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Kahtoola MICROspikes Traction Device Review
Kahtoola MICROspikes Traction Device Review
Published:
April 4, 2025
Thanks to their affordability, user friendliness, and firm traction, these spikes earned ‘best overall hiking spikes’ on our list.
Kahtoola EXOspikes Traction Device Review
Kahtoola EXOspikes Traction Device Review
Published:
April 4, 2025
Ditch the spikes that you constantly constantly take on and off and equip yourself with these babies for the entire trail.
Kahtoola NANOspikes Traction Device Review
Kahtoola NANOspikes Traction Device Review
Published:
April 4, 2025
Whether you’re on a casual dog walk or training for a marathon, these cleats provide just the right amount of extra traction on ice and packed snow.
Hillsound Trail Crampon Traction Device Review
Hillsound Trail Crampon Traction Device Review
Published:
April 4, 2025
If you need serious traction on trail, these bad boys can tackle it all – from steep, snowy slopes to icy ridge scrambles.
Zpacks Pivot Solo Tent Review
Zpacks Pivot Solo Tent Review
Published:
April 4, 2025
A fresh take on the classic pyramid design makes this tent stand out in a sea of rivals, making it one of our favorite shelters we tested.
Kahtoola K10 Hiking Crampons Review
Kahtoola K10 Hiking Crampons Review
Published:
April 4, 2025
These trail crampons are a great intro to mountaineering gear at a fraction of the price. Their giant spikes and rigid design gives you the confidence you need on steep icy terrain.
Zpacks Offset Duo Tent Review
Zpacks Offset Duo Tent Review
Published:
April 3, 2025
Using a unique offset A-frame design and incorporating a panel pull into the design, this tent boasts impressive livability and performance at a great weight.
Durston X-Mid Pro 1 Tent Review
Durston X-Mid Pro 1 Tent Review
Published:
April 1, 2025
With a good balance of comfort, weight, and price, this is our top pick for an all around great ultralight one person tent.
Durston X-Mid Pro 2+ Tent Review
Durston X-Mid Pro 2+ Tent Review
Published:
April 1, 2025
This is our favorite tent for two people, balancing many features well while also being easy to use, and not unreasonably priced.
Best Camping Hammocks of 2026
Best Camping Hammocks of 2026
Last Updated:
April 1, 2025
From premium models that are worth the investment, to budget options that wowed us, we tested the best camping hammocks to find the ones that are right for you.
Women’s Xero Shoes Scrambler Low Trail WP Review
Women’s Xero Shoes Scrambler Low Trail WP Review
Published:
March 31, 2025
This shoe is designed with barefoot and minimalist hikers in mind, for those days when weather protection is necessary.
Best Ultralight Tents of 2026
Best Ultralight Tents of 2026
Published:
March 30, 2025
Every gram counts when finding the best ultralight tent. Our hand-picked list of UL shelters passed the test from our scale to the trail.
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.
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.
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.
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 Appalachian Trail Distance: 2,190 milesTime Needed: 3 – 5 monthsApprox. Elevation Change: 465,000 […]