Photo credit: Heather Eldridge (CleverHiker.com) Keeping outdoor gear clean isn’t always convenient, and muddy hiking shoes are often the last thing we want to wash. However, anyone who’s had to pull on a pair of crusty boots knows that a little maintenance goes a long way. A few fast and simple steps can extend the […]
La Sportiva Spire GTX Hiking Shoes Review
Photo credit: Ian Krammer (CleverHiker.com) One of La Sportiva’s most unusual shoes, the Spire GTX, is a hiking boot masquerading as a trail runner. These shoes have received high praise in both the fastpacking and hiking worlds – but do they live up to the buzz? We put the Spire GTX through rigorous testing over […]
La Sportiva Spire GTX Hiking Shoes Review
Photo credit: Ian Krammer (CleverHiker.com) One of La Sportiva’s most unusual shoes, the Spire GTX, is a hiking boot masquerading as a trail runner. These shoes have received high praise in both the fastpacking and hiking worlds – but do they live up to the buzz? We put the Spire GTX through rigorous testing over […]
20 Hot Deals at REI’s Holiday Warm Up Sale 2023
PHOTO CREDIT: HEATHER ELDRIDGE (CLEVERHIKER.COM) Temperatures are dropping and so are the prices on cold weather gear at REI. The Holiday Warm Up Sale is on from December 8-18th, and it includes big discounts on some of our favorite winter clothing as well as awesome gifts for the outdoorsy folks in your life. We scoured […]
Zpacks Duplex Zip Tent Review
Photo credit: Casey Handley (CleverHiker.com) The Zpacks Duplex has been the go-to tent for ultralight hikers – including us – for years. But over that time, there has been one common criticism: the zipperless vestibules. In response, Zpacks released the Duplex Zip to cater to those who were concerned about splashback and sideways rain getting […]
Best Sun Protection Shirts for Women in 2023
Long gone are my days of wearing tank tops on the trail. With all of the time I spend outside, all of that sun exposure really adds up. Between painful sunburns, visible aging, and my concern over skin cancer, protecting my skin when I’m outdoors has become a much bigger priority as I’ve gotten older. […]
5 Reasons to Buy Used Outdoor Gear from REI Co-op
Have you ever wanted to try something new outdoors, like car camping or an overnight backpacking trip, but were intimidated by the cost of buying all new gear – like a tent, sleeping bag, and sleeping pad? Or what if, after buying all that new gear, you decide that sticking to day hikes is more […]
Beginner Bikepacking Tips: Preparing for Your First Overnight Ride
Are you looking for some beginner bikepacking tips? You’re in the right place! Over the past few years, bikepacking has really taken off among the biking community. It’s a great way to explore new places, spend some time outdoors, and cover more ground than you can on foot. I’ve been going on bikepacking trips for […]
Beginner Bikepacking Tips: Preparing for Your First Overnight Ride
Are you looking for some beginner bikepacking tips? You’re in the right place! Over the past few years, bikepacking has really taken off among the biking community. It’s a great way to explore new places, spend some time outdoors, and cover more ground than you can on foot. I’ve been going on bikepacking trips for […]
How to Bike Idaho’s Hiawatha Trail
Biking the Hiawatha Trail on the border of Idaho and Montana is an adventure that should be on every biker’s bucket list. With beautiful and rugged mountains, 9 train tunnels, and 7 trestles suspended over the forest, the Hiawatha is one of the most scenic and unique biking trails in the country — and certainly […]