Gift Ideas for Adventure Dads, New Reviews & More!

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Hi Friends!

We've been testing gear like mad as a steady flow of new and updated outdoor equipment trickles into our gear garage for analysis by the team.

We recently put together a full review of the REI Half Dome SL 2+ and we think it's an excellent, do-it-all tent with an outstanding ratio of quality to price. We think you'll enjoy our detailed, yet quick-to-read critique, and you can expect plenty more reviews to hit our blog in the near future.

Father's Day is right around the bend on Sunday, June 18th. That means you have two weeks from today to secure a gift and plan something fun for the special guy in your life. Use our list of Outdoor-Inspired Father's Day Gifts to find something he'll be excited about.

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- CleverHiker Team

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Father's Day Gift Guide
Father's Day is the perfect time to show your dad (or the father of your children) some love. If the special guy in your life enjoys hiking, backpacking, or camping, we’ve got you covered with plenty of outdoorsy gift ideas your old man is sure to dig.

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Best Camping Chairs
Whether you’re circling around a campfire in a campground or claiming your spot on the lawn for a concert, you need a reliable comfy seat to plop down in and relax. We put the most popular camping chairs to the test to bring you this list of the best of the best.

Best Pocket Knives
We think a good pocket knife is an essential everyday tool, so we spent hours researching, pouring over customer ratings, and sifting through specs. Then, we got our hands on each knife and field tested them in real-life situations.

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REI Half Dome SL 2+ Review
The REI Half Dome SL 2+ is one of the absolute best value tents money can buy. It's easy to set up, spacious, and made with high-quality materials, yet it costs significantly less than most tents in its class. Better yet, it's great for both car camping and backpacking.

GEAR PICK OF THE WEEK

YETI Hopper Flip Cooler

If you live an active lifestyle, a portable soft cooler like the YETI Hopper Flip could easily become your favorite piece of gear.

This stylish, side-sling cooler bag brings the best in ice retention and rugged durability to all your activities from the campsite to the BBQ.

Goods stored in the Hopper will stay ice-cold all day long in the sun if you load it up right. It also performs very well on multi-day trips and fits perfectly in the backseat of the car to keep refreshments close at hand.

Accolades aside, the Hopper will cost you a pretty penny. But, we think it’s well worth the investment if you prioritize quality and are willing to pay more upfront for a cooler that’ll last for years of trips and adventures.

We like the Hopper so much that we named it the best soft cooler on our list of the best coolers on the market.

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