Find the right trekking poles for your next hike in our Trekking Pole Gear Guide. Learn about the best trekking poles available at REI for backpacking, travel and more. Whether you’re looking for lightweight poles, a budget pick or even a hiking staff, we’ve got you covered.

Our picks:
Best Trekking Poles for Backpacking and Hiking, 00:35: Black Diamond Trail Ergo Cork, Women’s https://www.rei.com/product/14....7516/black-diamond-t Men’s https://www.rei.com/product/14....7514/black-diamond-t
Best Trekking Poles Under $100, 2:38: Leki Legacy Lite Cor-Tec, Women’s https://www.rei.com/product/14....8203/leki-legacy-lit Men’s https://www.rei.com/product/14....8194/leki-legacy-lit
Best Collapsible Trekking Poles for Trail Runners and Fast Hikers, 3:51: Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z https://www.rei.com/product/12....7493/black-diamond-d
Best Travel-Friendly Trekking Poles, 5:17: Black Diamond Distance Z https://www.rei.com/product/12....7494/black-diamond-d
Best Hiking Staff, 6:19: REI Co-op Hiker Power Lock https://www.rei.com/product/84....7813/rei-co-op-hiker


Check out our favorite trekking poles at your local REI: https://www.rei.com/map/store
Don’t see your favorites? Let us know in the comments.

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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

From lumens to run time, and red lights to battery packs, there’s no shortage of features to consider when it comes to headlamps. In this video, Miranda breaks it all down so you can choose the best headlamp for your next adventure. Check it out, then head to your local REI to talk to the experts, or click here to shop our selection of headlamps: https://www.rei.com/c/headlamps

And click here to learn more about headlamps: https://www.rei.com/learn/expe....rt-advice/headlamp.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/
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

*Canyoneering safety is your responsibility. No video can replace proper instruction and experience.

When was the last time you challenged yourself to try something new? The Trailheads crew gets out of their comfort zone with canyoneering.

Watch the whole Trailheads series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ElcaPr5Zkg&list=PL7tqTAgUK4Uzfg46IuEJc0xKZfmzc2V8F

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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

Soak in the magic of Washington's San Juan Islands during a weekend kayaking getaway. Enjoy camping, local cuisine, and the opportunity to view Pacific Northwest wildlife as we explore the San Juan's classic kayaking routes. Learn more at http://www.rei.com/adventures/....trips/weekend/sjw.ht

Did you know that competitive navigation was a sport? Enter orienteering. Watch as the Trailheads crew gets lost (a bunch of times) while testing out their map and compass skills.


Watch the whole Trailheads series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ElcaPr5Zkg&list=PL7tqTAgUK4Uzfg46IuEJc0xKZfmzc2V8F

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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 tips and tricks to improve your experience on the snow: everything from how to carry your skis or snowboard to how to keep your phone dry and your goggles clear. In this video, Amy and Robin of PSIA/AASI share their top ten tips to make your day on the mountain as easy and fun as can be. Check it out, then head to your local REI Co-op for all the gear and advice you need.

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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

Chris Andrews walked 3,200 miles across the United States to research the effects of digital overuse on our wellbeing. His spiritual and social journey challenges Americans to reimagine their relationship with technology and find balance in the digital age. This film meets Chris in Joshua Tree National park after 2,900 miles on the road. His message is simple: what is at stake is a connection to ourselves, to the people around us, and to the world we live in.

Learn more at: http://letstalkusa.com/

Sprained ankles are among the most common injuries on the trail, and if it happens to you or someone you’re with, you can tape the ankle to add support until you get back to civilization. All you need is a roll of athletic tape and the right know-how. We partnered with NOLS Wilderness Medicine to teach you how to tape an ankle by placing a landmark strip of tape above the injury, then adding stirrups, teardrops and figure 8s.

