Want to give cross-country skiing a try but don't what gear to bring? Greg Rhodes of the Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) gives you the rundown of everything you'll need for a day on the trails—from skis and boots to what to wear.

Skis :24
Boots 2:50
Poles 3:26
Clothing 4:39
Hydration and Food 8:23

Gifting season has arrived, and I’m here to be your guide! Whether you’re shopping for your hiking pal, making your own wish-list, or gifting to yourself (you deserve it), check out my Outdoor Gift Guide. I share my favorite gifts, stocking stuffers and gift bundles for the outdoorsy people in your life. Use the time stamps below to navigate, and happy gifting!

My Favorite Gifts: 0:33

Patagonia Ultralight Black Hole Mini Hip Pack: https://www.rei.com/product/15....5781/patagonia-ultra
Black Diamond Cosmo 300 Headlamp: https://www.rei.com/product/17....3963/black-diamond-c
REI Co-op Flash 22: https://www.rei.com/product/14....8595/rei-co-op-flash
Teva Ember Moc: https://www.rei.com/product/13....7281/teva-ember-moc-
Rumpl Insulated Blanket: https://www.rei.com/product/17....6596/rumpl-original-
Vests: https://www.rei.com/c/womens-vests

Stocking Stuffers: 3:52

Hero Clip: https://www.rei.com/product/14....8932/heroclip-mini-c
Opinel No. 8 Knife: https://www.rei.com/product/88....4528/opinel-no-8-bee
SnowPeak Titanium Spork: https://www.rei.com/product/66....0002/snow-peak-titan
Darn Tough Bear Town Socks: https://www.rei.com/product/15....9260/darn-tough-bear
Revel Gear Trail Hound String Lights: https://www.rei.com/product/15....9147/revel-gear-trai

Coffee Drinker Bundle: 6:34

REI Co-op ’75 Diamond Camp Mug: https://www.rei.com/product/17....9870/rei-co-op-75-di
Kuju Coffee Pocket PourOver: https://www.rei.com/product/12....1910/kuju-coffee-poc
Tony’s Chocolonely Chocolate Bar: https://www.rei.com/product/16....8303/tonys-chocolone

Adventure Dog Bundle: 7:11

Ruffwear Quencher Bowl: https://www.rei.com/product/12....9588/ruffwear-quench
GivePet Campfire Treats: https://www.rei.com/product/18....3688/givepet-campfir
Adventure Medical kits Dog Heeler Kit: https://www.rei.com/product/11....3071/adventure-medic

#Outdoorsy Bundle: 7:54

Goodr Sunglasses: https://www.rei.com/product/16....6951/goodr-og-sungla
Life Well Lived Patch: https://www.rei.com/product/18....4533/rei-co-op-life-
Life Well Lived Pin: https://www.rei.com/product/18....4934/rei-co-op-life-
Rumpl Beer Blanket: https://www.rei.com/product/16....2654/rumpl-print-bee
United By Blue Bandana: https://www.rei.com/product/16....7406/united-by-blue-

Backcountry Bathroom Bundle: 9:22

Kula Cloth: https://www.rei.com/product/18....2956/kula-cloth-reus
A Really Nice Trowel: https://www.rei.com/product/13....1611/thetentlab-the-
Happy Bottom Bidet: https://www.rei.com/product/18....8350/happy-bottom-po
How to Shit In the Woods: https://www.rei.com/product/18....0573/how-to-shit-in-

Note: Inventory can be unpredictable this year with COVID-19, so some of the items featured in this video might be temporarily out of stock by the time you view. We’ll do our best to update the list accordingly.

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Getting your board on and off of your car doesn’t have to be a heavy lift. This video goes over two ways to lift your SUP onto a car, the right way to tie your SUP down and how to carry it to the water. Check out the video and try it yourself.

The experts at your local REI can help you find everything you need to get your board from home to the water.

Actor Nick Offerman appears in the new film “A Walk in the Woods,” based on the best-selling book by Bill Bryson, as none other than an REI employee helping the film’s stars prepare to hike the Appalachian Trail.

