Gear I Hold Dear: My Buff Headwear Kelly Bastone|January 25, 2023 How a simple neck scarf achieved hero status for co-op member Kelly Bastone.
Gear I Hold Dear: My Bike Saddle Nathan Pipenberg|September 9, 2022 My Brooks England B-17 saddle has outlasted friends, girlfriends and jobs. It knows a certain part of me more intimately than anyone.
Gear I Hold Dear: My Cast Iron Skillet Lily Krass|June 10, 2022 Without fail, when pondering the next recipe to try, I always turn to my 12-Inch Lodge Cast Iron Skillet. Whether it’s frying up a round of home-prepped mushroom potstickers, pouring out batter for banana chocolate chip pancakes, searing elk burgers or stirring together a heaping pan of spicy pork sesame noodles, it’s the ultimate skillet for plein air cooking.
Gear I Hold Dear: My Amphipod Xinglet Running Vest Jessica Bernhard|May 24, 2022 One REI Co-op Member’s ode to the lowliest piece of gear in her running kit.
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.”
Gear I Hold Dear: My HOKA ONE ONE Bondi 7 Running Shoes Graham Averill|May 3, 2021 Co-op member Graham Averill sings the praises of the HOKA ONE ONE Bondi 7 road-running shoes; a max-cushioned shoe saved his running career.
Gear I Hold Dear: My E-bike Courtney Cobbs|April 8, 2021 Riding an e-bike opens up the ability to travel farther, faster and with more cargo. Plus, it's joyful.
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.
Gear I Hold Dear: The Pocket Burrito Maren Horjus|March 9, 2021 When it comes to trail snacks, there is nothing more satisfying.
Gear I Hold Dear: My Vuori Performance Joggers Heather Hansman|December 14, 2020 A pair of sweats becomes a symbol of comfort and stability when nothing feels normal.
Gear I Hold Dear: My Swiss Army Knife M. John Fayhee|December 8, 2020 The seminal multi-tool still reigns supreme for one longtime hiker.
