{"id":2,"date":"2023-08-17T09:29:03","date_gmt":"2023-08-17T13:29:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2026-01-14T14:33:45","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T19:33:45","slug":"sample-page","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading home-page-heading\" id=\"h-expert-gear-reviews-amp-tutorials-for-hiking-backpacking-amp-camping\" style=\"font-size:clamp(22.544px, 1.409rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.291), 37px);\">Expert Gear Reviews &amp; Tutorials for Hiking, Backpacking &amp; Camping<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"HomeHero\" class=\"wp-block-group home-hero__group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\"><div style=\"margin-block-start:0;\" class=\"hero-featured-post__block md:pb-0 align wp-block-acf-hero-featured-post\" id=\"acf-block-6517790e66634\">\r\n\t<div class=\"hero-featured-post__wrapper flex flex-wrap\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"featured-post__image basis-full w-full\">\r\n\t\t\t<!-- Featured Post Image -->\r\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/hiking\/how-to-hike-while-pregnant\/\"\ttitle=\"How to Hike &amp; Backpack More Comfortably While Pregnant\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<figure>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/P1875321-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Pregnant person hiking on a flat trail, wearing maternity shorts and a t-shirt, with their white\/yellow medium sized dog.\" loading=\"eager\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/P1875321-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/P1875321-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/P1875321-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/P1875321-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/P1875321.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\r\n\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"flex flex-col basis-full md:basis-1\/3 w-full md:w-1\/3 pt-4 pr-3\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"featured-post__title\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading text-32px pb-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/hiking\/how-to-hike-while-pregnant\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" class=\"text-arsenic hover:text-fire-opal\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"How to Hike &amp; Backpack More Comfortably While Pregnant\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tHow to Hike &amp; Backpack More Comfortably While Pregnant\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"featured-post__readmore hidden md:block\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/hiking\/how-to-hike-while-pregnant\/\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"text-arsenic hover:text-fire-opal text-16px font-pt-serif italic\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\tRead More <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/themes\/clever-hiker\/assets\/images\/next.png\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\talt=\"Arrow Right\" class=\"inline-block align-middle w-3\" \/>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"flex flex-col basis-full md:basis-2\/3 w-full md:w-2\/3 pt-2 md:pt-4 pr-0 md:pr-3\">\r\n\t\t\t<p class=\"featured-post__excerpt text-16px text-arsenic\"><\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\tPregnancy doesn\u2019t have to pause your time outside. These practical tips help you hike and backpack more comfortably, safely, and confidently as your body changes.\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"featured-post__readmore block md:hidden pt-4\">\r\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/hiking\/how-to-hike-while-pregnant\/\"\r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"text-arsenic hover:text-fire-opal text-16px font-pt-serif italic\">\r\n\t\t\t\tRead More <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/themes\/clever-hiker\/assets\/images\/next.png\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\talt=\"Arrow Right\" class=\"inline-block align-middle w-3\" \/>\r\n\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\r\n<div style=\"margin-block-start:0;\" class=\"posts-by-taxonomy__block md:pb-0 align wp-block-acf-posts-by-taxonomy\" id=\"acf-block-6517790e666d8\">\r\n\t<div class=\"flex flex-col posts-by-taxonomy__wrapper\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"posts-by-taxonomy__heading\">\r\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"pb-0 font-bold wp-block-heading text-24px text-arsenic tight\">\r\n\t\t\t\tPopular Content\t\t\t<\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"posts-output\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"flex flex-row posts-output__row justify-normal\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"posts-output__cell --featured-image\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Featured Post Image -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/best-tents-backpacking\/\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"Best Backpacking Tents of 2026\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Backpacking-Tents-16x9-1-300x169.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"The NEMO Hornet OSMO 2 and Big Agnes Tiger Wall 2 backpacking tents pitched in a campsite surrounded by granite peaks in the Sawtooth Mountains\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Backpacking-Tents-16x9-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Backpacking-Tents-16x9-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Backpacking-Tents-16x9-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Backpacking-Tents-16x9-1.jpg 1511w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"posts-output__cell --title\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"uppercase text-24px md:text-16px tight\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/best-tents-backpacking\/\" rel=\"bookmark\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"text-arsenic hover:text-fire-opal\" title=\"Best Backpacking Tents of 2026\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBest Backpacking Tents of 2026\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div  class=\"posts-output__cell --arrow-link\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/best-tents-backpacking\/\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"w-3\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/themes\/clever-hiker\/assets\/images\/next.png\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\talt=\"Arrow Right\" class=\"inline-block w-3 align-middle\" \/>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"flex flex-row posts-output__row justify-normal\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"posts-output__cell --featured-image\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Featured Post Image -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/best-sleeping-bags\/\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"Best Backpacking Sleeping Bags of 2026\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_4322-300x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"A man sits up in a sleeping bag with the hood over his head. 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We don\u2019t accept payments for reviews, our site is free from distracting advertising, and we thoroughly test every product we recommend. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-pt-serif-font-family\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium)\"><em>Earning your trust is what we\u2019re all about.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"block_8cfcee1cc88a42ae2bdcc517201ba6fe\" class=\"category-archive-wrapper has-global-padding\">\n    <div style=\"margin-block-start:0;\" class=\"category-archive  align wp-block-amsive-category-archive\" id=\"category-archive-acf-block-6553ff129d8f4\">\n\n\n        \n        <div class=\"category-archive__heading\">\n            <div class=\"data\">\n                <div>\n                    <h2 class=\"title\">\n                                                    Backpacking                                            <\/h2>\n\n                                            <div class=\"links\">\n                                                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/best-backpacking-stoves\/\" target=\"\">Stoves<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/best-backpacking-water-filters\/\" target=\"\">Water Filters<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/best-hiking-backpacking-camping-headlamps\/\" target=\"\">Headlamps<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/best-backpacking-quilts\/\" target=\"\">Quilts<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/best-backpacking-hiking-camping-pillows\/\" target=\"\">Pillows<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/best-backpacking-chairs\/\" target=\"\">Chairs<\/a>                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n\n                            <\/div>\n\n                            <a href=\"\/category\/backpacking\/\" target=\"\">\n                    View All                <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n        <section class=\"\">\n            <div class=\"\">\n                <div class=\"category-archive__cards in-a-row-2\">\n                                                                            <div\n                                    class=\"category-archive__card\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/best-tents-backpacking\/\"><span>Best Backpacking Tents of 2026<\/span><\/a>\n\n                                    <div class=\"category-archive__card-image\">\n                                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Backpacking-Tents-16x9-1-1024x576.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"The NEMO Hornet OSMO 2 and Big Agnes Tiger Wall 2 backpacking tents pitched in a campsite surrounded by granite peaks in the Sawtooth Mountains\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Backpacking-Tents-16x9-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Backpacking-Tents-16x9-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Backpacking-Tents-16x9-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Backpacking-Tents-16x9-1.jpg 1511w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"category-archive__card-data\">\n                                        <h3 class=\"title\">\n                                            Best Backpacking Tents of 2026                                        <\/h3>\n\n                                        <div class=\"description\">\n                                            We put the most promising backpacking tents on the market through the wringer to find the ones with the best balance of comfort, weight&#8230;                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                            <div\n                                    class=\"category-archive__card\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/best-sleeping-bags\/\"><span>Best Backpacking Sleeping Bags of 2026<\/span><\/a>\n\n                                    <div class=\"category-archive__card-image\">\n                                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_4322-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"A man sits up in a sleeping bag with the hood over his head. He is smiling and looking off camera.