More ways to give » Subscribe to our free email newsletter for hiking news, events, gear reviews and more. Hike of the Week Sitting in the heart of the Salt Creek Recreation Area, Striped Peak is brimming with tidepools, rocky bluffs, and coastal scenery. The payoff for the 1,166 summit? Panorama views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca, Vancouver Island, and the Cascade Mountains. Prepare for WTA's Backcountry Trip Registration 2017 Legislative Priorities: Funding for Trails, Getting the Next Generation Outdoors Clean, Protect and Waterproof Your Gear How to Apply for a Youth VacationShow Us Your Gear Photo Contest 2013 (May) To celebrate National Photography Month we decided what better way than to hold a photo contest. Today, we announce the winners of the 2013 May Photo Contest and thank you all for the great photos, comments, and participation. It truly is rewarding to see our camera backpacks and outdoor photography gear being put to good use.

As we strive to make the best hiking and outdoor camera backpacks possible, we thought it would be fitting to hold a photo contest based around just that. Missed your chance to enter? Stay tuned for our next photo contest coming soon in 2013! *Winners: We will be in touch with you, shortly. 1st Place Winner – Darryl Lai Prize: $150 in Clik Elite Gear “Chasing the light at Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia with a Clik Elite Compact Sport backpack!” 2nd Place Winner – Andreas Pueschel Prize: $75 in Clik Elite Gear “Clik´s Probody Sport in the German Alps near Garmisch-Partenkirchen” 3rd Place Winner – Ryan Skeers Prize: $50 in Clik Elite Gear “Climbing Richness of it all, Snow Canyon” w/ SLR Camera Chest Carrier Peoples Choice – Seth Hamel “The Cathedral” in Pine Creek Canyon, Zion National Park, Utah. I used my clik elite Contrejour 35 on this shoot.” We had so many great submissions in our 2013 photo contest that we had a difficult time selecting the winners.

Here are some of our runner-ups. *Note to Runner-Up Participants: Keep your eyes peeled for our next photo contest, coming soon in 2013! We would love to see your photos get another chance. You missed the contest?! We always welcome user photos on our Clik Elite Facebook Page and would love to see how you are putting our gear to the test in the outdoors. Submit your photos via e-mail or our Facebook page and we’ll happily give credit and link back to your website/location of choice.solar backpack mcgill Do you have ideas for our next outdoor adventure photo contest? backpack urumqiLet us know in the comments below!otium backpack Categories: News Tags: Clik Elite in Action, Photo Contest, User Submitted Photospogu backpack cover

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Anyways, Part 3 in my Zion Narrows series and is all about the equipment you need for a fun and successful backpacking trip. Preparing for the Zion Narrows is a little bit different than a normal backpacking trip since you’ll be (happily) slogging through 16 miles of river. And nothing ruins a trip faster than a soaked sleeping bag or damaged camera. So before heading out, you’ll need to put some thought into how to waterproof your stuff. Which shoes to wear is also a critical consideration. When you begin your planning, first start by checking out my prior post on Backpacking Gear Essentials, which details all the gear that I take on every backpacking trip. Then add the items below, and you should be a happy camper on your trip through the Zion Narrows. Trash compactor bags are a cheap and reliable solution for keeping all of your stuff inside your pack dry. Simply open up a compactor bag and use it to line the inside of your backpack. Then place all of your items inside the compactor bag.

This way, if you end up wading through some deep pools and the bottom of your pack gets wet, the stuff inside should stay totally dry. This California-based company makes rugged, durable water resistant cases that are perfect for any kind of water adventure. For years, Pelican Cases have been my go-to gear for protecting my camera on outdoor excursions, including white water rafting and beach camping trips. While backpacking the Zion Narrows, I kept my camera in a Pelican Case and used the attached caribeaner to clip it to my backpack’s chest strap, providing me easy, worry-free access to snap all those shots. and cost between $17-$32. If you have any larger electronics or other items that you want to strap to the outside of your bag, pick up a 3 or 5 liter Sea to Summit dry bag. These super strong dry bags roll down and easily clip to the outside of your pack. Hiking boots will get heavy and water logged, making it very difficult to walk. So ditch the boots and sport an old pair of tennis shoes instead.

I hiked all 16 miles of the Narrows in a 2-year old pair of Brooks tennis shoes that I wear daily to the gym. They were light, provided enough support, and I came home blister-free. When making your shoe choice, the most important thing is that they are closed-toe, closed-heel. Avoid sandals such as Chacos and Keens at all costs or you’ll be stopping constantly to dig the rocks out. You’ll also end up with stubbed toes and cut up feet. If you are uncomfortable hiking in regular tennis shoes or if the water is chilly, I recommend you stop by Zion Rock Outfitters in Springdale and try on a pair of the 5.10 Canyoneer Shoes that they have for rent. These shoes are one of the most popular canyoneering shoes on the market and have soles that are ideal for gripping wet rocks. They also come with neoprene socks to keep your feet warm. I haven’t tried a pair, but I saw tons of people wearing them, and they also get great reviews online. The only thing is that the first couple of miles after leaving Chamberlain Ranch, you will be on a dry trail.