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What's the difference between a lumen and a watt? Our new Science of the Outdoors infographic shines a light on the subject.
A lumen is a unit of measurement...
Welcome to REI's Department of Venns. We studiously contemplated connections among disparate ideas related however loosely to the outdoors. That's a mouthful. T...
Austin, Texas, has quickly become a top land-locked destination for SUP in the United States. REI members Matt and Lori take us for a tour paddling on the downt...
Plan a fun and safe hiking trip with a little help from this REI infographic. Our illustrated map gives you a bird's-eye view of the United States' 11 national ...
Gary, an REI member from Elbridge, New York, shares his passion for paddling in the beautiful Adirondack Mountains. He started canoeing with his father at "4 or...
Learn how to do side planks from the experts at REI. Take your workouts outside to Nature's Gym and get fitter and stronger for all your outdoor adventures....
Learn how to do jump ups from the experts at REI. Take your workouts outside to Nature's Gym and get fitter and stronger for all your outdoor adventures....
Learn how to do push-ups from the experts at REI. Take your workouts outside to Nature's Gym and get fitter and stronger for all your outdoor adventures....
Brittany Griffith and Jonathan Thesenga are both professional climbers, world travelers and weekend warriors. They walk us through the van they modified into a ...
The information in our "How to Choose Running Shoes" infographic can help you make the right decision about which shoes to buy. We lead you through the most imp...
