Sun and Singletrack: Test Riding the Salsa Timberjack NX1 27.5+ Bike Ashley Brown|May 7, 2018 Far from overcast Seattle, east of the Columbia River, sits the community of Ephrata. And just outside the small town, 20 miles of singletrack at Beezley Hills Preserve beckon, making the area a mountain biking destination. Our riders explored the trails on the Salsa Timberjack NX1 27.5+ hardtail.
Everything You Need for Your First Backpacking Trip Aer Parris|April 23, 2018 Backpacking for the first time can feel daunting. What tent should you get? How many pairs of socks should you bring? Which water filter is the best for the job? We have quite a bit of experience, and thought we should tell you what we’ve learned the hard way. This is everything you need for your first trip.
Introducing the ZipAll Aer Parris|April 1, 2018 For the first time ever, REI has designed a piece of apparel so versatile and customizable it almost defies common sense: the REI Co-op ZipAll.
The 8 Best Hiking Apps You Need to Download Now REI Staff|March 15, 2018 We believe in the power of the outdoors—which usually means putting your phone down and getting out there. But sometimes, apps can help.
And the Winners Are: Backpacker Editors’ Choice Awards 2018 Ashley Brown|March 13, 2018 With decades of outdoor experience, the editors of Backpacker magazine pick the best and most reliable gear.
Journey to Sustainability Shelby Gonzalez|March 5, 2018 Thanks to industrial innovation and brand dedication to sustainability, you can now get more outdoor essentials with a lighter environmental footprint.
Introducing More Styles for More Women Aer Parris|February 23, 2018 Through Force of Nature, our public effort to level the playing field for women outdoors, we’ve made a commitment to provide quality gear that fits women of all sizes. It’s been a journey to change the shrink-it-and-pink-it mentality among the outdoor industry over the past few years.
How are Snowshoes Made? Learn from MSR Mountain Safety Research|February 23, 2018 Built for winter exploration, MSR snowshoes offer high quality, technical performance for everyone from casual winter hikers to serious mountaineers.
With Phantom No-Wax Technology, DPS Shakes Up the Ski Industry. Again. Gordy Megroz|February 20, 2018 DPS Skis debuts Phantom, a new technology that'll eliminate the need for ski wax. This isn't the first time DPS has shaken up the ski industry.
First Look: REI Drypoint GTX Jacket Lisa Dougherty|February 12, 2018 “There’s no bad weather, just bad clothing.” Here is the debut of the REI Co-op Drypoint GTX® jacket featuring brand new GORE-TEX® technology (a first-time partnership for REI).
Big Agnes Debuts New Tiger Wall Tent & Sleeping Gear Aer Parris|February 9, 2018 Lighter, comfier, better. It’s the gear we want this season Big Agnes is a company obsessed with getting you outdoors in comfort. The new...
First Look: Rad Snowsports Gear from Outdoor Retailer 2018 Megan Michelson|January 30, 2018 New outdoor gear technology debuts at 2018 Outdoor Retailer show, from ski boots heated by an app to a jacket with a built-in hydration bladder.
