Gear I Hold Dear: My Flash 52 Backpack Kelly Bastone|August 6, 2020 Neither ultralight nor ultraluxe, the REI Co-op Flash taught our tester to find bliss in moderation.
The Perfect Kit: Adventure Pup Gear Maren Horjus|August 5, 2020 You have good gear—why shouldn’t your dog? Whether you’re in the market for a new leash or your fluffer’s first pack, upgrade your pup's hiking kit with these products.
The Perfect Kit: Mountain Biking Graham Averill|July 28, 2020 Here's everything you need to shred this summer, including shoes, a helmet, gloves, a tool, threads, sunglasses, a mountain bike and more.
Good Gear: PrimaLoft Creates a New Way to Make Insulation More Sustainable Ryan Wichelns|July 22, 2020 The insulation manufacturer’s P.U.R.E. technique removes the need for energy-sucking ovens, which should reduce its emissions by 48 percent—and make your next puffy jacket a little greener.
Gear I Hold Dear: The Trigger Point Performance GRID Foam Roller Heather Balogh Rochfort|July 14, 2020 One runner’s relationship with foam rolling is … complicated.
The Perfect Kit: Backyard Camping Cameron Martindell|July 13, 2020 Whether you're car camping or throwing the best backyard campout, level up your adventure kit with our favorite gear for summer camping.
The Best Hydration Vests for Every Kind of Run Kelsey Sipple|July 7, 2020 From early-morning road miles to late-afternoon trail runs to weekend hikes and more, these are the best hydration vests for every type of activity.
The Best Backpacking Tents of 2020 Tested Ryan Wichelns|June 22, 2020 From ultralight solo shelters to spacious four-person hideaways, there’s a perfect tent for every backpacker.
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.
Staff Picks: The Best Climbing Harnesses of 2020 Miranda Webster|June 14, 2020 We picked the best rock climbing harnesses sold at REI to bring you our favorites for beginners, sport climbers, gym climbers and more.
Staff Picks: The Best Hammocks of 2020 Maren Horjus|June 8, 2020 We've picked the best hammocks for far-flung adventures and backyard swing sessions. Our Staff weighed in to give their choices for the best hammocks of 2020!
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.
