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Person wearing sunglasses and life vest taking a selfie while kayaking on a calm alpine lake.
Konsèy &gid
Treeline Review: Our Guide to REI's 4th of July Sale 2025
Here are all the best hardgoods, outdoor clothing, and gear items you can find at the REI Fourth of July 2025 sale.
Liz Thomas
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June 27, 2025
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Narrow dirt trail winding through a dense forest with tall trees and patches of green foliage.
Medya Mansyone
Backpacker: The Ultimate Appalachian Trail Packing List
Get ready for your AT thru-hike with this gear checklist from expert thru-hikers Liz "Snorkel" Thomas and Nathan Pipenberg.
Liz Thomas
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March 31, 2025
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Two hikers posing beside a 'Welcome to Santa Catalina Island' sign with ocean and cloudy sky background.
Medya Mansyone
Treeline Revizyon: Trans Catalina Trail Hiking ak sakado gid
38 KILOMÈT DEBUTAN-ZANMITAY RUTH-VWAYAJE SOU ZILE KATALINA AK PLAJ, NAJE, AK YON KLIMA TWÒ GRAV
Liz Thomas
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Fevriye 10, 2024
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Smiling woman in green cap holding a Pacific Crest Trail sign under a clear blue sky.
Medya Mansyone
Treeline Revizyon: Treeline Revizyon ekriven pataje Kovèti pou pi renmen yo pou yon PCT Thru-hike
Everyone has a favorite piece of gear. We asked 9 of our writers and editors (who have all thru-hiked the Pacific Crest Trail at least once).
Liz Thomas
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March 1, 2023
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