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Best Backpacking Freeze Dried & Dehydrated Meals of 2025
Best Backpacking Freeze Dried & Dehydrated Meals of 2025
Last Updated:
February 29, 2024
Freeze dried meals aren’t just for astronauts anymore. In fact, they’re some of the most popular meal options for hikers…
10 Campfire Safety Tips
10 Campfire Safety Tips
Published:
February 27, 2024
Human-caused wildfires impact millions of acres of forest each year. With a little extra prep, attentiveness, and care…
How to Lace Hiking Boots & Shoes
How to Lace Hiking Boots & Shoes
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February 23, 2024
How many ways can you tie your shoes? If you like to hike, you’ll need more than one.
Best Backpacking Cookware of 2025
Best Backpacking Cookware of 2025
Last Updated:
February 20, 2024
If you’re in the market for new backpacking cookware, you’ve come to the right place. Our team of outdoor experts has been cooking up a storm…
Best Tent Stakes of 2025
Best Tent Stakes of 2025
Last Updated:
February 19, 2024
Tent stakes are some of the smallest, but most important items in your outdoor kit. Your tent stakes will secure your shelter…
Best Camping Stoves of 2025
Best Camping Stoves of 2025
Last Updated:
February 14, 2024
Be the envy of all campground cooks with one of our top camping stove recommendations. Each of these options has been tested based on power, portability, efficiency, and more.
How to Clean Hiking Shoes & Boots
How to Clean Hiking Shoes & Boots
Published:
January 23, 2024
In this guide, we walk you through how to take care of your footwear – so your footwear can take care of you.
20 Hot Deals at REI’s Holiday Warm Up Sale 2023
20 Hot Deals at REI’s Holiday Warm Up Sale 2023
Published:
December 8, 2023
REI’s Holiday Warm Up Sale is on from December 8-18th. These are the deals you won’t want to miss at this year’s sale.
The 50 Best Deals at REI’s Gear Up Get Out Sale 2023
The 50 Best Deals at REI’s Gear Up Get Out Sale 2023
Published:
November 10, 2023
We scoured REI’s Gear Up Get Out Sale (running Nov 10-20) and put together this list of the deals we’re most excited about. Trust us, you won’t want to miss this one!
Best Women’s Backpacking Gear of 2025
Best Women’s Backpacking Gear of 2025
Last Updated:
October 17, 2023
Women’s Backpacking Gear In the past few years there’s been a long awaited shift toward gender equity and accessibility in the outdoor industry. Now more than ever, companies are getting serious about designing quality, high-functioning outdoor gear for women. Women have different body shapes, move differently, sleep a bit colder, and have unique hygiene considerations. […]
Top Gear Picks of 2025
Top Gear Picks of 2025
Last Updated:
October 5, 2023
This is where we highlight a wide range of exceptional choices, and talk about our personal favorites.
Best Backpacking Food
Best Backpacking Food
Last Updated:
October 4, 2023
Trail-tested recommendations on the best freeze-dried meals, camp kitchen essentials, and tips for impressing your friends with your culinary prowess.
Wonderland Trail Backpacking Guide
Wonderland Trail Backpacking Guide
Last Updated:
September 25, 2023
The Wonderland Trail is a true gem of the Pacific Northwest. It’s one of the most iconic trails in the region, and with very good reason.
20 Ways to Use Your REI 20% Off Coupon
20 Ways to Use Your REI 20% Off Coupon
Published:
September 23, 2023
Get excited REI members – it’s coupon time! This weekend only (September 23-24th) REI members can get 20% off…
Durston X-Mid Pro 2 Tent Review
Durston X-Mid Pro 2 Tent Review
Published:
September 16, 2023
If you’ve been in the ultralight scene for more than a minute, chances are you’ve heard about the Durston X-Mid Pro 2.
40 Great Deals at REI’s Labor Day Sale 2023
40 Great Deals at REI’s Labor Day Sale 2023
Published:
August 25, 2023
One of REI’s best sales of the year – the Labor Day Sale – is happening from August 25-September 4th and includes some…