Summer Backpacking Ideas, Best Deals at REI's 4th of July Sale, and More!

Hi Friends!

It's officially summer, and backpacking season is in full swing!

The CleverHiker Team is stoked to get into the mountains. Dave is currently exploring Yosemite, Casey heads out to start the Colorado Trail next week, and Heather is planning an epic trip in the Wallowas. Check out our Trip Guides to work out the details of your next adventure.

If you need any new gear, now is a great time to buy! REI is having a 4th of July sale with some great deals, and there are a ton of past-season favorites marked down to clearance prices. The sale starts today (6/24) and ends on Independence Day (7/4). Give our Sale Guide a read to see which deals we recommend jumping on!

As always, thanks for following, and make sure to hit us up on social media.

- CleverHiker Team

A hiker taking in the view from the top of Silver Star Mountain

REI's 4th of July Sale
You can save big on top-quality gear at REI and REI Outlet from June 24 to July 4! Check out our Sale Guide to get the scoop on the sweetest deals, and see all the details of the sale. Also, make sure to browse REI's clearance area for past-season items at a deep discount.

Best Hiking Socks
It’s normal to experience some foot aches and hot spots/blisters after long days of hiking, but we’ve found that wearing quality socks (along with good shoes/boots) makes a big difference in how long we can keep our feet comfortable and in good shape on trail.

Backpacking, Camping &

Day Hike Checklists
We love a good checklist to help us prepare for trips. It adds a ton of efficiency to the process of getting ready, and we love knowing we’re not forgetting something important. Use our handy checklists every time you hit the trail.

Best Hydration Packs
If you’re on the hunt for a new hydration pack and you’re overwhelmed by the number of products available, we’ve got your back. Our team of outdoor gear experts has analyzed the market and done extensive field testing to narrow down this list of the very best hydration packs.

GEAR PICK OF THE WEEK

REI Magma Quilt

If you're in the market for a new summer sleep system for backpacking, take a look at the 30°F Magma Trail Quilt. It's an excellent value at full price, but the Magma is 50% for REI Members right now! That makes it an absolute steal for such a warm, lightweight, and packable sleep system.

The Magma ranks highly on our Best Sleeping Bags and Best Backpacking Quilts lists. And you can read our full review of the Magma here.

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