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How to Stay Clean While Backpacking: The Expert Guide
How to Stay Clean While Backpacking: The Expert Guide
Last Updated:
March 14, 2024
We have you covered from head to toe with our tips for keeping good hygiene on trail. It’s possible to embrace the funk while still staying clean in the backcountry.
What to Wear Hiking & Backpacking: The Ultralight Packing Guide
What to Wear Hiking & Backpacking: The Ultralight Packing Guide
Last Updated:
March 13, 2024
We use our combined 100 years of backpacking experience to put together this packing guide for lightweight adventures.
John Muir Trail Gear List: What to Pack
John Muir Trail Gear List: What to Pack
Last Updated:
March 12, 2024
The John Muir Trail is 210 miles of some of the most spectacular wilderness in the United States. Get prepared with our gear list, tailor made for this bucket list adventure.
The 7 Best Rain Boots for Women of 2025
The 7 Best Rain Boots for Women of 2025
Last Updated:
March 9, 2024
Don’t let wet weather dampen your spirits! Our team of experts has splashed its way to this list of the best rain boots around.
Ultimate Day Hiking Checklist
Ultimate Day Hiking Checklist
Last Updated:
March 1, 2024
We love a good checklist to help us prepare for a trip – even if we’re just going out for a day hike…
Backpacking Meal Recipes & How to Dehydrate Food for Camping
Backpacking Meal Recipes & How to Dehydrate Food for Camping
Last Updated:
March 1, 2024
Making your own backpacking meals can be a fun hobby and a great way to take control of your nutrition while saving money.
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
Published:
February 23, 2024
How many ways can you tie your shoes? If you like to hike, you’ll need more than one.
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.