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.
In Praise of Taking the Long Way Dan Koeppel|June 7, 2020 After suffering a head injury, writer Dan Koeppel has developed a deeper appreciation for the ethic of circuitous discovery.
This Land Is MILCK’s Land Mary Anne Potts|June 7, 2020 The singer-songwriter Connie Lim, who performs as MILCK, melds social consciousness and nature. Read a Q&A with Lim about her creative process and more.
Photo Essay: Greetings from America REI Staff|June 7, 2020 Jennifer Emerling draws on nostalgia and a street photographer’s eye to capture the antic intersection of tourism and nature.
Baby’s First Thru-Hike Tommie Ethington|May 13, 2020 In September 2019, REI members Pablo and Rachel Muldoon took their infant son on a 200-mile trek of the Camino de Santiago in Spain.
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...
DIY: How to Press Flowers REI Staff|April 13, 2020 Making a flower press is an easy way savor and preserve a bit of nature, especially when you're spending more time indoors.
Take a Page from Our Co-op Coloring Book REI Staff|April 13, 2020 For those days when you can’t get outside, this fun and meditative coloring book brings the outside to you. Get creative with the Co-op Journal!
National and State Park Closure Updates During COVID-19 REI Staff|March 31, 2020 Keep up to date with the latest national and state park COVID-19 closures on the REI Co-op Journal.
Hikers, Climbers, Mountain Bikers Reconsider Plans Amid COVID-19 Ashley Brown|March 25, 2020 Land managers and nonprofit organizations provide updated recommendations for recreationists planning thru-hikes and backcountry adventures amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.
You Don’t Need Anything to Play These Word Games Aer Parris|March 25, 2020 Learn how to play these 12 games that only require words. They're perfect for playing around a campfire, at the airport, or at home.
How to Find Less Crowded Trails Ashley Brown|March 19, 2020 If you’re looking to escape the hiking hordes but aren’t sure how, follow these tips to discover blissfully crowd-free trails.
