REI outdoor videos

Stand Up Paddling Expert Advice: Board basics

Stand up paddle boards come in an array of shapes and sizes, with many features that effect how a board performs. The experts at REI explain the general concepts of board design and functionality to help you get the most out of your time on the water.

The experts at REI have created a library of outdoor videos to connect you to expert gear advice, outdoor skills instruction, travel inspiration and stories from other REI members.

In our expert advice videos, you can learn how to choose gear for cycling, skiing, climbing, kayaking, camping, hiking, mountain biking and stand up paddleboarding. Or learn outdoor skills from expert advice instructional videos such as: GPS Basics, How to Pack your Backpack, Fixing a Flat Tire or Basics of Stand up Paddleboarding.

Get in-person instruction from our expert REI Outdoor School instructors even if you don't attend their classes. You can get great tips from REI Outdoor School videos such as Parts of a Compass, Geocaching, Road Bike Shifting and Kayaking Self Rescue.

View special events hosted at REI Seattle Flagship store by tuning in to REI Live, which streams during the lecture or event. Or check out the REI Live video archive later to see event videos.

Want to travel with REI but can't decide on a trip? You'll find some amazing video footage of REI Adventures trips, including Everest Base Camp Trek, Costa Rica Ultimate Adventure, Thailand Multisport and Portugal and Spain Cycling, to name a few REI travel videos.

We also have REI outdoor videos that embody the REI lifestyle, including our members' experiences in the outdoors. Maybe you're an REI member with an inspirational story about a favorite outdoor experience. Submit your story and we might just produce it as an REI member video!

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