By Sue Shekut, Owner, Working Well Massage, Licensed Massage Therapist, Certified Wellness Coach, ACSM Personal Trainer
There are a lot of different places you can get active outdoor gear. I like Amazon. com for the wide selection of items you can get from all over the country. But you can’t touch or test gear sold on Amazon, you can only read other people’s reviews. Sometimes that’s enough. Other times I want to go into a store and see and get a feel for items I buy such as camping gear, tools, GPS systems and bicycle equipment. And it’s helpful to have a seasoned expert tell me about the gear right then and there to help me make better decisions about the tools and equipment I buy to keep me active. At REI, they now added videos and articles for shoppers to review basic information about active outdoor gear.
Dubbed REI Active Advice, the REI website has a page which links to how to videos, articles and more. And they have a new REI Expert advice for families to help parents learn ways to incorporate outdoor activities into family time.
Check Out REI Expert Advice for Families
- Backpacking with Kids Skills & Knowledge
- Camping Checklist Checklist
- Camping with Kids Skills & Knowledge
- Cycling: Teach a Child to Ride Skills & Knowledge
- Cycling with Kids Skills & Knowledge
- Geocaching with Kids Skills & Knowledge
- Hiking: Child Carriers How to Choose
- Hiking with Kids How to Choose
- Kayaking: Child PFDs How to Choose
- Kayaking with Kids Skills & Knowledge
- Skiing with Kids Skills & Knowledge
- Snowboarding with Kids Skills & Knowledge
- Snowshoeing with Kids Skills & Knowledge
- Traveling with Kids Skills & Knowledge
Watch an REI Expert Video
REI experts give you helpful tips, techniques and ideas to show you how to have great outdoor adventures and which gear you’ll need. Some of the current videos include:
How to Transport Your Boat by Car
Articles By REI Experts
REI and guess share expert advice on how to choose and maintain outdoor gear as well as how to have fun and stay safe on your next outdoor adventure. Current topics include:
REI Expert Gear Checklist
REI’s website lets you print out a gear checklist to help you keep track of the details for your next adventure, including:
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