How to Photograph Beautiful Waterfalls Backpacker Magazine|October 10, 2016 Learn to produce cascade shots that actually do justice to the real thing. Watch the Weather If possible, wait for a cloudy day, which sim...
Joshua Tree National Park Backpacking Packing List REI Staff|October 4, 2016 Discover the ultimate guide on what to wear in Joshua Tree National Park! Get ready for your backpacking adventure with our expert gear list. REI Blog has got you covered.
Semi-Rad: 12 Tips on How to Survive a Pit Toilet Brendan Leonard|October 3, 2016 Pit toilets can be messy and smelly. However, if you have to go when on a day hike or at a campground, here are some tips to make it a little less awful.
How to Stay Safe from Lightning in the Backcountry (According to a Meteorologist) Joel Gratz|September 27, 2016 Learn how to stay safe from lightning while backpacking in the backcountry with tips from a meteorologist. Read our guide on backpacking lightning safety at REI.
Grand Teton National Park Backpacking Packing List REI Staff|September 20, 2016 Discover the best time to visit Yellowstone! Learn about the weather in Yellowstone in July and plan your perfect trip with our expert guide. Check it out now on REI's blog.
You’ve Never Seen the West like This Before Ben Matthews|August 18, 2016 A group of friends explores the wild Cirque of the Towers area in Wyoming's Wind River Range. After arriving at the Big Sandy Trailhead l...
Welcome to the Most Remote Town in the Continental U.S. Connor W. Davis|August 15, 2016 Four friends search for a hidden civilization and the ultimate adventure between the Grand Canyon's walls. In the Hualapai Hilltop parkin...
Arches National Park Backpacking Packing List REI Staff|August 4, 2016 This list for a backpacking trip in Arches National Park includes some environment-specific options for the park’s desert backcountry and other tips.
Make Home while Backpacking Michael Lanza|August 3, 2016 Making home while at base camp makes life just a little bit easier. Michael Lanza shares his experience making home on the side of Mount Whitney.
Listen to Your Senses: 4 Signs That It’s Time to Go Backpacking Joy Martin|July 6, 2016 Get outside and expand your camping and hiking skills to backpacking. Awaken your senses and hit the trail if you have any of the following signs.
Appalachian Trail Backpacking Packing List REI Staff|June 4, 2016 America’s first long-distance trail has long captured the imagination of adventurers. If wanderlust has gotten the better of you, we can help you prepare.
Gear Review: Women’s REI Flash 60 Pack Yitka Winn|April 4, 2016 Lightweight and comfortable for long days, the women's REI Flash 60 pack hugs the body for great support and load balance with a ventilated mesh back panel.
