Celebrating 5 Years: Founders of Color Building Outdoor Brands with Path Ahead Ventures Jacqueline Kehoe|October 27, 2026 Climbing pants that actually fit, protein coffee for the trail, a helmet people want to wear and more: Meet five founders of color who are growing their brands with REI Co-op Path Ahead Ventures.
Gear Check: Jim Morrison’s Legendary Ski Descent of Mount Everest’s Hornbein Couloir Megan Michelson|October 19, 2026 Ski mountaineer Jim Morrison shares the gear he trusts for big expeditions, including his historic descent of Mount Everest’s Hornbein Couloir.
From Peak to Peak: A First Look at On x BEAMS x REI Co-op Ty Billman|October 6, 2026 In a global collaboration, On, BEAMS, and REI Co-op find a sweet spot between camping, running, and contemporary streetwear with an exclusive limited selection available online September 25, 2025.
First Look: Behind the Co-op Cycles REV Line of Kids’ Bikes Courtney Holden|September 1, 2026 New research into rider development, feedback from 2,300 REI members and years of bike design experience inspired the latest updates
Ultra Diaries: My Favorite Ultramarthon Gear Rebecca Campbell|August 20, 2026 Training for your first ultramarathon requires quite a bit of prep to get right. REI gear tester Rebecca Campbell fills us in on the gear that's getting her through long training days on her road to the Run to Sea Bournemouth 31-mile race in October.
Ask an Outsider: Do I have to “dress” like a hiker to be one? Heb Murphy|June 18, 2026 REI Co-op Member and musical comedian Heb Murphy shares tips about how to balance being outdoorsy and expressing your personal style on the trail.
Lael Wilcox’s 78 days to Circumnavigate the World | Gear Check Ty Billman|June 8, 2026 The ultra-endurance biker is ambitiously attempting to break the overall world record (and her own women's record). She explains her experience, mindset, comfort on the bike and the essential gear she’s bringing along.
Step into Gear Testing at the REI Co-op Magnusson Lab Ever Meister|May 20, 2026 Ever wonder how REI Co-op brand gear's performance is evaluated ? Learn about the history of the co-op's onsite facility, the Magnusson Lab.
My REI Backpack, My Loyal Friend REI Staff|May 14, 2026 Some gear is more than “stuff,” it’s your most beloved trail companion. One REI Co-op Member shares her favorite red hiking pack's outdoor story.
First Look: The North Face Ridgelite Waterproof Jacket Rachel Stottmann|March 5, 2026 One Expert Advice gear tester gives her first impressions of the new lightweight, breathable Ridgelite waterproof jacket from The North Face.
Gear Review: Ray-Ban Meta AI Wayfarer Sunglasses Gwyneth Manser|October 30, 2025 I field tested the new collab from Ray-Ban and Meta. Here’s how I think this wearable tech can enhance hiking and everyday life.
A Cut Above: 60 Years of REI Co-op and Sven-Saw Courtney Holden|August 25, 2025 How a family run, single-product business became one of the co-op’s longest-standing partners.
