Finding My Balance: How Trekking Poles Changed My Life After Vision Loss Kim Bell|August 20, 2025 How one legally blind REI Co-op Member regained her independence with a pair of trekking poles.
Stargazing Essentials REI Staff|August 19, 2025 Stock up before you look up: Here are our top gear and apparel picks to pack along for a night of stargazing.
The First All-Women’s Ascent of Denali—and Why You’ve Never Heard of It Cassidy Randall|July 31, 2025 In 1970, six women defied death to make mountaineering history. Now, a new book uncovers their gripping story.
From Coal Mines to the Milky Way (and Beyond) Eric J. Wallce|July 9, 2025 An REI Co-op Member and West Virginia coal miner turned to photography to express his love for his state’s night skies and wilderness areas—and it changed his life.
Founder Spotlight: Steph Hon, Cadence REI Staff|June 24, 2025 Steph Hon transforms the humble travel container into an adventure buddy that saves space and reduces waste.
From Desk Job to Discovering Diversity in Nature: How I Became a Queer Ecologist Jason Wise|June 12, 2025 One REI Co-op Member in Los Angeles shares his journey from working a typical 9-to-5 job to living a life centered around nature and the outdoors.
In Praise of Solo Hiking Meredith O’Connor|June 11, 2025 REI Co-op Members and staff share why they love heading out on the trail alone.
Humans Designed the New REI Co-op Bear Canister. Bears Tested It. Lisa Jhung|May 2, 2025 The patent-pending bear canister offers two sizes and backcountry reliability—which REI put to the test with real grizzly bears.
What Kind of Hiker Are You? Your Pants Tell All Courtney Holden|April 28, 2025 Your favorite trail trousers reveal a lot about your personality.
Dear REI: Letters about Opting Outside Erin Berger|April 10, 2025 We love when REI Co-op Members write in to tell us how the co-op has helped fuel their outdoor adventures. Here are stories of how members #OptOutside.
First Look: Salomon X Ultra 5 Mid GORE-TEX Hiking Boot Ever Meister|April 1, 2025 We field tested this light, nimble update from Salomon that crosses a burly hiking boot with a flexible trail-running shoe.
A Walk in the (Urban) Park Kade Krichko|March 12, 2025 How REI Co-op Member Miles Howard—and the Walking City Trail he founded—have brought the outdoors to the inner city.
