Top Stories The Perfect Kit for Leaf-Peeping Planning a hike to scope the fall foliage? We've got top gear picks for leaf-peeping include layers, hiking shoes, binoculars and more. Courtney Holden | August 30, 2024 The Perfect Kit for Birding Erica Zazo | August 30, 2024 Do Cats Enjoy Camping? A Feline Weighs In. Sara K. Runnels | August 23, 2024 A Hipcamp Road Trip for Dog-Friendly Fun Sarah MacAaron | August 14, 2024 How to Pack Your Cooler Josette Deschambeault | June 16, 2024
Erin Parisi’s Quest to Climb the Seven Summits and Spread Trans Joy Dakota Kim|September 10, 2024 After summiting Antarctica’s highest mountain, Parisi’s ice axe is inducted into the Co-op Living Archive.
Gear Check: Cal Dobbs’ Trans Pride 5K and Run Across America Fiona Lowenstein|September 9, 2024 Cal Dobbs, REI member since 2018, became the first transgender person to run across America in 2023. Here's the gear the athlete and activist brought along to host the first Trans Pride 5K in Los Angeles this summer.
What Invasive Species Taught Me about Trail Stewardship Meredith O’Connor|August 7, 2024 Removing invasive plants on a 54-acre island in Richmond, Virgina, helped one REI Member learn the patient practice of trail maintenance. Here's how.
Small Trails, Big Impact: How Micro Trails Can Help You Connect with Nature Erica Zazo|July 1, 2024 Not every hike has to be a multi-hour, many-mile affair. Sometimes a micro trail—2 miles or less—is all you need.
What’s Your Tent Personality? Sara K. Runnels|June 25, 2024 Turns out, you can learn a lot about yourself based on the tent you choose. Here's what yours says about you.
How Hiking Saved Me from Postpartum PTSD Jenni Gritters|June 18, 2024 One member who endured a traumatic birth experience tells how hiking (with her newborn son in tow) helped her overcome postpartum PTSD.
In Praise of Playing Hooky Feeling burned out? We asked REI Members, partners and staff how they recharge by skipping work to spend time where it really matters: outdoors. Courtney Holden|July 23, 2024
Three Classic Cocktail Recipes—With a Camp Twist A camp cocktail is a great addition to a night spent outside. Here are three classic recipes you can try on your next camping trip. Courtney Holden|July 13, 2024
How to Hike with a Partner Some of our most magical moments are spent outside. Here's how to share them with the right person. REI Staff|May 24, 2024
A Road Tripper’s Tips for Adventuring Close to Home Writer and seasoned road tripper Amy Conry Davis shares her tips, tricks and gear picks for local adventures—be it in an RV or your car. Amy Conry Davis|June 16, 2023
Quiz: Can You Identify These Animal Tracks? Learning to identify the creatures that share our outdoor spaces can enrich our connection to nature. So, can you figure out who left these tracks? David Moskowitz|March 29, 2023
DIY: Dog Bed This do-it-yourself tutorial uses an old foam pad and sleeping bag to make a lightweight dog bed for your pup's next camping adventure Ashley Brown|March 14, 2023
Finding Our Wild REI Staff|August 14, 2023 A father and son take an overdue camping trip; along the way they discuss family history, culture and what it's like to watch each other age.
The Right to Joy REI Staff|June 19, 2023 In a new REI Co-op Studios documentary, cyclist Izzy Sederbaum pedals his way back to himself after surviving a cougar attack while biking.
Founder Spotlight: Sidney Baptista, PYNRS REI Staff|February 4, 2023 Sidney Baptista went from a stressful corporate job to being the founder and CEO of the streetwear-inspired running apparel brand PYNRS, seeking to transform the running community with help from the Path Ahead Ventures Navigate program.
