If you’ve spent any time researching hikes or backpacking trips, you’ve probably come across lingo or acronyms that are unfamiliar. Even as an avid hiker …
23 Tips For Hiking In The Rain: How To Stay Dry and Comfortable
While you may not be chomping at the bit to go hiking in the rain, knowing how to stay dry and comfortable in bad weather …
18 Tips for Sleeping in a Tent Comfortably (Plus, What Not to Do)
Sleeping comfortably in a tent takes practice. While there’s a world of information about the “best tents” and “best sleeping pads,” the process of sleeping …
32 Essential Desert Hiking and Backpacking Tips
The American Southwest is one of the top destinations for hikers and backpackers with vast landscapes, unique geological features, and gorgeous sunrises and sunsets. A …
12 Reasons to Become an REI Member
I became an REI member 18 years ago right when I finished college and decided I wanted to get more into camping. I remember being …
Backpacking the Four Pass Loop in Colorado’s Maroon Bells: Permits, Itineraries, And More!
When you search on Google for images of Colorado, many of those breathtaking, iconic photos of mountain peaks surrounded by alpine lakes and wildflowers are …
Women’s Patagonia Nano Puff Insulated Hoodie Review
As I’ve been hiking and camping regularly over the past decade and more, I’ve tested a lot of outdoor apparel. The more gear I try, …
Ultimate Havasu Falls Camping, Hiking and Permit Guide (2024)
The Havasupai Reservation and Havasu Falls is one of the most special places I have ever visited. I’ve been twice now, and both times I …
40 Best Outdoor Gear Deals During REI’s Gear Up Get Out Sale
Every fall, the REI Gear Up Get Out sale brings awesome savings on top outdoor gear and apparel. This year’s sale is taking place between …
Backpacking the Trans Catalina Trail: Permits, Itineraries, Gear and More
Located only 22 miles off the coast of Southern California, Catalina Island is an inhabited island that offers amazing kelp forest diving, wildlife, and turns …