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3 weeks ago | cleverhiker.com | Katie Griffith

The Hydrapak Contour combines smart features with a lightweight, packable design, making it our top choice among this season’s best hydration bladders. The Contour features a bite valve with a shutoff switch, a quick-disconnect hose, a magnet to prevent the hose from flopping around, a wide opening with a slider closure, interior baffles, and a handle for easier filling. Despite all these features, it still weighs just under six ounces.

1 month ago | cleverhiker.com | Meg Carney

The right pair of hiking underwear is essential for women. Whether trekking for several days or going on a day hike, your underwear should support your adventure, not inconvenience it. As seasoned hikers and outdoor guides, we’ve seen it all—from crotch rot to wedgie city, good ol’ fashioned swamp ass, epic chafing, and surprise periods on the trail, to more serious trail troubles like yeast infections, bacterial vaginosis, and UTIs. Undies are a key player in keeping all these bummers at bay.

May 14, 2024 | cleverhiker.com | Casey Handley

A hike on the Arizona Trail (AZT) is a truly unique experience. In fact, the Sonoran Desert is the most biodiverse desert region in the world – boasting a whole host of plant and animal life that can only be found here. The AZT will take you on an unforgettable 800-mile trek like no other through an ever-changing landscape. We absolutely loved hiking this trail, and we think you’ve made a good decision in choosing to walk this path.

Apr 4, 2024 | cleverhiker.com | Casey Handley

An average of 7.5 million acres of forest are impacted by wildfires each year. And almost 85% of wildfires are caused by humans. These statistics may look pretty bleak, but the good news is that it means most of the fire damage done to our forests each year can be prevented. With a little extra prep, attentiveness, and care, we can all make a large impact on the future of our natural spaces. In this article we’ll outline how to safely enjoy a fire outdoors.

Mar 20, 2024 | cleverhiker.com | Casey Handley

It’s Member Rewards time at REI! That means REI members have just received their annual 10% reward on purchases from last year. We look forward to this every year since – if you have a backpacking gear addiction like we do – your reward can add up to big savings on something new. And if you didn’t get a big reward this year, don’t worry.