Let’s Camp! REI Staff|August 24, 2020 Our editors dish their best tips for packing right, pitching a tent, cooking a meal, sleeping well, having fun outdoors and more.
This Is Not a Drill Mary Anne Potts|June 22, 2020 Lonnie Thompson, a renowned paleoclimatologist, is racing against time and his health to unlock the secrets of our past in the world’s melting glaciers.
In Search of Higher Ground Ted Alvarez|June 22, 2020 Under the threat of rapid sea level rise, members of the Quinault Indian Nation must evacuate the land they’ve lived on for thousands of years. Not in a century. Not in a decade. Now.
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.
Best National Park Road Trips Tyler Dunning|June 9, 2020 The open road can lead to some amazing national parks. Here are 3 road trips through national parks that are a must on any bucket list.
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 Pansa Boyz: Running for Every Body Cristina Goyanes|June 7, 2020 These New Yorkers, known as the Pansa Boyz, are racing to erase stereotypes. Read their story, which was featured in the latest issue of Uncommon Path.
In Praise of Taking the Long Way Dan Koeppel|June 7, 2020 After suffering a head injury, writer Dan Koeppel has developed a deeper appreciation for the ethic of circuitous discovery.
This Land Is MILCK’s Land Mary Anne Potts|June 7, 2020 The singer-songwriter Connie Lim, who performs as MILCK, melds social consciousness and nature. Read a Q&A with Lim about her creative process and more.
