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.
Accessories? Nah, These Are Trail Running Essentials Olivia Dwyer|August 9, 2018 The most essential trail running accessories you didn't even know you needed—like extra hair ties, a solar blanket and the perfect pair of socks.
What’s the Difference Between Women’s and Men’s Bikes? Ken Knapp|August 8, 2018 Many bicycle brands offer women’s bikes, but what exactly does that mean? We explain how a man’s bike differs from a woman’s bike.
10 Camping Items to Add to Your Emergency Kit Joe Pasteris|August 1, 2018 To be ready for an emergency, you need to have the right gear. Here are 10 items of camping gear you may already own that you can use in an emergency.
Best-Selling Outdoor Gear in 2018 (so far) Aer Parris|July 16, 2018 We’re pretty obsessed with gear—and have been for the past 80 years. And if you’re here, that means you’re also probably pretty obsessed. We’re bringing you the top purchased products across every category for the first half of 2018. If your fellow outdoorspeople think this stuff is good, we bet you will too.
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.
What’s the Difference Between an External Frame Pack and an Internal Frame Pack? Ken Knapp|July 2, 2018 External frame packs look very different from internal frame packs. Learn the pros and cons of each design so you can decide which is right for you.
New Garmin Fenix 5 Plus Introduces Music, Topo Maps and Contactless Payments Yitka Winn|June 18, 2018 Compare the original Garmin Fenix 5 with the new Fenix 5 Plus series—three all-new GPS watches that let you train unencumbered thanks to color maps, onboard music storage, contactless payments and more.
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.
The History of the Backpack Aer Parris|May 17, 2018 This year marks our 80th anniversary. We’re celebrating by going back in time, to trace the history of the modern-day backpack, a history slightly older than we are.
Full-Suspension vs. Hardtail Mountain Bikes Joe Pasteris|May 16, 2018 When shopping for a mountain bike, should you go with a full-suspension bike or a hardtail? We examine the key differences to help you decide which one is right for you.
Sun and Singletrack: Test Riding the Salsa Timberjack NX1 27.5+ Bike Ashley Brown|May 7, 2018 Far from overcast Seattle, east of the Columbia River, sits the community of Ephrata. And just outside the small town, 20 miles of singletrack at Beezley Hills Preserve beckon, making the area a mountain biking destination. Our riders explored the trails on the Salsa Timberjack NX1 27.5+ hardtail.
