Hi Friends!
Just a quick head's up that there are only three days left in REI Co-op's Anniversary Sale! This is one of the biggest outdoor gear and clothing sales of the year, so if you've been eyeballing some new equipment, now is a great time to snag it. Check out our favorite deals in the sale here.
Below you'll find some new and updated CleverHiker articles, and be sure to see what's new on our social media pages as well. As always, thanks for following along!
We hope you're doing well and we wish you a fun and relaxing Memorial Day Weekend. Take care and talk soon!
- CleverHiker Team |
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 | If you're looking to score a deal on your outdoor gear wish list, now's the time to take action! REI Co-op's biggest sale of the year is going on right now, but it ends Monday, May 25th. Co-op members get 20% off one full-price item + an extra 20% off one REI Outlet item. Just add items to your cart at rei.com and use code: ANNV20 at checkout. Our REI Co-op Anniversary Sale Guide makes it easy to figure out how to get the most bang for your buck. Not a member yet? Get exclusive coupons and deals with a lifetime membership for only $20. |
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|  | 10 Best Headlamps
Whether you’re going on a backpacking trip, walking the dog in the evening, or car camping with friends, a headlamp is an essential tool and is sure to become one of your favorite gadgets. With all the technical data to sift through and seemingly endless choices on the market, it can be a real challenge to figure out what to buy. |
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 | 12 Beginner Backpacking Blunders
If you’ve spent any time in the woods, you’ve probably made some epic backcountry blunders. We certainly have. In fact, the only reason we’re able to give any clever hiking advice is because of all the laughably bad mistakes we've made over the years. At one point or another we've fallen victim to every one of the blunders listed below. |
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 | 5 Reasons to Ditch Your Boots
For many of us, it’s been drilled into our heads since day one that backpackers wear boots. That’s just what you do. You need the toughness and the ankle support and the water protection, right? That’s why it blew my mind a few years back when I learned that thru-hikers cover thousands of trail miles every year in running shoes! |
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 | How to Prevent & Treat Blisters
One of the most common problems hikers and backpackers experience are blisters. They may be small, but they can easily be painful enough to end your trip. We put together this guide to help teach you how to prevent blisters entirely, to learn how to treat them, and to provide general foot care tips to keep your tootsies happy and healthy on the trail. |
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