Tips & Guides

A gift guide for dads.

Here are all the best hardgoods, outdoor clothing, and gear items you can find at the REI Fourth of July 2025 sale.

A review of why thru-hikers love Smartwater bottles.

A video about killing ticks and preventing Lyme Disease.

These are the items to pack to be prepared for emergency situations.

To complete your backcountry hydration setup, take a look at our reviews of the best hydration bladders and water bottles.

Consumer Reports explains that the best offense is a good defense, which includes using insect repellent that keeps pests away.

Fishing is a sport that requires lots of gear, and most trawlers will be grateful for any additions to their ever-evolving kit.

Consumer Reports explains that the best offense is a good defense, which includes using insect repellent that keeps pests away.

If Camping Is Your Favorite Hobby, You’ll Want To Check Out These 26 Things

When considering all non-essential pieces of gear, I weigh the joy it will bring me against the inconvenience and discomfort of the added bulk and weight

To help you sort through the chaos, I’ve compiled dozens of Strategist-approved products from our archives that are on sale.