Are Bike Messengers Gearing Up For a New Chapter? Jess Daddio|December 9, 2020 The internet disrupted the bicycle messenger industry. In the age of the pandemic, can technology revive the need for couriers?
How to Find Solitude in the Great Smoky Mountains Graham Averill|December 1, 2020 The Smokies topped 12.5 million visits last year, but there’s still room to explore under-the-radar areas within the most popular national park.
Good Gear: Protect Your Head and the Planet with a Helmet Heather Balogh Rochfort|October 16, 2020 Bike helmet brand Thousand recently became climate positive, proving that doing good and making gear can work.
What You Need to Know Before Buying a Ski Pass This Year Ryan Wichelns|October 8, 2020 Ski resorts are planning to reopen this winter amidst COVID-19, but it’s going to look different.
Accidents Happen. This Climbing Book Helps Turn Them Into Lessons Learned. Maureen O’Hagan|October 5, 2020 The annual "Accidents in North American Climbing" has became one of climbing's key safety tools.
First Look at the New Co-op Cycles CTY e-Bikes Ken Knapp|September 25, 2020 New this fall, REI Co-op launches a duo of budget-friendly e-bikes. Co-op Cycles designers dish their secrets and explain what sets the new CTY e-rigs apart from other electric bikes on the market.
The Grocery Store Aid Station Heather Hansman|September 21, 2020 How do you feed yourself when you’re “racing” solo, and aid stations are a thing of pre-pandemic times? Experts share their tips.
Staff Picks: The Best Sleeping Bags Ken Knapp|September 14, 2020 We've rounded up our favorite sleeping bags for car-camping and backpacking, including options for every temperature, budget and sleep preference.
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.
Staff Picks: The Best Sleeping Pads Ken Knapp|September 3, 2020 Our experts identify their 10 favorite sleeping pads for car camping and backpacking, plus their favorite model for kids.
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.
How to Ride Your Bike Like a Kid Again Graham Averill|July 30, 2020 Forget Strava segments and racing friends. If you want to get better at mountain biking, ride your bike like an 11-year-old.
