Hey Friends,
Have you been taking stock of your gear garage like we have? It's been a little daunting, but mostly fun to spend some time organizing and maintaining our camping and backpacking gear in preparation for summer. We figure, this is a great opportunity to look through what we have, fix what needs fixing, and shop for gear we still need for upcoming adventures. We're making progress and getting psyched for the warm days ahead.
We've also been busy creating new content for you, including a list of the Best Rain Pants to go with the Best Rain Jackets guide we recently released. We hope it makes it easy for you to find the rain gear that suits you best.
We're continuing to update all of our gear guides as well and will be releasing new info. about the latest sleeping pads and sleeping bags in the coming weeks.
You can also look forward to a Best Water Bottles Gear Guide, a Quick Guide to Thru-Hiking the Continental Divide Trail, a tutorial on How to Train for a Backpacking Trip, and much more soon.
As always, thanks for following along. If you've got a minute, stop over to see what's new and leave a comment on our social media pages.
- CleverHiker Team |
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| | | | How to Wash a Rain Jacket & Pants After extended use with your rain gear, you’ll notice that water no longer beads up like it used to. In fact, you’ll start to notice water soaking into the fabric and you may even think it’s time for a new jacket. This is called “wetting out,” and it’s a major indicator it’s time to wash and retreat your rain gear. Need a new rain jacket? Check out our Best Rain Jackets list. |
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A good pair of rain pants is more versatile than one might think. They not only keep you dry, but they’re also great at cutting the wind. When it’s cold, we wear our rain jackets and pants over other layers to trap body heat and stay comfortable no matter what the weather. We use rain pants for everything from misty day hikes and walks, to wet yard work and snow adventures... |
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A steamy cup of java on a crisp, quiet morning is just about the perfect start to any day in the wilderness. A warm meal at the end of a long day on the trail is pretty tough to beat as well. Backpacking stoves can enhance your wilderness adventures in a way that few other tools can. They've also gotten increasingly light and convenient... |
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