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.
4 New Outdoor & Nature Books We’re Loving REI Staff|May 21, 2024 REI Co-op book buyer David Henkes curates a book selection to connect members and customers with the wonder and discovery of nature.
Finding Nature on a Bike Commute Trevor Husted|May 13, 2024 For one REI Co-op member, a bike commute to work along a multiuse rail-trail opened up a new way to connect with nature.
Novelist Amy Tan’s Backyard Birdwatching Journey Alexandra Marvar|April 23, 2024 In an interview with REI Co-op, acclaimed novelist Amy Tan delves into the inspirations behind her latest work, 'The Backyard Bird Chronicles,' exploring themes of nature, introspection, and the beauty found in the mundane.
Which REI Co-op Rain Jacket Is Right for You? Yitka Winn|April 22, 2024 Don’t let a bit of rain stop you from getting outside. Here’s how to choose the best REI Co-op rain jacket for you, with the help of REI designers, prototypers and a former sales specialist turned product copy editor.
Thru-Biking the East Coast Greenway: A Community-Centered Adventure Erica Zazo|April 5, 2024 What one solo bikepacker’s journey on the East Coast Greenway can teach us about community connection, accessible trails and the power of spontaneous adventure.
Dear REI: Letters from Co-op Members REI Staff|March 18, 2024 From buying that first piece of gear to wandering the store on date nights, REI Members share their love letters to the co-op.
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.
What We’re Reading, Watching and Listening To Right Now Erin Berger|January 17, 2024 We asked artists, writers and tastemakers what they're reading and listening to. They shared their favorite outdoor adventure books and more.
How to Hike the Camino de Santiago Kade Krichko|January 17, 2024 The Camino de Santiago, or the Way of St. James, is an epic Catholic pilgrimage to the Spanish city of Santiago de Compostela.