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_4322-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_4322-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_4322-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_4322-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_4322-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"category-archive__card-data\">\n                                        <h3 class=\"title\">\n                                            Best Backpacking Sleeping Bags of 2026                                        <\/h3>\n\n                                        <div class=\"description\">\n                                            Our list of trail-tested backpacking sleeping bags will help you find a cozy sack for everything from summer summits to winter wanderings                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                            <div\n                                    class=\"category-archive__card\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/best-sleeping-pads\/\"><span>Best Backpacking Sleeping Pads of 2026<\/span><\/a>\n\n                                    <div class=\"category-archive__card-image\">\n                                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/L1011363-1024x682.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"a hiker blowing air into a sleeping pad pump sack\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/L1011363-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/L1011363-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/L1011363-768x511.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/L1011363-1536x1022.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/L1011363.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"category-archive__card-data\">\n                                        <h3 class=\"title\">\n                                            Best Backpacking Sleeping Pads of 2026                                        <\/h3>\n\n                                        <div class=\"description\">\n                                            Whether you\u2019re looking for inflatable or foam, ultralight or ultra-plush, we\u2019ll help you get a great night\u2019s sleep in the backcountry with our trail-tested picks&#8230;                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                            <div\n                                    class=\"category-archive__card\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/best-backpacking-backpacks\/\"><span>Best Backpacking Backpacks of 2026<\/span><\/a>\n\n                                    <div class=\"category-archive__card-image\">\n                                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Sawtooths-30-1024x683.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Sawtooths-30-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Sawtooths-30-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Sawtooths-30-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Sawtooths-30.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"category-archive__card-data\">\n                                        <h3 class=\"title\">\n                                            Best Backpacking Backpacks of 2026                                        <\/h3>\n\n                                        <div class=\"description\">\n                                            Whether you\u2019re looking to tackle a thru hike or haul some serious gear, we\u2019ve got backpack recommendations for every type of adventure.                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-block-start:0;\" class=\"recent-reviews  align wp-block-amsive-recent-reviews\" id=\"recent-reviews-acf-block-6511742bda224\">\n\n    <div class=\"recent-reviews__heading\">\n        <div class=\"data\">\n                            <h2 class=\"title\">Hiking<\/h2>\n            \n                            <div class=\"links\">\n                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/footwear\/best-hiking-shoes-men\/\" target=\"\">Shoes<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/footwear\/best-hiking-boots-men\/\" target=\"\">Boots<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/apparel\/best-mens-hiking-pants\/\" target=\"\">Pants<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/apparel\/best-hiking-shorts-men\/\" target=\"\">Shorts<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/apparel\/best-rain-jackets\/\" target=\"\">Rain Jackets<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/apparel\/best-sun-shirts\/\" target=\"\">Sun Shirts<\/a>                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <a href=\"\/category\/hiking\/\" target=\"\">\n                View All            <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"recent-reviews__cards left\">\n                                        <div class=\"recent-reviews__card\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/hiking\/best-hiking-daypacks\/\"><span>Best Hiking Daypacks of 2026<\/span><\/a>\n\n                        <div class=\"recent-reviews__card-image\">\n                            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Silver-Star-113-1024x576.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"A hiker sitting next to the REI Trail 25 daypack on a mountain ridge\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Silver-Star-113-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Silver-Star-113-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Silver-Star-113-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Silver-Star-113-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Silver-Star-113.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n\n                        <div class=\"recent-reviews__card-data\">\n                            <h3 class=\"title\">\n                                Best Hiking Daypacks of 2026                            <\/h3>\n\n                            <div class=\"description\">\n                                From summit scrambles to scenic strolls, the right daypack makes all the difference. Check out which packs made our list before you hit the trail.                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"recent-reviews__card\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/hiking\/best-hiking-trekking-poles\/\"><span>Best Trekking Poles of 2026<\/span><\/a>\n\n                        <div class=\"recent-reviews__card-image\">\n                            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Trekking-Poles-16x9-shallow-depth-of-field-1024x576.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"A female backpacker hiking up to the top of a red, rocky mountain pass in Glacier National Park using the REI Flash Carbon trekking poles\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Trekking-Poles-16x9-shallow-depth-of-field-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Trekking-Poles-16x9-shallow-depth-of-field-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Trekking-Poles-16x9-shallow-depth-of-field-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Trekking-Poles-16x9-shallow-depth-of-field.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n\n                        <div class=\"recent-reviews__card-data\">\n                            <h3 class=\"title\">\n                                Best Trekking Poles of 2026                            <\/h3>\n\n                            <div class=\"description\">\n                                We\u2019ve rigorously tested these trekking poles over thousands of miles to find the sturdiest and most lightweight options. Get more stability on tough terrain&#8230;                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"recent-reviews__card\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/hiking\/best-hydration-packs\/\"><span>Best Hydration Packs of 2026<\/span><\/a>\n\n                        <div class=\"recent-reviews__card-image\">\n                            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/GregoryJuno_CherlynEliza_2-e1743540461489-1024x682.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Gregory Juno 24 H2O pack used by a person on skis against a snowy hill with snowy trees on a sunny day\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/GregoryJuno_CherlynEliza_2-e1743540461489-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/GregoryJuno_CherlynEliza_2-e1743540461489-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/GregoryJuno_CherlynEliza_2-e1743540461489-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/GregoryJuno_CherlynEliza_2-e1743540461489-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/GregoryJuno_CherlynEliza_2-e1743540461489.jpg 1748w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n\n                        <div class=\"recent-reviews__card-data\">\n                            <h3 class=\"title\">\n                                Best Hydration Packs of 2026                            <\/h3>\n\n                            <div class=\"description\">\n                                Need a hydration pack that won\u2019t let you down? Whether you\u2019re hiking, biking, or running, we\u2019ve got the lowdown on weight, comfort, storage, and more!                