PHOTO CREDIT: HEATHER ELDRIDGE (CLEVERHIKER.COM) Temperatures are dropping and so are the prices on cold weather gear at REI. The Holiday Warm Up Sale is on from December 8-18th, and it includes big discounts on some of our favorite winter clothing as well as awesome gifts for the outdoorsy folks in your life. We scoured […]
Zpacks Duplex Zip Tent Review
Photo credit: Casey Handley (CleverHiker.com) The Zpacks Duplex has been the go-to tent for ultralight hikers – including us – for years. But over that time, there has been one common criticism: the zipperless vestibules. In response, Zpacks released the Duplex Zip to cater to those who were concerned about splashback and sideways rain getting […]
Best Sun Protection Shirts for Women in 2023
Long gone are my days of wearing tank tops on the trail. With all of the time I spend outside, all of that sun exposure really adds up. Between painful sunburns, visible aging, and my concern over skin cancer, protecting my skin when I’m outdoors has become a much bigger priority as I’ve gotten older. […]
5 Reasons to Buy Used Outdoor Gear from REI Co-op
Have you ever wanted to try something new outdoors, like car camping or an overnight backpacking trip, but were intimidated by the cost of buying all new gear – like a tent, sleeping bag, and sleeping pad? Or what if, after buying all that new gear, you decide that sticking to day hikes is more […]