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.
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.
Vanny Mwamba: Limitless Sides to Outside Vanny Mwamba|May 24, 2021 Urban Hikers co-founder Vanny Mwamba shares the power he finds in walking his neighborhood streets.
Molly Schneider: Limitless Sides to Outside Molly Schneider|May 24, 2021 Thru hiker Molly Schneider shares how she's redefining what the outdoors means to her after a 2018 accident left her paralyzed.
Gear I Hold Dear: My Camping Pillow Heather Hansman|March 26, 2021 Backpacking is about sacrificing the creature comforts, but sleep should never, ever be one of those.
A Favorite REI Pack Gets a Sustainable Upgrade Aer Parris|March 12, 2021 New this spring, the co-op reimagines the popular Flash 22 Pack with an undyed version just for members.
Gear I Hold Dear: The Pocket Burrito Maren Horjus|March 9, 2021 When it comes to trail snacks, there is nothing more satisfying.
A Climb for Greater Accessibility Morgan Tilton|January 22, 2021 Athlete and advocate Quinn Brett wants to improve all-abilities access in outdoor spaces nationwide. Now, she’s spearheading a new role with the U.S. Department of the Interior to help bridge the gap.
Hiking Through Illness Lornet Turnbull|January 22, 2021 An REI member explores her shifting relationship to the outdoors after being diagnosed with cancer last summer.
Op-Ed: Why Communities Need One-Time Emergency Park Funding Diane Regas|January 15, 2021 Local parks too often are deemed a privilege or luxury, when they should be a right. We’re calling on Congress to include a one-time $500 million investment in parks in future economic stimulus legislation.
Recreate Responsibly: An Activity-Specific Guide REI Staff|December 30, 2020 Considering how to ski, hike, camp, paddle, climb or bike during the pandemic? Here’s what you need to know for specific outdoor activities.
