by hikerevangelinafrank | Jan 7, 2025 | Travel Adventures
PHOTO CREDIT: CASEY HANDLEY (CLEVERHIKER.COM) The Soto Windmaster is touted as one of the absolute best backpacking stoves for its superior wind performance. But does it really outperform other canister stoves when the wind starts whipping? We put the Soto...
by hikerevangelinafrank | Jan 7, 2025 | Travel Adventures
PHOTO CREDIT: CASEY HANDLEY (CLEVERHIKER.COM) If you’ve been in the ultralight scene for more than a minute, chances are you’ve heard about the Durston X-Mid Pro 2. This unique tent gets a lot of hype in UL circles, but does it live up to the praise? Read on to see...
by hikerevangelinafrank | Jan 7, 2025 | Travel Adventures
PHOTO CREDIT: HEATHER ELDRIDGE (CLEVERHIKER.COM) The Six Moon Designs Lunar Duo is revered in the ultralight backpacking world for its palace-like spaciousness, low weight, and affordable price tag. We were first intrigued by the Lunar Duo over a decade ago when we...
by hikerevangelinafrank | Jun 8, 2023 | Travel Adventures
Father’s Day (Sunday, June 18th) is the perfect time to show your dad (or the father of your children) some love. If the special guy in your life loves hiking, backpacking, or camping, we’ve got you covered with plenty of outdoor-inspired gift ideas your old...
by hikerevangelinafrank | Jun 7, 2023 | Travel Adventures
PHOTO CREDIT: HEATHER ELDRIDGE (CLEVERHIKER.COM) Big Agnes has a solid reputation for making some of the most comfortable backpacking products on the market. More comfort can often mean gear that’s slightly heavier and bulkier, but the Zoom UL pad is the best of...