The Best New Camping Gear at REI

I tested REI’s best new and revamped outdoor gear of 2026. Here’s what’s worth buying, from tents and sleeping bags to ...

I was nervous to camp alone with my 9-year-old son, so we tried glamping. It was the perfect adventure with less stress.

Glamping was the perfect mother-son adventure. It felt less stressful than camping with him by myself and we still got to ...
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Hot tent camping during the first snow of the season

In this episode, I head into the Minnesota woods for a peaceful hot tent camping trip as the season's first snowfall blankets the forest. After making a few upgrades to camp, I gather firewood, keep ...
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Snow blankets Montana, closing Beartooth Pass and dumping 16 inches near Idaho border

BILLINGS — While Billings saw some rain over the past 24 hours, other parts of Montana looked and felt more like January than June, with snow falling in higher elevations and piling up across the ...
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Getting ready for an overnight snow camping adventure part 1

Follow the essential steps for preparing to camp through a freezing night in the snow. From choosing the right gear to setting up camp, discover practical tips for staying warm, safe, and comfortable ...
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Winter in June? Heavy snow expected to hit Rockies before July Fourth

A rare late-June winter storm is expected to bring heavy snow, strong winds, and sharply colder temperatures to parts of the northern Rocky Mountains on June 28, with forecasters warning of hazardous ...
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Winter Storm Warning: Up To 12 Inches Of Snow Slams Idaho And Montana As Summer Freeze Hits

A late-June cold blast is dropping winter snow on the high passes, bringing a hypothermia risk to the backcountry, with the storm peaking now and a summer freeze right behind it. The Northern Rockies ...