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"block_2fbc934c230497544175ec8ef1de0b57\" class=\"category-archive-wrapper has-global-padding\">\n    <div style=\"margin-block-start:0;\" class=\"category-archive  align wp-block-amsive-category-archive\" id=\"category-archive-acf-block-6553ff129dbd7\">\n\n\n        \n        <div class=\"category-archive__heading\">\n            <div class=\"data\">\n                <div>\n                    <h2 class=\"title\">\n                                                    Camping                                            <\/h2>\n\n                                            <div class=\"links\">\n                                                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/camping\/best-camping-stoves\/\" target=\"\">Stoves<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/camping\/best-camping-cookware\/\" target=\"\">Cookware<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/camping\/best-camping-tables\/\" target=\"\">Tables<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/camping\/best-coolers\/\" target=\"\">Coolers<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/camping\/best-camping-blankets\/\" target=\"\">Blankets<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/best-backpacking-hiking-camping-pillows\/\" target=\"\">Pillows<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/camping\/best-coffee-makers\/\" target=\"\">Coffee Makers<\/a>                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n\n                            <\/div>\n\n                            <a href=\"\/category\/camping\/\" target=\"\">\n                    View All                <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n        <section class=\"\">\n            <div class=\"\">\n                <div class=\"category-archive__cards in-a-row-2\">\n                                                                            <div\n                                    class=\"category-archive__card\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/camping\/best-camping-tents\/\"><span>Best Camping Tents of 2026<\/span><\/a>\n\n                                    <div class=\"category-archive__card-image\">\n                                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/HikeName-17-1-scaled-e1727300222467-1024x682.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"The image shows three tents in a filed set against a post-storm burnt orange sky.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/HikeName-17-1-scaled-e1727300222467-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/HikeName-17-1-scaled-e1727300222467-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/HikeName-17-1-scaled-e1727300222467-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/HikeName-17-1-scaled-e1727300222467-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/HikeName-17-1-scaled-e1727300222467-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"category-archive__card-data\">\n                                        <h3 class=\"title\">\n                                            Best Camping Tents of 2026                                        <\/h3>\n\n                                        <div class=\"description\">\n                                            We&#8217;ve thoroughly evaluated the best camping tents on the market to find the most user-friendly shelters for any weather conditions, group size, or budget.                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                            <div\n                                    class=\"category-archive__card\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/camping\/best-camping-sleeping-bags\/\"><span>Best Camping Sleeping Bags of 2026<\/span><\/a>\n\n                                    <div class=\"category-archive__card-image\">\n                                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/camping-sleeping-bags-16x9-1-1024x576.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"A woman snuggled up in the Exped MegaSleep 25\/40 sleeping bag inside of a camping tent with a view of the high desert in the background\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/camping-sleeping-bags-16x9-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/camping-sleeping-bags-16x9-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/camping-sleeping-bags-16x9-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/camping-sleeping-bags-16x9-1.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"category-archive__card-data\">\n                                        <h3 class=\"title\">\n                                            Best Camping Sleeping Bags of 2026                                        <\/h3>\n\n                                        <div class=\"description\">\n                                            Your sleeping bag can be as comfortable and warm as your bed at home. Whether you sleep cold, on your side, or love to cuddle&#8230;                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                            <div\n                                    class=\"category-archive__card\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/camping\/best-camping-mattresses\/\"><span>Best Camping Mattresses of 2026<\/span><\/a>\n\n                                    <div class=\"category-archive__card-image\">\n                                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/camping-mattresses-16x9-1-1024x576.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"The Exped MegaMat Duo camping mattress in the REI Half Dome 4 Plus tent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/camping-mattresses-16x9-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/camping-mattresses-16x9-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/camping-mattresses-16x9-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/camping-mattresses-16x9-1.jpg 1534w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"category-archive__card-data\">\n                                        <h3 class=\"title\">\n                                            Best Camping Mattresses of 2026                                        <\/h3>\n\n                                        <div class=\"description\">\n                                            If you\u2019re looking for ultimate comfort and relaxation under the stars, dive into dreamland with our favorite plush, oversized camping mattresses.                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                            <div\n                                    class=\"category-archive__card\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/camping\/best-camping-chairs\/\"><span>Best Camping Chairs of 2026<\/span><\/a>\n\n                                    <div class=\"category-archive__card-image\">\n                                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Camping-Chairs-16x9-Kelty-Low-Loveseat-1024x576.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"A puppy sitting next to the Kelty Low Loveseat and the Rovr Rollr 60 Cooler in a forested setting\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Camping-Chairs-16x9-Kelty-Low-Loveseat-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Camping-Chairs-16x9-Kelty-Low-Loveseat-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Camping-Chairs-16x9-Kelty-Low-Loveseat-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Camping-Chairs-16x9-Kelty-Low-Loveseat.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"category-archive__card-data\">\n                                        <h3 class=\"title\">\n                                            Best Camping Chairs of 2026                                        <\/h3>\n\n                                        <div class=\"description\">\n                                            S\u2019mores just taste better when enjoyed from a cozy and comfortable camp chair. Check out our campfire-approved picks&#8230;                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"block_8b4f001f961312bda2afdd4c56f68102\" class=\"category-archive-wrapper has-global-padding\">\n    <div style=\"margin-block-start:0;\" class=\"category-archive  align wp-block-amsive-category-archive\" id=\"category-archive-acf-block-6554359bc7309\">\n\n\n        \n        <div class=\"category-archive__heading\">\n            <div class=\"data\">\n                <div>\n                    <h2 class=\"title\">\n                                                    Footwear                                            <\/h2>\n\n                                            <div class=\"links\">\n                                                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/footwear\/best-hiking-shoes-women\/\" target=\"\">Women&#8217;s Shoes<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/footwear\/best-hiking-boots-women\/\" target=\"\">Women&#8217;s Boots<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/footwear\/best-trail-running-shoes-women\/\" target=\"\">Women&#8217;s Trail Runners<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/footwear\/best-hiking-sandals-women\/\" target=\"\">Women&#8217;s Sandals<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/footwear\/best-camp-shoes\/\" target=\"\">Camp Shoes<\/a>                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n\n                            <\/div>\n\n                            <a href=\"\/category\/footwear\/\" target=\"\">\n                    View All                <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n        <section class=\"\">\n            <div class=\"\">\n                <div class=\"category-archive__cards in-a-row-4\">\n                                                                            <div\n                                    class=\"category-archive__card\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/footwear\/best-hiking-shoes-men\/\"><span>Best Hiking Shoes for Men of 2026<\/span><\/a>\n\n                                    <div class=\"category-archive__card-image\">\n                                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG_1184-1024x683.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"A hiker standing on a rock wearing the HOKA Speedgoat 6 trail running shoes with a beautiful view of craggy mountain peaks in the background at high altitude.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG_1184-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG_1184-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG_1184-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG_1184.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"category-archive__card-data\">\n                                        <h3 class=\"title\">\n                                            Best Hiking Shoes for Men of 2026                                        <\/h3>\n\n                                        <div class=\"description\">\n                                            We\u2019ve hiked thousands of miles in the best hiking shoes available to see which ones gained the most traction with our team of experts&#8230;                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                            <div\n                                    class=\"category-archive__card\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/footwear\/best-hiking-boots-men\/\"><span>Best Hiking Boots for Men of 2026<\/span><\/a>\n\n                                    <div class=\"category-archive__card-image\">\n                                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Hiking-Boots-Mens-16x9-1-1024x576.