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.
How to Pack for a Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hike Aer Parris|January 16, 2018 Learn the ultimate guide on how to pack for a Pacific Crest Trail thru-hike. Get expert advice from REI to make your journey a success.
How to Gear Up and Get Your Kids Started Camping and Backpacking Michael Lanza|December 5, 2017 Hard-earned, age-specific tips from parents for camping and backpacking with kids, including what kind of gear to bring. Learn more on the Co-op Journal.
Fastest Known Mom Shawnté Salabert|November 14, 2017 Record-setting long-distance hiker Jennifer Pharr Davis slows down to help bring families outdoors—including her own.
How to Pack for Fall Backpacking REI Staff|September 21, 2017 Get ready for your next adventure with our comprehensive fall backpacking gear list. Don't miss out on the essentials! Check out our guide now on REI.com.
Backpacking with Girls Outdoor Leadership Development Aer Parris|September 5, 2017 The YMCA's Girls Outdoor Leadership Development (GOLD) program uses the wilderness and outdoor activities as a way to increase confidence, resiliency, community awareness and wonder in girls ages 11 to 18.
Big City Mountaineers: Finding a New Perspective Outdoors Brendan Leonard|August 31, 2017 Semi-Rad's Brendan Leonard shares his experience of working for Big City Mountaineers and his lessons learned from sharing the privilege of adventure.
How Not to Get Your Indoor Friends Outdoors Aer Parris|August 14, 2017 I’ve (mildly) traumatized my friends. Here’s what not to do. Do you remember your first backpacking experience? I can recall mine with st...
10 Tips to Deter Trailhead Theft Aer Parris|August 2, 2017 I had my stuff stolen at a trailhead. Here's how to stop that from happening to you. These are our top tips to keep your possessions yours.
Backpacking with Less: A Personal Introduction to Ultralight Izzie Zahorian|July 24, 2017 Izzie Zahorian—who recently soloed the first 478 miles of the PCT—learned the hard way that less is always more. Here's her story and top tips.
Backpacking Etiquette: How to Not Be *That* Newbie Aer Parris|July 7, 2017 Good manners make life with others a little easier. Here's a list of backpacking etiquette, or more simply, how to be a good human in the woods.
7 Backpacking Tips and Hacks Ashley Brown|June 22, 2017 Learn 7 backpacking tips and hacks to make your next adventure a success! From packing to navigation, REI's got you covered. Read on for expert advice.
