Keeping the Olympics Wild Ali Carr Troxell|October 9, 2016 A decade-long effort to protect some of our country’s most scenic and wild land, the Wild Olympics, gets stepped-up attention from REI and Patagonia.
REI’s New Distribution Center: How We Get Your Gear To You REI Staff|September 20, 2016 A look at our new facility in Goodyear, Arizona – one of the world’s most sustainable distribution centers. Learn more about the facility here.
A Weekend Of Free Adventures with REI Outdoor School Catherine Sweeney|July 14, 2016 Bringing people together outdoors, REI is offering free classes and outings all weekend long. Bring old friends or make new with REI Outdoor School.
REI Member Meeting: Big Ideas and a Shared Love for the Outdoors Catherine Sweeney|May 6, 2016 On May 2, 2016, REI CEO Jerry Stritzke shared the co-op's plans and answered questions during the REI Member Meeting.
Understanding Flame Retardants in Camping and Backpacking Tents Vik Sahney|April 26, 2016 Duke University published a study co-sponsored by REI on flame retardant treatments in camping tents. We sponsored this work because we felt that the industry had an opportunity to learn.
Gear Review: REI Flash 65 Pack Erik Dukes|April 8, 2016 Lightweight, yet comfortable for long days, the REI Flash 65 pack hugs your body for great support and load balance with a ventilated mesh back panel.
Gear Review: Women’s REI Traverse 65 Pack Anna Quinlan|April 4, 2016 Built for comfort and stability on long hauls, the women's REI Traverse 65 lets you customize the fit for load balance with a ventilated mesh back panel.
Gear Review: REI Traverse 70 Pack Michael Lanza|April 4, 2016 Built for comfort and stability on long hauls, the REI Traverse 70 lets you customize the fit for ideal support and load balance with a ventilated back.
REI Takes Steps Toward the Next 100 Years Outside Jerry Stritzke|March 16, 2016 As REI grows, we can invest more in our people, in our members and in our nonprofit partners and are happy to share that 2015 was a good year for the co-op.
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.
Remembering Doug Walker, an Outdoor Industry Leader REI Staff|January 6, 2016 We are sadden with a loss of Doug Walker, an outdoorsman and conservationist. REI employees share how Doug's outdoor passion was contagious.
Pray for Snow – Appeasing the Norse God of Skiing Derek Hamilton|December 15, 2015 Kick off the snow season right with bonfires and roasted snack cakes and pray for snow. REI shares their yearly traditions with their members.