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Knee-down view of a hiker walking a ridge in the Cascade Mountains in the Men&#039;s Salomon Quest 4 GTX hiking boots\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Hiking-Boots-Mens-16x9-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Hiking-Boots-Mens-16x9-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Hiking-Boots-Mens-16x9-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Hiking-Boots-Mens-16x9-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Hiking-Boots-Mens-16x9-1.jpg 1974w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"category-archive__card-data\">\n                                        <h3 class=\"title\">\n                                            Best Hiking Boots for Men of 2026                                        <\/h3>\n\n                                        <div class=\"description\">\n                                            Hiking boots deliver crucial ankle support and cushioning for tough trails, but not all boots are created equal. Here are the favorites we\u2019ve tested and reviewed.                                         <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                            <div\n                                    class=\"category-archive__card\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/footwear\/best-trail-running-shoes-men\/\"><span>Best Trail Running Shoes for Men of 2026<\/span><\/a>\n\n                                    <div class=\"category-archive__card-image\">\n                                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Mens-Trail-Runners-16x9-1-1024x576.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Waist-down view of a runner wearing the Altra Lone Peak trail running shoes with a view of Mt. Hood in the background\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Mens-Trail-Runners-16x9-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Mens-Trail-Runners-16x9-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Mens-Trail-Runners-16x9-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Mens-Trail-Runners-16x9-1.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"category-archive__card-data\">\n                                        <h3 class=\"title\">\n                                            Best Trail Running Shoes for Men of 2026                                        <\/h3>\n\n                                        <div class=\"description\">\n                                            Whether you&#8217;re chasing summits or logging miles close to home, our updated list of the best men&#8217;s trail runners has your next favorite pair.                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                            <div\n                                    class=\"category-archive__card\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/footwear\/best-hiking-sandals-men\/\"><span>Best Hiking Sandals For Men of 2026<\/span><\/a>\n\n                                    <div class=\"category-archive__card-image\">\n                                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_0112-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Close up image from knees down of a person ascending a steep sandy rock in hiking sandals\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_0112-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_0112-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_0112-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_0112-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_0112-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"category-archive__card-data\">\n                                        <h3 class=\"title\">\n                                            Best Hiking Sandals For Men of 2026                                        <\/h3>\n\n                                        <div class=\"description\">\n                                            Our trail-tested sandal recommendations go the distance to help you find the perfect pair for lounging, trekking, playing in the water, or thru-hiking the AT.                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"block_663f7f2daaf847a9405ffc50a88d457b\" class=\"category-archive-wrapper has-global-padding\">\n    <div style=\"margin-block-start:0;\" class=\"category-archive  align wp-block-amsive-category-archive\" id=\"category-archive-acf-block-6553ff129dd84\">\n\n\n        \n        <div class=\"category-archive__heading\">\n            <div class=\"data\">\n                <div>\n                    <h2 class=\"title\">\n                                                    Apparel                                            <\/h2>\n\n                                            <div class=\"links\">\n                                                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/apparel\/best-rain-pants\/\" target=\"\">Rain Pants<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/apparel\/best-fleece-jackets\/\" target=\"\">Fleece Jackets<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/apparel\/best-hiking-socks\/\" target=\"\">Socks<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/apparel\/best-hiking-shorts-men\/\" target=\"\">Shorts<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/apparel\/best-sun-shirts\/\" target=\"\">Sun Shirts<\/a>                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n\n                            <\/div>\n\n                            <a href=\"\/category\/apparel\/\" target=\"\">\n                    View All                <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n        <section class=\"\">\n            <div class=\"\">\n                <div class=\"category-archive__cards in-a-row-2\">\n                                                                            <div\n                                    class=\"category-archive__card\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/apparel\/best-mens-hiking-pants\/\"><span>Best Hiking Pants for Men of 2026<\/span><\/a>\n\n                                    <div class=\"category-archive__card-image\">\n                                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Pants-Mens-16x9-1-1024x576.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"A backpacker standing in front of a lake in the men&#039;s Kuhl Deceptr hiking pants\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Pants-Mens-16x9-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Pants-Mens-16x9-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Pants-Mens-16x9-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Pants-Mens-16x9-1.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"category-archive__card-data\">\n                                        <h3 class=\"title\">\n                                            Best Hiking Pants for Men of 2026                                        <\/h3>\n\n                                        <div class=\"description\">\n                                            Whether you need to crush big days in comfort or blaze your own path through the backcountry, these are the best pants for hiking, backpacking, and big adventures.                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                            <div\n                                    class=\"category-archive__card\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/apparel\/best-hiking-pants-women\/\"><span>Best Hiking Pants for Women 2026<\/span><\/a>\n\n                                    <div class=\"category-archive__card-image\">\n                                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_9716-e1744758521653-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"A person is standing on a rock and holding the Distance Carbon trekking poles. The area is rocky with some trees surrounding the wash. There are some rocky, desert peaks in the distance.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_9716-e1744758521653-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_9716-e1744758521653-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_9716-e1744758521653-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_9716-e1744758521653.jpg 1350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"category-archive__card-data\">\n                                        <h3 class=\"title\">\n                                            Best Hiking Pants for Women 2026                                        <\/h3>\n\n                                        <div class=\"description\">\n                                            From comfort to durability, we tested a variety of hiking pants to find the best options for every adventure. Discover which pants offer the perfect balance of value, mobility, and performance.                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                            <div\n                                    class=\"category-archive__card\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/apparel\/best-rain-jackets\/\"><span>Best Rain Jackets of 2026<\/span><\/a>\n\n                                    <div class=\"category-archive__card-image\">\n                                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_E5067-1024x682.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"A man smiles while wearing a rain jacket in the alpine.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_E5067-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_E5067-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_E5067-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_E5067-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_E5067-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"category-archive__card-data\">\n                                        <h3 class=\"title\">\n                                            Best Rain Jackets of 2026                                        <\/h3>\n\n                                        <div class=\"description\">\n                                            From drizzles to downpours, we\u2019ve got your back. Our team of seasoned hikers weathered the storm to find the best rain jackets for performance and protection.                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                            <div\n                                    class=\"category-archive__card\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/apparel\/best-down-jackets\/\"><span>Best Down Jackets of 2026<\/span><\/a>\n\n                                    <div class=\"category-archive__card-image\">\n                                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Patagonia-Down-Sweater-Hoody-3-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Front view of a person smiling while wearing the Patagonia Down Sweater Hoody with the hood fully zipped, standing in a snowy landscape with trees in the background.