Refuge Outdoor Festival: Building an Inclusive Outdoor Community Kameko Thomas|January 8, 2021 Refuge is a three-day camping experience geared toward people of color focused on building community through outdoor recreation, conversations, music and art.
Recreate Responsibly: An Activity-Specific Guide REI Staff|December 30, 2020 Considering how to ski, hike, camp, paddle, climb or bike during the pandemic? Here’s what you need to know for specific outdoor activities.
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.
Yes, There Are Still Bison in America. Here’s Where to See Them. Alexandra Marvar|November 11, 2020 The conservation story of the American bison is still unfolding. Today, some 20,000 bison in this country are free-roaming wildlife.
First Look: Testing the New Stanley Titanium Drinkware Kelly Bastone|October 29, 2020 The company that invented double-wall steel insulation turns its magic to titanium.
Staff Picks: The Best Sleeping Bags Ken Knapp|September 14, 2020 We've rounded up our favorite sleeping bags for car-camping and backpacking, including options for every temperature, budget and sleep preference.
Staff Picks: The Best Sleeping Pads Ken Knapp|September 3, 2020 Our experts identify their 10 favorite sleeping pads for car camping and backpacking, plus their favorite model for kids.
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.
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.
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.
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...
REI History: It Started With An Ice Axe REI Staff|May 13, 2020 REI was founded in 1938 when 23 climbing friends, united by their love for the outdoors, decided to source quality and affordable gear for their adventures. Today the REI community has 23 million members and more than 16,000 employees.
