Spring Backpacking Season is Just Around the Corner! 😍👣

Hi Friends!

CleverHiker Headquarters is buzzing with excitement as the team starts making headway on trip plans for the year.

Dave and Annie are lining up family camping trips and van tours to share the outdoors with their little ones. They have a few backpacking trips on the agenda as well.

Casey and her partner head out for their 800-mile Arizona Trail thru-hike in just a few weeks! They're super excited to wake up in the desert.

Meanwhile, Heather is gearing up to hike the CDT through Glacier NP with thru-hiker friends and also plans to hit the Tahoe Rim Trail in late summer.

When we're not geeking out on maps and trip logistics, we're working hard to make our gear guides the very best they can be. We're adding new products to our test list, and scouring the market to make sure we're providing the absolute best recommendations to our readers.

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

- CleverHiker Team

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 backpacking tent, you’ll quickly find that there are A LOT of options out there.

Best Down Jackets
Down jackets are lightweight, packable, and highly efficient at trapping body heat. That's why they’ve become our most beloved pieces of clothing for hiking and everyday wear. We'll lay out the very best options on the market to make shopping a snap.

Best Sleeping Pads
Packing a top-notch sleeping pad will help take your backcountry sleep to the next level. A great pad will keep you comfortable, warm, and help keep your pack weight down. We tested sleeping pads for years to bring you this list of the very best.

Best Shoes & Boots
We can't emphasize enough how critical it is to wear the right footwear while hiking. Stop by our footwear hub page to get trail-tested recommendations on the best shoes and boots for maximizing comfort and minimizing strain on the trail.

GEAR PICK OF THE WEEK

Osprey Exos & Eja 48

The Osprey Exos 48 (men’s) and Eja 48 (women’s) are some of the most comfortable lightweight backpacks on the market, and they’re a great all-around value.

The tensioned-mesh frame is sturdier than that of most lightweight packs and can carry heavier loads more comfortably.

The newest iteration of the Exos/Eja brought back the hipbelt pockets and includes an updated suspension system.

If comfort is your main priority, these packs are among the very best.

If you're looking for more space, check out the larger Exos 58 / Eja 58 size.

See how the Osprey Exos & Eja 48 stack up to the competition on our list of the Best Backpacking B ackpacks.

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