Member Portrait: Ralph “TRLBLZRS” Lee REI Staff|October 3, 2017 In 2014 REI member Ralph Lee created TRLBLZRS, an LA-based hiking group aimed at getting people from all walks of life outdoors and connected to nature.
How to Make a DIY Alcohol Stove from Soda Cans Ashley Brown|September 27, 2017 Alcohol stoves are cheap to make, easy to operate and lightweight. Learn how to make a penny alcohol stove, which uses the copper coin to create pressure.
How to Pack for Fall Backpacking REI Staff|September 21, 2017 Get ready for your next adventure with our comprehensive fall backpacking gear list. Don't miss out on the essentials! Check out our guide now on REI.com.
An Ode to the Gear that Lasts Whitney James|September 20, 2017 Gear that wears in is better than gear that wears out. REI member Whitney James shares the story of her beloved blue sleeping bag from 1967, passed down from her dad.
Outdoor Nation Inspires the Next Generation of Outdoor Enthusiasts Jill Price|September 18, 2017 For the past three years, the Outdoor Foundation has been getting thousands of college students outside through friendly campus challenge.
5 Tips for a Crowd-Free Hiker’s Road Trip in the West Matt Wastradowski|September 15, 2017 Grab your map, pack and favorite playlist. It's time to hit the open road. Whether bagging the 14ers of Colorado, bouncing between Utah’s n...
My Experience at an REI Co-op Member Campout Shelly Ciszek|September 8, 2017 Membership is so much more than discounts and dividends; it's a chance to join a community that shares a common love for the outdoors. The R...
Member Portrait: Outdoor School Instructor Asia REI Staff|September 1, 2017 Member since 2012 Tell us about yourself. I am Asia (Á-see-á) Arana, a 33-year-old, big-little kid who seeks adventure every chance I can ...
Big City Mountaineers: Finding a New Perspective Outdoors Brendan Leonard|August 31, 2017 Semi-Rad's Brendan Leonard shares his experience of working for Big City Mountaineers and his lessons learned from sharing the privilege of adventure.
DIY Car-Top Solar Camp Shower Ashley Brown|August 23, 2017 Stay clean wherever your adventure takes you. Learn how to build your own car-top 'solar' camp shower.
Literally, Just a List of the Grossest Things We’ve Eaten Outdoors Aer Parris|August 11, 2017 Not all of them tasted bad… Things slow around the campfire? In the middle of an awkward first date? Here’s a sure-fire way to kickstart ...
Empowering Women Through Wilderness Skills Amelia Arvesen|August 10, 2017 When Sasha Cox lost her mother, she turned to nature and friends as a way to cope—now she's bringing the outdoors to a new group of friends ...
