REI’s gigantic anniversary sale is live with up to 30% off some of the site's bestselling camping and hiking gear from The North Face, Keen, Merrell, and dozens of other brands. The one brand to not ...

I tested 9 different pairs of trekking poles in the mountains of Colorado to find the very best. Only 2 are worth your money.

In my early days of thru-hiking, I was vehemently against carrying trekking poles. I saw them as unnecessary, something that my parents or grandparents would use. In short, I regarded them as ...

The time to start hiking with trekking poles was yesterday. This simple piece of outdoor equipment extends your limbs, giving you more power and stability on the trails. They lessen the impact on your ...

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Which hiking pole is best? Whether you hike to experience the beauty of nature or are focused on getting your daily 10,000 steps in, hiking poles are valuable pieces of gear. Not only does this simple ...

Well-made with heavy, durable fabrics. Strong poles and full-length sleeves. Weatherproof. Plenty of storage options. Color-coded poles. Roomy enough for five. Might be too short for some. Inward ...

The REI Co-op was founded in 1938 by a group of 23 climbing friends who decided to band together and source gear for their collective adventures. Originally for mountaineering, the store gradually ...