Staff Picks: The Best Sleeping Pads Ken Knapp|September 3, 2020 Our experts identify their 10 favorite sleeping pads for car camping and backpacking, plus their favorite model for kids.
Gear I Hold Dear: My Box of Maps Ryan Wichelns|August 20, 2020 Use a paper map to relive past trips and daydream future adventures when you can't actually go.
Which GoPro Camera Should I Get? Cameron Martindell|August 11, 2020 We review the HERO8 Black and MAX cameras to help you make the best purchase.
Gear I Hold Dear: My Flash 52 Backpack Kelly Bastone|August 6, 2020 Neither ultralight nor ultraluxe, the REI Co-op Flash taught our tester to find bliss in moderation.
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.
Gear I Hold Dear: The Trigger Point Performance GRID Foam Roller Heather Balogh Rochfort|July 14, 2020 One runner’s relationship with foam rolling is … complicated.
Innovators: Tim Leatherman Kelly Bastone|June 16, 2020 The multi-tool as we know it didn’t exist before Tim Leatherman invented foldable pliers—and that was just the beginning.
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.
The Sea Turtle Whisperer Heather Balogh Rochfort|June 7, 2020 A rehabilitation manager shares her rescue gear for stranding season.
Material Science: Everything You Need to Know About Sleep Systems Ryan Wichelns|June 7, 2020 A version of this story appeared in the summer 2020 issue of Uncommon Path. The Sleeping Bag Many bags you’ll find at REI come with two...
Uncommon Challenge: Shifting Gears Corey Buhay|June 7, 2020 A change of location may change your mind about what to wear on a bike ride to work.
The Perfect Kit: Summer Paddling Maren Horjus|May 20, 2020 Gear up for your next kayak or paddle board adventure with our favorite kayak, SUP board, paddles, shoes, hats, watertight cases and more.
