Yesterday, Demand Media, the online publisher behind Trails.com, announced a three-year partnership with REI. According to the press release, the partnership will provide “outdoor enthusiasts with helpful insight on recreational locations via REI Guidepost on the retailer’s website and a compelling shopping experience at the Trails.com Gear Store.” REI’s latest venture, the new Guidepost hub,…
Last week we talked about the different styles of backpacks and features available from which to choose from. In the second part of this series, we will talk about sizing and fitting a backpack, as a good fit will do wonders for your comfort.
If you ever find yourself in Seattle area, we definitely recommend stopping by REI’s flagship store in downtown Seattle. Just blocks from downtown’s skyscrapers is a little oasis for the outdoors-oriented person. The forested court surrounds you as you climb the stairs to the entrance, and as you walk through the doors, the amount of space and gear available is overwhelming.
You can find all sorts of gear for just about any outdoor sport: tents, sleeping bags, backpacks, maps, ski and snowboard equipment, kayaks, bicycles, and even gear for your dog.