blanket.

Glorsign Outdoor Puffy Camping Blanket Review

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Suspiciously cheap, this outdoor blanket begged our attention. We tested this outdoor puffy quilt, and yep, it gets the job done at a wildly low price.

Kelty Biggie Camping Blanket Review

A woman lays in a hammock covered by a blanket. The hammock is hung off a wave-washed log with the ocean in the background

Kelty Biggie Camping Blanket Review

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We adore this blanket! It is everything you want in a car camping blanket: big, comfy and warm.

Kammok Firebelly 30F Camping Blanket Review

A woman sits in her tent on the beach, wrapped in her sleeping bag.

Kammok Firebelly 30F Camping Blanket Review

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This is the warmest and most feature-filled option in our camping blankets lineup. It can be used as a blanket, hammock underquilt, minimalist sleeping bag and poncho.

REI Trailmade Fleece Jacket Review

Close up showing the zippered hand pockets of a fleece jacket.

REI Trailmade Fleece Jacket Review

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This is a wallet-friendly fleece jacket that gives you no reason to stay inside when the temps dip. It works on casual trail walks and outdoor hangs.

Cotopaxi Abrazo Half-Zip Fleece Jacket Review

Cotopaxi Abrazo Half-Zip Fleece Jacket Review

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This soft, cozy pullover features an extended ½ zipper down the chest, a zippered chest pocket, and a kangaroo-style hand pocket in the front.

Rab Ascendor Light Hoody Review

A woman sits on a tree on the edge of a trail.

Rab Ascendor Light Hoody Review

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This fleece jacket is an ultralight (8.5 oz) hooded fleece. It’s packable, layers great, and moves with your when youre getting after it in the alpine.

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