Has your hydration reservoir developed an odd funk? Do you detect a spot of mold in the middle of the tube? It’s probably past time to give your reservoir a deep clean. I’ll walk you through how to clean your reservoir, prevent bacteria from growing again and some tips for storage.

Have a suggestion for a video? Leave it in the comments below!

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Shop Cleaning Kits: https://www.rei.com/c/reservoir-cleaners?ir=category%3Ahydration-reservoirs&r=category%3Ahydration-reservoirs%7Creservoir-cleaners
Platypus Reservoir Cleaning Kit: https://www.rei.com/product/14....7781/platypus-reserv
Camelbak Reservoir and Water Bottle Cleaning Tabs: https://www.rei.com/product/17....1319/camelbak-reserv
REI Multi Towel Lite, Small: https://www.rei.com/product/16....1673/rei-co-op-multi

When your kayak flips and you have no choice but to take a swim, there are a few steps to make sure you get out of your boat safely. This video shows how to remove your spray skirt and push yourself out of your kayak. Watch it, take a friend and give it a try.

Then hit up your local REI for gear, classes and advice from our experts.

For more info, visit: https://www.rei.com/learn/expe....rt-advice/kayak-wet-

Make spontaneous day hikes easy with a hiking go-bag. Miranda walks you through why you should build a go-bag, what’s in her pack, and some tips for how to assemble your own day hiking go-bag. Plus, the cat finally gets an introduction!

00:49 - Ten Essentials
4:59 - Personal Items
6:35 - Hiking clothes (and things that stay in the car)

Learn more about the Ten Essentials: https://www.rei.com/learn/expe....rt-advice/ten-essent

Shop the products in the video on REI.com:

REI Flash 22 Pack: https://www.rei.com/product/14....8594/rei-co-op-flash
Katadyn BeFree Filter Bottle: https://www.rei.com/product/11....6364/katadyn-befree-
Leatherman Squirt Pocket Knife: https://www.rei.com/product/80....2322/leatherman-squi
Original Buff: https://www.rei.com/product/13....6140/buff-original-m
Biolite HeadLamp 330: https://www.rei.com/product/14....3321/biolite-headlam
The Greatest Spork Ever: https://www.rei.com/product/82....4989/snow-peak-titan
Opinel No. 8 Knife: https://www.rei.com/product/88....4528/opinel-no-8-bee
Yeti Tumblers: https://www.rei.com/search?q=yeti+tumbler
REI Stuff Travel Tote: https://www.rei.com/search?q=stuff+travel+tote
Packing Cubes: https://www.rei.com/search?q=packing+cubes

Choosing the right pack comes down to figuring out the right capacity, features and fit. In this video, Miranda shows you how to balance your options to pick the best backpack for you. Check out the video, then head to your local REI to test out packs and get fit by an expert. And click here to shop REI’s selection of backpacking packs: https://www.rei.com/c/backpacking-packs

To learn how to fit your backpack, check out this video: https://youtu.be/0SGiGZlppMM

And click here to read our article on backpacking packs: https://www.rei.com/learn/expe....rt-advice/backpack.h

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At Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI), we love to get outside and play, and we know first-hand the importance of quality outdoor gear. We stand behind all our products with a 100% satisfaction guarantee, and we design our own line of award-winning REI brand gear and clothing. Whether you're new to outdoor adventure or a seasoned pro, we gladly share our enthusiasm for our products—and the trails, slopes and waterways where we play.

Shop REI.com: https://www.rei.com/
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I'm dishing the dirt on the many mistakes I made and things I wish I had known before I ever started backpacking! This video covers some of the stuff I talked about in my How To Plan Your First Backpacking Trip video, so go watch that video next - I'll link that below. By sharing these backpacking mistakes with you all, I'm hoping you can avoid the same mistakes I made as a beginner backpacker!

Watch my video on how to plan your first backpacking trip HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1vtZSKr0pE

How to use gear: 0:51​
What to eat: 1:50​
When to rest: 3:14​
Where and how to set up camp: 4:02​
How to deal with critters: 4:56​
What and what not to bring: 6:28​
Ask a lot of questions: 7:37​

How to Set Up a Tent: https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advi...​
How to Choose a Backcountry Campsite: https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advi...​

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All recreation areas have their own regulations for how to store your food at camp, and bear canisters are increasingly required for backpackers. Picking the best one for you comes down to a few factors like size, shape and how you open them. Check out the video to watch Miranda paw through your options, then head to your local REI to test them out for yourself.

Click here to shop REI’s selection of bear canisters: https://www.rei.com/c/bear-res....istant-food-containe

And to learn more about bear canisters, read our article: https://www.rei.com/learn/expe....rt-advice/bear-resis

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At Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI), we love to get outside and play, and we know first-hand the importance of quality outdoor gear. We stand behind all our products with a 100% satisfaction guarantee, and we design our own line of award-winning REI brand gear and clothing. Whether you're new to outdoor adventure or a seasoned pro, we gladly share our enthusiasm for our products—and the trails, slopes and waterways where we play.

