Buying Advice
Learn how to choose the best sleeping pad for backpacking, camping and other outdoor adventures. Discover the different types of sleeping pads, the importance of R-values, insulation, and other features.
Skills
Snowshoeing is an easy, fun and relatively low-risk winter activity—as long as you follow a few basic guidelines about avoiding avalanches.
Gear Guides
Our experts recommend these nine sleeping bags for backpacking, including top picks from REI Co-op, Mountain Hardwear, Big Agnes, Therm-a-Rest and NEMO.
Buying Advice
Can't decide between down or synthetic insulation? Learn to compare the compressibility, warmth and weight of insulated outerwear options.
Skills
Learn how to stay warm in cold weather with these expert outdoor clothing tips for any activity, including running, snowshoeing, hiking or more.
Gear Guides
Find our expert picks for the best canister stoves for backpacking, plus a liquid-fuel stove, an alcohol stove and a wood-fuel stove.
Skills
Winter riding requires added preparation for you and your bike. Learn gear, clothing and riding strategies to keep you rolling in cold, wet weather.
Buying Advice
Clothing designed to offer sun protection can prevent cancer, skin damage and more. Learn what UPF ratings mean, what features UPF clothing should have and more.
Buying Advice
Learn about backcountry water risks, ways to treat water and factors to consider when choosing a filter, purifier or other treatment method.
Buying Advice
Learn the difference between clipless and flat bicyle pedals and how to choose and use pedals for your type of riding.