Gear I Hold Dear: My Camping Pillow Heather Hansman|March 26, 2021 Backpacking is about sacrificing the creature comforts, but sleep should never, ever be one of those.
Gear I Hold Dear: The Pocket Burrito Maren Horjus|March 9, 2021 When it comes to trail snacks, there is nothing more satisfying.
Good Gear: Nalgene Sustain Heather Balogh Rochfort|March 2, 2021 Plastic isn’t just plastic anymore. Specialty plastics provider Eastman is driving the circular economy by recycling single-use plastic water bottles into reusable bottles constructed by industry leaders Nalgene, CamelBak, and HydraPak.
Refuge Outdoor Festival: Building an Inclusive Outdoor Community Kameko Thomas|January 8, 2021 Refuge is a three-day camping experience geared toward people of color focused on building community through outdoor recreation, conversations, music and art.
Recreate Responsibly: An Activity-Specific Guide REI Staff|December 30, 2020 Considering how to ski, hike, camp, paddle, climb or bike during the pandemic? Here’s what you need to know for specific outdoor activities.
Good Gear: Green Guru Breathes a Second Life Into Old Gear Drew Zieff|November 13, 2020 The Colorado-based company teamed up with REI Co-op to produce travel kits made of old bike tubes, sleeping pads and climbing ropes.
Yes, There Are Still Bison in America. Here’s Where to See Them. Alexandra Marvar|November 11, 2020 The conservation story of the American bison is still unfolding. Today, some 20,000 bison in this country are free-roaming wildlife.
First Look: Testing the New Stanley Titanium Drinkware Kelly Bastone|October 29, 2020 The company that invented double-wall steel insulation turns its magic to titanium.
Staff Picks: The Best Sleeping Bags Ken Knapp|September 14, 2020 We've rounded up our favorite sleeping bags for car-camping and backpacking, including options for every temperature, budget and sleep preference.
Staff Picks: The Best Sleeping Pads Ken Knapp|September 3, 2020 Our experts identify their 10 favorite sleeping pads for car camping and backpacking, plus their favorite model for kids.
Let’s Camp! REI Staff|August 24, 2020 Our editors dish their best tips for packing right, pitching a tent, cooking a meal, sleeping well, having fun outdoors and more.
Innovators: Tim Leatherman Kelly Bastone|June 16, 2020 The multi-tool as we know it didn’t exist before Tim Leatherman invented foldable pliers—and that was just the beginning.
