How do you make home? We posed this question to world-class climber Alex Honnold.

Learn more about making home while you climb at: http://blog.rei.com/climb/make....-home-a-climbers-app

Wondering what luxury items you should bring on a backpacking trip? Beyond the essentials, you’re only limited by what you can - and want - to carry! Here are some luxury items that always make it into my pack, and some that I’ll never bring again.

Watch more Miranda in the Wild: https://www.youtube.com/playli....st?list=PL7tqTAgUK4U

Opinel No. 8 Knife: https://www.rei.com/product/88....4528/opinel-no-8-bee
Shop Backpacking Lanterns: https://www.rei.com/c/camp-lighting?ir=category%3Acamp-lighting&r=c%3Bbest-use%3ABackpacking
Astral Loyak Water Shoes: https://www.rei.com/search?q=loyak
Sea To Summit Delta Bowl: https://www.rei.com/product/85....2373/sea-to-summit-d
Camping Luxury Items: https://www.rei.com/blog/camp/....how-extra-are-your-l
Learn about the Ten Essentials: https://www.rei.com/learn/expe....rt-advice/ten-essent

Prepare your pup for outdoor adventures by always packing the Dog Ten Essentials! In this video, I cover what you need to carry to keep your dog safe and healthy on hikes.

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Nala’s Ten Essentials:
1. Food
Stored in a Stasher Bag: https://www.rei.com/product/16....3226/stasher-stand-u
2. Water
Ruffwear Quencher Bowl: https://www.rei.com/product/12....9588/ruffwear-quench
3. Training!
Expert Advice: https://www.rei.com/learn/expe....rt-advice/hiking-dog
4. Backpack
Ruffwear Palisades Pack: https://www.rei.com/product/11....5958/ruffwear-palisa
5. First Aid
Adventure Medical Kids Trail Dog Kit: https://www.rei.com/product/11....3073/adventure-medic
6. Insulation
Warm Jacket: https://www.rei.com/product/13....9948/ruffwear-stumpt
Cooling Jacket: https://www.rei.com/product/11....5960/ruffwear-swamp-
7. Identification
Collar: https://www.rei.com/product/15....8065/wolfgang-man-be
Nitze Ize Spotlit: https://www.rei.com/product/13....1707/nite-ize-spotli
8. Elimination
Trowel: https://www.rei.com/product/85....7319/cycle-dog-earth
Doggie Bags: https://www.rei.com/search?q=cycle+dog+bag
9. Leash
Roamer Dog Leash: https://www.rei.com/product/12....2176/ruffwear-roamer
10. Comfort
Sleep System: https://www.rei.com/blog/camp/diy-dog-bed
Dog Treats: https://www.rei.com/product/87....6085/cycle-dog-trail
Toy: https://www.rei.com/product/12....2179/ruffwear-gnawt-

If you’ve never used a splitboard before, it may seem complex. Don’t worry, in this video, Brennan Metzler from the American Association of Snowboard Instructors walks you through how to quickly and easily take a splitboard apart and put it back together again, so you can spend more time riding and less time fiddling with your board.

To learn more, check out our article: https://www.rei.com/learn/expe....rt-advice/how-splitb
And click here to shop splitboards at REI: https://www.rei.com/c/splitboards

These 5 beginner snowboarding tricks are the foundation of freestyle riding. All complex tricks start from these basics. REI partnered with Amy Gan from the American Association of Snowboard Instructors (AASI) to show you how to master the 5 most essential snowboarding tricks for beginners.

Ollie 0:32
Tail Press 0:57
Nose Press 1:32
50/50 2:02
Straight Air 3:22

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

When budgets are cut in eastern Oregon's rural Baker County School District, schools must move to a four-day week. The Ski for the Health of It (SHI) program stepped in to provide students with a pass to ski on their day off school, consequently stoking a lifelong passion for snowsports in students. Watch their story now.

Read more on the Co-op Journal: https://www.rei.com/blog/snows....ports/rei-presents-e

When choosing your next pair of ski goggles, consider lens shape and color, ventilation and fit. Finding the right pair will protect your eyes and help you see the terrain more clearly. Learn how to choose the right goggles for you in this Expert Advice video, and when you’re ready to shop, go to http://bit.ly/reiskigoggles.

