The Mountains Are Calling and You Must Go!⛺☀

Hi Friends!

It's unbelievable how fast the summer is flying by!

Dave and Annie just returned from an epic road trip, and have been enjoying sharing their love of the outdoors with their wide-eyed little one. Dave's also been working on a trip guide to tell you all about his recent trek in the gorgeous Yosemite Valley.

Heather just got back from a week of incredible backpacking and gear testing in the Eagle Cap Wilderness. The flowers were poppin', but there was still a surprising amount of lingering snow up high. Check out the photo up top at Glacier Lake!

Meanwhile, Casey is on the last leg of her solo, 567-mile thru-hike of the beautiful and rugged Colorado Trail. She's had her share of challenges out there, but she's making excellent time and is in good spirits.

If you're in the market for a new camping tent, make sure to give our review of the new REI Wonderland a read. We're big fans! It's super spacious, sturdy, and excellent for tall folks.

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

- CleverHiker Team

REI Wonderland Tent Review
REI’s Wonderland tent is super spacious and has a near-perfect balance of openness for views and privacy for campground settings. We like it so much it made our list of the Best Camping Tents.

Best Backpacks
Our team of gear experts has tested over 55 backpacks on trails all over the world. Here we'll lay out the best options on the market to help you find the perfect backpacking pack for your needs.

Best Sleeping Pads
If you’re looking for one of the best backpacking sleeping pads on the market you've come to the right place. Since 2012 our team of experts has tested over 40 sleeping pads on trails all over the world.

Dogs with backpacks on in front of a lake

14 Tips for Hiking & Backpacking with a Dog
Here are some easy things you can do to make your trips safe and enjoyable for your dog. If you need dog gear, we also have lists of the Best Dog Backpacks & Best Dog Boots.

Best Daypacks
With tons of daypacks out there it can be hard to determine which one will work best for you. We'll give you a rundown of the packs with the best balance of comfort, convenience, weight, and cost.

Best Backpacking Quilts
We like to use backpacking quilts for most of our 3-season adventures because they’re typically lighter than traditional sleeping bags. That said, we have a guide to the Best Sleeping Bags as well.

A backpacker inflating a Therm-a-Rest NeoAir UberLite sleeping pad in the backcountry

GEAR PICK OF THE WEEK

Therm-a-Rest NeoAir UberLite

We absolutely love how light, compact, quiet, and comfortable Therm-a-Rest’s NeoAir UberLite Sleeping Pad is. This is the pad you’ll find in our packs for all our summer outings, which is why it's our top pick on our list of the Best Backpacking Sleeping Pads.

The main question to ask yourself with this pad is: how often do you backpack in sub-freezing temps? If the answer is rarely, this might be the perfect pad for you. Check out our full review of the UberLite here.

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