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# CleverHiker

> The best hiking, backpacking, and camping gear reviews on the web

## Pages
- [Home](https://www.cleverhiker.com/)
- [About Us](https://www.cleverhiker.com/about/)
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## Posts
- [Best Backpacking Sleeping Bags of 2025](https://www.cleverhiker.com/backpacking/best-sleeping-bags/): From summer summits to winter wanderings, our trail\-tested list of the best backpacking sleeping bags will keep you warm and cozy in\.\.\.
- [Best Backpacking Sleeping Pads of 2025](https://www.cleverhiker.com/backpacking/best-sleeping-pads/): Whether you’re looking for inflatable or foam, ultralight or ultra\-plush, we’ll help you get a great night’s sleep in the backcountry with our trail\-tested picks\.\.\.
- [Best Backpacking Tents of 2025](https://www.cleverhiker.com/backpacking/best-tents-backpacking/): We put the most promising backpacking tents on the market through the wringer to find the ones with the best balance of comfort, weight\.\.\.
- [Best Hiking Shoes for Men of 2025](https://www.cleverhiker.com/footwear/best-hiking-shoes-men/): We’ve hiked thousands of miles in the best hiking shoes available to see which ones gained the most traction with our team of experts\.\.\.
- [Best Hiking Shoes for Women of 2025](https://www.cleverhiker.com/footwear/best-hiking-shoes-women/): Looking for the most comfortable, durable women’s hiking shoes around? Our team of experts tested dozens of the most promising pairs over thousands\.\.\.

## Tutorials
- [Ultralight Footwear \& Trekking Poles – Episode 8](https://www.cleverhiker.com/tutorials/lightweight-backpacking-video-series/episode-8-lightweight-footwear-trekking-poles/): \<p class=""\>When it comes to saving energy on the trail, choosing lightweight footwear is just about the most important decision you can make\.\</p\>
- [Lightweight Backpacking Basics – Episode 1](https://www.cleverhiker.com/tutorials/lightweight-backpacking-video-series/lightweight-basics/): \<p class=""\>Backpacking with a lighter pack will reduce stress on your body, give you more free time on the trail, and allow you to hike farther with less effort\. \</p\>
- [Essential Trail Skills Video Series](https://www.cleverhiker.com/tutorials/essential-trail-skills-video-series/)
- [Ultralight Clothing \& Rain Gear – Episode 9](https://www.cleverhiker.com/tutorials/lightweight-backpacking-video-series/episode-9/): \<p class=""\>A well\-thought\-out clothing system will keep you covered under almost any weather conditions and can be extremely lightweight too\. \</p\>
- [Ultralight Sleeping Bags, Pads \& Pillows – Episode 4](https://www.cleverhiker.com/tutorials/lightweight-backpacking-video-series/lightweight-sleeping-bags-pads/): \<p class=""\>Your sleeping system is very important for safety on the trail and it'll also have a huge influence on your enjoyment\.\</p\>

## Template Parts
- [Apparel Archive Hero](https://www.cleverhiker.com/templateparts/apparel-archive-hero/)
- [Camping Archive Hero](https://www.cleverhiker.com/templateparts/camping-archive-hero/)
- [More Gear Archive Hero](https://www.cleverhiker.com/templateparts/more-gear-archive-hero/)
- [Footwear Archive Hero](https://www.cleverhiker.com/templateparts/footwear-archive-hero/)
- [Backpacking Archive Hero](https://www.cleverhiker.com/templateparts/backpacking-archive-hero/)

## Categories
- [Backpacking Gear Reviews, Expert Tips, \& Trail Guides](https://www.cleverhiker.com/category/backpacking/)
- [Backpacking Individual Gear Reviews](https://www.cleverhiker.com/category/backpacking/backpacking-individual-gear-reviews/)
- [Hiking Gear Reviews, Expert Tips, \& Trail Guides](https://www.cleverhiker.com/category/hiking/)
- [Camping Gear Reviews \& Expert Tips](https://www.cleverhiker.com/category/camping/)
- [Hiking Individual Gear Reviews](https://www.cleverhiker.com/category/hiking/hiking-individual-gear-reviews/)