Today begins the Member Coupon Moment (but shouldn't it be Member Moment Coupon?) at REI. The focus of this sale is the member-only coupon, which gives REI Co-op members 20% off full-priced items and an additional 20% off outlet items. But there are some additional items on sale just for members
5 Awesome Socks That Aren’t Merino Wool
Don't let the title of this post mislead you; I am still a huge merino sock fan (and merino hoodie and shirt fan). That said, plenty of awesome socks aren't merino wool. And no, that doesn't mean you need to limit yourself to synthetic fibers or even forgo wool completely; yes, alpaca wool is a
Pacific Crest Trail Hiking Advice for 2024 (& Beyond)
Chances are that things won't go according to plan on a Pacific Crest Trail thru-hike. One of the best things you can do to prepare for a PCT thru-hike is talk to PCT thru-hikers and see what they would do again, do differently, and suggest that others (i.e. you) do. Questions like, What gear do I
The Tour Divide: What, Where, Why, and How?
The Tour Divide is an annual 2,700-mile (4,300 km) self-supported bikepacking race following the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route (GDMBR). Most of the route follows dirt and gravel roads with a few sections of pavement or singletrack sprinkled in for good measure (along with the occasional
Continental Divide Trail Horror Stories (2023 Survey)
While completing the Continental Divide Trail Hiker Survey, hikers share the moment(s), if ever, they found themselves in a situation where they felt they were in legitimate danger or when they were legitimately afraid. The Continental Divide Trail tests mental, physical, and emotional endurance.
Van Building Step 1: Decide on Everything
When I first bought my van, I thought building it out would be fun and simple - slowly chipping away at the build by taking on and accomplishing one project at a time. This is not the reality of a van build. Sure, if you've done van builds before and/or are a professional upfitter, this can be
The Worst Moments of the Pacific Crest Trail (2023 Survey)
During the Pacific Crest Trail Hiker Survey, in addition to sharing the scariest moments of their PCT thru-hikes, PCT hikers also share the lowest moment(s) of the trail. Hiking the PCT means more than blindly wandering down a path filled with trail angels eager to help hikers on their journey
Columbia OutDry Extreme Wyldwood Shell Jacket Review
The Columbia OutDry Extreme Wyldwood Shell Jacket is a lightweight shell for hiking, backpacking, and staying dry outdoors. It features Columbia's OutDry Extreme fabric (as the name suggests), billed as "An impenetrable, first-of-its-kind external membrane combined with an inner layer of soft