The editorial staff REI Co-op is a team of passionate editors, writers and producers. We’re dedicated to covering the outdoors: the people who inspire you, the issues and events impacting our community, the skills and gear you need for your next adventure, and the places you want to go. Learn more about our editorial guiding principles.
Brian Rau is an illustrator and graphic designer who lives, works and cycles in Chicago. He does commercial work for brands and agencies in addition to producin...
We all have reasons for getting outside: Some of us seek the strength and adaptability that nature can model for us, while others long to feel reconnected to wh...
Shawne Martinez’s big story starts small: His daughter was accepted into a preschool program at a nature center. But the class was 8 miles away, and he drove a ...
Outdoor history is rich with stories of achievement and adventure across gender lines. In fact, the co-op's own story began with co-founder Mary Anderson hand-s...
Allemansrätt, or the Right of Public Access, is a Swedish principle that grants everyone in the country the basic freedom to roam—that is, cycle, ski, camp, wal...
“I know that to change the narrative, you have to have a piece of the game.”
To Sidney Baptista, ownership is everything: It’s risk and reward, respect and r...
When asked what his ideal day outdoors would be, Ibraheem Basir hardly skips a beat: He dreams of the sun and surf, and time with the people he loves most. ...
Welcome to Ask an Outsider. We are here to answer your most pressing questions about enjoying time outside, like how to make outdoorsy friends, tips on going No...
I admit that when I first received the Brooks Caldera 6, I didn't think it would be the trail running shoe for me, but after putting close to 50 miles in the shoes I can definitely say that my mind has been changed!
The Boston series of running shoes has been a mainstay of the Adidas running line since 1984, but last year's Adizero Boston 10 blew up expectations with a complete overhaul of the midsole.
