Good Gear: Nalgene Sustain Heather Balogh Rochfort|March 2, 2021 Plastic isn’t just plastic anymore. Specialty plastics provider Eastman is driving the circular economy by recycling single-use plastic water bottles into reusable bottles constructed by industry leaders Nalgene, CamelBak, and HydraPak.
The Perfect Kit: On the Road Courtney Holden|February 5, 2021 Check out our favorite travel gear for road trips, including wrinkle-free clothing, comfy slippers, a neck pillow, a cooler, cups and more.
Good Gear: Arbor Collective Celebrates 25 Years of Sustainability Drew Zieff|February 3, 2021 Arbor has been crafting snowboards with Mother Earth in mind since 1995—before going green was hip. Twenty-five years later, the board builder returns to its roots, ensuring that its next moves are in sync with its environmental mission.
Good Gear: On Jess Daddio|January 28, 2021 Waste not, want not. How Swiss footwear company On is driving zero waste in the industry by shifting to bio-based materials and launching Cyclon, its subscription-based recyclable running shoe.
The Perfect Kit: Winter Cycling Nathan Pipenberg|January 26, 2021 Embrace the elements with the cycling gear you need to stay in the saddle all winter long.
The Perfect Kit: Kids’ Skiing Gear Cameron Martindell|January 22, 2021 Get your kid equipped for skiing with our favorite skis, poles, helmet, goggles, outerwear, base layers and more.
The Perfect Kit: Digital Nomad Mike Brown|January 15, 2021 Set up your outback office so you can work while adventuring on the road.
First Look: REI Co-op’s New Snow Outerwear Phuong Le|December 30, 2020 The line of ski and snowboard jackets and pants encourages winter play for everyone with extended sizing, clean designs and approachable pricing.
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.
Good Gear: Cotopaxi Focuses on COVID-19 Relief Courtney Holden|November 23, 2020 The llama logo brand has donated a portion of its earnings to fighting poverty since its inception. Now it's focusing on coronavirus relief.
Good Gear: Green Guru Breathes a Second Life Into Old Gear Drew Zieff|November 13, 2020 The Colorado-based company teamed up with REI Co-op to produce travel kits made of old bike tubes, sleeping pads and climbing ropes.