Weekend Project – Take Your Dog Outside REI Staff|November 22, 2016 Whether teacup or giant, sleek or fluffball, (wo)man’s best friend is always the greatest part of the trip. From tongue-out trail runs to ho...
Bringing Sophisticated Home Cooking to the Backcountry Shannon Davis|November 15, 2016 How two New England entrepreneurs revolutionized dinner on the trail David Koorits is showing me his tree house. It's about 30 feet in th...
Member Portrait: Simone “The Green Dreamer” REI Staff|November 4, 2016 REI Member since: 2015 Favorite activities: Hiking, traveling As a lifelong city dweller, Simone sees nature all around her. Rooftop garden...
Exposure Is Everything: GirlTrek Meets the Women-Powered Outessa Summit Stacey Cook|November 3, 2016 GirlTrek leaders meet at REI Co-Op Outessa Summit. GIrlTrek focuses on walking to prevent obesity and encourages black women to walk for health..
SmartWool: Layer Like an Expert with Wool Clothing Whitney James|November 2, 2016 It’s that time of year again, friends! The days are getting shorter and our sleeves are getting longer. As fall blends seamlessly into winte...
Weekend Project – Behind the Lens REI Staff|October 19, 2016 For every great action shot, stellar landscape, or candid camp photo, there is a person behind the lens. Photographers have the fun and chal...
8 Artists to Create 360-Degree Art Installations for REI Stores Ali Carr Troxell|October 17, 2016 REI invited eight artists to depict their cities through 360-degree art installations. Artists were provided a blank canvas to express the outdoors.
10 #VanLife Truths You Need to Know Mikah Meyer|October 17, 2016 Learn if REI allows overnight parking with our comprehensive guide. Learn the top 10 vanlife truths you need to know before hitting the road.
Semi-Rad: 12 Tips on How to Survive a Pit Toilet Brendan Leonard|October 3, 2016 Pit toilets can be messy and smelly. However, if you have to go when on a day hike or at a campground, here are some tips to make it a little less awful.
What Type of Camp Coffee Drinker Are You? Stacey Cook|September 29, 2016 Today we’re celebrating the art of caffeinating outdoors. Find your alter ego in our coffee-lover's almanac. The Cowboy You like it strong...
Tips for Camping in the Rain Stacey Cook|September 23, 2016 It's fall, and we've got some camping in the rain tips to get you outside even if the weather forecast isn't on your side.
Weekend Project – Campsite Showdown REI Staff|September 20, 2016 We like to celebrate outdoor moments and asked for our Instagram community to help. You post, and we share some of our favorite photos.
