DIY: Make Your Own Bucket Bike Panniers Ashley Brown|March 9, 2018 Transform your kitty litter buckets into bike panniers with this DIY guide! Learn how to make your own functional and stylish panniers at home.
13 Bikepacking Tips for Your Next Ride Ashley Brown|February 27, 2018 Bikepacking is a great way to explore new places, with the freedom to travel on roads, gravel or singletrack with everything you need strapped to your steed. Check out these tips and tricks to make your bikepacking adventures even better.
Why You Need to Wax Your Skis or Snowboard Ken Knapp|February 21, 2018 If you’ve ever wondered why you need to wax your skis or snowboard, we can help. Learn how wax adds speed, what else it does and get waxing advice.
How I fit everything for a two-week trip into one Flash Pack Aer Parris|February 19, 2018 A thru-hiker packs an 18-liter REI Flash Pack for two weeks of adventure travel in Europe. We offer plenty of tips and tricks so you can too.
How Old Should My Baby Be To Go Hiking? Shanti Hodges|February 16, 2018 When a baby enters the picture, new parents often have a lot of fears and questions about hiking. Hike it Baby founder Shanti Hodges shares her top tips.
Hand and Skin Care Tips for Climbers Michelle Wallace|February 13, 2018 Good skin—tough and durable yet resilient—is crucial to climbing success. Pro climbers Steph Davis and Brette Harrington share some of their skin care tips with us.
5 Tips for Teaching Your Kid to Ski Anna Quinlan|February 5, 2018 Skiing with your kids is an entirely different kind of adventure than charging with your buddies. Here are five simple steps that will make it a day you both remember for all the right reasons.
DIY: Make Your Own Pulk Sled Ashley Brown|January 31, 2018 From a four-season tent to a warmer sleeping bag, the equipment required to enjoy winter camping can add up, both in bulk and weight. A pulk sled that glides along behind you makes transporting all that extra gear much easier. Learn how to make your own pulk sled.
How to Stay Warm in a Sleeping Bag Ken Knapp|January 26, 2018 Even a quality sleeping bag can use a little help. We offer tips on how to prevent heat loss, along with ways to add a little warmth to your bag.
Solving Your Buts REI Staff|January 22, 2018 It's too cold, dark, wet, dirty. You're too busy, tired, broke, gearless. You don't know where to go, how to go, who to go with. Yeah. We he...
Tips for Mountain Biking in the Dark Ashley Brown|January 19, 2018 Mountain biking at night transforms familiar trails into fresh challenges, extends your riding season and cuts down on the crowds. Here are a few tips.
How Many Quickdraws Do I Need? Joe Pasteris|December 14, 2017 The number of quickdraws you need varies based on the climb, but most sport climbing routes can be led with 12 or fewer. Learn more on the Co-op Journal.