Check out "7 Reasons Nick Offerman Missed His True Calling as an REI Green Vest" on the REI Blog: http://blog.rei.com

One of the great things about trail running is that you don’t need a whole lot of gear to get out there. However, even on short runs you need a way to carry food, water and maybe an extra layer. Watch this video to learn about all your options from arm pockets to running packs and everything in between.

Click here to shop REI’s selection of arm pockets: https://www.rei.com/c/arm-pockets
Race belts: https://www.rei.com/c/race-belts
Handheld bottles: https://www.rei.com/c/running-water-bottles
Hydration belts: https://www.rei.com/c/running-hydration-belts
Waistpacks: https://www.rei.com/c/running-waistpacks
Hydration vests and packs: https://www.rei.com/c/running-....hydration-vests-and-

And read our article to learn more about carrying your running gear: https://www.rei.com/learn/expe....rt-advice/trail-runn

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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

Beyond the basics that you bring on every run, what should you take on a long, unsupported trail run? In this video, Katie talks about essential gear and how to plan for a longer run. Then watch our video on packing trail running gear to learn more about how to carry all those essentials on your runs: https://youtu.be/kim0MgIMbkA

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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’s up friends, and welcome to the first episode of my new show – Miranda in the Wild! I invite you to join me on adventures, challenges and conversations that explore what it means to live a life outdoors. I’m thrilled you’re here – now let’s hunt some wildflowers!

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Shop Guidebooks: https://www.rei.com/search?q=guidebooks&ir=category%3Aguidebooks&origin=web&pagesize=30&r=category%3Aguidebooks%7Cnature-viewing-guidebooks&version=SearchProductSkuAvailability%3Acontrol

Looking to get started running? REI runners Braden and Yitka lay out 5 tips to help any beginner runner hit the road with confidence.

For more help with buying road running shoes, check out our video: https://youtu.be/47ULeOZQy9k
And our article: https://www.rei.com/learn/expe....rt-advice/running-sh

For help with trail running shoes, here's our video: https://youtu.be/bJOTN_D6tMk
And our article: https://www.rei.com/learn/expe....rt-advice/trail-runn

Shop running shoes at rei.com: https://www.rei.com/c/running-shoes


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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/

Confidently shop for your next backpacking pack online, from home! Miranda shares how to find your backpack size at home and navigate rei.com to purchase the right backpack for your next adventure.

Watch through to 5:16 to see another special appearance from Miranda’s cat!

Shop backpacks at REI.com: https://www.rei.com/c/hiking-backpacks

Shop backpacks at REI Outlet: https://www.rei.com/rei-garage/c/hiking-backpacks?r=c&origin=web&queryRule=outlet-only&ir=category%3Ahiking-backpacks&outlet=true

Shop used gear at REI.com: https://www.rei.com/used

Leave No Trace, or LNT, principles are a group of best practices for enjoying our wild spaces. In this video, Miranda talks about the seven principles of Leave No Trace and how you can follow them to leave the wilderness as beautiful as you found it.

Check out or videos on how to poop in the woods: https://youtu.be/ZaOKKzpCjgA
How to build a campfire: https://youtu.be/0O3Bj8JFcTc
And food storage for backpackers: https://youtu.be/TlF0JlwVYHo

To learn more about LNT, read our article: https://www.rei.com/learn/expe....rt-advice/leave-no-t

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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

Founded on the belief that everyone is welcome, Memphis Rox opened a climbing gym to be at the center of the city's revitalization. Watch and if you are interested to learn more about Memphis Rox.

https://www.memphisrox.com/

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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

It’s the age-old question that preoccupies many backpackers: what’s the right way to poop in the woods? In this video, Miranda walks you through the process; from finding a good spot, to digging a hole and leaving no trace behind. To learn more about going to the bathroom in the backcountry, check out our article: https://www.rei.com/learn/expe....rt-advice/hygiene-sa -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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

Prepare for the unexpected before every bike ride. Jason talks through the essential bike tools you should have with you every time you go out.

