@TAZ  Hey there, Terry! We're sorry to hear that you're angry about the lack of extended size hiking clothing. One of things we appreciate most about this community is the ability to hear feedback directly from our customers and members. We have passed your feedback along to our buying teams, thank you for taking the time to reach out to us. Congrats on the goal of thru-hiking the AT! I am continually inspired by people who pursue thru-hikes of that length, my experience is mountaineering and bikepacking trips that last, at most, 4-5 days. Thru-hiking is such a complex and lengthy endeavor, I hope you continue to share your progress with us here in the community.  As someone who is a similar size to you, hopefully I can give you some options for hiking pants and some tips for what works for me. Generally speaking, I wear a 40-44" x 30-32" pants, depending on the brand and whether I am wearing boots (if I am I have no concerns about going up to a 32" inseam pant). Here are a couple of options to consider: REI Co-op Sahara Convertible Pants. These pants come in a 44"x30" size. We have two colors available. These are a great, lightweight, breathable hiking pant that converts into shorts on those days when temperatures rise. Columbia Silver Ridge Convertible Pants. Although these are listed as a 32" inseam, we do have 44"x30" size available in the 'Tusk' color (khaki). These are very similar to the REI Co-op Sahara pants, however, based on the photos it looks like when these pants are converted to shorts, the Columbia shorts are a little longer than the REI Co-op Sahara shorts. Mountain Hardwear Chockstone Alpine Pants. These pants are a lightweight nylon/spandex soft-shell fabric that are breathable and durable. Unfortunately, they only come in a 32" inseam, however, the XXL size is listed as a 44" waist.  REI Co-op Activator 3.0 Pants. These, unfortunately, only come in a 32" inseam at the 44" waist size. However, if you're wearing boots they may work as the boot can prevent them from hanging too low. These are a bit more robust pant, with softshell fabric and a DWR. This style is my go-to for hiking in the PNW as they are flexible, breathable, and tough.  Arc'teryx Gamma AR Soft-Shell Pants. Arc'Teryx lists XXL as a 44" waist, however, you're looking at a 32" inseam with these pants. They might be a too warm for the AT (particularly in the summer months), but are another rugged softshell option. Hopefully you're able to find a pant that can help you with your goal of thru-hiking the AT. I would emphasize that some brands list XXL as a 44" waist, so you'll want to keep an eye on the size charts to see if a brand might work for you. Additionally, some brands are 'roomier' than others. I wear an XL in some REI pants even though they are listed at 40" waist. For reference, I took a tape measure this morning and measured where I wear my pants and it is 47", even when I pulled it as tight as was comfortable. Best of luck on your goal with the Appalachian Trail! Don't hesitate to reach out with any other questions. You're among friends here in our community, please share your experience and expertise with us! Hopefully this helps, thanks! ... View more

@Gelignite13  Thank you for reaching out and we're sorry to hear that you are having this issue with your sleeping pad. Can you give us a bit more detail on your Camp Bed 3.5? Do you know when you got it? Can you describe the valve? Or, better yet, post a photo? The REI Co-op Camp Bed 3.5 has undergone a couple of updates over the years and the valve has changed as well. Knowing which one you have can help guide us in making a recommendation to help you out. Thanks! ... View more

@bryndsharp  Great call out! Seeing the BANFF Mountain Film World Tour was one of the first introductions I had to climbing and getting outdoors. Such an amazing combination of outdoor stories to tell. Thanks for sharing! ... View more

@xeroxiz  Thanks for reaching out! We're sorry to hear that the glue is no longer holding on one of your trekking poles. For the specific information you are looking for, your best bet would be to reach out to Leki directly. You can do so at their Contact Page here. That being said, it is likely an epoxy that was gluing the plastic collar to the metal pole. While you don't necessarily need to remove all of the previous adhesive in that case, you will want to lightly sand the the residue so it is ready to bond to another application of epoxy. Hopefully this helps, thanks! ... View more

@kevin73  You're welcome! It looks like we are hoping to see a shipment of the Cannondale Caad13 105 bike come in towards the end of April/beginning of May.  Hopefully this helps, thanks! ... View more

@jpaul  Hello and thanks for reaching out! In terms of replacement parts for Black Diamond Trekking poles, we carry the Black Diamond Trekking Pole Rubber Tech Tips, the Black Diamond Trekking Pole Cabide Tech Tips, and the Black Diamond Powder Snow Baskets (which we are currently out of stock). If those are not the parts you are missing, could you provide a bit more clarity on what pieces you lost? Thanks and hopefully this helps! ... View more

@hokiebob13 @elbrodie  Thanks for reaching out with your questions! We are sorry it has been challenging to order the bike trainers you have been looking for. There has been unprecedented demand for indoor bike trainers in the past year and it has been difficult to remain in stock. There are many different factors that impact manufacturing, shipping, and processing for our vendors. Those variables are just a few of the reasons it is challenging to offer a waiting list or pre-order option for these products. The good news is that we are hoping to see a shipment of Wahoo Fitness bike trainers in very soon. Please keep your eye on our website in the coming week as they should go live as soon as they are received in our distribution center. We sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding with this process. Hopefully this helps, thanks! ... View more

@janmayer  Thanks for reaching out! At this time we are out of stock of the size small in the Patagonia Baggies Shorts and they are unavailable to order from REI. However, we have some good news! It looks like we are getting a shipment of these at the end of January that will include size smalls. Your best bet is to keep your eye on the website to see when they come available to purchase. Hopefully this helps, thanks! ... View more

@HankG  That's a great question! Most tents enclose with a zipper completely and have mesh ventilation so snakes and (most) bugs and things aren't able to get inside your tent. That being said, tent fabric is quite thin so you want to be sure not to keep any food or items that might be of interest to animals that might chew, gnaw, or peck through your tent to get access to food. Additionally, I find it a good idea to shake out my boots and double check my backpack, which I often stash in the vestibule of the tent, just to make sure nothing has opted to spend the night in there. The vestibule is the open area just outside the tent door that is outside the tent body but still underneath the rainfly. Keep the questions coming! ... View more

@leftcoastcamper  Thank you for the question. Currently, we offer two options for returns:  through the  mail  or in-store. While we appreciate the suggestion of a dropbox, we are not able to accept or process any packages left outside of the store at this time. ... View more

@HankG  The bag it is referencing is the Salsa Anything Bag, which is essentially a heavy duty dry bag that fits into the fork mounted bracket and holds 4.5 liters of gear. It does not look like we expect to get any more of that item in stock in the near future. We do carry the Revelate Designs Polecat Fork-Mounted Dry Bag, which is very similar and holds 3.5 liters of gear. You could also simply go with a smaller dry bag like the REI Co-op Lightweight Roll-Top Dry Sack in the 5 liter size. Anything much bigger than that and you will be running the risk of having too much bag that may hang over the cage and interfere with your front wheel. Hopefully this helps, thanks! ... View more