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50 Great Deals at REI’s Holiday Sale 2025
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50 Great Deals at REI’s Holiday Sale 2025

REI’s Holiday Sale is in full swing from November 14 – 24, and we’ve already cherry-picked the best deals! Score the discounted outdoor gear of your dreams with our curated guide to the best camping, hiking, and backpacking bargains.
Easy Camping Recipes That Taste Gourmet

Easy Camping Recipes That Taste Gourmet

We’re avid cooks, so we don’t settle for crappy food at camp. This guide shares our favorite easy recipes for campground cooking
Red Castle Lakes Backpacking Guide – High Uintas

Red Castle Lakes Backpacking Guide – High Uintas

Are you interested in backpacking the Red Castle Lakes in Utah’s High Uintas? Our guide will help you plan your two or three day trip in this wonderland.
Best Day Hikes in the Grand Canyon

Best Day Hikes in the Grand Canyon

The Grand Canyon is among the most visited national parks in the country. We recommend the best day hikes to enjoy this spectacular spot in the Southwest.
Men’s KUHL Renegade Convertible Pants Review
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Men’s KUHL Renegade Convertible Pants Review

Hot or cold doesn’t matter in these pants. Transition quickly and easily from pants to shorts for varied temperatures while out on the trail.
Men’s Arc’teryx Gamma Pants Review
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Men’s Arc’teryx Gamma Pants Review

Need rugged pants for rugged adventures? The Arc’Teryx Gamma Pants are one of our all time favorites for high-output adventures.
Men’s Fjallraven Vidda Pro Pants Review
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Men’s Fjallraven Vidda Pro Pants Review

Built for extremes, these men’s hiking pants are perfect for those who spend all day in the toughest environments, running chainsaws or bashing through dense brush.
Men’s Patagonia Terravia Alpine Pants Review
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Men’s Patagonia Terravia Alpine Pants Review

Choose these pants for your next fast and light alpine mission – or any adventure needing a highly durable yet still lightweight pair of pants.
Men’s Norrona Femund Flex1 Pants Review
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Men’s Norrona Femund Flex1 Pants Review

From the trails to the summit and back again, count on these pants to get you there in comfort and style with enough durability to last for years.
Best Hiking Pants for Men of 2025
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Best Hiking Pants for Men of 2025

Whether you need to crush big days in comfort or blaze your own path through the backcountry, these are the best pants for hiking, backpacking, and big adventures.
Black Diamond Deploy Down 0.5 Full Zip Hoody Review
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Black Diamond Deploy Down 0.5 Full Zip Hoody Review

Featherlight yet impressively warm, this ultralight down jacket delivers serious performance for high-output adventures, perfect for hikers, climbers, and skiers who want warmth without the weight.
Cotopaxi Fuego Hooded Down Jacket Review
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Cotopaxi Fuego Hooded Down Jacket Review

Warm and durable, with 800-fill down and weather-resistant fabric, this retro-inspired jacket is perfect for outdoor adventures or everyday wear. It effortlessly balances style, comfort, and performance.
Decathlon Simond MT100 Down Puffer Review
A person wearing the olive Simond MT100 Down Jacket walks through bright yellow fall foliage, showcasing the jacket in seasonal use.

Decathlon Simond MT100 Down Puffer Review

An affordable, lightweight, packable 3-season down jacket that delivers excellent warmth and value for everyday wear or backcountry adventures.
Best Down Jackets of 2025
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Best Down Jackets of 2025

Down for an adventure? It’s time to layer up! Stay warm, cozy and comfy from city sidewalks to snowy slopes with our guide to the best puffy jackets for men and women.
Rab Neutrino Pro Down Jacket Review
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Rab Neutrino Pro Down Jacket Review

Warm, durable, and impressively packable for its warmth, this technical winter puffy thrives in freezing temperatures—perfect for cold-weather adventures, basecamp life, or backcountry use when instant warmth matters most.
Best Bear Canisters for Backpacking of 2025
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Best Bear Canisters for Backpacking of 2025

Proper food storage is essential in bear country, so we’ve broken down every option to help you choose the best system for your next adventure.
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