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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Bowl of Tangy Vietnamese Noodles backpacking meal recipe.

Backpacking Recipe: Tangy Vietnamese Noodles

Sometimes, finding recipes fit for multiple days on the trail can be difficult and time consuming. While some backpackers approach their meals with only nutrients and calorie to weight ratio...

Backpacking Recipe: Tangy Vietnamese Noodles

Sometimes, finding recipes fit for multiple days on the trail can be difficult and time consuming. While some backpackers approach their meals with only nutrients and calorie to weight ratio...

Large group of backpackers walking along grassy hills.

Wilderness Connects Everyone

Hikers and backpackers are often adventurers in many ways. A scroll through almost any Instagram feed will show you gorgeous images of exciting and beautiful places worldwide, most of which...

Wilderness Connects Everyone

Hikers and backpackers are often adventurers in many ways. A scroll through almost any Instagram feed will show you gorgeous images of exciting and beautiful places worldwide, most of which...

Hiker walking on mountain ridge with huge mountains in the distance.

How to Choose the Right Hiking Trail

Some trails are familiar, like a pair of cushioned slippers formed to your feet. Each turn is comforting and warm, as known as the pages of your favorite book. Some...

How to Choose the Right Hiking Trail

Some trails are familiar, like a pair of cushioned slippers formed to your feet. Each turn is comforting and warm, as known as the pages of your favorite book. Some...

Hiker jumping for joy on a mountain top.

Problems Only Outdoorsy People Have

From hiking dog jealousy to estimating the calorie-to-weight ratio of entire grocery stores, outdoor adventurers have unique experiences all around. Here are just a few to make you laugh, paired...

Problems Only Outdoorsy People Have

From hiking dog jealousy to estimating the calorie-to-weight ratio of entire grocery stores, outdoor adventurers have unique experiences all around. Here are just a few to make you laugh, paired...

Close up of hikers boots and hiking socks while bending down to reach in day pack.

A Guide to Investing in Essential Hiking Gear

My first pair of sturdy, quality hiking boots changed my outdoor experience. Before them, I tumbled around awkwardly in slippery, ill-fitting, non-breathable (and somehow also non-waterproof) boots, coming away from...

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A Guide to Investing in Essential Hiking Gear

My first pair of sturdy, quality hiking boots changed my outdoor experience. Before them, I tumbled around awkwardly in slippery, ill-fitting, non-breathable (and somehow also non-waterproof) boots, coming away from...

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Whitney Thomas standing on canyon edge.

Whitney Thomas Interview: Embracing Freedom in the Outdoors

Paddler, climber, thru-hiker, backpacker. Guide, former professor, explorer, and leader. Though you probably do not know her name, Whitney Thomas is a true outdoorswoman. When I set out to interview...

Whitney Thomas Interview: Embracing Freedom in the Outdoors

Paddler, climber, thru-hiker, backpacker. Guide, former professor, explorer, and leader. Though you probably do not know her name, Whitney Thomas is a true outdoorswoman. When I set out to interview...