It’s no secret that REI is one of our favorite retailers for travel gear and beyond. This is in part due to the impressive array of essentials they offer for every activity imaginable ...

This tee provides UPF 50+ sun protection and is moisture-wicking and quick-drying to evaporate away your sweat. Price at time of publish: $40 Buy at Rei.com ...

She also recommends purchasing a backpack from a retailer with a generous return policy like REI in case the backpack doesn’t end up fitting your body. Buy at Backcountry.com Buy at Ads.midwayusa.com ...

And while backpacks come in a blizzard of different shapes, sizes, and uses, the hallmarks of a good backpack are generally ...

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First, a note about daypacks. Do you have a favorite? I went with the lightest and smallest pack with a hydration reservoir I could find, which was this Gregory Amasa 14L daypack. Daypacks are often a ...

Items such as a compass, multi-purpose GPS watches, and related phone apps like the AllTrails app and REI's Guide to National Parks ... can easily fit in most daypacks and may be just what you need in ...

We also like the soft-sided design of this option which is easy to squish into smaller-sized backpacks and daypacks. The durable material won’t melt or rip even with heavy use and the screw-top cap ...