Gear I Hold Dear: My Flash 52 Backpack Kelly Bastone|August 6, 2020 Neither ultralight nor ultraluxe, the REI Co-op Flash taught our tester to find bliss in moderation.
Good Gear: PrimaLoft Creates a New Way to Make Insulation More Sustainable Ryan Wichelns|July 22, 2020 The insulation manufacturer’s P.U.R.E. technique removes the need for energy-sucking ovens, which should reduce its emissions by 48 percent—and make your next puffy jacket a little greener.
Gear I Hold Dear: The Trigger Point Performance GRID Foam Roller Heather Balogh Rochfort|July 14, 2020 One runner’s relationship with foam rolling is … complicated.
Innovators: Tim Leatherman Kelly Bastone|June 16, 2020 The multi-tool as we know it didn’t exist before Tim Leatherman invented foldable pliers—and that was just the beginning.
Head to Head: This Little Light of Mine Maren Horjus|June 7, 2020 Find the right headlamp for running and camping, plus our favorite lights for everyday use and value. Bonus: the best flashlight for kids.
The Sea Turtle Whisperer Heather Balogh Rochfort|June 7, 2020 A rehabilitation manager shares her rescue gear for stranding season.
Material Science: Everything You Need to Know About Sleep Systems Ryan Wichelns|June 7, 2020 A version of this story appeared in the summer 2020 issue of Uncommon Path. The Sleeping Bag Many bags you’ll find at REI come with two...
Uncommon Challenge: Shifting Gears Corey Buhay|June 7, 2020 A change of location may change your mind about what to wear on a bike ride to work.
The Perfect Kit: Summer Paddling Maren Horjus|May 20, 2020 Gear up for your next kayak or paddle board adventure with our favorite kayak, SUP board, paddles, shoes, hats, watertight cases and more.
Mother Bird Finds an Unlikely Nesting Spot … in a Hiking Boot Sarah Grothjan|May 8, 2020 A Washington couple unknowingly created a home for a new bird family after leaving a pair of Vasque hiking boots on their porch.
Gear I Hold Dear: The Teva Ember Moc Ryan Wichelns|April 29, 2020 What was once regarded as a simple camp slipper has ascended the ranks to become one tester’s stay-at-home shoe of choice.
Gear I Hold Dear: My Handsewn Puffy Aer Parris|April 29, 2020 A version of this story appeared in the summer 2020 issue of Uncommon Path. When I run my hands over my red jacket—now quite grubby arou...
