Best 4-Season Tents, 10 Best Winter Coats, 100 Gifts for Outdoor Adventurers, 21 Tips for the First-Time Thru-Hiker, and MORE!

A hiker situating a sleeping bag in a 4-season tent on a winter camping trip.

Hi Friends!

It's Valentines Day, which is a great time to show yourself a little love. Take a moment to assess your adventure goals for the year and make a move to do one nice thing for yourself or a loved one. This could be as simple as upgrading a piece of gear, penciling in a much-needed outing on your calendar, or starting a training routine to make an upcoming adventure that much more amazing.

If you're feeling inspired to get out for some winter fun, head over to our new 4-Season Tents guide to find the perfect shelter for your next snow camping trip. Winter is also a great time to start planning for big summer adventures. Check out our gear guides, blog tutorials, and trip guides for a jump start.

Take care, and come say hi on social media.

- CleverHiker Team

100 Gifts For Hikers, Backpackers, & Campers 2020
Outdoor adventure gifts are the best kind around. Below we highlight some can’t-miss recommendations for anyone that enjoys backpacking, hiking, and camping. We have small gifts, mid-range gifts, and big ticket items for a range of budgets. So, give a gift that gets someone outdoors this year!

10 Best Winter Coats for M en
When the temperature drops and rain, snow, and wind start to howl, you'll want a winter coat you can trust to keep you warm and dry. Quality matters when it comes to the weather performance of outerwear, especially when conditions are severe. That's why your decision on which winter coat to buy is such an important one.

A hiker standing on a cliff edge looking out across the mountains.

21 Tips for the First-Time Thru-Hiker
Completing a thru-hike will be one of the most profoundly rewarding achievements. You’ll spend months communing with nature, build jaw-dropping endurance, and develop lasting friendships along the way. Here are a few trail-tested tips to get you started on what will surely be one of the toughest and most enriching adventures of your life.

Best 4-Season Tents
Whether you're doing some casual snow camping with friends or heading into the mountains for a serious ascent, you'll need a shelter you can trust to protect you in harsh winter conditions. 4-season tents are warm, sturdy, and an essential part of any successful winter adventure. Check out this list of the best 4-season tents for the inside scoop.

10 Best Winter Coats for Women
When the temperature drops and rain, snow, and wind start to howl, you'll want a winter coat you can trust to keep you warm and dry. Quality matters when it comes to the weather performance of outerwear, especially when conditions are severe. That's why your decision on which winter coat to buy is such an important one.

How to Train for a Backpacking Trip
If you’ve got your sights set on a difficult hike or an epic backpacking trip, it’s smart to prepare your body in the weeks and months leading up to it by doing some training. When you’re in tip-top shape, you can truly enjoy the experience instead of worrying about being sore and exhausted. Training can also be a lot of fun and you can do it at home.

GEAR PICK OF THE WEEK

HEST PILLOW

If you're looking for a way to bring more relaxation and comfort to your camping or travel endeavors, check out the brand new HEST Pillow. It brings the comfort of home in a compact package that's easy to transport and keep clean. It's nearly full-size and the shredded memory foam fill provides excellent support that doesn't flatten out. At 2 lbs. 3.2 oz., the HEST Pillow is one of the heaviest and bulkiest pillows we tested, so it works best as a luxury pillow for car camping and travel when comfort is a priority.

See how the HEST Pillow stack up against the competition on our 10 Best Backpacking & Camping Pillows List.

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