Hey Friends,
Happy spring! We hope this finds you well.
Our hearts are with our friends, families, and community all over the world right now as we all do our part to slow the spread of the Coronavirus. By practicing social distancing, working from home, and cooperating with instructions from our leaders, we hope we can help reduce some strain for our medical facilities. In the midst of all this, we're very grateful that recreating outside is still safe and a great way to beat cabin fever.
If you're healthy, getting out into nature's clean air is an excellent way to get some exercise to boost your spirits and immune system. Hiking, walking, or going for a run solo or with your family is also a great way to embrace the extra downtime you may be having. If you do go out, just remember to give people plenty of space, wash your hands, and try not to touch anything you don't have to. Busy public parks are NOT a great option at this time. Trails and natural spaces further from city centers are more ideal.
Check out this great OPB article that answers many of the questions we've been asking ourselves about whether it's safe or responsible to hike right now.
On a lighter note - We've been busy refreshing our CleverHiker Gear Guides for 2020 by testing new-release products to see how they stack up against the competition. We're also creating exciting new content that will be released for your reading pleasure shorty.
As always, thanks for following along. Let us know on social media what you're doing to stay active and connected with nature during this strange and challenging time.
- CleverHiker Team |
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| | REI's Member Rewards Sale starts today (Friday, March 20th - April 6th)!
Almost all REI Co-op brand products are 25%. Check out our 35 Great Deals at REI's Member Rewards Sale for for our gear tips and recommendations. Members will also get 20% off one full-price item and should've just received their dividends (10% of their annual purchases back in store credit) - always an exciting time. Not sure how to spend it? Our 20 Great Ways to Use your REI 20% Off Coupon post will give you some great ideas to maximize your savings and pick up gear you've been wanting. REI stores are closed through 3/27, but REI.com is open for business and offering free standard shipping. |
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| | | Rogue River Trail Backpacking Guide
The Rogue River Trail is one of the most scenic early season backpacking trips in Oregon, and the Pacific Northwest in general. The route traverses the north side of the Rogue River for 40 miles as it rolls through the lush and remote Rogue Valley. The scenery is fantastic, with gorgeous spring wildflowers and abundant wildlife. |
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| | 10 Best Backpacking Tents
Packing a top-notch tent is one of the best ways to increase comfort, safety, and enjoyment on backcountry trips. But when you’re in the market for a new tent, you’ll quickly find that there are A LOT of options out there with a ton of specs to compare. We’ve spent hundreds of hours researching and trail-testing dozens... |
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| | The Ultimate Camping Checklist
Camping is a timeless way to spend a weekend or vacation communing with nature, family, and friends. It’s good for the body, mind, and spirit to mix up our routines and get outside for some fun and relaxation. When backpacking isn’t practical due to time constraints, physical limitations, or young kids, we suggest... |
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| | 5 Reasons to Ditch your Hiking Boots
“If you want to forget all your other troubles, wear too tight shoes.” ~The Houghton Line
I get asked about backpacking footwear all the time and the question is almost always the same. Hikers want to know if it’s really okay to backpack in running shoes and how light their packs need to be... |
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| | 10 Best Camping Tents
A camping tent can make or break your vacation. You know what we mean. Most of us can conjure a memory of an experience with a lousy tent. A frustrated dad, poles snapping in the wind, cramped quarters, a long wet night. Sound familiar? Fear not! We’re here to help you find a tent that’s easy to set up, spacious and... |
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| | Ultimate Backpacking Checklist
After years of honing our backpacking gear to perfect the balance of weight, comfort, and preparedness, these are the items you’ll find in our backpacks. We gravitate towards lightweight gear because we find it much more enjoyable to hike with light packs, but we do carry a few luxury items... |
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