Backpacking Gear Roundup: Spring 2017 Co-op Exclusives REI Staff|February 28, 2017 Read on for our latest roundup of products, exclusively available at REI, ready to help you #OptOutside every single day.
Joy: The Gift of the Journey Ambreen Tariq|February 16, 2017 The smell of a roaring campfire on a cold night, as you sit around it with friends tracing your breath in the air and sharing old stories. T...
Reflect and Reset: Outessa Adventures Aer Parris|February 3, 2017 Outessa: A women’s weekend done differently. Rachel Collet is just one of hundreds of women who flocked to the two 2016 Outessa weekends. Watch her story.
How to Survive Winter in an Adventure Rig Kathleen Morton|February 3, 2017 No matter what type of adventure mobile you live in, these tips will help you get through freezing temps and winter storms. One of the bi...
5 Wilderness Hygiene Tips for Feeling Fresh in the Backcountry Shelby Carpenter|January 26, 2017 Stay fresh on your next backpacking trip with these wilderness hygiene tips, including the best backpacking underwear. Read more on REI's blog.
Semi-Rad: Welcome to My Adventure Vehicle Brendan Leonard|January 5, 2017 Semi-Rad shares the features of an adventure vehicle. Make sure the gear in the car is greater than the cost of the vehicle.
Gear Guide: Our Spring Must-Haves Ashley Brown|January 2, 2017 As spring inches closer, we begin to itch for something new. We long for the feel of dirt underfoot, of rock beneath our fingers. The eterna...
6 Must Have Outdoor Gifts for the Dreaded White Elephant Party Aer Parris|December 13, 2016 We’ve gathered a list of outdoor gift ideas to take to a White Elephant party. Get out those ugly sweaters and be prepared to party this holiday season.
Sleeping Bag Metamorphosis Anya Miller|December 9, 2016 I grew up in a family focused on traditional sports: gymnastics, soccer, track. But somewhere along the way, I began to obsess over the idea...
A Year Outside: 2016 in REI Classes and Events REI Staff|December 3, 2016 Amid small gestures and large events, REI members rode, hiked, climbed, paddled—and even roasted Twinkies—and attended REI classes and events in 2016.
Semi-Rad: Avoid Shoulder Season Sadness with This Handy Quiz Brendan Leonard|November 23, 2016 I’ll bet whoever came up with the term “shoulder season” was living in a ski town. The phrase expresses that mild dissatisfaction from the c...
Weekend Project – Take Your Dog Outside REI Staff|November 22, 2016 Whether teacup or giant, sleek or fluffball, (wo)man’s best friend is always the greatest part of the trip. From tongue-out trail runs to ho...
