Get Up to 50% Off At REI’s End of Season Clearance!

Get Up to 50% Off At REI’s End of Season Clearance!

Spring is usually a time of trip planning, early season conditioning, and gear list tinkering. There is still a bit of adventure travel uncertainty with …

Read moreGet Up to 50% Off At REI’s End of Season Clearance!

See All The Best Deals From REI's Biggest Sale Of The Year!

See All The Best Deals From REI’s Biggest Sale Of The Year!

REI’s biggest sale of the year is on now. From May 17 to May 27, you can save up to 30% on great brands like Patagonia, Yakima, Salomon, Osprey, and more! REI members can also save 20% on one full-price item and an extra 20% off of one REI Outlet item. See all of the best deals below!

5 Highlights From Outdoor Retailer Winter Market

5 Highlights From Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2018

I just returned from Denver after a great weekend at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market. Looking back at last year, my highlights were very product focused. This year, I find myself focusing more on the important topics and ideas in the outdoor industry. I’ve put together a list of the 5 major industry related highlights that stood out for me.

Highlights From The 2018 Winter Outdoor Retailer

11 Highlights From The 2018 Winter Outdoor Retailer

The city of Denver just hosted its first Outdoor Retailer after the bi-annual conference had been held in Salt Lake City for 20 years. I just returned from a visit to Denver where I attended the Outdoor Retailer Winter market and wanted to share a few highlights.

30 Great Gift Ideas For Hikers, Campers, Backpackers, And Travelers

30 Great Gift Ideas For Hikers, Campers, Backpackers, And Travel Addicts

Christmas is only a few weeks away, and I’m sure some of you are still looking for gifts to buy for your loved ones. If you’re coming up short on ideas for the adventurers and explorers in your life, I’ve put together a list of 30 items they’re sure to enjoy. I’ve divided the list up into big ticket items at $100 or more, mid-range items from $25-$100, and stocking stuffers under $25. Happy holidays, everyone!

My Comprehensive John Muir Trail Gear List

My Comprehensive John Muir Trail Gear List

In this guide you will find a full list of every gear item I brought with me on the JMT, along with their weight (oz) and and my personal rating. I’ll break down each gear category and give insight on items that worked well, gear that didn’t work well, and the reasons why. The categories include: Backpack and Poles, Shelter and Sleep, Electronics, Clothing, Bear Canister Water and Cooking, and Miscellaneous.

Altra Lone Peak 3.0 Shoe Review Preview

Gear Preview: Altra Lone Peak 3.0

Altra has corrected a few of the imperfections users had with the 2.0 and 2.5 for this 3.0 version. This shoe is going to a monster seller for Altra. Here is my preview.