100 Gifts for Outdoor Adventurers, 10 Best Winter Boots, How to Wash Your Sleeping Bag, Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite Review, and MORE!

Two women and a dog in the snow with Mt. Hood in the background.

Hi Friends!

We hope you're enjoying the start of winter as much as we are. We've been doing some snowshoe hikes and we recently went on a winter camping trip, which was a blast! We can't wait to get into the mountains again, 'cause there's nothing as relaxing as watching the snow fall silently in the backcountry while sipping a hot beverage.

If you're shopping for the holidays, check out our 100 Gifts For Hikers, Backpackers, & Campers 2020 guide. It makes quick work of finding the perfect gift for the outdoor adventurers in your life, whether your budget is big or small. We also have a brand new review of the Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite that you'll definitely want to see if you're in the market for a new backpacking pad. Enjoy!

Take care, and come say hi on social media.

- CleverHiker Team

100 Gifts For Hikers, Backpackers, & Campers 2020
Outdoor adventure gifts are the best kind around. Below we highlight some can’t-miss recommendations for anyone that enjoys backpacking, hiking, and camping. We have stocking stuffers, mid-range gifts, and big ticket items for a range of budgets. So, give a gift that gets someone outdoors this year!

10 Best Winter Boots for Men
Most of us hate saying goodbye to our sandals and shorts for the winter season, but there’s something alluring about donning a pair of winter boots and layering up to face the weather. When we have the right footwear that makes us feel warm, dry, and stylish, we’re way more motivated to go out to enjoy the rain and snow.

Best Freeze Dried Meals
Freeze dried meals aren’t just for astronauts anymore. In fact, they’re some of the most popular meal options for hikers heading into the backcountry. They’re convenient, calorically dense, lightweight, and tasty at the end of a long day. All you have to do is add boiling water, wait a bit, and then eat your delicious meal straight out of the bag...

Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite Review
In our opinion, the Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite is the best all-around 3-season sleeping pad on the market. The XLite has a rare combination of comfort, support, warmth, and weight that make it very tough to beat for lightweight backpacking and earned it high honors on our list of the Best Backpacking Sleeping Pads.

10 Best Winter Boots for W omen
Most of us hate saying goodbye to our sandals and shorts for the winter season, but there’s something alluring about donning a pair of winter boots and layering up to face the weather. When we have the right footwear that makes us feel warm, dry, and stylish, we’re way more motivated to go out to enjoy the rain and snow.

How to Repair, Wash, Store & Care For Your Sleeping Bag
A quality sleeping bag may be one of the biggest backpacking investments you ever make. In this article we'll show you a few tips and tricks that will make it easier to prolong the life of your sleeping bag. I you need a new sleeping bag, make sure to check out our list of the Best Sleeping Bags & Quilts.

GEAR PICK OF THE WEEK

Salomon X Ultra Mid Winter CS WP Boots

Salomon’s X Ultra Mid Winter CS WP Boots are a fantastic addition to their popular X Ultra line, which we already trust for great 3-season shoes and boots. The X Ultra Winters are equipped with solid midsole support and aggressive tread ideal for active winter adventures like hiking and snowshoeing. They’re comfortable right out of the box and, for how rugged and warm they are, the X Ultras are exceptionally lightweight. The X Ultras are among the most expensive of the winter boots we tested, but they’re still an excellent value since their quality, comfort, and durability is tough to beat.

See how the X Ultras stack up against the competition on our 10 Best Winter Boots List.

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