23 Emerging Outdoor Brands to Shop This Holiday Season Jessica Bernhard|October 30, 2024 Find outdoor essentials for everyone on your list—and support companies that are bringing new designs, inclusivity and innovation to the outdoor industry.
Gifts That Do Good Sarah Grothjan|October 28, 2024 Here are eight suggestions for gifts that do good, give back and can create lasting memories—no wrapping paper required.
My #OptOutside Tradition REI Staff|September 27, 2024 REI Co-op Members and employees share their favorite ways to celebrate time outside each year.
Erin Parisi’s Quest to Climb the Seven Summits and Spread Trans Joy Dakota Kim|September 10, 2024 After summiting Antarctica’s highest mountain, Parisi’s ice axe is inducted into the Co-op Living Archive.
Do Cats Enjoy Camping? A Feline Weighs In. Sara K. Runnels|August 23, 2024 An orange cat took a camping trip with his owner. This is what happened.
What Invasive Species Taught Me about Trail Stewardship Meredith O’Connor|August 7, 2024 Removing invasive plants on a 54-acre island in Richmond, Virgina, helped one REI Member learn the patient practice of trail maintenance. Here's how.
Small Trails, Big Impact: How Micro Trails Can Help You Connect with Nature Erica Zazo|July 1, 2024 Not every hike has to be a multi-hour, many-mile affair. Sometimes a micro trail—2 miles or less—is all you need.
What’s Your Tent Personality? Sara K. Runnels|June 25, 2024 Turns out, you can learn a lot about yourself based on the tent you choose. Here's what yours says about you.
How Hiking Saved Me from Postpartum PTSD Jenni Gritters|June 18, 2024 One member who endured a traumatic birth experience tells how hiking (with her newborn son in tow) helped her overcome postpartum PTSD.
What I Listen To While I Run REI Staff|June 3, 2024 Seven runners with differing tastes dish on their preferred sounds (or silence) while on the trail and road.
Behind the Designs: Q&A with Bradlee Thielen Tori Twine|May 31, 2024 Meet Bradlee Thielen, the artist behind this year’s REI Co-op Outside with Pride collection. We discuss their artistic vision and favorite outdoor activities.
How to Hike with a Partner REI Staff|May 24, 2024 Some of our most magical moments are spent outside. Here's how to share them with the right person.
