Whether you need a tent, sleeping pad, rain jacket, or new pack, REI’s Independence Day sale has something for everyone.

The REI outlet is stocked with hundreds of outdoor gear deals on travel clothing, camping essentials, hiking boots, and more.

Backpacking gear can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. I talked to experts and thought back on my many backpacking trips to figure out what’s worth packing and what you should leave at home.

The Big Agnes Spicer Peak Tent is $240 right now, $160 less than its $400 list price as part of Backcountry’s 4th of July ...

Adventure is enmeshed in our DNA. It’s how we spend our free time—and a good part of our day jobs. We're always in the ...

Big Agnes Wyoming Trail 2 Tent, $260 (was $650) at REI. ... “The sleeping area is plenty roomy for my Exped Duo sleeping pad.” They also described the tent as “well-made. ...

There are two problems with carrying a big sleeping pad in the backcountry. First, there's the weight you have to carry, and then there's the amount of room it takes up in your pack.

Big Agnes lists max user height for the Echo Park as 6’6”, which we found to be accurate; a 6’5” tester commented that this was the first bag he’d tested where his feet had room to spare.

• Best bikepacking tent: Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL1 Bikepack Tent • Best sleeping bag: Katabatic Flex 15°F Quilt • Best sleeping pad: Klymit Static V2 Inflatable Sleeping Pad ...

If you ask me, Decathlon has long been behind some of the best bang for your buck outdoor kit there is. Over the years, I’ve been lucky enough to test a ton of their sleeping bags, various tents ...