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Patagonia-Down-Sweater-Hoody-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Patagonia-Down-Sweater-Hoody-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Patagonia-Down-Sweater-Hoody-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Patagonia-Down-Sweater-Hoody-3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Patagonia-Down-Sweater-Hoody-3-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"category-archive__card-data\">\n                                        <h3 class=\"title\">\n                                            Best Down Jackets of 2026                                        <\/h3>\n\n                                        <div class=\"description\">\n                                            Down for an adventure? It&#8217;s time to layer up! Stay warm, cozy and comfy from city sidewalks to snowy slopes with our guide to the best puffy jackets for men and women.                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-block-start:0;\" class=\"recent-reviews  align wp-block-amsive-recent-reviews\" id=\"recent-reviews-acf-block-6553ff129de47\">\n\n    <div class=\"recent-reviews__heading\">\n        <div class=\"data\">\n                            <h2 class=\"title\">Winter Gear<\/h2>\n            \n                            <div class=\"links\">\n                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/apparel\/best-down-jackets\/\" target=\"\">Winter Jackets<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/footwear\/best-winter-boots-women\/\" target=\"\">Women&#8217;s Boots<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/apparel\/best-winter-gloves\/\" target=\"\">Winter Gloves<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/footwear\/best-winter-traction-devices-crampons\/\" target=\"\">Crampons &#038; Traction<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/apparel\/best-base-layers\/\" target=\"\">Base Layers<\/a>                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <a href=\"\/category\/winter-gear\/\" target=\"\">\n                View All            <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"recent-reviews__cards left\">\n                                        <div class=\"recent-reviews__card\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/best-4-season-tents\/\"><span>Best 4-Season Tents of 2026<\/span><\/a>\n\n                        <div class=\"recent-reviews__card-image\">\n                            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Samaya-2.0-12-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"The Samaya 2.0 tent pitched on snow with evergreen trees and panoramic views of rugged mountain peaks in the background.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Samaya-2.0-12-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Samaya-2.0-12-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Samaya-2.0-12-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Samaya-2.0-12-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Samaya-2.0-12-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n\n                        <div class=\"recent-reviews__card-data\">\n                            <h3 class=\"title\">\n                                Best 4-Season Tents of 2026                            <\/h3>\n\n                            <div class=\"description\">\n                                The fun doesn\u2019t stop when snow starts to fall. All of our top-rated winter tent picks are trail-tested in the mountains so you can find a trustworthy shelter for 4-season adventuring.                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"recent-reviews__card\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/footwear\/best-winter-boots-men\/\"><span>Best Winter Boots for Men of 2026<\/span><\/a>\n\n                        <div class=\"recent-reviews__card-image\">\n                            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_2002-1024x682.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"A closeup of the leather of winter hiking boots.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_2002-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_2002-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_2002-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_2002-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_2002-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n\n                        <div class=\"recent-reviews__card-data\">\n                            <h3 class=\"title\">\n                                Best Winter Boots for Men of 2026                            <\/h3>\n\n                            <div class=\"description\">\n                                We\u2019ve covered hundreds of miles on and off trail to bring you the best winter boots available &#8211; from heavy-duty options to some closer to insulated running shoes.                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"recent-reviews__card\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/footwear\/best-snowshoes\/\"><span>Best Snowshoes of 2026<\/span><\/a>\n\n                        <div class=\"recent-reviews__card-image\">\n                            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251108_110555_063-1024x682.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"A man walks thorugh snow laden trees.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251108_110555_063-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251108_110555_063-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251108_110555_063-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251108_110555_063-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251108_110555_063.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n\n                        <div class=\"recent-reviews__card-data\">\n                            <h3 class=\"title\">\n                                Best Snowshoes of 2026                            <\/h3>\n\n                            <div class=\"description\">\n                                Hiking in the winter is far more enjoyable and accessible with snowshoes. Our expert testers trudged on trails and braved blustery blizzards to bring you this review of the very best.                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"block_320bfb8a2912b56837fe07e16abdea6d\" class=\"category-archive-wrapper has-global-padding\">\n    <div style=\"margin-block-start:0;\" class=\"category-archive  align mb-0 wp-block-amsive-category-archive\" id=\"category-archive-acf-block-6553ff129def0\">\n\n\n        \n        <div class=\"category-archive__heading\">\n            <div class=\"data\">\n                <div>\n                    <h2 class=\"title\">\n                                                    More Gear                                            <\/h2>\n\n                                            <div class=\"links\">\n                                                                                    <a 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<div\n                                    class=\"category-archive__card\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/top-gear-picks\/\"><span>Top Gear Picks of 2026<\/span><\/a>\n\n                                    <div class=\"category-archive__card-image\">\n                                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Top-Gear-Picks-16x9-1-1024x576.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"A hiker posing on top of a mountain at sunset\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Top-Gear-Picks-16x9-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Top-Gear-Picks-16x9-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Top-Gear-Picks-16x9-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Top-Gear-Picks-16x9-1.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"category-archive__card-data\">\n                                        <h3 class=\"title\">\n                                            Top Gear Picks of 2026                                        <\/h3>\n\n                                        <div class=\"description\">\n                                            This is where we highlight a wide range of exceptional choices, and talk about our personal favorites.                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                            <div\n                                    class=\"category-archive__card\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/best-hiking-backpacking-camping-headlamps\/\"><span>Best Headlamps of 2026<\/span><\/a>\n\n                                    <div class=\"category-archive__card-image\">\n                                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Headlamps-3x2-1-1024x682.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"A backpacker reading a map in his tent at night using the Black Diamond Spot headlamps\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Headlamps-3x2-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Headlamps-3x2-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Headlamps-3x2-1-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Headlamps-3x2-1.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"category-archive__card-data\">\n                                        <h3 class=\"title\">\n                                            Best Headlamps of 2026                                        <\/h3>\n\n                                        <div class=\"description\">\n                                            Sunset doesn\u2019t have to be the end of the adventure when you&#8217;re carrying one of our trail-tested headlamps recommendations.                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                            <div\n                                    class=\"category-archive__card\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/best-backpacking-hammocks\/\"><span>Best Camping Hammocks of 2026<\/span><\/a>\n\n                                    <div class=\"category-archive__card-image\">\n                                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Hammocks-16x9-1-1024x576.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"A backpacker relaxing in a red Eno Ultralight Sub6 hammock near a mountain lake in the Enchantments\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Hammocks-16x9-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Hammocks-16x9-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Hammocks-16x9-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Hammocks-16x9-1-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Hammocks-16x9-1.jpg 1766w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"category-archive__card-data\">\n                                        <h3 class=\"title\">\n                                            Best Camping Hammocks of 2026                                        <\/h3>\n\n                                        <div class=\"description\">\n                                            From premium models that are worth the investment, to budget options that wowed us, we tested the best camping hammocks to find the ones that are right for you.                