INSPIRATION AND TIPS FOR OUTDOOR ADVENTURES

Welcome to the Cloudline Outdoor Blog. It's about much more than merino wool socks, discover expert tips to elevate your next hike, campout, or backpacking trip. Our in-house team covers the adventures they love and the knowledge they've gained from a lifetime on the trail.

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Backpacker hiking along a mountain ridge trail.

How to Trim Your Pack Weight for Your Next Ultralight Backpacking Adventure

"Should I take this?" Have you ever packed for a backpacking trip and struggled to know what to bring? Did you forget something important, or (arguably) worse, pack something heavy...

How to Trim Your Pack Weight for Your Next Ultralight Backpacking Adventure

"Should I take this?" Have you ever packed for a backpacking trip and struggled to know what to bring? Did you forget something important, or (arguably) worse, pack something heavy...

Woman sitting on the beach on a cloudy day and journaling.

Want to Get More Out of Your Hikes? Try Trail Journaling

Everyone hikes for a different reason — maybe to spend time with friends, get some exercise, or experience nature. And it’s probably safe to say that no matter what other...

Want to Get More Out of Your Hikes? Try Trail Journaling

Everyone hikes for a different reason — maybe to spend time with friends, get some exercise, or experience nature. And it’s probably safe to say that no matter what other...

Group of hikers hiking along a trail as the sun sets.

How to Beat the Heat, Stay Hydrated, and Avoid the Bugs While Hiking

With long days, abundant sunshine, and fair weather, summer is a great time to hit the trails and hike. Snow is long gone, the trails are in good condition, and...

How to Beat the Heat, Stay Hydrated, and Avoid the Bugs While Hiking

With long days, abundant sunshine, and fair weather, summer is a great time to hit the trails and hike. Snow is long gone, the trails are in good condition, and...

A hiker and dog enjoying the sunset view from a mountain top.

8 Important Tips for Hiking and Backpacking With Your Dog

If you’ve got a dog at home, chances are they love getting outside as much as (or more than) you do. If that’s the case, they’ll probably enjoy a hike,...

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8 Important Tips for Hiking and Backpacking With Your Dog

If you’ve got a dog at home, chances are they love getting outside as much as (or more than) you do. If that’s the case, they’ll probably enjoy a hike,...

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Four hikers hiking in a line down a trail in the forest.

4 Self-Care Tips to Help You Get the Most Out of Your Outdoor Adventures

 If you’re a hiker, backpacker, or any kind of outdoor enthusiast, you probably enjoy the health benefits that come with taking part in your favorite activities. Exercise, time in nature,...

4 Self-Care Tips to Help You Get the Most Out of Your Outdoor Adventures

 If you’re a hiker, backpacker, or any kind of outdoor enthusiast, you probably enjoy the health benefits that come with taking part in your favorite activities. Exercise, time in nature,...

Hiker holding onto her backpack straps wearing a rain jacket and standing in the rain on a forest trail.

12 Tips to Make Rainy Outdoor Adventures More Fun

With spring around the corner, it’s time to think about hitting the trails. But if you live somewhere with wet spring weather — like we do in Seattle — conditions...

12 Tips to Make Rainy Outdoor Adventures More Fun

With spring around the corner, it’s time to think about hitting the trails. But if you live somewhere with wet spring weather — like we do in Seattle — conditions...