Gear I Hold Dear: My First Pack Aer Parris|April 29, 2020 Nicole Smith reflects on the memory of getting her first backpacking pack and taking it on a trip with her father and sister.
The Perfect Kit: Movie Night Sarah Lamagna|April 24, 2020 Transform your backyard into a star-studded cinema with our favorite gear for creating a cozy hangout. Learn more about how to up-level your movie experience at the REI Co-op Journal.
Good Gear: Splitboards That Bring People Together Drew Zieff|April 16, 2020 For surging snowboard brand Weston, giving back and growth go hand in hand.
Easy DIY Home Bike Maintenance: How to Clean Your Drivetrain REI Staff|March 30, 2020 Easy bike maintenance is a productive way to spend some of your free time sheltering at home. Here, we show you how to clean and lube your bike's drivetrain.
How Do You Know Which Sleeping Pad Will Keep You Warmer? Ken Knapp|March 20, 2020 R-value has always been a useful spec to measure sleeping pad warmth. Now a new standardized test lets you compare any two pads, regardless of brand.
Uncommon Challenge: Go On an Overnight Snowshoe Adventure Will Rochfort|March 6, 2020 What happens when a lifelong backpacker trades hiking boots for snowshoes?
The Perfect Kit: Our Favorite Gear for Workout Recovery Cameron Vigliotta|March 4, 2020 Your body is stiff, sore and aching after a grueling workout. Fatigue sets in as lactic acid accumulates in your blood and damaged muscle fi...
First Look: Our Favorite Winter Gear for Kids from Outdoor Retailer Heather Balogh Rochfort|February 19, 2020 Gone are the days of adults-only gear. The bustling aisles of this winter’s Outdoor Retailer trade show in Denver exemplified a big step for...
Material Science: The Art of Layering Heather Balogh Rochfort|February 17, 2020 Mix and match your clothes to stay comfortable this winter.
Innovators: The (Ski) Boot Cobbler Devon O’Neil|February 13, 2020 Professional freeskier Eric Hjorleifson first made a name for himself, then some of the backcountry ski world’s greatest boots.
First Look: The 6 Coolest Winter Camping Products We Saw at Outdoor Retailer Ryan Wichelns|February 13, 2020 Next winter is looking up: We found a tent, stoves, traction devices, a pack and more at Outdoor Retailer.
First Look: Our Favorite Ski Apparel and Accessories from Outdoor Retailer Lily Krass Ritter|February 7, 2020 We found jackets, bibs, goggles, an avalanche backpack and more at the Outdoor Retailer trade show. Which is to say, winter 2020/2021 is going to be fun.
