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.
Olympic National Park Backpacking Packing List REI Staff|April 4, 2016 This list will help you prepare for your backpacking trip in Olympic National Park. Included in this list are the Ten Essentials and park-specific gear.
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.
