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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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 miles on the trail in relative comfort is...

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 miles on the trail in relative comfort is...

Hiker wearing Cloudline Apparel socks is hiking along a rocky trail on a sunny day.

Should You Wear Merino Wool in the Summer? Yes, and Here’s Why

The sun’s shining, it’s warm outside, and you’re ready to head out for a long summer hike. You pull open your dresser drawers and see some of your favorite merino...

Should You Wear Merino Wool in the Summer? Yes, and Here’s Why

The sun’s shining, it’s warm outside, and you’re ready to head out for a long summer hike. You pull open your dresser drawers and see some of your favorite merino...

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 three smiling hikers enjoying a nature hike on a sunny day.

5 Ways Spending More Time in Nature Can Improve Your Mental Health

If you’ve ever spent the week in the backcountry, you know just how refreshing that time in nature can be. When you return from a week in the wilderness, you...

5 Ways Spending More Time in Nature Can Improve Your Mental Health

If you’ve ever spent the week in the backcountry, you know just how refreshing that time in nature can be. When you return from a week in the wilderness, you...

Hiker with raised arms enjoying a view of the ocean from hiking trail.

7 Best Summer Beach Hikes to Add to Your Bucket List

When you think about hiking, you probably envision a trail in the mountains, the desert, or the woods. But what about the beach? Sure, the beach is for swimming. Lounging....

7 Best Summer Beach Hikes to Add to Your Bucket List

When you think about hiking, you probably envision a trail in the mountains, the desert, or the woods. But what about the beach? Sure, the beach is for swimming. Lounging....