Top Gear Picks of 2023 When we hit the trail, this is the equipment we carry in our packs. Unlike the CleverHiker Gear Guide, where we highlight a ...

PHOTO CREDIT: HEATHER ELDRIDGE (CLEVERHIKER.COM) It’s incredibly important to treat your feet right on the trail. But when you’re looking for a new ...

PHOTO CREDIT: DAVE COLLINS (CLEVERHIKER.COM) REI shuts its doors every year on Black Friday and encourages members and employees to #optoutside. ...

REI shuts its doors every year on Black Friday and encourages members and employees to #optoutside. Whether that means heading out for a family camping ...

Get excited REI members - it’s coupon time! This weekend only (September 23-24th) REI members can get 20% off one full-price item using coupon code: ...

BOTTOM LINEThe Durston X-Mid Pro 2 is a popular tent in ultralight circles, and we can see why. It's lightweight, spacious, provides excellent weather ...

RouteThere isn’t a ton of information available for this loop, so we put together this little description of directions to help you navigate:From the ...

Summer is nearing an end, but that doesn’t mean the adventures have to stop. Fall is one of our team’s favorite seasons to explore in since it means ...

ConsHEAVIER THAN SOME - The Lunar Duo (45 oz.) is very lightweight, but it’s significantly heavier than some of the lightest ultralight non-freestanding ...

PROSExcellent wind performance - We’ve used the Windmaster in some pretty windy conditions - exposed washes in the Sonoran desert, high-elevation ridges ...