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
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
Luno Life Front Cab Air Mattress Review
The Luno Life Front Cab Air Mattress is an innovative solution to adding or expanding a van's sleeping area. I have the Front Cab Air Mattress for a 2023 Sprinter van, but the mattress is available for Ford, Ram, Winnebego, and Mercedes-Benz vans. It's a two-piece inflatable system that uses a
The John Muir Trail Gear Guide (2023 Survey)
In the second installment of this year's John Muir Trail Hiker Survey, we dive into gear for hiking the JMT. John Muir Trail gear lists vary wildly between hikers, and (spoiler alert) finding a perfect JMT gear list is impossible. That said, we can try. I’ve organized this in a way that I hope
The Continental Divide Trail Gear Guide (2023 Survey)
In the second installment of this year's Continental Divide Trail Thru-Hiker Survey, we dive into gear for hiking the CDT. Continental Divide Trail gear lists vary wildly between hikers, and (spoiler alert) finding a perfect CDT gear list is impossible. That said, we can try. I've organized this
The Pacific Crest Trail Gear Guide (2023 Survey)
In the second installment of this year's Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hiker Survey, we dive into gear for hiking the PCT. Pacific Crest Trail gear lists vary wildly between hikers, and (spoiler alert) finding a perfect PCT gear list is impossible. That said, we can try. I've organized this in a way
The Best Gifts for Thru-Hikers This Year
It isn't easy to find gifts for ultralight backpackers since the entire point of many ultralight backpackers is to have as few things as possible. That said, some items can please almost everyone. These items are justifiably awesome, but sometimes it isn't easy to justify the price. That's what
UPDATED | 2023 Black Friday Backpacking Sales: The Ultimate Guide
This list will be updated daily, so be sure to bookmark this page and check back for new deals. I can tell you there are more on the way, I just can't tell you what they are yet. The best backpacking sales during Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2023. This is one of about three times a year (the