A Living Link to REI History Christopher Solomon|May 14, 2024 A retired outdoor goods buyer reflects on the gear and innovation he brought to the co-op over three decades.
Which REI Co-op Rain Jacket Is Right for You? Yitka Winn|April 22, 2024 Don’t let a bit of rain stop you from getting outside. Here’s how to choose the best REI Co-op rain jacket for you, with the help of REI designers, prototypers and a former sales specialist turned product copy editor.
Outdoor Brands Are Dropping Gender Labels Amanda Loudin|February 12, 2024 With a push from Gen Z, outdoor clothing brands are dropping outdated binaries and introducing gender-neutral clothing.
First Look: Co-op Cycles New Generation e Electric Bikes Ken Knapp|July 26, 2022 Generation e bikes deliver more smiles per mile. The REI Co-op Cycles design team shares the origin story behind the brand’s biggest bike rollout in years.
Q&A: Behind the Designs with Illustrator Christina Moreland REI Staff|July 7, 2022 Outside with Pride collection illustrator Christina Moreland talks about finding fun and drawing inspiration from the outdoors.
Gear I Hold Dear: My REI Co-op Fleece Katie Burke|August 17, 2021 Growing up and moving on is part of life, but having something familiar to hold onto—or snuggle into—helps one co-op member embrace change.
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.
Women Behind the Gear: REI Flash 45 Pack Stacey Cook|May 5, 2017 Right from the start, industrial designer Ash Price noticed that men tend to design gear, while women design apparel. She wanted to change t...
REI Member Meeting: Big Ideas and a Shared Love for the Outdoors Catherine Sweeney|May 6, 2016 On May 2, 2016, REI CEO Jerry Stritzke shared the co-op's plans and answered questions during the REI Member Meeting.
3 Ways Our Members Inspired Us in 2015 REI Staff|December 29, 2015 REI is motived by our members, so to wrap up the year, we wanted to share how they have inspired us through their outdoor contributions.
REI Co-Op Brand Gets an Overhaul Megan Michelson|September 25, 2015 You and I were made for the outdoors. Introducing REI Co-Op-our new brand of outdoor essentials designed with you in mind.