You can ride a bike in just about any shoes, but anyone who rides regularly can benefit from shoes designed specifically for bicycling. Learn how the right bike shoes can provide more efficient energy transfer as you pedal. Shop REI's selection of Bike Shoes at http://www.rei.com/c/cycling-shoes

Transcript:
Hi, I'm Braden with REI. Cycling shoes are a great way to improve efficiency and control in riding. We've got plenty of options but ultimately your riding style and the types of pedals you use will help narrow the field. Cycling shoes fall into three categories; road, mountain, and city. Road biking shoes are designed primarily to work with three hole clipless pedals although some are compatible with two hole pedals. Their soles are really stiff which provides excellent power transfer but road soles are smooth and have a cleat protruding from the bottom so they can be difficult to walk in. These shoes are favored by cyclists wanting to ride longer distances on roads; casual riders may find them less convenient than other options.
Most mountain biking shoes work with the two hole system. Their soles are fairly stiff which improves pedaling efficiency and they also typically have deep lugs and a recessed cleat for traction on loose trails. Other mountain biking shoes are designed for use with platform pedals, these have flat soles with sticky rubber to better grip the pedal. These shoes are of course great for mountain biking but many people also use them for road cycling and commuting because they're more comfortable to walk in and they make it easy to get in and out of the pedal.
City cycling shoes are essentially casual shoes with built in bike functionality. Most use the two hole system with recessed cleats to give you all the benefits of riding clipless in a good-looking, easy walking shoe. These shoes are perfect for commuting, biking through town, and even indoor cycling classes. They are just as at home walking down the street as they are clipped into a pedal. Shoes with laces offer a custom and comfortable fit but you need to make sure they're tucked out of the way during your ride. Hook and loop straps better handle wet conditions and some shoes use a cam buckle to really clamp them to your foot for extra power.
When trying on cycling shoes, you may notice that your heel slips a little bit more than you're used to, that's because these shoes are really stiff. Keep in mind that they won't break in like other footwear so choose a pair that's comfortable right out of the box. For more information visit your local REI or REI.com.

REI Adventures offers the chance to encounter the unknown and experience the world’s cultures, flavors and wonders. Explore the opportunities: https://www.rei.com/adventures

There are a few simple steps to get your new bike ready to ride. Watch this video to see:

How to UNBOX YOUR BIKE - 1:02
How to install the HANDLEBAR - 1:45
How to install the SEAT POST - 4:33
How to attach the FRONT WHEEL - 5:11
How install a wheel with a THROUGH AXLE - 5:53
How to install a wheel with a QUICK-RELEASE AXLE - 7:30
How to CONNECT V-BRAKES - 9:15
How to attach the PEDALS - 10:02
And finally, how to CHECK YOUR WORK: - 13:13

For step-by-step instructions, read our article: https://www.rei.com/learn/expe....rt-advice/how-to-bui

Rhonda-Marie Avery, aka "Batgirl" was born with only 8% vision and is legally blind. She has no depth perception no cones in the back of our retinas meaning no daytime vision, no color vision. The technical term is Achromatopsia. But, her mother would tell you that she has been stubborn since the day she was born. "I think I was really angry when I was growing up that the world was so hard to navigate. Even to walk from the school to my brownie troop in the church down the road. There were roads to cross that I couldn't navigate. And I thought this is dumb. This is not education, this is this is a barrier. This needs to change." Since then Rhonda has run numerous ultra road and trail marathons, including a 314 mile run across the state of Tennessee. Watch her journey to break down the barriers she saw as a kid.

Full Recipe At: https://www.rei.com/blog/camp/....recipes-campfire-sal

Foil packet meals are one of the easiest ways to make dinner over a campfire and have been delighting hungry campers for years. Simply wrap a bunch of delicious ingredients in aluminum foil and toss it over the fire. Everything cooks together, so it’s all ready at the same time. But even great camping traditions like foil packets can use a little updating once in a while. So we made a few adjustments to the method for this salmon veggie meal.


