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.
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..
SmartWool: Layer Like an Expert with Wool Clothing Whitney James|November 2, 2016 It’s that time of year again, friends! The days are getting shorter and our sleeves are getting longer. As fall blends seamlessly into winte...
Weekend Project – Behind the Lens REI Staff|October 19, 2016 For every great action shot, stellar landscape, or candid camp photo, there is a person behind the lens. Photographers have the fun and chal...
8 Artists to Create 360-Degree Art Installations for REI Stores Ali Carr Troxell|October 17, 2016 REI invited eight artists to depict their cities through 360-degree art installations. Artists were provided a blank canvas to express the outdoors.
10 #VanLife Truths You Need to Know Mikah Meyer|October 17, 2016 Learn if REI allows overnight parking with our comprehensive guide. Learn the top 10 vanlife truths you need to know before hitting the road.
12 Tips on How to Survive a Pit Toilet Brendan Leonard|October 3, 2016 Pit toilets can be messy and smelly. Here are 12 funny tips on how to make them a little less awful on your next campground or hike trip.
What Type of Camp Coffee Drinker Are You? Stacey Cook|September 29, 2016 Today we’re celebrating the art of caffeinating outdoors. Find your alter ego in our coffee-lover's almanac. The Cowboy You like it strong...
Tips for Camping in the Rain Stacey Cook|September 23, 2016 It's fall, and we've got some camping in the rain tips to get you outside even if the weather forecast isn't on your side.