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-block-start:0;\" class=\"checklists-and-skills  align mb-0 mt-0 pt-0 wp-block-amsive-checklists-and-skills\" id=\"checklists-and-skills-acf-block-6553ff129e0de\">\n\n    <div class=\"checklists-and-skills__cards\">\n        <div class=\"checklists-and-skills__left\">\n            <div class=\"checklists-and-skills__heading\">\n                                    <h2 class=\"title\">Checklists<\/h2>\n                \n                            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"checklists-and-skills__left-cards\">\n                                            <div class=\"checklists-and-skills__card\">\n                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/ultimate-backpacking-checklist\/\"><span>Ultimate Backpacking Checklist &amp; Gear Essentials<\/span><\/a>\n\n                                <div class=\"checklists-and-skills__card-image\">\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Checklist-5-2-1024x576.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Checklist-5-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Checklist-5-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Checklist-5-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Checklist-5-2.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>                                <\/div>\n\n                                <div class=\"checklists-and-skills__card-data\">\n                                    <h3 class=\"title\">\n                                        Ultimate Backpacking Checklist &amp; Gear Essentials                                    <\/h3>\n\n                                    <div class=\"description\">\n                                        After years of honing our backpacking gear to find the balance of weight, comfort, and&#8230;                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"checklists-and-skills__card\">\n                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/hiking\/day-hike-checklist\/\"><span>Ultimate Day Hiking Checklist<\/span><\/a>\n\n                                <div class=\"checklists-and-skills__card-image\">\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"401\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/P1737747.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Two women hiking, featuring hiking leggings of two different styles and patterns, one plain blue, and another also blue but camouflage like. Also a small dog, yellow fur. Both women are wearing day packs and rain jackets. The background is green plants and trees. The women are looking out at the view.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/P1737747.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/P1737747-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>                                <\/div>\n\n                                <div class=\"checklists-and-skills__card-data\">\n                                    <h3 class=\"title\">\n                                        Ultimate Day Hiking Checklist                                    <\/h3>\n\n                                    <div class=\"description\">\n                                        We love a good checklist to help us prepare for a trip &#8211; even if we\u2019re just going out for a day hike&#8230;                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"checklists-and-skills__card\">\n                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/camping\/the-ultimate-camping-checklist\/\"><span>The Ultimate Camping Checklist<\/span><\/a>\n\n                                <div class=\"checklists-and-skills__card-image\">\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Ultimate-Camping-Checklist-1024x576.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Ultimate-Camping-Checklist-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Ultimate-Camping-Checklist-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Ultimate-Camping-Checklist-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Ultimate-Camping-Checklist.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>                                <\/div>\n\n                                <div class=\"checklists-and-skills__card-data\">\n                                    <h3 class=\"title\">\n                                        The Ultimate Camping Checklist                                    <\/h3>\n\n                                    <div class=\"description\">\n                                        Camping is a classic way to commune with nature and spend time with family and friends. Here&#8217;s how to pack for camp:                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"checklists-and-skills__card\">\n                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/winter-gear\/winter-camping-checklist\/\"><span>Winter Camping Checklist<\/span><\/a>\n\n                                <div class=\"checklists-and-skills__card-image\">\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Winter-Camping-Checklist-1024x576.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"two tents pitched in the snow with mt hood in the distance\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Winter-Camping-Checklist-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Winter-Camping-Checklist-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Winter-Camping-Checklist-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Winter-Camping-Checklist.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>                                <\/div>\n\n                                <div class=\"checklists-and-skills__card-data\">\n                                    <h3 class=\"title\">\n                                        Winter Camping Checklist                                    <\/h3>\n\n                                    <div class=\"description\">\n                                        When you go into the backcountry during the harshest season of the year, it pays to have the right equipment to keep&#8230;                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"checklists-and-skills__right\">\n            <div class=\"checklists-and-skills__heading\">\n                                    <div class=\"title\">Food &#038; Recipes<\/div>\n                \n                            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"checklists-and-skills__right-cards\">\n                                            <div class=\"checklists-and-skills__card-small\">\n                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/best-freeze-dried-meals\/\"><span>Best Backpacking Freeze Dried &amp; Dehydrated Meals of 2026<\/span><\/a>\n\n                                <div class=\"checklists-and-skills__card-small-image\">\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Freeze-Dried-Meals-3X2-300x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"GOOD TO-GO \u2013 Thai Curry\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Freeze-Dried-Meals-3X2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Freeze-Dried-Meals-3X2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Freeze-Dried-Meals-3X2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Freeze-Dried-Meals-3X2.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>                                <\/div>\n\n                                <h3 class=\"checklists-and-skills__card-small-data\">\n                                    Best Backpacking Freeze Dried &amp; Dehydrated Meals of 2026                                <\/h3>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"checklists-and-skills__card-small\">\n                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/lightweight-backpacking-food-guide-meal-planning-nutrition\/\"><span>Best Backpacking Meals &amp; Food of 2026<\/span><\/a>\n\n                                <div class=\"checklists-and-skills__card-small-image\">\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Backpacking-Food-16x9-1-300x169.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"A hiker eating from a titanium backpacking pot in a lush, green forest\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Backpacking-Food-16x9-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Backpacking-Food-16x9-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Backpacking-Food-16x9-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Backpacking-Food-16x9-1.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>                                <\/div>\n\n                                <h3 class=\"checklists-and-skills__card-small-data\">\n                                    Best Backpacking Meals &amp; Food of 2026                                <\/h3>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"checklists-and-skills__card-small\">\n                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/13-great-backpacking-meal-recipes-amp-food-dehydration-tips\/\"><span>Backpacking Meal Recipes &amp; How to Dehydrate Food for Camping<\/span><\/a>\n\n                                <div class=\"checklists-and-skills__card-small-image\">\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/20210807_072440-300x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/20210807_072440-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/20210807_072440-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/20210807_072440-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/20210807_072440.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>                                <\/div>\n\n                                <h3 class=\"checklists-and-skills__card-small-data\">\n                                    Backpacking Meal Recipes &amp; How to Dehydrate Food for Camping                                <\/h3>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"checklists-and-skills__card-small\">\n                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/camping\/best-coffee-makers\/\"><span>Best Camping &amp; Backpacking Coffee Makers of 2026<\/span><\/a>\n\n                                <div class=\"checklists-and-skills__card-small-image\">\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Coffee-Makers-16x9-1-300x169.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Closeup of the GSI Outdoors Ultralight Java Drip brewing coffee into an ultralight backpacking cup on a volcanic rock\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Coffee-Makers-16x9-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Coffee-Makers-16x9-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Coffee-Makers-16x9-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Coffee-Makers-16x9-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Coffee-Makers-16x9-1-2048x1151.