Shop REI.com: https://www.rei.com/
Take a class: https://www.rei.com/learn.html
Travel with REI: https://www.rei.com/adventures
Learn something new: https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice
Find a trail: https://www.rei.com/h/adventure-projects
Read: https://www.rei.com/blog
REI Membership: https://www.rei.com/membership/benefits

What happens when you give two novices a pair of stand up paddleboards and set them a REI expert? A whole lot of laughs, plus some great advice from someone who knows what they’re doing. Watch all the ups, downs and bumps along the way. Then get out there and try it yourself.

Watch more trailheads: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwGqJOONw1g&list=PL7tqTAgUK4Uzfg46IuEJc0xKZfmzc2V8F

Have you ever felt overwhelmed at the prospect of building your own first-aid kit? We partnered with the experts at NOLS Wilderness Medicine to figure out the most important items to bring on every adventure. Watch the video, then click here to find a wilderness first-aid class near you: https://www.rei.com/events/a/wilderness-medicine

And to learn more about choosing a first-aid kit, click here: https://www.rei.com/learn/expe....rt-advice/firstaid-k

If you’ve ever wondered if you really need to bring more than one fuel canister, this video is for you. In it, Katie covers how to plan how much water you’ll need to boil on your trip, how to test your stove to see how many boils you can get out of a full canister, and how to use all that info to figure how much fuel you’ll need pack.

If you’ve got a bunch of half-empty canisters laying around, check out our video to see how much fuel is left in them: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UfNeX9SBHQ

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At Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI), we love to get outside and play, and we know first-hand the importance of quality outdoor gear. We stand behind all our products with a 100% satisfaction guarantee, and we design our own line of award-winning REI brand gear and clothing. Whether you're new to outdoor adventure or a seasoned pro, we gladly share our enthusiasm for our products—and the trails, slopes and waterways where we play.

Shop REI.com: https://www.rei.com/
Take a class: https://www.rei.com/learn.html
Travel with REI: https://www.rei.com/adventures
Learn something new: https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice
Find a trail: https://www.rei.com/h/adventure-projects
Read: https://www.rei.com/blog
REI Membership: https://www.rei.com/membership/benefits

Buying backpacking gear? Here's a saying to remember: strong, light, or cheap; you can only pick two. In this video, I'll dive into what this means and how it can guide the purchasing decisions for your entire backpacking system. I'll also offer my hot take on the big item you should NEVER purchase first!

Backpacking checklist: https://www.rei.com/learn/expe....rt-advice/backpackin

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If your tent is starting to smell, is growing mildew or it’s just plain dirty, it’s time to give it a good cleaning. This video covers spot cleaning those really dirty spots, removing sap and cleaning the whole tent.

Shop cleaning supplies here: https://www.rei.com/c/treatments-and-washes.

And check out our article to learn more about tent care: https://www.rei.com/learn/expe....rt-advice/caring-ten

Many climbers bring around 20 feet of cord for building and equalizing anchors, but these cordelettes can be a hassle to carry on your harness. In this video, Miranda demonstrates three different ways to quickly and easily rack your cordelette, so you can spend more time climbing and less time messing with your cord. Check it out, then head to your local REI to get geared up for your next climb.

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At Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI), we love to get outside and play, and we know first-hand the importance of quality outdoor gear. We stand behind all our products with a 100% satisfaction guarantee, and we design our own line of award-winning REI brand gear and clothing. Whether you're new to outdoor adventure or a seasoned pro, we gladly share our enthusiasm for our products—and the trails, slopes and waterways where we play.

Shop REI.com: https://www.rei.com/
Take a class: https://www.rei.com/learn.html
Travel with REI: https://www.rei.com/adventures
Learn something new: https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice
Find a trail: https://www.rei.com/h/adventure-projects
Read: https://www.rei.com/blog
REI Membership: https://www.rei.com/membership/benefits

Topographic maps are a little different from your average map. Once you get the hang of reading them, they help you visualize three-dimensional terrain from a flat piece of paper. Find out what you need to know in this REI Expert Advice Video.

Head to your local REI store to pick up a topographic map for your next adventure, ask questions or sign up for an Outdoor School navigation course (https://www.rei.com/outdoorsch....ool/navigation-class

Find REI’s selection of maps at: https://www.rei.com/c/maps.

