Member Portrait: Karen “The PCT Hopeful” REI Staff|March 13, 2016 Meet Karen, a Texas transplant that found her passion for the outdoors while on a hike of The Enchantments, WA. Learn more about Karen and REI Membership.
Gear Review: goTenna Text and Location Communicator Matt & Agnes Hage|March 9, 2016 goTenna is a backcountry hotspot that allows you to set up your own off-the-grid mobile network. Clip it to your packs and communicate with goTenna friends.
John Muir Trail Backpacking Packing List REI Staff|March 4, 2016 The JMT is relatively short by thru-trail standards; its route from Yosemite Valley to Mt Whitney covers some of the most spectacular parts of the PCT.
5 Tips For Securing Popular Backcountry Permits Michael Lanza|February 24, 2016 Sometimes you are rewarded for planning ahead or showing up the same day, but it's always safe to have a plan for popular backcountry permit adventures.
Mileposts Episode 1: Celebrate with a Milkshake REI Staff|February 19, 2016 Listen to the Mileposts brought to you by REI and The Dirt Bag Diaries. Travel to Milt's, Moab's Oldest Restaurant and post adventure hot spot.
Backpacking Inspiration on Instagram REI Staff|February 17, 2016 We love our Instagram community and their adventures. Here are some of our favorite backpacking photographers that choose to OptOutside.
Gear Review: Kuhl Renegade Convertible Pants Erik Dukes|February 11, 2016 Kuhl Renegade Convertible pants are "fashionable enough" for hitting the town and durable for hiking through the forest. Read how they tested in the field.
Backpacking Food Hacks to Keep You Eating Well Anywhere Derek Hamilton|February 10, 2016 Save fuel and energy after a long day backpacking with these 15 backpacking food tips. From coffee and teas to cooking hacks, we've got you covered.
Gear Review: Women’s Lowa Renegade GTX Mid Hiking Boots Shelby Carpenter|February 2, 2016 The Lowa Renegade GTX Mid hiking boots are light and durable for any hike. The Gore-Tex liners keep feet dry when it matters. Read more on how they perform.
The REI Outdoor Kissing Field Guide Derek Hamilton|February 1, 2016 The outdoors are a magical place. If you are lucky to have an outdoor companion, add romance to your adventure with this outdoor kissing guide.
5 Destinations to Get You Psyched for Spring Hiking Derek Hamilton|January 29, 2016 Dust off those hiking boots and get to hiking this spring. Our friends at the Hiking Project recommend a few destinations to get your boots dirty again.
Loving the Wilderness to Death Stacey Cook|January 28, 2016 Jeff Marion, a research biologist, studies the ecological impacts of trail building on the Appalachian Trail and teaches Leave No Trace principles.
