View this email in your browser Hi Friends! We’ve been super busy making big updates to our Gear Guides over the last few weeks. A ton of new gear has been hitting the market for the upcoming hiking season, so we’re analyzing everything and putting together new reviews that we’re excited to share with y’all over the coming weeks and months. In the meantime, we encourage you to check out some of our recent posts and gear reviews on our blog and head over to our Trip Guides page to start making some sweet hiking plans for spring! As always, thanks for following, and make sure to hit us up on social media. - CleverHiker Team Best Water Bottles Water bottles. We all use them, but many of us don’t really put much thought into it. We just use whatever vessel is laying around. If you’re still sipping from that banged up old bottle you've had for a decade, it’s probably time for an upgrade. Backpacking Meal Recipes & Food Dehydration Tips Making your own backpacking meals can be fun and a great way to take control of your nutrition while saving money. We’ll break down the basics of food dehydration, and share some of our favorite recipes for inspiration.  Best Pocket Knives A trusty pocket knife will come in handy for both the ordinary and the unexpected. Whether you’re springing to action in an emergency situation or just need an easy way to open packaging, you’ll feel confident knowing you’re equipped with a reliable blade. Pros & Cons of Hiking with Trekking Poles In this guide, we’ll break down everything you need to know about hiking with poles and what you should consider before buying a pair of your own. If you’re looking for our favorites, check out our Best Trekking Poles list.  GEAR PICK OF THE WEEK Inui 20000 PD Power Bank The convenience of the Iniu 20000 PD makes it our go-to for times when we need to power multiple devices or when we’ll be away from wall power for an extended period. The 20,000 mAh capacity means it can charge the average smartphone around 4 times. This battery charges pretty dang fast for how large it is (about six hours with a USB-C cable and a quick charge block), and the large digital display also makes it easy to see exactly how much juice you have left.  The Iniu 20000 is a bit bulkier and heavier than many other batteries, but we think it’s worth the carry if you tend to need a lot of power for things like mapping apps and photography. See how it compares to other power banks on our Best Power Banks list. View at Amazon Copyright © 2022 CleverHiker, All rights reserved. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list. Some of the links on this page are affiliate links, which means we may receive a modest commission if purchases are made through those links. This adds no cost to our readers and helps us keep our site up and running. Our reputation is our most important asset, which is why we only provide completely honest and unbiased recommendations.