For less than two ounces and a few bucks I have aSea to Summit Head Netstuffed away in my backpack for one more physical barrier between me and the biting things. This head net is pretreated with Permethrin. You can find all the clothes REI has that are pretreated with Permethrin atthis...
A big question readers have asked is whether or not they can bring their hiking poles or walking sticks as carry on. Unfortunately, there’s no simple answer. It depends on the airline and the size of the walking stick. One reader says, “I have collapsed and carried them on Delta, Uni...
The rubber outsoles have aggressive lugs for enhanced traction and feature drainage holes — a nice touch for adventures on and near water. While not as simple as the classic Teva design, once broken in we loved the secure fit of the Tirra hiking sandals. Check Women's Price on REI CHECK...
At 2.78 pounds per pair, it weighs substantially more than a typical hiker, but I found its stability worthwhile when facing uneven terrain. An outsole with deep lugs grips mud and snow with aplomb and sticks to rock faces during ascents. The lacing system utilizes a heel harness for a lo...
I also take glove liners with me on every trek. They serve as an extra layer when it is really cold, protect your hands from the strong sun during the day (especially handy if you use walking sticks), and also keep your hands warm at night. You can get silky ones which don’t tak...
If you have a GPS rescue beacon, now's the time to hit the button. You can also try yelling HELP at regular intervals. If you are in an area that's open, hang any bright clothing for aircraft and spell out HELP with sticks and rocks on the ground. If you're cold, simply piling...
Buy the Leatherman Signal at REI A lighter or waterproof matches Pick up a cheap lighter at the counter in any gas station. You'll probably never use it, but should you need to start a fire, it's a lot easier than rubbing two sticks together or using a fire starter. Or waterproof ...
mountainside to the West, then down, down to the deep valley floor below. At the bottom, a small avalanche area near Hallett Creek held the bare tree trunks of fallen pines. From this distance they looked like tiny match sticks. It was hard to imagine we would be hiking all the way ...
Look for cairns and sticks marking the most recent crossing. The crossing points can change day to day, so this is the best move for finding the latest and greatest. Don't just follow the line on your GPS. Generally the crossings are bit upstream or downstream from where the line of the...