Your tent is your home away from home in the backcountry, and it’s also one of the biggest purchases in your backpacking kit. In this video, Miranda lays out your options so you can pick the best tent for your next trip. Check it out, then click here to shop REI’s selection of backpacking tents: https://www.rei.com/c/backpacking-tents

And to learn more about backpacking tents, read our article: https://www.rei.com/learn/expe....rt-advice/backpackin

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At Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI), we love to get outside and play, and we know first-hand the importance of quality outdoor gear. We stand behind all our products with a 100% satisfaction guarantee, and we design our own line of award-winning REI brand gear and clothing. Whether you're new to outdoor adventure or a seasoned pro, we gladly share our enthusiasm for our products—and the trails, slopes and waterways where we play.

Shop REI.com: https://www.rei.com/
Take a class: https://www.rei.com/learn.html
Travel with REI: https://www.rei.com/adventures
Learn something new: https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice
Find a trail: https://www.rei.com/h/adventure-projects
Read: https://www.rei.com/blog
REI Membership: https://www.rei.com/membership/benefits

If you’ve ever shopped for a new cassette, you’ve seen some confusing numbers; 12-25, 11-46, etc. If you’re curious what those numbers mean, we’re here to help. In this video, Katie explains what the numbers mean and helps you figure out what size cassette is right for you.

Click here to shop our selection of cassettes: https://www.rei.com/c/bike-cassettes

Don’t know what to wear hiking? Worried about being too hot or too cold on your next backpacking trip? This video is for you! Learn what materials to look for when choosing hiking and backpacking clothes, how to layer for any weather, and I'll show you what I wear every time I hike!

Hiking clothing materials: 0:37
Layering for hiking and backpacking: 1:25
What I wear hiking and backpacking: 1:53

Learn more about layering: https://www.rei.com/learn/expe....rt-advice/layering-b
Shop baselayers: https://www.rei.com/c/underwear
Shop midlayers: https://www.rei.com/c/fleece-jackets
Shop insulation: https://www.rei.com/c/insulated-jackets
Shop rain shells: https://www.rei.com/c/rain-jackets

My hiking clothing:

Packable windbreaker: https://www.rei.com/rei-garage..../product/188787/moun
Buff: https://www.rei.com/product/13....6140/buff-original-m
Trail runners: https://www.rei.com/product/16....6582/altra-timp-2-tr
Ball cap: https://www.rei.com/product/88....7925/prana-journeyma
Fleece: https://www.rei.com/product/85....3372/patagonia-light
Puffy jacket: https://www.rei.com/product/10....2353/patagonia-nano-
Rain jacket: https://www.rei.com/product/13....5551/rei-co-op-xerod
Hiking boots: https://www.rei.com/product/79....6065/lowa-renegade-g
Baselayer bottoms: https://www.rei.com/product/15....4757/smartwool-merin
Baselayer top: https://www.rei.com/product/17....4842/smartwool-merin
Wool buff: https://www.rei.com/product/12....9071/buff-lightweigh
Puffy down jacket: https://www.rei.com/product/13....5353/mountain-hardwe

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Every skier falls at some point—the trick is how you pick yourself up. In this video, Robin Barnes of the Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) shows you her top three ways to get back up after a fall.

And for a refresher on the best way to put your skis on, check out our video: https://youtu.be/FZO-mld1VKY

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At Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI), we love to get outside and play, and we know first-hand the importance of quality outdoor gear. We stand behind all our products with a 100% satisfaction guarantee, and we design our own line of award-winning REI brand gear and clothing. Whether you're new to outdoor adventure or a seasoned pro, we gladly share our enthusiasm for our products—and the trails, slopes and waterways where we play.

Shop REI.com: https://www.rei.com/
Take a class: https://www.rei.com/learn.html
Travel with REI: https://www.rei.com/adventures
Learn something new: https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice
Find a trail: https://www.rei.com/h/adventure-projects
Read: https://www.rei.com/blog
REI Membership: https://www.rei.com/membership/benefits

One of the great things about paddle boarding is that you don’t need a whole lot of gear or experience to have fun on the water. This video covers the essential gear you’ll need, how to stand up on your board, basic paddle technique and how to get back on when you fall off. Watch, gear up and hit the water.

Come into your local REI to talk to our SUP experts, get the gear you need and learn more about stand up paddle technique.

For more information on SUP basics, check out https://www.rei.com/learn/expe....rt-advice/paddleboar

Whether you’re prepping for your first paddle or you’re just looking for some tips, our video is here to help. We cover the essential kayaking gear you’ll need, making basic fit adjustments in your boat, tips for getting your boat in the water, and some basic paddling technique.

Check it out, then hit up the experts at your local REI for kayaking gear, classes and advice to get you out on the water.

To learn more about getting started kayaking, visit: https://www.rei.com/learn/expe....rt-advice/getting-st

Skiing steep terrain can be thrilling once you’ve mastered the skills and techniques that will get you down the hill. In this video, PSIA Alpine Team member Robin Barnes covers the basics, including how to stay balanced, how to skid your turns to control your speed and how to pick the right line for you.

Watch the video, then check out your local REI for the gear and advice to get you out there.