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10 Best Camping Blankets of 2024

Mar 7, 2024 | cleverhiker.com | Heather Eldridge

Whether you’re stargazing in the backyard or hanging at camp on a chilly morning, a blanket is a great way to stay cozy. But you don’t have to drag your comforter from home outside – the blankets on this list are packable, durable, and made to shed debris and dirt for using outdoors!Our team has tested over 30 camping blankets on over 100 nights in every season of the year to narrow down the best blankets when it comes to price, weight, warmth, and material.
Platypus QuickDraw MicroFilter System Review

Jul 14, 2023 | cleverhiker.com | Heather Eldridge

Squeeze filters have quickly become one of the most popular filtration methods among hikers and ultralight backpackers. It isn’t any wonder why; they’re small, lightweight, and super convenient for quick water grabs on trips with plentiful water sources along the way. The Platypus QuickDraw MicroFilter System is similar to other popular squeeze filters on the market but stands out for its fast flow rate, durable build, and easy maintenance. Quick SpecsMSRP: $50WEIGHT: 3.6 oz.
Father's Day Gifts for Outdoorsy Dads

Jun 3, 2023 | cleverhiker.com | Heather Eldridge

Father's Day (Sunday, June 18th) is the perfect time to show your dad (or the father of your children) some love. If the special guy in your life loves hiking, backpacking, or camping, we’ve got you covered with plenty of outdoor-inspired gift ideas your old man will dig. There’s not an outdoorsy dad out there who wouldn’t love a fresh pair of shoes, a new jacket, or an updated piece of gear. Let dad pick his own size and color by giving an REI gift card.
Outdoor-Inspired Father's Day Gifts

Jun 3, 2023 | cleverhiker.com | Heather Eldridge

Father's Day (Sunday, June 18th) is the perfect time to show your dad (or the father of your children) some love. If the special guy in your life loves hiking, backpacking, or camping, we’ve got you covered with plenty of outdoor-inspired gift ideas your old man is sure to dig. There’s not an outdoorsy dad out there who wouldn’t love a fresh pair of shoes, a new jacket, or an updated piece of gear. Let dad pick his own size and color by giving an REI gift card.
Best Foil Packet Meals & Recipes

May 17, 2023 | cleverhiker.com | Heather Eldridge

How to Cook a Foil Packet MealOver a CampfireGet your campfire going about an hour before you want to start cooking your dinner. That way, you’ll have time to create a bed of hot embers to cook over. You’ll need plenty of dry wood to build a hot fire with a solid structure. After your fire’s been burning strong for at least 40 minutes, use a fire poker or sturdy stick to drag hot coals near the side of your fire, creating a hot bed of embers.
MSR Habiscape Tent Review — CleverHiker | Backpacking Gear Reviews & Tutorial

May 10, 2023 | cleverhiker.com | Heather Eldridge

HIGH QUALITY POLES & MATERIALS - The floor, tent body, mesh, and fly material are heavy-duty and made to last. The stitching is reinforced in all the places that count (corners, zippers, and friction points), and the thick tent poles are constructed with solid, high-tech aluminum that’s designed to flex instead of breaking under stress. We love to see so few plastic parts on a tent. The poles and pole seats are metal, so they won’t get brittle with prolonged sun exposure like cheap fiberglass.
Mother’s Day Gifts for Outdoorsy Moms

Apr 22, 2023 | cleverhiker.com | Heather Eldridge

Mother’s Day is coming up on Sunday, May 12th, and it’s a great opportunity to show the special lady in your life how much you appreciate her. If you know an outdoorsy mom, you can’t go wrong by giving her a gift she can use on her adventures. We’ve hand-picked a few items (and curated some thematic gift bundles) any mom who loves backpacking, hiking, and camping would be thrilled to receive.
Mother's Day Gifts for Outdoorsy Moms

Apr 21, 2023 | cleverhiker.com | Heather Eldridge

Mother's Day is coming up on Sunday, May 14th, and it’s a great opportunity to show the special lady in your life how much you appreciate her. If your mom (or the mother of your children) is outdoorsy, you can’t go wrong by supporting her interests and giving her a gift she can use on her adventures. We’ve hand picked a few items any mom who loves backpacking, hiking, and camping would be thrilled to receive here.
The Ultimate Camping Checklist — CleverHiker | Backpacking Gear Reviews & Tutorial

Mar 2, 2023 | cleverhiker.com | Heather Eldridge

Camping is a classic way to commune with nature and spend time with family and friends. It’s good for the body, mind, and spirit to mix up our routines and get outside for some fun and relaxation. But we know how daunting packing for multi-day camping trips can be. That’s why we put together this checklist to help make packing easy and stress-free. The GearTo determine what gear you need to bring on your trip, ask yourself these 3 questions:Are you going to a campground or a primitive campsite?
C.A.M.P. Corsa Ice Axe Review — CleverHiker | Backpacking Gear Reviews & Tutorial

Jan 31, 2023 | cleverhiker.com | Heather Eldridge

The C.A.M.P. Corsa Ice Axe is one of the lightest ice axes on the market, making it a top choice among weight-conscious backpackers and mountaineers who need the ability to self-arrest while crossing glaciers and steep snowfields. It could very well save your life to have the tools and know-how to be safe in early-season conditions in the mountains. But chances are you’ll also spend a good amount of time carrying your axe in your backpack while you approach the high country.