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>                                <\/div>\n\n                                <h3 class=\"checklists-and-skills__card-small-data\">\n                                    Best Camping &amp; Backpacking Coffee Makers of 2026                                <\/h3>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"checklists-and-skills__card-small\">\n                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/hiking\/best-energy-bars\/\"><span>10 Best Energy Bars for Hiking &amp; Protein Bars of 2026<\/span><\/a>\n\n                                <div class=\"checklists-and-skills__card-small-image\">\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/multiple-energy-bars-scaled-e1739462506641-300x200.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Multiple energy bars on a camp table\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/multiple-energy-bars-scaled-e1739462506641-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/multiple-energy-bars-scaled-e1739462506641-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/multiple-energy-bars-scaled-e1739462506641-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/multiple-energy-bars-scaled-e1739462506641-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/multiple-energy-bars-scaled-e1739462506641-2048x1366.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>                                <\/div>\n\n                                <h3 class=\"checklists-and-skills__card-small-data\">\n                                    10 Best Energy Bars for Hiking &amp; Protein Bars of 2026                                <\/h3>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"checklists-and-skills__card-small\">\n                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/hiking\/best-hydration-mixes\/\"><span>10 Best Hydration Mixes &amp; Electrolyte Powders of 2026<\/span><\/a>\n\n                                <div class=\"checklists-and-skills__card-small-image\">\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/all-electrolytes-scaled-e1738877500761-300x200.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Semi-aerial view of dozens of electrolyte powders and mixes on a camping table\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/all-electrolytes-scaled-e1738877500761-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/all-electrolytes-scaled-e1738877500761-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/all-electrolytes-scaled-e1738877500761-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/all-electrolytes-scaled-e1738877500761-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/all-electrolytes-scaled-e1738877500761-2048x1366.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>                                <\/div>\n\n                                <h3 class=\"checklists-and-skills__card-small-data\">\n                                    10 Best Hydration Mixes &amp; Electrolyte Powders of 2026                                <\/h3>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"checklists-and-skills__card-small\">\n                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/camping\/easy-camping-recipes\/\"><span>Easy Camping Recipes That Taste Gourmet<\/span><\/a>\n\n                                <div class=\"checklists-and-skills__card-small-image\">\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Top-down-view-of-beans-and-eggs-cooking-on-a-camp-stove-300x169.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Top-down-view-of-beans-and-eggs-cooking-on-a-camp-stove-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Top-down-view-of-beans-and-eggs-cooking-on-a-camp-stove-1024x577.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Top-down-view-of-beans-and-eggs-cooking-on-a-camp-stove-768x433.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Top-down-view-of-beans-and-eggs-cooking-on-a-camp-stove.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>                                <\/div>\n\n                                <h3 class=\"checklists-and-skills__card-small-data\">\n                                    Easy Camping Recipes That Taste Gourmet                                <\/h3>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"checklists-and-skills__card-small\">\n                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/camping\/best-foil-packet-camping-meals\/\"><span>How to Make Tasty Foil Packet Camping Meals &#8211; Recipes &amp; Tips<\/span><\/a>\n\n                                <div class=\"checklists-and-skills__card-small-image\">\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Foil-Pkt-16-300x169.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Foil-Pkt-16-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Foil-Pkt-16-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Foil-Pkt-16-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Foil-Pkt-16.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>                                <\/div>\n\n                                <h3 class=\"checklists-and-skills__card-small-data\">\n                                    How to Make Tasty Foil Packet Camping Meals &#8211; Recipes &amp; Tips                                <\/h3>\n                            <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"block_25759457dcec0b46ce4d92ef14ddfba1\" class=\"category-archive-wrapper has-global-padding\">\n    <div style=\"margin-block-start:0;\" class=\"category-archive  align wp-block-amsive-category-archive\" id=\"category-archive-acf-block-65544c7f1e686\">\n\n\n        \n        <div class=\"category-archive__heading\">\n            <div class=\"data\">\n                <div>\n                    <h2 class=\"title\">\n                                                    Skills &#038; Tips                                            <\/h2>\n\n                                    <\/div>\n\n                            <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n        <section class=\"\">\n            <div class=\"\">\n                <div class=\"category-archive__cards in-a-row-6\">\n                                                                            <div\n                                    class=\"category-archive__card\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/hiking\/backpacking-amp-hiking-clothing-101-tips-for-creating-the-perfect-ultralight-clothing-system\/\"><span>What to Wear Hiking &amp; Backpacking: The Ultralight Packing Guide<\/span><\/a>\n\n                                    <div class=\"category-archive__card-image\">\n                                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/DSC06439-2-1024x576.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/DSC06439-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/DSC06439-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/DSC06439-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/DSC06439-2.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"category-archive__card-data\">\n                                        <h3 class=\"title\">\n                                            What to Wear Hiking &amp; Backpacking: The Ultralight Packing Guide                                        <\/h3>\n\n                                        <div class=\"description\">\n                                            We use our combined 100 years of backpacking experience to put together this packing guide for lightweight adventures.                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                            <div\n                                    class=\"category-archive__card\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/hiking\/how-to-prevent-and-treat-blisters-while-hiking\/\"><span>How to Prevent and Treat Blisters While Hiking<\/span><\/a>\n\n                                    <div class=\"category-archive__card-image\">\n                                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_2952-2-1-1024x576.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_2952-2-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_2952-2-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_2952-2-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_2952-2-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_2952-2-1-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"category-archive__card-data\">\n                                        <h3 class=\"title\">\n                                            How to Prevent and Treat Blisters While Hiking                                        <\/h3>\n\n                                        <div class=\"description\">\n                                            Blisters don&#8217;t need to be a bummer on trail. This guide explains how to prevent blisters in the first place, and how to treat them if they do pop up, as well as general foot care tips.                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                            <div\n                                    class=\"category-archive__card\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/hiking\/pros-and-cons-of-hiking-with-trekking-poles\/\"><span>Pros and Cons of Hiking With Trekking Poles<\/span><\/a>\n\n                                    <div class=\"category-archive__card-image\">\n                                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Possible-cover-1024x575.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Possible-cover-1024x575.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Possible-cover-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Possible-cover-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Possible-cover.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"category-archive__card-data\">\n                                        <h3 class=\"title\">\n                                            Pros and Cons of Hiking With Trekking Poles                                        <\/h3>\n\n                                        <div class=\"description\">\n                                            Whether you&#8217;re thru-hiking across the country or heading out on a quick weekend jaunt, trekking poles can add a lot of stability and&#8230;                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                            <div\n                                    class=\"category-archive__card\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/hiking\/ticks-hiking-how-to-protect-yourself\/\"><span>How To Protect Yourself from Ticks While Hiking<\/span><\/a>\n\n                                    <div class=\"category-archive__card-image\">\n                                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"535\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/tick-for-cover-1024x535.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/tick-for-cover-1024x535.