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Catskills fall photo

How to Pack for Fall Backpacking

What to bring, wear, eat, drink and where to go. Fall is one of our favorite times to backpack. There are fewer crowds, fewer bugs and fewer blazing-hot climb...
Whitney's beloved blue REI sleeping bag

An Ode to the Gear that Lasts

Fifty years ago, my dad walked into REI’s first official store in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood. He was looking for a sleeping bag—one he would eventually...
A rock in a body of shallow water in front of mountain peaks

Trails and Ales: Maine

3 craft breweries paired with 6 classic Maine hikes Since the 1980s, Mainers have been at the vanguard of the craft beer revival. There are now 80 craft brewer...