Outdoor Gear & Accessories
How to Use Your Phone as a GPS Device for Backpacking & Hiking
How to Use Your Phone as a GPS Device for Backpacking & Hiking
One piece of gear has recently revolutionized navigation in the backcountry and it’s right there in your very pocket…
5 Best Running Hydration Vests & Packs of 2024
5 Best Running Hydration Vests & Packs of 2024
Whether you’re a speedster or a slow poke, this review of the best running vests has you covered. Our team of experts has run through the mountain of options to recommend their top picks.
15 Great Deals at REI’s November Sale
15 Great Deals at REI’s November Sale
Before REI shuts its doors and encourages everyone to #optoutside on Black Friday, they’re having a huge sale. The Gear Up-Get Out sale runs from November 9 – 19 and includes some of our favorite backpacking and hiking gear. Check out the gear we’re most excited about!
17 Exciting New Backpacking Products from Outdoor Retailer
17 Exciting New Backpacking Products from Outdoor Retailer
We spent this week walking around the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market in Denver, drooling over all the awesome new gear coming to the backpacking world in 2019. Outdoor Retailer is one of the largest gear conferences in the world and this week we were fortunate enough to meet up with some of our favorite companies to get a sneak peek at their upcoming innovations.
25 Great Deals in REI’s Anniversary Sale
25 Great Deals in REI’s Anniversary Sale
The sale we wait all year for is finally here – REI’s Anniversary Sale. Running from May 18th-28th, their biggest sale of the year includes some of our favorite backpacking and hiking gear. We put together this list of items we’re most excited about. Enjoy!
Big Ticket Gifts
Big Ticket Gifts
View fullsize Big Ticket Gifts GIFT GUIDE SECTIONS STOCKING STUFFERS MID-RANGE GIFTS BIG TICKET GIFTS POPULAR CONTENT: Need a new tent, backpack, sleeping bag/pad, etc? Find our favorites in the CleverHiker Gear Guide. REI CO-OP Magma 10 & 17 REI’s new Magma 10 (men’s) and Magma 17 (women’s) sleeping bags have a combination of weight, warmth, and cost that is hard […]
10 Great Deals at REI’s November Sale
10 Great Deals at REI’s November Sale
Before REI shuts its doors and encourages everyone to #optoutside on Black Friday, they’re having a big sale. They’ll also be offering members a 20% off coupon, which we’ve all grown to love. The Gear Up-Get Out sale runs from November 10-20 and includes some of our favorite backpacking gear.
CleverHiker Gift Guide 2018
CleverHiker Gift Guide 2018
Outdoor adventure gifts are the best kind around. The items listed in our 2018 Gift Guide are can’t miss recommendations for anyone that enjoys backpacking, hiking, and camping. We have stocking stuffers, mid-range gifts, and big ticket gifts to choose from. So give a gift that gets someone outdoors this year!
REI Launches Online Used Gear Program
REI Launches Online Used Gear Program
REI recently launched their new online used gear website, making shopping for discounted gear even easier. The idea is that it will keep used equipment out of the dump, minimize the loss to the retailer, and increase outdoor accessibility for adventurers on a budget.
Mid-Range Gifts
Mid-Range Gifts
Mid-Range Gifts GIFT GUIDE SECTIONS STOCKING STUFFERS MID-RANGE GIFTS BIG TICKET GIFTS POPULAR CONTENT: Need a new tent, backpack, sleeping bag/pad, etc? Find our favorites in the CleverHiker Gear Guide. Steripen Ultra The SteriPEN Ultra uses UV light to purify 1L of water in 90 seconds without any pumping, squeezing, or chemicals, which is really nice. It’s light, compact, […]
CleverHiker Gift Guide 2016 is Live!
CleverHiker Gift Guide 2016 is Live!
Outdoor adventure gifts are the best kind around. The gift ideas listed in the CleverHiker Gift Guide are can’t miss recommendations for anyone that enjoys backpacking, hiking, and camping. So give a gift that gets someone outdoors this year. Give the gift of adventure!
10 Great Ways to Spend Your REI Dividend
10 Great Ways to Spend Your REI Dividend
Starting this Friday (March 18th – April 4th), you’ll be able to get 20% off one full-price item at REI. Here are 10 of my favorite big-ticket REI products that will make excellent discount purchases.
CleverHiker Gear Guide
CleverHiker Gear Guide
Trail-tested recommendations on the best hiking, backpacking, and camping gear for maximizing comfort, minimizing weight, and increasing smiles.
Top Gear Picks of 2024
Top Gear Picks of 2024
This is where we highlight a wide range of exceptional choices, and talk about our personal favorites.
Spikeball Review – Spoiler Alert: It’s Awesome
Spikeball Review – Spoiler Alert: It’s Awesome
Spikeball is a ridiculously fun beach & park game played with 4 people. It’s like a warped version of 2 v. 2 volleyball that’s heavy on spikes, drop shots, trickery, and diving around. It’s great for players of all skill levels. If you enjoy active outdoor games, you’ll love Spikeball.
Nepal Earthquake Disaster Relief
Nepal Earthquake Disaster Relief
On April 25th, Nepal was rocked by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake, devastating much of Kathmandu and killing over 6,200 people. It crushes me to see the struggle that Nepal is going through in the aftermath of such a powerful earthquake, especially having experienced their culture first hand. The people of Nepal are incredibly generous and kind. They need help now more than ever, so I’m urging my readers to please support them however you can.