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Gear Review: Women’s REI Co-op Flash 45 and 55 Backpacking Packs

Shelby Carpenter and Caitlin Brown//February 16, 2019

The consensus? From handy hipbelt snack pockets, to removable top lids to adjustable-size water bottle pouches, these packs impressed the reviewers with their smart, customizable features. Read More...

Thru hiker with pack on walks across cracked desert, mountain in the background.

Would You Create Your Own Thru-Hike?

Jonathan Olivier//February 15, 2019

Some hikers who are looking for a new challenge are now designing their own routes in search of adventure and solitude. We look at just how they plan. Read More...

Three people leaning against a wall that says "no parking," laughing.

Your Outdoor Love Stories

Aer Parris//February 14, 2019

This is the season of love. That's why we asked for your outdoor love stories, and you sent them with abandon! These are our favorites. Read More...

The couple hugs with a backdrop of tall, snow topped mountains.

Would You Thru-Hike the PCT for Your Honeymoon?

Aer Parris//February 11, 2019

REI members Kathleen Ughetta and Andrew Wood were married December 15, 2018 in Lake Placid, New York. Their love story unfolded in the great... Read More...

REI Presents: I Am Here

Yesenia Castro//January 31, 2019

Day 2, 4:36am. I am waking up on Mount St. Helens, in Washington state. It is April, and the whole mountain is still covered in snow. A long... Read More...

Lone thru hiker walks through snow with bright blue sky in the background.

Why Has No One Completed a Winter Thru-Hike of the CDT?

Aer Parris//January 30, 2019

The Continental Divide Trail, a long-distance trail running 3,100 miles from Mexico to Canada, has yet to be completed in the winter months. Read More...

A view of the "High Road" trail in Malibu Creek State Park in the Santa Monica Mountains NRA, CA. National Park Service, NPS. 2000, CA

The Trust for Public Land: Crisis in our National Parks

Diane Regas//January 22, 2019

Diane Regas, president and CEO of The Trust for Public Land, weighs in on the government shutdown's impact on national parks. Read More...

10 Best Hikes in the San Francisco Bay Area

Liz Dengler//January 22, 2019

Stunning views, refreshing breezes, family-friendly strolls and rugged trails make these 10 hikes some of the best rated in the Bay Area. Read More...

REI Presents: Constant Thought

REI Staff//January 17, 2019

Constant Thought is an intimate portrayal of Brandon Kuehn and his attempt to walk the 2,650 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail. Read More...

REI Co-op members using gear in the field.

The Gear REI Members Love: Top Products of 2018

Ashley Brown//January 16, 2019

From camp chairs, to ambphibious sandals, to cycling gloves, find out which pieces of gear are among REI Co-op members’ favorites from 2018. Read More...

A multi-colored sunset at Isle Royale National Park.

10 Top Hikes in Michigan

Kristen Arendt//January 11, 2019

Whether you are looking for an afternoon outing or a weekend getaway, these 10 hikes will get you out exploring the many trails that Michigan has to offer. Read More...

A cabin in the woods with a couple standing outside

Why You Need to Go Glamping in 2019

Elana Jacobs and Ethan Russell//January 2, 2019

Now is the perfect time to plan a glamping getaway for 2019. Here's why, with observations from a recent stay at Le Petite Cabine in Narrowsburg, New York. Read More...