Camping Gear Reviews & Expert Tips
Feathered Friends Swallow YF 20 Review
Feathered Friends Swallow YF 20 Review
Last Updated:
July 24, 2024
This bag features a generous draft tube, draft collar, and a fitted cut that eliminates dead space so you’ll stay as warm as a glowing ember all night long.
Enlightened Equipment Revelation Quilt Review
Enlightened Equipment Revelation Quilt Review
Last Updated:
July 23, 2024
Bottom Line The Enlightened Equipment Revelation Quilt 20 straddles the line between a sleeping bag and quilt, and it’s at the top of our list for the best lightweight sleeping bags for good reason. With its flexible design, best-in-class warmth-to-weight ratio, and customizable features, this quilt has become one of our favorites after hundreds of […]
Best Camping Chairs of 2025
Best Camping Chairs of 2025
Last Updated:
May 29, 2024
S’mores just taste better when enjoyed from a cozy and comfortable camp chair. Check out our campfire-approved picks…
How to Make Tasty Foil Packet Camping Meals – Recipes & Tips
How to Make Tasty Foil Packet Camping Meals – Recipes & Tips
Last Updated:
April 10, 2024
CleverHiker Tested – Foil packet meals (aka campfire meals) make it easier than ever to enjoy real, hearty food outdoors with good company and on a budget.
Alvord Desert Camping Tips
Alvord Desert Camping Tips
Last Updated:
March 28, 2024
If you’re looking to really, really get away from it all, take a trip to the Alvord Desert. It’s an otherworldly landscape with nearly unparalleled stargazing and plenty of opportunities for rugged R&R.
How to Wash a Down Sleeping Bag
How to Wash a Down Sleeping Bag
Last Updated:
March 22, 2024
A down sleeping bag can be a backpacker’s greatest ally in the wilderness. If treated with care, a down sleeping bag can…
How To Care For Your Tent: Cleaning, Repair, & Storage Tips
How To Care For Your Tent: Cleaning, Repair, & Storage Tips
Last Updated:
March 20, 2024
A little extra care goes a long way to prolong the lifespan of your tent. In this article, we share our best tips and tricks for properly caring for and storing your tent.
10 Tips for Hiking & Backpacking in the Rain
10 Tips for Hiking & Backpacking in the Rain
Last Updated:
March 20, 2024
There’s no doubt that rainy and cold conditions add an element of challenge to getting outside.
What to Wear Hiking & Backpacking: The Ultralight Packing Guide
What to Wear Hiking & Backpacking: The Ultralight Packing Guide
Last Updated:
March 13, 2024
We use our combined 100 years of backpacking experience to put together this packing guide for lightweight adventures.
10 Campfire Safety Tips
10 Campfire Safety Tips
Published:
February 27, 2024
Human-caused wildfires impact millions of acres of forest each year. With a little extra prep, attentiveness, and care…
Top Gear Picks of 2025
Top Gear Picks of 2025
Last Updated:
October 5, 2023
This is where we highlight a wide range of exceptional choices, and talk about our personal favorites.
MSR Habiscape Tent Review
MSR Habiscape Tent Review
Published:
May 10, 2023
The MSR Habiscape was designed for families and groups who want solid weather protection and convenience for their frontcountry camping trips. It’s spacious without being overkill, easy and intuitive to set up, and has an excellent pocket arrangement to keep you organized.
Zpacks Mummy Sleeping Bag Review
Zpacks Mummy Sleeping Bag Review
Published:
February 6, 2023
The Zpacks Mummy Sleeping Bag offers the warmth of a hooded sleeping bag and the ventilation of a quilt all in one. It has one of the best warmth-to-weight ratios among all the choices on the market, and will surely become a top choice for heat-seeking hikers looking to dial in their gear.
ULA Alpha Knife Review
ULA Alpha Knife Review
Published:
July 1, 2022
The ULA Alpha Knife is a ridiculously lightweight knife (just over 1 oz. with the sheath) that was designed specifically for backpackers and thru-hikers.
Easy Camping Recipes That Taste Gourmet
Easy Camping Recipes That Taste Gourmet
Published:
October 7, 2021
We’re avid cooks both at home and on our adventures, and it’s taken decades to dial in this list of our favorite camping…
The Ultimate Camping Checklist
The Ultimate Camping Checklist
Published:
January 1, 2021
Camping is a classic way to commune with nature and spend time with family and friends.