The Plan

  • How to Upgrade Your Gear Sustainably

    Been eyeing new gear, but can’t seem to justify the expense? We get it! And while we respect the willpower it takes to not splurge on costly gear, ...

  • Sizing Up or Down? We Suggest You Sell.

    We understand being between sizes - going up or down - is never easy! On one hand, you’re afraid to let go of old gear thinking one day you might w...

  • Finding Common Ground

    It's been two years since the pandemic-induced shutdown and things are not as they were before (and may never be). But restrictions are loosening (...

  • Out&Back: A Better Used Gear Experience

    Buying secondhand gear has never been easier! Out&Back Outdoor is creating a first-class shopping experience for secondhand gear. Stop agonizin...

  • 4 Benefits of Selling Gear

    According to JSTOR Daily, Americans fill our landfills with 12.8 million tons of textiles a year- a staggering amount! But what’s even crazier is t...

  • How Used Gear Changed My Life

    Hi! My name is Sarah, and I'm on the growth marketing team at Out&Back. During my early twenties, I was what you’d call a shopaholic. And while...

  • 5 Reasons for Family Utah Trips - Out&...

    Love the outdoors and want to share that passion with your kiddos? National parks are a GREAT way to introduce them to all things outside. But when...

  • How to Start Trail Running

    Daylight savings time and warmer temperatures mean one thing - more time outside! And it’s the perfect time to try something new! Trail running is ...

  • How To Start Adventure Scrapbooking

    A photo speaks a thousand words, especially when it comes to recalling the details of your adventures. A trip may only last for a few days, but gre...

  • How to Pack like a Pro in 9 Simple Steps

    Having done a few adventures in my life, I’ve come to know a thing or two about packing. From being overly prepared and carrying a blow dryer that ...

  • Backcountry Breakfast: Superfood Style

    Freeze-dried meals and nutrition in the camping and backcountry world have progressed lightyears recently. However, I can’t say the same in the bre...

  • How to Choose Food for the Trail

    If you browse the aisles of any supermarket, REI, or sports nutrition stores, you’re likely to find a wide array of trail snacks ranging from stroo...