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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
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Read: https://www.rei.com/blog
REI Membership: https://www.rei.com/membership/benefits

What kinds of mental and physical training are needed to get ready for a mountain summit? Determined to climb a mountain for the first time, Colin visits Manisha Powar, Board Member at The Mountaineers, to learn what to expect. Colin's good friend, and NSCA Certified Personal Trainer, Anna Clausen Williams, helps Colin get physically ready, while Dawn, Davis and Colin expect the newest addition to the family any day.

Trail running is just walking, but faster, right? Nope. It’s a little more complicated than that. Our REI Outdoor School instructor teaches two newbies how to get it right. From nutrition to hydration, obstacles to gear, you’ll learn the ins and outs of the sport along with our fun duo. Watch every slip, snack and snarky comment. Then hit your local REI to gear up and get out there yourself!

Learn more about trail running basics at https://www.rei.com/learn/expe....rt-advice/trail-runn

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

Tired of drooling on your balled-up jacket but don’t want to carry the added weight of a pillow? Don’t like that your pile of clothes moves around on you at night? Miranda shows you how to make a pillow stuff sack to keep your pack organized, your sleep set-up comfortable, and your clothing clean(ish).
 
DIY not your thing? Shop pillows here: https://www.rei.com/c/camping-pillows?ir=category%3Asleeping-bags-and-accessories&r=category%3Asleeping-bags-and-accessories%7Ccamping-pillows
 
Tag REI (@rei) and Miranda (@mirandagoesoutside) if you try this DIY. We’d love to see the finished product!
 
0:47 MATERIALS:
- 1/2 yard of Ripstop or Sport Nylon (45” – 60” width)
- 1/2 yard of Flannel or Microfleece (45” – 60” width)
- Matching Thread
- Toggle (shop toggles: https://www.rei.com/product/84....8877/gear-aid-ellips
- Paracord or Utility Cord (shop utility cord: https://www.rei.com/product/79....9630/pmi-3mm-utility
- Measuring Tape or Ruler
- Sharp Scissors
- Pins
- Sewing Machine or Needle
 
DIRECTIONS: for 12”x8”x4” pillow*
 1:43 Cut two (2) pieces of nylon fabric and one (1) piece of flannel to a 14” x 18” rectangle
1:58 Pin fabric with right sides of nylon facing out, and flannel sandwiched between. Pin two long edges and one short edge. Be careful to pin close to the edge, so as to not create unnecessary holes in the material.
2:37 Mark 1.5” down from one top corner by open side — this is where you will start stitching.
3: 27 Using a straight stitch and 1/2” seam allowance, sew the three pinned sides.
3:39 Trim seam allowance to 1/4”, leaving full seam allowance on 1.5” unsewn section.
4:28 Turn pillow flannel-side out.
4:48 Press on low heat.
4:53 Stitch around 3 edges again with a 3/8” or 1/2” seam allowance, being careful not to sew over the 1.5” gap on one side. This is your first French seam! Raw edges should be captured within the second set of stitches. If you have some pieces of thread or fabric sticking out, you can careful trim that away.
5:12 Turn pillow right side out again, being careful to turn between the two pieces of nylon.
5:29 Pin the corners to create the boxed corners**. These will give the stuff sack some height.
6:39 Mark stitch line 2” from the points at the bottom of the stuff sack. Sew along this line to create the boxed corners**.
7:23 Trim seam allowance on corners to 1/4”. Turn pillow flannel-side out again, being careful not to flip flannel to the wrong (nylon only) side of the stuff sack. Stitch again at box corners, 3/8” to 1/2” from the seam, capturing raw edges on the inside. Nice work on the French seams!
7:58 Almost done — just need to finish the top edge and create channel for paracord. Press top raw edges 1/4” (or roll and press), then fold entire edge over 1”. This will create the finished channel for the paracord. Be sure to roll or fold seam allowance from the 1.5” open edge inward before pressing. Staying as close to folded edge as possible, stitch all the way around the stuff sack opening. Turn stuff sack right side (nylon side) out.
8:56 Cut paracord to at least 30” long and feed through the channel at the top of the stuff sack. Feed ends of cord through the toggle. Leaving opening flat and uncinched, move toggle close to the stuff sack and then tie and overhand knot. This will ensure that, when fully opened, there is not a lot of excess cord hanging from the stuff sack. Trim ends of cord close to knot, burn, and press towards overhand knot to secure.

