Gear Guides
Discover our favorite backpacking tents, tested and reviewed: From ultralight solo shelters to spacious four-person hideaways, these backpacking tents provide a cozy haven for every type of backpacker.
Gear Guides
Our testers sampled the best sleeping bags for backpacking. These are their four favorites.
Gear Guides
Stay organized and travel like a pro with our favorite travel packs at REI. Whether you're touring a modern city or visiting off-the-beaten-path parks, we’ve got you covered with travel backpacks, each hand-picked by staff.
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These are our picks for the warmest and most dexterous gloves and mittens for skiing, snowboarding, snow shoveling and wintery walks.
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We list our 8 favorite socks for hiking, backpacking, kids, compression and more.
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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.
Skills
Ultralight backpacking done well can be safe and comfortable. Get tips on lightening up your Big Four items, plus water and food strategies.
Checklists
Use our checklist to help you plan the travel documents, clothing and packing list must-haves for your next big adventure trip.
Gear Guides
From bucket‑list international treks to national parks road trips and multisport adventures, REI gear experts hand‑pick essential travel gear, outdoor equipment and packing list must‑haves for every trip.