How to Survive Winter in an Adventure Rig Kathleen Morton|February 3, 2017 No matter what type of adventure mobile you live in, these tips will help you get through freezing temps and winter storms. One of the bi...
5 Wilderness Hygiene Tips for Feeling Fresh in the Backcountry Shelby Carpenter|January 26, 2017 Stay fresh on your next backpacking trip with these wilderness hygiene tips, including the best backpacking underwear. Read more on REI's blog.
Semi-Rad: Welcome to My Adventure Vehicle Brendan Leonard|January 5, 2017 Semi-Rad shares the features of an adventure vehicle. Make sure the gear in the car is greater than the cost of the vehicle.
Gear Guide: Our Spring Must-Haves Ashley Brown|January 2, 2017 As spring inches closer, we begin to itch for something new. We long for the feel of dirt underfoot, of rock beneath our fingers. The eterna...
6 Must Have Outdoor Gifts for the Dreaded White Elephant Party Aer Parris|December 13, 2016 We’ve gathered a list of outdoor gift ideas to take to a White Elephant party. Get out those ugly sweaters and be prepared to party this holiday season.
Sleeping Bag Metamorphosis Anya Miller|December 9, 2016 I grew up in a family focused on traditional sports: gymnastics, soccer, track. But somewhere along the way, I began to obsess over the idea...
A Year Outside: 2016 in REI Classes and Events REI Staff|December 3, 2016 Amid small gestures and large events, REI members rode, hiked, climbed, paddled—and even roasted Twinkies—and attended REI classes and events in 2016.
Semi-Rad: Avoid Shoulder Season Sadness with This Handy Quiz Brendan Leonard|November 23, 2016 I’ll bet whoever came up with the term “shoulder season” was living in a ski town. The phrase expresses that mild dissatisfaction from the c...
Weekend Project – Take Your Dog Outside REI Staff|November 22, 2016 Whether teacup or giant, sleek or fluffball, (wo)man’s best friend is always the greatest part of the trip. From tongue-out trail runs to ho...
Bringing Sophisticated Home Cooking to the Backcountry Shannon Davis|November 15, 2016 How two New England entrepreneurs revolutionized dinner on the trail David Koorits is showing me his tree house. It's about 30 feet in th...
Member Portrait: Simone “The Green Dreamer” REI Staff|November 4, 2016 REI Member since: 2015 Favorite activities: Hiking, traveling As a lifelong city dweller, Simone sees nature all around her. Rooftop garden...
Exposure Is Everything: GirlTrek Meets the Women-Powered Outessa Summit Stacey Cook|November 3, 2016 GirlTrek leaders meet at REI Co-Op Outessa Summit. GIrlTrek focuses on walking to prevent obesity and encourages black women to walk for health..
