Backpacking Food Hacks to Keep You Eating Well Anywhere Derek Hamilton|February 10, 2016 Save fuel and energy after a long day backpacking with these 15 backpacking food tips. From coffee and teas to cooking hacks, we've got you covered.
Gear Review: Women’s Lowa Renegade GTX Mid Hiking Boots Shelby Carpenter|February 2, 2016 The Lowa Renegade GTX Mid hiking boots are light and durable for any hike. The Gore-Tex liners keep feet dry when it matters. Read more on how they perform.
The REI Outdoor Kissing Field Guide Derek Hamilton|February 1, 2016 The outdoors are a magical place. If you are lucky to have an outdoor companion, add romance to your adventure with this outdoor kissing guide.
5 Destinations to Get You Psyched for Spring Hiking Derek Hamilton|January 29, 2016 Dust off those hiking boots and get to hiking this spring. Our friends at the Hiking Project recommend a few destinations to get your boots dirty again.
Loving the Wilderness to Death Stacey Cook|January 28, 2016 Jeff Marion, a research biologist, studies the ecological impacts of trail building on the Appalachian Trail and teaches Leave No Trace principles.
Bringing Kyle to Katahdin Stacey Cook|January 28, 2016 Rob McCann returns from war and hiked the entire Appalachian Trail ending at Mt. Katahdin to cope with loss of friends and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Paul’s Boots – Help Fulfill a Dream Hike on the A.T. REI Staff|January 28, 2016 Paul passed away never having a chance to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail, his dream His widow reached out in hopes Paul's boots will make the journey.
Gear Review: Women’s Osprey Ariel 65 Pack Matt & Agnes Hage|January 26, 2016 With a heat-moldable hipbelt, adjustable torso and specific contouring, the personalized design of this pack offers fit customization for backpacking trips.
Gear Review: Osprey Aether 70 Pack Matt & Agnes Hage|January 25, 2016 Consider the Osprey Aether 70 Pack on your next backpacking adventure. Its size allows more room for comfort on a multi-day trip with a moldable hipbelt.
Resolve To Do More Than Just Get Outside This Year Whitney James|January 13, 2016 Resolve to keep the outdoors wild this year by practicing leave no trace principles so others can continue to recreate for future generations.
REI Presents New Dirtbag Diaries Podcast Series, ‘Mileposts’ Fitz Cahall|January 5, 2016 REI and The Dirtbag Diaries join forces to share a new 'Mileposts' podcast series. The podcast shares national parks stories to celebrate the bicentennial.
3 Ways Our Members Inspired Us in 2015 REI Staff|December 29, 2015 REI is motived by our members, so to wrap up the year, we wanted to share how they have inspired us through their outdoor contributions.
