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How REI's Anniversary Sale Actually Works

Outpost Editors · Jul 12

A practical guide to REI's Anniversary Sale: how the member coupon and dividend timing work, and what categories usually go on sale.

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Timed-Entry Reservations at National Parks: How the System Works

Outpost Editors · Jul 8

A practical guide to national park timed-entry reservations: how the booking window opens, what sells out first, and how to actually get a slot.

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Timed-Entry Reservations Expand to Five More National Parks in 2026

Outpost Editors · Jul 8

Five more national parks are adding timed-entry reservation systems in 2026. Here's the full list and how to book.

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Kayak vs. Paddleboard: Which Should You Buy First?

Outpost Editors · Jun 25

Torn between a kayak and a paddleboard? We break down stability, storage, cost, and use cases to help first-timers decide.

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How to Set Up a Gravel Bike for Your First Bikepacking Trip

Outpost Editors · Jun 12

A practical guide to converting your gravel bike for bikepacking: bag systems, tire choices, gearing, and what to leave home.

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Leave No Trace, Explained: The 7 Principles for Every Adventure

Outpost Editors · May 8

A clear, practical guide to the seven Leave No Trace principles and how to apply them on every trip into the outdoors.

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How We Cut Our Three-Day Base Weight From Thirty-One Pounds to Just Under Twelve Without Replacing a Single Piece of Big-Ticket Gear First

Outpost Editors · Mar 14

Going ultralight is mostly subtraction, not shopping. Here's the audit that took our three-day base weight from 31 pounds to 11.8.

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How to Fit a Backpack (Most People Get It Wrong)

Outpost Editors · Feb 27

A five-minute fitting process for any pack: measure torso length, set the hipbelt on the iliac crest, then tension in the right order.