Running Shoe Review: Altra Lone Peak 6 First Look REI Staff|March 24, 2022 Altra's Lone Peak series of trail running shoes has been around for more than a decade, and the Lone Peak 6 is out now.
The Perfect Kit: Interval Training for Running David Gleisner|March 8, 2022 Improve your strength and speed as a runner with interval training. These 14 gear picks from the Co-op Journal will get you started.
The Perfect Kit for Snowshoeing Patrice La Vigne|February 11, 2022 Gear up for snowshoeing with these staff favorites so you’re ready to strap in and go when the snow flies this winter.
Everything You Need for Cross-Country Skiing Patrice La Vigne|February 4, 2022 Glide through winter with our favorite gear for cross-country skiing, including skinny skis, poles, boots, a fanny pack layers and more.
Everything You Need to Know About Personal Locator Beacons and Satellite Communicators Ryan Wichelns|February 2, 2022 Learn how different devices work and choose the best one for you. In this guide, we review PLBs and one- and two-way satellite messengers.
Good Gear: Janji Courtney Holden|October 4, 2021 The running apparel company is on a mission to expand clean water access across the globe.
Gear I Hold Dear: My REI Co-op Fleece Katie Burke|August 17, 2021 Growing up and moving on is part of life, but having something familiar to hold onto—or snuggle into—helps one co-op member embrace change.
Good Gear: Edelrid Turns Scraps Into New Ropes Brooke Jackson|August 5, 2021 The Germany-based climbing gear brand has released the NEO 3R, a climbing rope made of 50% recycled materials.
The Perfect Kit: Hit the Ground Running David Gleisner Ready to hit the pavement? Here's how to start road running with 12 running gear essentials from Uncommon Path.
First Look: Testing the New OXO Outdoor Cooking Gear Kelly Bastone|June 24, 2021 The Good Grips brand just debuted a line of kitchenware made especially for camping. My take? It’s about time.
Gear I Hold Dear: The Svea 123 Camping Stove M. John Fayhee|June 22, 2021 A longtime co-op member pens a love letter to the “Swedish hand grenade.”
The Perfect Kit: Going Outside with Kiddos Mattie Schuler|June 8, 2021 Gear your children up for walks and outdoor playtime with our favorite hiking shoes, snacks and even a kite.