Click here to find a wilderness first-aid class near you: https://www.rei.com/events/a/wilderness-medicine

And to read more about wilderness first aid, check out our article: https://www.rei.com/learn/expe....rt-advice/wilderness

Having trouble picking the perfect headlamp for your outdoor adventures? Let our experts help. We share our picks in the REI Headlamp Gear Guide. Learn about lumens, run time and features to decide which headlamp you need to light your way.

Our picks:
Best Headlamp for Camping and Everyday Use, 00:36: Black Diamond Spot 325 https://www.rei.com/product/14....1410/black-diamond-s
Best Headlamp Under $20, 2:12: Petzl Tikkina https://www.rei.com/product/16....2480/petzl-tikkina-h
Best Rechargeable Headlamp, 3:06: Petzl Actik Core https://www.rei.com/product/16....3701/petzl-actik-cor
Best Lightweight Headlamp, 4:28: Biolite Headlamp 330 https://www.rei.com/product/14....3321/biolite-headlam

Check out our favorite headlamps at your local REI: https://www.rei.com/map/store
Don’t see your favorite? Let us know in the comments.

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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

Bike tires can handle quite a range of pressure, so how much air should you put into yours? In this video, Katie talks you though why you might choose to run your tires on the low end of the range and why you might want to add more pressure. Check out the video, and if want to learn how to choose the right size tube for your tire, check out that video: https://youtu.be/c5dTZkh1Lvc

The experts at REI show you how to choose a day hiking backpack. Check out REI’s backpack selection at http://bit.ly/reihikingpacks.

How can you be what you can’t see? Mikhail Martin, co-founder of Brothers of Climbing said, “I literally typed, ‘Are there black climbers?’ in Google … someone said, ‘black people don’t climb.'”

A small group of climbers began to challenge that thought. The Brothers of Climbing is a crew that's making the climbing community more welcoming. Watch to see how they created a community where one wasn’t.

A Cause + Effect Film: http://causeffect.tv/
Visit Brothers of Climbing at: https://boccrew.com/

Visit our website at http://bit.ly/2PO3IQc

Keep up with the BOC on Instagram: @boccrew

DIRECTOR
DUNCAN M. SULLIVAN

DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
ALEX LEVIN

PRODUCER
LUKE BOELITZ

ADDITIONAL CINEMATOGRAPHY
DUNCAN SULLIVAN
LUKE BOELITZ
LUCAS ISAKOWITZ

PRODUCTION
CAUSE+EFFECT

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
JASON ZEMLICKA

EXECUTIVE CREATIVE DIRECTOR
JAMIE HUBBARD

HEAD OF PRODUCTION
SEAN PATRICK KELLY

EDITOR
HERNAN BORNAS

ART DIRECTOR
NICK JERNIGAN

COLORIST
COREY RYAN

SOUND MIX
EXPLOSION ROBINSON

PARTNERS AT REI CO-OP
PAOLO MOTTOLA
ANDERS NORDBLOM

FEATURING
MIKHAIL MARTIN
DAVID CHO
ANDREW BELLETTY
FRANCES BALILO
MARC BALILO
SAUL COLON
NAN TEH
DAVID GLACE
RINA GLACE
DANNY ZHAO
LEIGHANNE YUN
DENNIS LEE
PIETER COOPER
JOSH GREENWOOD
JENNIFER LEE
NAN TEH
DIAMOND JONES
DENIS GU
KALVIN ZHAO
KADE DIAKITE
TYSON MCGREW

SPECIAL THANKS
CYRENA LEE
ERIC FEIGENBAUM
JAY ELLIOT
JON ROSS
MOHONK PRESERVE
BROOKLYN BOULDERS

Fifteen years ago, Juan Martinez, an at-risk teenager from south-central Los Angeles, stepped off a bus in Grand Teton National Park and saw the stars for the first time in his life. The experience inspired him to connect more diverse and urban youth to nature, and in the process, he met Vanessa Torres, a park ranger, and fell in love all over again. This debut film of NPX's 10-part series reveals the compelling journey that led Juan to the Tetons, to Vanessa, and to his renewed vision of the American Dream: one that blooms out of love, inclusion, and our living, breathing national parks. For more information about the series, visit http://npexperience.com

Waterproof trail running shoes have their benefits and drawbacks, so are they right for you? In this video, Kelsey breaks down which conditions beg for waterproof shoes, and when you’re better off going with a more breathable option. Check it out, then head to your local REI to test out your next pair of trail runners.

