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20 Tips for Backpacking in the Desert
20 Tips for Backpacking in the Desert
Last Updated:
March 25, 2024
Desert hiking offers some of the most stunning and varied scenery of any ecosystem. In this guide, we offer our tips and tricks for staying safe and healthy in this beautiful but harsh landscape.
How To Wash A Rain Jacket and Pants
How To Wash A Rain Jacket and Pants
Last Updated:
March 22, 2024
All rain gear eventually needs some TLC – and maybe more often than you think. This guides walks you through the steps for successfully retreating your gear when…
How to Wash a Down Sleeping Bag
How to Wash a Down Sleeping Bag
Last Updated:
March 22, 2024
A down sleeping bag can be a backpacker’s greatest ally in the wilderness. If treated with care, a down sleeping bag can…
How to Prevent and Treat Blisters While Hiking
How to Prevent and Treat Blisters While Hiking
Last Updated:
March 21, 2024
Blisters don’t need to be a bummer on trail. This guide explains how to prevent blisters in the first place, and how to treat them if they do pop up, as well as general foot care tips.
How To Care For Your Tent: Cleaning, Repair, & Storage Tips
How To Care For Your Tent: Cleaning, Repair, & Storage Tips
Last Updated:
March 20, 2024
A little extra care goes a long way to prolong the lifespan of your tent. In this article, we share our best tips and tricks for properly caring for and storing your tent.
10 Tips for Hiking & Backpacking in the Rain
10 Tips for Hiking & Backpacking in the Rain
Last Updated:
March 20, 2024
There’s no doubt that rainy and cold conditions add an element of challenge to getting outside.
Cirque of the Towers 3-Day Backpacking Loop – Wind River, WY
Cirque of the Towers 3-Day Backpacking Loop – Wind River, WY
Last Updated:
March 18, 2024
The Wind River Range in Wyoming is a place you truly have to see to believe. It’s an outdoor adventurer’s dream come true. Where immense glacier-carved granite spires tower over crystal-clear lakes, rolling meadows, and fields choked with high-alpine wildflowers.
The 35 Best Ways to Save At REI’s Member Moment Event 2024
The 35 Best Ways to Save At REI’s Member Moment Event 2024
Published:
March 15, 2024
We’ll show you how to save big at REI’s Member Moment Event with coupon codes, member reward information, and sale highlights.
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.
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.