Behind the Design: Q&A with Artist and Illustrator Chelsea Alexander REI Staff|March 7, 2024 Meet the designer whose patterns grace the latest Outdoor Afro + REI Co-op camping and hiking gear.
Gear I Hold Dear: My Ruffwear Highlands Dog Sleeping Bag Mary Beth Skylis|February 7, 2024 One member’s ode to a pup-tested, backpacker-approved sleep system for her four-legged best friend.
Their Return, Your Score: Funny Reasons People Return Gear REI Staff|January 16, 2024 Read the funny reasons people return gear at REI and how you can score those deals.
In Praise of Camping in the Cold Ryan Wichelns|December 19, 2023 Cold-weather camping can be incredibly hard. But that’s part of what makes it so beautiful.
What Our Members Are Gifting This Season REI Staff|October 30, 2023 We asked runners, campers, hikers and bikers to share the best gifts they’ve given. Here’s what they said.
In Praise of Slowing Down Courtney Holden|October 19, 2023 The world seems to be telling us to speed up in everything we do, including when we spend time outside. What if we didn't listen?
A Journey to Complete the Pacific Crest Trail REI Staff|October 13, 2023 Jasmine Star undertook her first section of the PCT at age 50. Over a decade later, the completion of her goal is within sight.
Good Gear: The North Face Circaloft™ Erin Berger|October 2, 2023 The innovative brand shows the way to a circular gear economy with a new line of lightweight, packable layers—that also happen to be recyclable.
What is Dispersed Camping? Jess Daddio|September 27, 2023 Escape the crowds (and the potable water) by camping outside of a designated site. Here's everything you need to know about dispersed camping.
Changing the Face of the Outdoors Erin Berger|September 21, 2023 Meet nine brands from founders who bring fresh perspectives to the outdoor industry by improving access, expanding representation and inspiring more people to get outside.
When a First-Time Camping Experience Goes Horribly Just Fine Sara K. Runnels|September 12, 2023 Being “outdoorsy” has never been my scene—nor my scenery. When I hear the call of the wild, I usually send it to voicemail. I am a bona fide...
Good Gear: How NEMO Made its Top-Selling Sleeping Bag Fully Recyclable Heather Balogh Rochfort|September 7, 2023 Camping gear brand NEMO redesigned its best-selling Forte sleeping bag to be fully recyclable, in an effort to keep it out of landfills.
