The holiday season is here and we're pretty excited about it! Here in the Pacific Northwest, we're still enjoying surprisingly sunny and crisp fall days. It's been a minute since you've seen us in your inbox, but we've been busy creating new content and are excited to share some of it with you! Our annual CleverHiker Gift Guide is now live, as well as our Guide to Sustainable Giving this year - and so much more! As always, thanks for following along! Annie + Dave |
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| CleverHiker Gift Guide Outdoor adventure gifts are the best kind around. We highlight some can’t-miss recommendations for anyone that enjoys backpacking, hiking, and camping. From stocking stuffers to big-ticket items, we got you covered! |
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| | Sustainable Gift Guide We enjoy giving and receiving gifts like most people, but as nature lovers, we feel a great responsibility to keep our impact on the environment as minimal as possible. Instead of adding to the mountain of garbage the holidays create, let’s look for ways to be an inspiration to our community by promoting sustainable gifting... |
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| Best Camping Chairs Whether you’re circling around a campfire in a campground or claiming your spot on the lawn for a concert, you need a reliable comfy seat to plop down in and relax. Not all camping chairs are created equal though, so we compared the most popular and top-rated chairs on the market and made this list to help you find the perfect portable chair... |
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| The Pros and Cons of Trekking Poles Whether you're thru-hiking across the country or heading out on a quick weekend jaunt, trekking poles can add a lot of stability and comfort to your hike. Trekking poles shouldn't be considered essential, but many hikers and backpackers love them for a variety of reasons. In this article, we’ll break down everything you need to know... |
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| Best Camping Tents of 2019 A camping tent can make or break your vacation. We’re here to help you find a tent that’s easy to set up, spacious and comfortable to sleep in, and will keep you dry and warm in stormy weather. We’ve spent hundreds of hours researching and testing to narrow this list down to the very best of the best at a variety of price points... |
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| How to Stay Clean While Backpacking While cleanliness is a key social contract when it comes to living in the civilized world, in the wild we give stink some slack. Few backpackers even notice their own smell after a day or two — although a tent partner might beg to differ. Often times, as long as you have access to fresh water... |
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| Do You Really Need A Footprint For Your Tent? Let’s face it, tents are expensive. You want your tent to last as long as possible, but spending another $40+ on something you just dropped hundreds on is not ideal. When it comes to deciding whether or not you should get (or make) a footprint, it’s important to consider things like what fabric your tent is made of, where you do most of your... |
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