The Cloudline Outdoor Blog
Skills and Safety
Practical hiking skills: blister prevention, the 10 essentials, night hiking, storm and bear safety, and how to stay found on the trail.
Skills and Safety
Solo Hiking Tips: How to Have a Safe & Positive First Hike
Thinking about hiking alone? When you think about self-care, a solo hike doesn’t always come to mind. But hiking by yourself can...
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Skills and Safety
How to Prevent Blisters When Hiking and Backpacking
Don't Let Blisters Ruin Your Next Hike Blisters can quickly ruin a perfect day in the backcountry. Blisters can happen to even...
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Skills and Safety
The 10 Essentials for Hiking: A Beginner's Guide and Checklist
The 10 essentials for hiking explained: what to carry on every day hike, a simple checklist, what beginners should buy first and...
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Skills and Safety
Night Hiking Tips: How to Hike Safely After Dark
The best night hiking tips: is it safe to hike at night, what gear to bring, why to use red light, how...
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Skills and Safety
Wet Feet While Hiking: How to Keep Your Feet Dry and What to Do When They Get Wet
Wet feet hiking? What to do when socks get wet, whether wet socks are bad, the best socks for wet trails, water...
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Skills and Safety
Backcountry Storm Safety: How to Minimize Risk and Stay Safe Outdoors
If you’re an avid hiker, you know thunderstorms can pop up without too much warning. And you also know how scary it...
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Skills and Safety
Finding Comfort on the Trail: How to Pack and Wear Your Backpack Like a Pro
If you’ve ever gone backpacking with a poorly packed bag, you know how painful it can be. You might even think hiking...
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Trail notes and first dibs
New guides, restocks and outdoor stories, a couple of times a month.
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Skills and Safety
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...
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Skills and Safety
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,...
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Skills and Safety
Plan Ahead, Prepare, and Be Aware: Our Top Tips for Staying Found While Hiking
It’s been a great day so far. You woke up before sunrise, packed your bag, and drank coffee on the quiet drive...
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Skills and Safety
7 Surprising Ways Your Hiking Socks Can Help You Survive in the Wilderness
We do our best to be prepared - carrying the 10 essentials, planning our routes, and exercising caution - and most of...
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Skills and Safety
How to Stay Safe When Hiking in Bear Country: Bear Safety & FAQ
If you spend any amount of time on the trail, chances are you’ll be hiking through bear country at some point or...
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Skills and Safety
15 Tips for Taking Better Photos with an iPhone on Your Next Hike
The Best Camera is the One You Have With You They say the best camera is the one you have with you,...
