Good Gear: Smartwool’s Intraknit base layers will revolutionize your closet Kelly Bastone|October 4, 2019 The company’s latest innovation feels great—and marks a significant shift in the way technical apparel is made.
For Those About to Rock Hilary Oliver|October 1, 2019 Just starting out rock climbing at the gym or crag? Scoop up this beginner-friendly climbing gear and you’ll be ready to train all your focus on your next move.
Liquid Assets Ebony Roberts|October 1, 2019 Every outdoor get-together is better with a drink in hand. Learn our favorite pieces of durable drinkware at the REI Co-Op Journal.
Uncommon Challenge: Go Backpacking Out Your Front Door Aer Parris|September 17, 2019 As long as you’re carrying your belongings on your back, does it matter where you go? Our writer heads out for a long walk without leaving Seattle to find out.
Easy Seat Aer Parris|September 12, 2019 What’s lighter, a pound of feathers or a revolutionary camp chair?
Which Garmin Forerunner Should I Get? Yitka Winn|September 12, 2019 We break down the new Garmin Forerunner watches (945, 245, 45), explain how they compare to their predecessors and recommend which one is right for you.
Uncommon Challenge: Take a Cot Instead of a Pad Will McGough|September 4, 2019 Backpackers are hell-bent on finding the smallest, most packable mattresses, but what happens when one ultralight purist forgoes his burrito-size sleeping pad for a cot?
Rewind Nature: The North Face’s Tim Hamilton on Sustainable Design REI Staff|September 2, 2019 Tim Hamilton, global head of design at The North Face, weighs in on how we can rethink our relationship to and the production of consumer goods.
Rewind Nature: Eco Podcaster Kaméa Chayne On Conscious Consumption Over Fast Fashion REI Staff|September 2, 2019 In this episode of Rewind Nature, author and podcast host Kaméa Chayne weighs in on choosing conscious consumption over fast fashion.
Yes, You Need Technical Underwear. Here’s Why. Heather Hansman|August 27, 2019 Wearing all-cotton underwear while you sweat on a high-intensity activity like running will only lead to discomfort. Here's how to solve the problem.
The future of backpacks looks more sustainable Kelly Bastone|August 15, 2019 Backpacks may be late to the green party, but they’re finally trickling in—and their arrival promises good things for shoppers and the environment.
Roll Your Backpacking Gear Into Bikepacking Ashley Brown|August 13, 2019 Use these tips and tricks to fuel a two-wheeled overnight adventure.
