Salomon Quest 4 GTX – Photo credit: Heather Eldridge (CleverHiker.com) How many ways can you tie your shoes? If you like to hike, you’ll need …
iOverlander Review: Pros and Cons of the Popular Campsite Finder App
If you ask van lifers about their must-have van life apps or how they find free campsites, they almost always mention iOverlander. When I first …
How to Clean Hiking Shoes & Boots
Photo credit: Heather Eldridge (CleverHiker.com) Keeping outdoor gear clean isn’t always convenient, and muddy hiking shoes are often the last thing we want to wash. …
La Sportiva Spire GTX Hiking Shoes Review
Photo credit: Ian Krammer (CleverHiker.com) One of La Sportiva’s most unusual shoes, the Spire GTX, is a hiking boot masquerading as a trail runner. These …
Pros and Cons of Full-Time Van Life
If you are thinking about van life, in the process of buying a camper van, or in the middle of a van conversion, you might …
20 Hot Deals at REI’s Holiday Warm Up Sale 2023
PHOTO CREDIT: HEATHER ELDRIDGE (CLEVERHIKER.COM) Temperatures are dropping and so are the prices on cold weather gear at REI. The Holiday Warm Up Sale is …
Zpacks Duplex Zip Tent Review
Photo credit: Casey Handley (CleverHiker.com) The Zpacks Duplex has been the go-to tent for ultralight hikers – including us – for years. But over that …
The 50 Best Deals at REI’s Gear Up Get Out Sale 2023
REI shuts its doors every year on Black Friday and encourages members and employees to #optoutside. Whether that means heading out for a family camping …
40 Best Outdoor Gear Deals During REI’s Gear Up Get Out Sale
Every fall, the REI Gear Up Get Out sale brings awesome savings on top outdoor gear and apparel. This year’s sale is taking place between …
65 Best Van Life Gifts (2024)
Finding the perfect gift ideas for van lifers can be difficult – what do you get the person who lives tiny and doesn’t have a …