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/tick-for-cover-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/tick-for-cover-768x401.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/tick-for-cover.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"category-archive__card-data\">\n                                        <h3 class=\"title\">\n                                            How To Protect Yourself from Ticks While Hiking                                        <\/h3>\n\n                                        <div class=\"description\">\n                                            Tick bites can make people anxious but with the right info and knowhow, you can keep yourself, your family, and your pets safe on trail.                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                            <div\n                                    class=\"category-archive__card\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/hiking\/mosquitos-hiking-how-to-protect-yourself\/\"><span>Mosquitos &amp; Hiking: How to Protect Yourself<\/span><\/a>\n\n                                    <div class=\"category-archive__card-image\">\n                                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"535\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/mosquito3-1024x535.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/mosquito3-1024x535.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/mosquito3-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/mosquito3-768x401.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/mosquito3.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"category-archive__card-data\">\n                                        <h3 class=\"title\">\n                                            Mosquitos &amp; Hiking: How to Protect Yourself                                        <\/h3>\n\n                                        <div class=\"description\">\n                                            Few things can ruin a backpacking trip quicker than relentless swarms of buzzing mosquitoes&#8230;                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                            <div\n                                    class=\"category-archive__card\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/20-tips-for-backpacking-on-a-budget\/\"><span>20 Tips for Backpacking on a Budget<\/span><\/a>\n\n                                    <div class=\"category-archive__card-image\">\n                                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Hilltop-Cover-1024x575.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Hilltop-Cover-1024x575.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Hilltop-Cover-300x168.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Hilltop-Cover-768x431.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Hilltop-Cover.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"category-archive__card-data\">\n                                        <h3 class=\"title\">\n                                            20 Tips for Backpacking on a Budget                                        <\/h3>\n\n                                        <div class=\"description\">\n                                            Whether you\u2019re just starting out or updating your old gear, we have the tips and tricks you need to backpack on a budget so you can enjoy the outdoors without burning a hole in your wallet.                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                            <div\n                                    class=\"category-archive__card\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/how-to-train-for-a-backpacking-trip\/\"><span>How to Train for Hiking &amp; Backpacking Trips<\/span><\/a>\n\n                                    <div class=\"category-archive__card-image\">\n                                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/a-backpacker-hiking-on-a-ridge-overlooking-an-epic-view-of-Glacier-National-Park-1024x576.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/a-backpacker-hiking-on-a-ridge-overlooking-an-epic-view-of-Glacier-National-Park-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/a-backpacker-hiking-on-a-ridge-overlooking-an-epic-view-of-Glacier-National-Park-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/a-backpacker-hiking-on-a-ridge-overlooking-an-epic-view-of-Glacier-National-Park-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/a-backpacker-hiking-on-a-ridge-overlooking-an-epic-view-of-Glacier-National-Park.jpeg 1423w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"category-archive__card-data\">\n                                        <h3 class=\"title\">\n                                            How to Train for Hiking &amp; Backpacking Trips                                        <\/h3>\n\n                                        <div class=\"description\">\n                                            If you\u2019ve got your sights set on a difficult hike or an epic backpacking trip, it\u2019s smart to prepare your body in the&#8230;                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                            <div\n                                    class=\"category-archive__card\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/how-to-use-your-phone-as-a-gps-device-for-backpacking\/\"><span>How to Use Your Phone as a GPS Device for Backpacking<\/span><\/a>\n\n                                    <div class=\"category-archive__card-image\">\n                                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"535\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/IMG_6202-1024x535.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/IMG_6202-1024x535.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/IMG_6202-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/IMG_6202-768x401.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/IMG_6202.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"category-archive__card-data\">\n                                        <h3 class=\"title\">\n                                            How to Use Your Phone as a GPS Device for Backpacking                                        <\/h3>\n\n                                        <div class=\"description\">\n                                            Finding the trail, the next water source, and your next campsite is so much easier with gps navigation tools on your phone.                                         <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                            <div\n                                    class=\"category-archive__card\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/do-you-really-need-a-footprint-for-your-tent\/\"><span>Do You Really Need a Tent Footprint &amp; How to Choose<\/span><\/a>\n\n                                    <div class=\"category-archive__card-image\">\n                                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/20191023_134053-1024x576.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/20191023_134053-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/20191023_134053-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/20191023_134053-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/20191023_134053-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/20191023_134053-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"category-archive__card-data\">\n                                        <h3 class=\"title\">\n                                            Do You Really Need a Tent Footprint &amp; How to Choose                                        <\/h3>\n\n                                        <div class=\"description\">\n                                            Tents are expensive, so do you really need to spend another $40 on a footprint to protect its floor? Here&#8217;s our expert take                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                            <div\n                                    class=\"category-archive__card\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/ultralight-backpacking-basics\/\"><span>Ultralight Backpacking Basics<\/span><\/a>\n\n                                    <div class=\"category-archive__card-image\">\n                                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Circuit_8_Misc-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"man wearing a black pocket\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Circuit_8_Misc-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Circuit_8_Misc-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Circuit_8_Misc-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Circuit_8_Misc-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Circuit_8_Misc-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"category-archive__card-data\">\n                                        <h3 class=\"title\">\n                                            Ultralight Backpacking Basics                                        <\/h3>\n\n                                        <div class=\"description\">\n                                            Is your backpacking kit weighing you down? Come to the light side! In this guide, we show how to trim valuable ounces, streamline your setup, and lower your base weight for your comfiest carry yet.                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                            <div\n                                    class=\"category-archive__card\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/backpacking\/how-to-poop-in-the-woods-a-backpackers-guide\/\"><span>How to Poop in the Woods: A Backpacker&#8217;s Guide<\/span><\/a>\n\n                                    <div class=\"category-archive__card-image\">\n                                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"535\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/DSC05165-2-1-1024x535.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"the tools for pooping in the woods (trowel, hand sanitizer and a baggie of toilet paper\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/DSC05165-2-1-1024x535.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/DSC05165-2-1-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/DSC05165-2-1-768x401.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/DSC05165-2-1.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"category-archive__card-data\">\n                                        <h3 class=\"title\">\n                                            How to Poop in the Woods: A Backpacker&#8217;s Guide                                        <\/h3>\n\n                                        <div class=\"description\">\n                                            When nature calls, we&#8217;ve got steps to turn a backcountry bathroom break into a five-star experience. 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