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.
7 Easy Tent Repair Tips to Extend the Life of Your Shelter Kelli Hadley|August 2, 2016 Learn how to make a DIY tent out of paper with our step-by-step guide! Plus, check out 7 easy tent repair tips to extend the life of your shelter.
Weekend Project – National Hammock Day REI Staff|July 25, 2016 Last week was National Hammock Day, and we've asked our Instagram community to share their photos. Here are some of our favorites.
Stretch, Roll, Repeat: How to Stay Healthy While Camping Whitney James|July 20, 2016 If you have a basecamp for your outdoor activity, there may be moments your muscles are tense, sore or stiff. Here are some ways to stretch while camping.
8 Duct Tape Hacks for the Outdoors Kelli Hadley|July 14, 2016 If you've found yourself with gear failures on the trail or at the campsite, here are a few quick duct tape hacks to keep you outside until you're at home.
Make Home: A Climber’s Approach to Camping Brendan Leonard|July 11, 2016 It's not always about comfort but a place to make home when out climbing remote peaks with your friends. Brendan Leonard shares a trip to RMNP.
Make Home: A Paddler’s Approach to Camping Jose Gonzalez|July 11, 2016 REI employee, Jose G., shares his summertime rituals to make home. His main reason for camping is to create a base camp close to where he can SUP board.
Make Home: A Mountain Biker’s Approach to Camping Hilary Oliver|July 11, 2016 Good camping food can help make home when on an overnight mountain biking excursion. Check out how Hilary Oliver indulges while camping.
Leave No Trace: 5 Ways Your Campsite May Be Impacting the Environment Charles Post|June 24, 2016 Here are five ways your campsite may be leaving more of an impact on the environment around you than you think. Don't forget to practice leave no trace.
10 Tips for Becoming a Gear Storage Master Kelli Hadley|June 22, 2016 You have a bunch of gear in a pile in the corner of your house. It's time to get organized and here are some helpful gear storage tips to help.
Mileposts Episode 4: Little Explorers Club REI Staff|June 20, 2016 Listen to the Mileposts brought to you by REI and The Dirt Bag Diaries. Hike with the Little Explorers in Rocky Mountain National Park.
How A Climber Manages Diabetes: the Unstoppable Maggie Crawford Stacey Cook|June 20, 2016 Maggie Crawford attempted to set the record for climbing California's 14ers. However, she was diagnosed with diabetes and found balance to achieve her goal.