Adam Setzer is an alpine-trail junkie and senior copywriter at REI. He cut his teeth climbing in the Adirondacks and has an unhealthy obsession with teal mountain lakes. REI member since 2012.
Prashanthi Koutha was shivering.
Two days into her first backpacking trip she yard-saled into a creek crossing. Her pack was soaked. Her clothes were wet. He...
Toasted marshmallows and camping go together like dorm rooms and dollar store ramen noodles. But if college taught us anything, even the simplest snacks benefit...
As far as versatile, MacGyver-esque gear is concerned, tarps are on par with the legendary likes of duct tape, superglue and Bear Grylls. Check out these tarp t...
Learn how to size up local varieties and avoid dangerous Shotski encounters with this quick-reference spotters guide.
1. The Bro Bird
Also known simply as...
This summer, 16 REI employees—including CEO Jerry Stritzke—braved Mount Rainier’s harrowing crevasses for the second annual Climb for a Cause fundraiser. But, c...
