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Hi Friends!

Spring is in full force and we're pumped for warm-weather hiking, backpacking, camping, and trail running!

If you need new gear, clothing, or shoes for your upcoming adventures, don't miss the REI Anniversary Sale. It's their biggest sale of the year and you can save up to 30% on some great stuff!

Check out our sale guide to get the lowdown on the best deals of the year.

In other news, we have a bunch of new and updated posts including a brand new guide to the best footwear for kids.

CleverHiker Founder, Dave Collins, is also back in front of the camera to walk you through the Best Backpacking Tents of 2024.

Thanks for following, and Happy Trails!

- CleverHiker Team

Closeup on the Saucony Cohesion Kid's Hiking Shoes

Best Hiking Shoes for Kids
Make hiking a family activity this season! We researched the market and tested the most promising models from brands like Saucony, Merrell, KEEN, BOGS, and more to come up with this list of the best hiking shoes for kids.

A hiker perched atop a mossy tree stump overlooking a creek in Chaco hiking sandals

Best Hiking Sandals
Men's / Women's
We’ve hiked thousands of miles and tested over 30 different pairs to determine the best of the best sandals for hiking. We've climbed Colorado 14ers and thru-hiked the AT in our faves.

Closeup of a hiker's socks and shoes in front of the Grand Canyon

Best Hiking Socks
Quality socks make a big difference in keeping your feet comfy and in good shape on trail. See our top recommendations from brands like Darn Tough, Smartwool, and Balega to find your perfect pair.

6 Safety Tips for Hiking w/ Kids
We’ve been hiking with our kiddos for years so we want to share our top tips for keeping everyone safe and happy. Fun hikes can foster a lifelong love of the outdoors – and few things are better than making memories outside together.

Waist-down view of a male runner bounding by a snowy mountain peak in the distance

Best Trail Running Shoes
Men's / Women's
Whether you’ve been a hardcore trail runner for years or you’re transitioning from sidewalks to singletrack, the right pair of running shoes is essential for a fun and healthy running season.

Day hiking gear spread out on a colorful blanket

Ultimate Day Hiking Checklist
We love a good checklist to help us prepare for a trip. Use this day hike checklist every time you hit the trail to make rounding up your gear quick and easy, and to give you peace of mind that you're not forgetting something.

A backpacker in a tent with the NEMO Tensor All-Trail Sleeping Pad

GEAR PICK OF THE WEEK

NEMO Tensor All-Season

Spring backpacking can be a bit chilly, but it's all good if you have the right gear. If you're a cold sleeper, check out one of our new favorite pads: NEMO’s new Tensor All-Season.It recently climbed to the top of our Best Backpacking Sleeping Pads list for its exceptional warmth-to-weight ratio.

If you'll be backpacking in warmer weather and want to save weight, the NEMO Tensor Trail is also an excellent option.

All NEMO sleeping bags, sleeping pads, and pillows are 25% off now through May 27th at REI.

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