Aid Gear

What REI Co-op Members and staff pack for going to the bathroom outdoors, including gear like trowels and wipes, along with tips and tricks.

You’ll probably never fully appreciate the value of the Ten Essentials until you really need them. Bring these on every outdoor outing.

Discover the best sleeping pads available for backpackers seeking longer lengths and more spacious widths.

Learn what to do when you encounter wildlife on an outdoor adventure. This guide provides essential wildlife safety tips for run-ins with bears, goats, snakes and other wildlife.

Explore you the comfiest top-rated self-inflating sleeping pads from Exped, NEMO, Big Agnes, and others, plus one hybrid sleep system and portable cots.

Wildfires are becoming more common; learn how to plan for and avoid them, and get tips on reading and reacting to wildfires when you’re outdoors.