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Category: Gear & Reviews

The complete PNW guide to taking your Starlink camping

Starlink for Van & RV Camping in the PNW: Your Complete Setup Guide (2025)

Camping deep in the Pacific Northwest means dead cell zones, dense canopy, and no campground Wi-Fi worth trusting. Here’s how to run Starlink from your van or RV — what to buy, how to power it, and how to actually get a signal when you’re parked under 200 feet of Douglas fir.

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new product announcement - Helinox Chair One (re)

Helinox Chair One (re): Same Legendary Chair, Now in Two Versions — and Both Are Worth Talking About

Helinox just reimagined their legendary Chair One — and the upgrades are more than skin deep. The new (re)Tension Design adds a second tension line to distribute weight around the frame for a noticeably more comfortable sit, plus a taller seat height, redesigned hubs, an integrated side pocket, and recycled materials throughout. At 2 lbs 7.5 oz and $139.95, it’s still firmly in ultralight territory. Here’s the full breakdown on what changed and whether it’s worth the upgrade.

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The Yeti Skala line of backpacks

YETI Just Dropped a Hiking Pack and It’s Not What I Expected

YETI’s new Skala hiking pack borrows Mystery Ranch DNA and Osprey leadership, but is it worth the premium over proven trail favorites? Here’s what impressed us, what fell flat, and who should actually buy one.

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Camping bed solutions for over 40 people.

Your Back Hurts After Tent Camping? Here’s How to Actually Sleep Like a Human Being

After 40, tent camping sleep becomes serious business. Three upgrade tiers from thick self-inflating pads to premium camping beds, plus the couples question nobody addresses. Your back will thank you.

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rei coat deals

Closeout Deals on REI Winter Coats – Shop and Save Now

Take advantage of these end of season sales at REI! It is only January, but winter will soon be over

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Black Diamond Deploy Full Zip Hoodie

REI Unveils ‘World’s Lightest’ Black Diamond Deploy Down Hoody for Mountain Travelers!

Discover the groundbreaking Black Diamond Deploy Down 0.5 Full-Zip Hoody at REI – under 5 oz with 1,000-fill-power down! This ultralight layer packs tiny for hikes, climbs, and travel, delivering impressive warmth without the weight. Perfect for fast-and-light adventurers. Shop now!

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Backpack Calculator

Backpack Calculator

Calculate the perfect backpack weight and size for your hiking adventures. Our free tool provides personalized pack recommendations based on your body weight, experience level, and trip conditions—from day hikes to multi-day expeditions.

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REI CHECKLIST ITEMS

I’ve Been Camping For 40+ Years. Here’s What This REI List Gets Wrong

I recently stumbled across a Food & Wine article claiming to list the top 12 essential REI camping items based on “over 10 years” of experience. As someone who’s been camping throughout the Pacific Northwest for four decades, I need to be direct: this is affiliate marketing disguised as camping advice.
The author lists $1,271 worth of “essentials” including a 14-liter Yeti cooler (too small for actual camping), a $275 Coleman stove (massively overpriced), and a tent marketed for people who want to “sleep in” (not a real camping problem). Either the author is exaggerating their experience or they were assigned a hack piece to drive affiliate sales.
I’m going through each of their 12 recommendations to show you what’s actually wrong and what you should buy instead. Real camping gear that works, for a fraction of the price.

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REI on-beams gear announcement

When Three Worlds Collide: The On × BEAMS × REI Co-op Collection Is Finally Here

Well, this is something special. After months of anticipation, the limited-edition On × BEAMS × REI Co-op collaboration officially dropped

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kleen kanteen kaleidoscope

Klean Kanteen just dropped new colorways that are perfect for your next trip—and they’re absolutely stunning

Six bold, two-tone colorways bring fresh style to Klean Kanteen’s travel-ready Rise tumblers and bottles.

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