Humans Designed the New REI Co-op Bear Canister. Bears Tested It. Lisa Jhung|May 2, 2025 The patent-pending bear canister offers two sizes and backcountry reliability—which REI put to the test with real grizzly bears.
Behind the Designs: Q&A with Bradlee Thielen Tori Twine|May 31, 2024 Meet Bradlee Thielen, the artist behind this year’s REI Co-op Outside with Pride collection. We discuss their artistic vision and favorite outdoor activities.
First Look: Three REI Co-op Sleeping Bags Now Come in Nine Genderless Sizes Kelly Bastone|April 5, 2024 For Spring 2024, REI Co-op debuts three technical sleeping bags in nine genderless sizes to revolutionize fit and performance for backpackers.
Behind the Design: Q&A with Artist and Illustrator Chelsea Alexander REI Staff|March 7, 2024 Meet the designer whose patterns grace the latest Outdoor Afro + REI Co-op camping and hiking gear.
Boost Your Ride with the First Electric Mountain Bike from REI Co-op Winston Ross|October 5, 2023 REI Co-op debuts its first electric mountain bike under the Co-op Cycles brand. Here's the story behind the sleek full-suspension DRT e3.1.
Q&A: Behind the Designs with Illustrator Christina Moreland REI Staff|July 7, 2022 Outside with Pride collection illustrator Christina Moreland talks about finding fun and drawing inspiration from the outdoors.
Women Behind the Gear: Osprey Designer Cassie Tweed Stacey Cook|June 28, 2017 Cassie is the Osprey design director. Osprey was her first job out of college, and seven years later, she’s still living her dream.