10 Essentials Checklist: https://www.rei.com/learn/expe....rt-advice/ten-essent

Buy a bike tube patch kit on REI.com: https://www.rei.com/search?q=bike+tube+patch+kits&pagesize=90

Buy a multi-tool on REI.com: https://www.rei.com/search?q=bike+multi+tool&pagesize=90

Laura’s snow safety work protected both resort skiers and backcountry skiers from avalanches.  At Mt. Hood Meadows, Laura’s job at ski patrol included skiing into avalanche-prone terrain before the skiing public arrives and detonating explosives that trigger avalanches.  By pre-triggering avalanches, it prevents them from being able to roll down on skiers during business hours at the resort.  It keeps in-bounds skiers safe.  She was also a professional “observer” for Northwest Avalanche Center, collecting field data that would be translated into backcountry forecasts.  Both jobs are the kind you don’t want to mess up.  Laura shouldered the weight of that responsibility to keep the public safe and enjoyed her duties.

Learn more about Laura and her work:
https://www.rei.com/blog/snows....ports/winters-edge-l

Your pre-run meal can help set you up for success, and the wrong food can make you miserable. Check out this video to learn what types of food to eat so that you’re fueled up and ready to go.

To learn more about nutrition for running, check out our article: https://www.rei.com/learn/expe....rt-advice/trail-runn

And check out our videos on what to eat during your run: https://youtu.be/45xSDHwqflo
And after your run: https://youtu.be/mExq7oXfznU

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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

Learn more about yoga and how to get started with our beginner's guide: https://www.rei.com/learn/expe....rt-advice/getting-in

Starting yoga is can feel daunting, but it is easier than it looks. Professional hockey players are doing it; triathletes are doing it; race car drivers are doing it; basketball players, mountaineers, even rock stars. Nobody is too young, too old or too darn perfect not to benefit from yoga.

On a simple level, the practice of yoga can give you the tools to make whatever you do better. Whatever outdoor adventure you pursue—mountain biking, climbing, skiing and so on—a regular yoga practice can build strength and flexibility. This can help you withstand greater stress on your body, react more quickly and calmly to changes, and breathe more efficiently.

Need Gear? Learn about the different yoga mats, straps, and blocks
https://www.rei.com/learn/expe....rt-advice/yoga-gear.

Watch more Trailheads: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkKjc55NWcw&list=PL7tqTAgUK4Uzfg46IuEJc0xKZfmzc2V8F

If you’ve noticed water soaking into your waterproof GORE-TEX jacket, I have some good news: it isn’t dead! It turns out that GORE-TEX needs some easy care to properly function in keeping you dry and comfortable. I partnered with GORE-TEX to teach you why, how and when to care for your GORE-TEX jacket – and to show you what a difference it can make!

What is GORE-TEX and DWR: 00:43
Why wash your GORE-TEX jacket: 1:48
What causes DWR to fail: 2:34
Dirty GORE-TEX jacket rain obstacle course test: 6:12
How to wash your GORE-TEX jacket tutorial: 10:04
Clean GORE-TEX jacket rain obstacle course test: 11:38

REI Co-op XeroDry GTX Jacket: https://www.rei.com/product/13....5551/rei-co-op-xerod
Nikwax Tech Wash: https://www.rei.com/product/72....4687/nikwax-tech-was

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The experts at REI show you how to choose a tent for your camping needs. Check out REI's tent selection at http://bit.ly/Eareitents

On this episode of Co-op Tested, Co-op Made, we ask: How do sleeping bags earn their temp ratings and why does it matter?

At REI we test our gear in the ‘Mag Lab’ – named after the legendary Cal Magnusson who was our first dedicated testing engineer back in the 1970s. Since then we continue to test what we make for quality and durability. Between controlled experiments and getting out there on the trail as a Co-op community, we discover what works and what doesn’t. Great experiences start with the right gear, and testing is at the heart of our design process.

Snowshoes aren’t super complex, but you do need to be sure they go on securely and comfortably so you can have an enjoyable trek. In this video, Katie talks about how to tell the left snowshoe from the right and how to properly secure the bindings to keep the snowshoes on your feet.
To shop for snowshoes, click here: https://www.rei.com/c/snowshoes
To learn more about snowshoes, read our article: https://www.rei.com/learn/expe....rt-advice/snowshoes.

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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