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Best Hiking and Camping Gear Deals from the REI End of Season Clearance Sale
It's that time of year again. As the year winds down, outdoor gear retailers look to offload excess merch and clear out their warehouses for new
The Best Cyber Monday (and Week) Deals for Backpackers and Hikers
Black Friday has come and gone, but the savings are still in full force. If you're looking to upgrade your kit for 2021, this year's Cyber Monday
Now You Can Own an Authentic Baxter State Park Trail Sign
If you're hunting for the ultimate Appalachian Trail souvenir, you may be in luck. Friends of Baxter State Park is auctioning decommissioned trail
The Best Hiking Gear Deals from the REI Cyber Week Sale
Backpacking gear can get expensive, but you don't have to eviscerate your wallet to outfit yourself with a trail-worthy kit. Shop the REI Cyber Week
The Best Black Friday Deals for Backpackers and Hikers
The lines between Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Where's My Wallet Wednesday, and Shopmore Sunday have certainly been blurred over the past few years.
Appalachian Trail Section Hikers: Share Your Experiences with Us!
Appalachian Trail section hikers...we want you! If you've taken on the Appalachian Trail in pieces, whether you intend to finish the complete
Do You Have a Backpacking Romance Story? We Want to Feature You!
Did you find your significant other on trail? Or maybe a relationship that fizzled out? Or even a one-night stand? Either way, we want to hear
21 of Our Most Useful, Informative, Popular Gear Articles
Over the years, we have amassed quite a collection of gear reviews, roundups, Best-Ofs, tech breakdowns, updates from season to season, and advice
Discomfort: A Call for LGBTQ+ Representation in the Outdoor Community
Let’s talk about discomfort. For the outdoor community, discomfort has long manifested as: rain, freezing temperatures, endless climbs, swarms of
Best Deals for Backpackers at REI’s Summer Clearance
Summer might have just started, but REI's summer clearance is in full swing. Polish up your backpacking and camping gear setup for your summer