Click here to shop REI’s selection of trail running shoes: https://www.rei.com/c/trail-running-shoes
And check out our video on choosing the best trail runners for you: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJOTN_D6tMk

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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

Having been born without the lower part of her left arm, 26-year-old Kaitlin Heatherly had never considered her potential as a world champion rock climber, let alone much outside of her comfort. But after attending a SheLift retreat for women with physical differences in Moab, and the encouragement of paraclimbing mentors, Kaitlin discovered her latent talent and passion for the sport. Within 5 months of training, Kaitlin entered herself into the national paraclimbing competition, placing her into the world championships. This is a story that follows an unassuming athlete's journey to worlds and the impact that community and recreation can have on one’s self-esteem.

Produced by Sarah Herron

Directed by Dylan H. Brown

Support and Post Production by Hecho Studios

Starring Kaitlin Heatherly

Putting on a climbing harness can feel a bit like a brainteaser before you figure out where all the straps, loops and buckles go. In this video, Miranda de-mystifies the process so you can spend more time climbing and less time fiddling with your harness. Once you’ve got your harness on and adjusted to fit, check out our video on how to tie into your harness with a figure-8 knot: https://youtu.be/XQ1r7iddc1w

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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

How to Choose a Running Shoe

Whether you run for fun or fitness, the right pair of running shoes can help the miles fly by. In this REI Expert Advice Video our staff member tells you how to choose the running shoe that is right for you based on your running strike. Knowing how your body works while you run makes it possible to find the shoe that will give you the support you need.

Come into your local REI to ask more questions and to find the perfect running shoes for you.

Look at REI’s run selection at: http://bit.ly/REIrun

Carabiners come in different shapes, sizes, and weights, and each type has a different application when climbing. The experts at REI break down the basics of this essential piece of climbing gear to help you get out on the rock. Check out REI's selection of carabiners at: http://bit.ly/reicarabiners

Can you make a latte when backpacking? What about a mocha on the trail? In this special video for upcoming #NationalCoffeeDay I recruited coffee expert and owner of Carabiner Coffee, Erik Gordon, for some help testing out ways to make fancy coffee drinks when backpacking! Will you try and make one of these "fancy" coffee drinks on your next backpacking trip? Let me know in the comments below!

If you haven't seen it already, check out my other video on trying all the ways to make coffee on the trail here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niclIE6AgN4&t=2s

Watch more Miranda in the Wild: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egE3I_4yBUA&list=PL7tqTAgUK4Uz-_qEwjQXk6FIni-PIow20

Carabiner Coffee: https://www.carabinercoffee.com
Carabiner Coffee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carabinercoffee/?hl=en

GSI Outdoors Mini Espresso Set: https://www.rei.com/product/12....9643/gsi-outdoors-mi
Aeropress: https://www.rei.com/product/17....3361/aeropress-coffe
French Press: https://www.rei.com/product/88....4331/gsi-outdoors-ja
Pot Grabber: https://www.rei.com/product/11....4923/msr-panhandler-

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MIRANDA IN THE WILD WILL BE BACK IN FEBRUARY 2021!

What’s up friends! I am taking a short break to work on filming and editing content for the new year. Thank you to everyone who has supported this first year of Miranda in the Wild. I am so grateful to all of you, and I love that a community has been built around this series! I can’t wait to bring you more gear videos and outdoor tips, along with adventure videos, challenges, vlogs, and more next year!

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Catch up on all Miranda in the Wild Videos: https://youtube.com/playlist?l....ist=PL7tqTAgUK4Uz-_q

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