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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 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.
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.
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 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 […]
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.