Polarized Camping and Hiking

In order to make delicious coffee at camp, you first need to know some coffee-brewing basics. In this guide, we'll teach you the three most important elements of brewing good coffee, how to use different coffee brewers, and offer tips for bringing your coffee setup to camp.

A guide to shopping for outdoor apparel and gear by knowing how to measure your body for the right fit, what materials are best for outdoor recreation and tips to make shopping easier.

Our staffers pick their favorite rain jackets from Patagonia, REI Co-op, Outdoor Research, Arc'teryx and more—perfect for hiking, backpacking, everyday use and anywhere else the clouds might open up.

Discover the best winter jackets to keep you warm and dry for snowshoeing, fat-tire biking, running, camping and everyday wear.

Our staff chooses the 5 best hammocks for everyday use, camping and backpacking, plus the best hammock accessories at REI.

Our REI field testers pick their 8 favorite headlamps for running, camping, backpacking and more.