Head to Head: This Little Light of Mine Maren Horjus|June 7, 2020 Find the right headlamp for running and camping, plus our favorite lights for everyday use and value. Bonus: the best flashlight for kids.
Gear for Night Running Heather Balogh Rochfort|October 7, 2019 These seven products will keep you quick and visible when you're running in the dark.
I Tried Climbing in Jeans Miranda Webster|July 6, 2019 One denim skeptic hits the crag wearing the new Black Diamond Forged Denim jeans.
Comparing the Arc’teryx Beta and Zeta Jackets Miranda Webster|April 5, 2019 Choosing the right shell jacket can be daunting. Learn how to decide between Arc'teryx's multisport and hiking lines: the Beta and Zeta jackets.
Gear Review: Women’s MSR Lightning Ascent Snowshoes Ashley Brown|March 1, 2019 Our reviewer tested the women's MSR Lightning Ascent snowshoes on the rolling hills and steep inclines of a snowy Pacific Northwest winter.
Gear Review: Women’s REI Co-op Flash 45 and 55 Backpacking Packs Shelby Carpenter and Caitlin Brown|February 16, 2019 The consensus? From handy hipbelt snack pockets, to removable top lids to adjustable-size water bottle pouches, these packs impressed the reviewers with their smart, customizable features.
Tested: The Salomon S/Lab Shift MNC Binding Megan Michelson|December 27, 2018 The most anticipated ski binding of the winter is here. We got a chance to test it out. The verdict? It truly does it all.
New Ruffwear Jackets Get Two Paws Up Aer Parris|October 12, 2018 A dog's view of the new Ruffwear Stumptown and Wind Sprinter jackets, made for in-town and backcountry use. Spoiler: She loved them!
First Look: REI Co-op Rainier Rain Jacket Aer Parris|August 21, 2018 When the rain hits, you want gear that keeps you dry, but not at the cost of breaking the bank. Enter the REI Co-op Rainier rain jacket.
Our Best Gear, According to Hyperenthusiastic Reviewers Aer Parris|July 12, 2018 Here at the co-op, we review tons of products. Some of our reviews are produced by in-house teams and subject-matter experts. Other times, we turn to you—the customer—to provide feedback. Here's a roundup of some summer 2018 customer favorites, based on extra enthusiastic reviews.
Gear Review: Osprey Eja 58 Pack Shelby Carpenter|May 29, 2018 Backpackers looking to enjoy their time in the wilderness face a perennial question: What’s more important, having comfortable gear or lightweight gear? Osprey has finally created a lightweight, women-specific pack that maintains comfort for a range of load weights: the Osprey Eja 58.
Gear Review: Black Diamond ATC Pilot Assisted Braking Belay Device Joe Pasteris|January 15, 2018 The new Black Diamond ATC Pilot is a lightweight assisted braking belay device for single-pitch climbs. Here’s a review from an REI expert.
