30 Exciting New Products from Outdoor Retailer 2022, Father's Day Gift Ideas & More!

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Hi Friends!

We just got back from spending a few days walking the floor of Outdoor Retailer in Denver, which is the outdoor gear industry's biggest tradeshow. It was a ton of fun talking to pros from our favorite brands and previewing new products and significant updates before they roll out on the market.

If you're curious about what went on at this year’s OR – we’ll fill you in! Our 30 Exciting New Products from Outdoor Retailer 2022 highlights the stuff we’re most stoked on!

Father's Day is coming up this weekend on Sunday, June 19th. Take pops for a hike or spend a night around the campfire together if you can. And if you're looking for gift ideas, we have a truly great Gift Guide that will make it easy to find something he'll be excited to receive.

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- CleverHiker Team

The CleverHiker Team outside of the Outdoor Retailer 2022 Event

30 Exciting New Products from Outdoor Retailer 2022

The CleverHiker team spent last week walking the halls of Outdoor Retailer in Denver, drooling over all the awesome new outdoor gear coming out in 2022/23.

OR is one of the largest gear conferences in the world, and we were fortunate enough to meet up with some of our favorite companies to get a sneak peek at their upcoming innovations.

We put together this article to share the inside scoop on the new products we’re most stoked to get out on a trail!

Father's Day Gift Guide
Outdoor adventure gifts are the best kind around. Below we highlight some can’t-miss recommendations for adventure dads or anyone who enjoys backpacking, hiking, and camping. We have ideas from big to small.

Best Backpacking Stoves
A cup of java on a quiet morning is the perfect start to any day in the wilderness. A warm meal at the end of a day on the trail is pretty tough to beat as well. A stove can enhance your adventures in a way that few other tools can.

Best Men's Hiking Shorts
We prefer to hike in shorts for most of our adventures since they make it easier to stay cool and allow for a full range of movement. The CleverHiker team has worn dozens of different shorts on hikes all over the world.

Does Bear Spray Really Work?
You’ve packed a can of bear spray and are heading off into the wildlife-populated backcountry. But somewhere in the back of your head you’re wondering… if I have to use this stuff, will it really work? The short answer: yes.

Best Backpacking Cookware
If you’re in the market for new backpacking cookware, you’ve come to the right place. Our recommendations are fully independent, and our number one goal is to help our readers find the pots, cups, and utensils they’ll love for years.

Best Wom en's Hiking Shorts
Hiking shorts are lightweight, cool, and comfortable which is why they’re our first choice for fairweather adventures. We've tested a ton of different shorts and we're here to help you find your new favorite pair for the trail.

GEAR PICK OF THE WEEK

Garmin Inreach Mini 2

Garmin has always been a leader in the navigation technology realm, and one of our favorite products from their lineup - the Inreach Mini 2 - has received an exciting update. The newest iteration of the Inreach Mini features a faster and more intuitive user interface, almost triple the battery life, and Tracback which allows you to follow an onscreen breadcrumb trail back to where you started on a backcountry route.

The Mini weighs a mere 3.5 ounces and features two-way messaging with confirmation, location sharing, downloaded map storage, basic weather forecasts, and an interactive SOS for 24/7 emergency response.

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