Hey there NorCal! We're excited to see you here. We've put together the ultimate resource page to help ensure you and your family are ready for any emergency. From having a plan, preparing a "go bag" and prioritizing survival steps, to learning about regional risks—your local REI Co-op is here to ensure you're set with the best resources and products. Learn about the top essentials you should have to be prepared for any situation. Discover everything from lighting, power and water filtration, to first aid, emergency shelter, navigation and more. Explore our NorCal E-prep shopping lists, REI led courses and expert advice articles, because preparing now can make all the difference.
Join REI and Goal Zero to explore the many uses of Goal Zero portable power solutions with celebrity grill master, Matt Crawford (@SasquatchBBQ). Known for his creative off grid grilling, Matt will broadcast live from his backyard and show us how to take advantage of Goal Zero power solutions to cook up your tastiest meals. Follow along in your own backyard, kitchen or patio as Matt prepares a mouth-watering BBQ dinner, while also highlighting how Goal Zero products make it all possible. Learn more about the event here.Â
Click here to download our itemized shopping list of products to consider by category when preparing for the unexpected—from the Bay Area, through Sacramento, to the Sierra.Â
The use of personal electronic devices in the outdoors continues to grow, creating demand for portable power solutions to recharge these devices. Portable solar panels have become the preferred power source.
This article will help you match the portable power technology that’s best suited to your adventure, travel and power needs.
Once you’ve put together your emergency kit, you can pat yourself on your back knowing that you’ll be prepared for the unexpected. That said, you can only rest easy until it’s time to update your kit, which you should do every six months. But here’s the good news: Keeping that kit ready in the future takes much less time than putting it together in the first place.
Batteries are portable storehouses of energy. They power our headlamps, lanterns, GPS devices, cameras, music players and more. In this guide, we walk you through the options and include the pros and cons of different battery types as they relate specifically to outdoor users, like hikers, bikers, skiers and climbers.
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The classic light for campground camping has long been a gas-powered lantern with glass windows. You can still get these reliable lanterns, but recent advances in LED lighting now provide you many modern lantern choices that are light, bright and compact. This article gives you the basics of lantern selection—from electrics to gas to traditional candle-powered models.