Gear I Hold Dear: My Swiss Army Knife M. John Fayhee|December 8, 2020 The seminal multi-tool still reigns supreme for one longtime hiker.
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.
Gear I Hold Dear: My MSR Hubba Hubba Tent Rachel Zurer|October 22, 2020 You learn a lot about yourself over the course of 20 years. And one co-op member’s beloved tent has been there through it all.
How Fjällräven Right-sized the Bookbag Kelly Bastone|October 2, 2020 The humble Kånken backpack, designed in the 1970s for Swedish schoolchildren, has become a beloved classic.
Gear I Hold Dear: My Compass M. John Fayhee|September 11, 2020 In a digital world, a reliable analog device is reassuring.
Best Hiking in Florida Ryan Wichelns|September 8, 2020 If you’re not hitting the trail in the Sunshine State, you’re missing out. Discover our favorite hiking trails in Florida on the Co-op Journal.
Gear I Hold Dear: My Box of Maps Ryan Wichelns|August 20, 2020 Use a paper map to relive past trips and daydream future adventures when you can't actually go.
Which GoPro Camera Should I Get? Cameron Martindell|August 11, 2020 We review the HERO8 Black and MAX cameras to help you make the best purchase.
Gear I Hold Dear: My Flash 52 Backpack Kelly Bastone|August 6, 2020 Neither ultralight nor ultraluxe, the REI Co-op Flash taught our tester to find bliss in moderation.
How COVID-19 Could Impact Our Outdoor Habits Amanda Loudin|July 28, 2020 Between morning walks and afternoon bike rides, many folks are developing new outdoor habits. Here's what research tells us about whether they could stick.
Good Gear: PrimaLoft Creates a New Way to Make Insulation More Sustainable Ryan Wichelns|July 22, 2020 The insulation manufacturer’s P.U.R.E. technique removes the need for energy-sucking ovens, which should reduce its emissions by 48 percent—and make your next puffy jacket a little greener.
In Praise of Taking the Long Way Dan Koeppel|June 7, 2020 After suffering a head injury, writer Dan Koeppel has developed a deeper appreciation for the ethic of circuitous discovery.