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REI Staff

REI Co-op’s editorial staff is a team of passionate editors, writers and producers. We’re dedicated to covering the outdoors: the people who inspire you, the issues and events impacting our community, the skills and gear you need for your next adventure, and the places you want to go. Learn more about our editorial guiding principles.

Latest Articles

  • Buying Advice

    How to Choose Goggles for Skiing and Snowboarding

    524 reviews with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars

    Our guide to ski and snowboard goggles explains features like lens shape and tint, UV protection, polarization, anti-fog coatings and more.

  • Skills

    How to Set Up a Campsite

    958 reviews with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars

    Learn how to create a campsite that mirrors the comfort and organization of your own home.

  • Recipes

    Camping Meal: Three Ways to Make Kebabs

    Campworthy hosts invite over a fellow camper for a friendly cooking competition. Together they make three different kebab recipes: two vegetarian, one with meat.

  • Recipes

    Homemade Jerky Recipe

    2 reviews with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars

    Jerky is good. Homemade jerky is better. We have all the info you need to make something yummy for your next adventure.

  • Buying Advice

    How to Choose Mountain Bikes

    989 reviews with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars

    This comprehensive look at mountain bikes covers bike types and key features like suspension, frame material, wheel size and fit.

  • Care and Repair

    How to Patch a Down Jacket

    262 reviews with an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars

    Learn how to apply a simple patch to your down jacket to prevent insulation from escaping from tears or small holes.

  • Care and Repair

    Intro to Bike Maintenance

    74 reviews with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars

    Get to know your bike better with this free virtual class from REI Co-op. Learn the different parts of your bike, how to fix a flat tire and other key safety & maintenance tips you can do at home.

  • Gear Guides

    HOKA Challenger 7 Trail Running Shoe Review

    19 reviews with an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars

    REI senior store manager Alan Ortega reviews the HOKA Challenger ATR 7 Trail Running Shoe, on YouTube.