Skills
Meal Planning for Ultralight Backpacking
Get ideas on how to prepare and pack tasty meals while ultralight backpacking.
Ashley Brown
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Ultralight Backpacking Gear Essentials
This guide helps you start building an ultralight backpacking kit. To cut weight, start with the big three: shelter, sleep system and backpack.
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The Best Snack Hacks for Any Outdoor Adventure
From summit banana splits to backcountry charcuterie, REI staff share their favorite tips, tricks and hacks to take outdoor snacking to the next level.
Care and Repair
How to Ship a Bike
Learn how to ship a bike easily at REI Expert Advice. No matter the distance, we can offer advice on how to get your bike to your destination.
Skills
A Different Kind of Car Camping: Tips for Sleeping in Your Car
Whether you’re on an epic road trip or want the earliest start possible from the trailhead, here are some tips and hacks for sleeping in your car.
Skills
Your Guide to Winter Trail Etiquette
Maintaining trails (and harmony) requires us all to follow a few etiquette tips whenever we step onto snow, whether we’re cross-country skiing, snowsh
Recipes
How to Dehydrate Food
Whether you’re looking to preserve your food, switch up your snack game or prepare for a future backpacking trip, follow our tips for how to dehydrate food.
Skills
Thru-Hiking Basics
Learn what thru-hiking is and how it differs from regular backpacking. Our primer covers trail options plus planning and gear tips.
Skills
How to Pack for Ultralight Backpacking
Learn tips on how to pack a lightweight backpack so it’s comfortable and stable.