Shoulder the Cold Giveaway! $3600+ in Prizes
We have partnered with eight incredible brands to give you first-class gear for or all your shoulder season backpacking. Two will win over $3600 in prizes!
Read The PostMeet a Trailblazer: Kari Dane Matlock
Meet Trailblazer Kari Dane Matlock, also known as The Art of Motion, in this full-length interview.
Read The PostThe Best Gear Deals at the REI Labor Day Sale 2019
We got a sneak peak at the numbers and products about to hit the discount shelves — here are the best gear deals at the REI Labor Day Sale this year.
Read The PostAdventure State of Mind Giveaway! $900+ in Prizes
We have partnered with five incredible brands to give you first-class gear for an adventure-filled summer. Win over $800 in prizes. Two winners!
Read The PostThe Great Campout Giveaway! $2500+ in Prizes
We have partnered with eleven incredible brands to give you first-class gear for a camp-filled summer. Win over $2500 in prizes. Two winners!
Read The PostThe Top 8 Day Hikes in Yosemite National Park
Spanning 1,200 square miles, Yosemite National Park is packed with famous landmarks and breathtaking views. Here are the top hikes in Yosemite National Park.
Read The PostThe Pace of Nature Giveaway! $1800+ in Prizes
We have partnered with ten incredible brands to give you first-class gear for a backpacking-filled summer. Win over $1800 in prizes. Two winners!
Read The PostREI Anniversary Sale 2019: Hand-Picked Deals For Your Hike
The REI Anniversary Sale is always legendary. There’s a huge range of premium outdoor gear from 25-50% off. Here are hand-picked discounts for your hike!
Read The PostNew and Noteworthy Gear: 10 Items to Spring into the Backcountry
The gear you haven’t heard of, and need, to prepare for a backpacking-filled summer. See our curated picks by gear-nut Jon Rosenberg.
Read The PostRipstop by the Roll: Who They Are, What They Do, And What You Can Make
Ripstop by the Roll started as a hammock company in a spare bedroom. It has since cornered the DIY gear market with custom fabrics. Get the full story here.
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