Nice work! You’re done! Enjoy drooling on your designated pillow next time you go backpacking!
 
*These directions will make a 12”x8”x4” pillow. To adjust the length or width of the pillow, add or subtract from the initial cut material. To change the height, adjust the measurement for the boxed corners. Keep in mind that the height of the pillow is determined by how long the stitch line is.

**If you’ve never sewn boxed corners before, take a look online at a few tutorials. Alternatively, you can leave this step out completely, but your stuff sack will be more like a traditional pillowcase and you may have some empty space in the corners when it’s full.

Sweet Potato & Chorizo Breakfast Hash Recipe
Full Recipe:https://www.rei.com/blog/camp/....camping-recipes-swee

Perfect for a chilly fall morning, this hearty breakfast skillet is a great way to start the day.

The further we push into fall, the greater the motivation needed to get us up and out of bed. The nights are so long and the mornings are so cold that some days it seems impossible to get the day started before 10am. This is when having a warm breakfast to look forward to can be a crucial motivating factor.

While this sweet potato & chorizo breakfast hash might seem like something you’d order off a brunch menu, it’s actually incredibly easy to make yourself at a campsite. Plan on making this, and getting up in the morning will become a whole lot easier.

We used crumbly pork chorizo in this recipe, but beef chorizo would work as well. If you wanted to make the recipe vegetarian you could sub out the chorizo for soyrizo. Or, if you want to make the whole thing vegan, then use soyrizo and leave out the eggs.

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium-size sweet potato, peeled if desired
2 green onions
2 ounces crumbly chorizo (or Soyrizo)
1 teaspoon maple syrup
⅛ teaspoon (a pinch) of cinnamon
2 eggs
Salt to taste

Cut the sweet potato into ½ inch dice and finely chop the green onions (green + light green parts).

Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the sweet potato. Toss to coat, then cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until just beginning to soften. Add the green onions and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Once the potatoes are tender, add the chorizo. Cook for 2 minutes or until cooked through. Add the maple syrup and cinnamon. Stir to combine.

Make two wells in the hash and crack an egg into each. Cook the eggs to your liking - we cover our skillet with a lid for about 2 minutes to make sunny side up eggs.
Serve + enjoy!

Thanks, Fresh Off The Gride for the recipe:
https://www.youtube.com/channe....l/UCtfkPHv8F3g36h3l8

We believe that a life outdoors is a life well lived and that we all could use a break from everyday life. We suggest getting outdoors, but if you can't in this moment, we're bringing the outdoors to you. Slip on your headphones and give yourself a quick reprieve. Breathe in, breathe out, and let go

A several hour SUP tour will re-introduce you to muscles you haven’t been in touch with for a while. The eight exercises Dr. Sam shows in this video are designed to increase strength, endurance and balance in the legs, hips, abdominal area and back. A few exercises also build endurance in shoulder and arm muscles that you’ll be moving continuously as you do paddle strokes.
In this video, we’ll show you the following exercises:
Skater with Uppercut—0:45
Single-Leg Deadlift—1:14
Chop—1:54
Lift—2:27
Squat and Row—3:04
Side Plank with Leg Raise—3:40
Step Up with Lateral Leg Raise—4:16
Hip Clock—4:57

For more information on stand up paddling, check out our article: https://www.rei.com/learn/expe....rt-advice/how-to-tra

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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

The Figure 8 Knot on a Bight is a convenient knot to use any time you need to form a loop in the middle of the rope, especially if the knot needs to hold a heavy load. Learn how to tie a Figure 8 Knot on a Bight in this video.

Learn more in our videos on
How to Tie and Overhand Knot on a Bight
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fOKk1HPjbI
How to Tie a Figure 8 Knot
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFlwrvggas0

Learn more climbing techniques at: https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/climbing