Gear I Hold Dear: My REI Co-op Hiker Power Lock Staff M. John Fayhee|September 3, 2024 For this longtime member and avid hiker, one is better than two when it comes to hiking poles: Here's why he loves his REI Co-op Hiker Power Lock Staff.
The Perfect Kit for Birding Erica Zazo|August 30, 2024 Want to try bird-watching? Here’s everything you need to get started, including binoculars, a guidebook and more birder basics.
The Ultimate Leaf-Peeping Essentials Courtney Holden|August 30, 2024 Planning a hike to scope the fall foliage? We've got top gear picks for leaf-peeping include layers, hiking shoes, binoculars and more.
What Invasive Species Taught Me about Trail Stewardship Meredith O’Connor|August 7, 2024 Removing invasive plants on a 54-acre island in Richmond, Virgina, helped one REI Member learn the patient practice of trail maintenance. Here's how.
Small Trails, Big Impact: How Micro Trails Can Help You Connect with Nature Erica Zazo|July 1, 2024 Not every hike has to be a multi-hour, many-mile affair. Sometimes a micro trail—2 miles or less—is all you need.
How Hiking Saved Me from Postpartum PTSD Jenni Gritters|June 18, 2024 One member who endured a traumatic birth experience tells how hiking (with her newborn son in tow) helped her overcome postpartum PTSD.
What’s In My Pack with Super-Thru-Hiker Lyla “Sugar” Harrod Lyla Harrod|June 14, 2024 The first openly transgender woman to complete the Triple Crown of thru-hiking shares her thru-hiking essentials (including luxury items)
Behind the Designs: Q&A with Bradlee Thielen Tori Twine|May 31, 2024 Meet Bradlee Thielen, the artist behind this year’s REI Co-op Outside with Pride collection. We discuss their artistic vision and favorite outdoor activities.
How to Hike with a Partner REI Staff|May 24, 2024 Some of our most magical moments are spent outside. Here's how to share them with the right person.
4 New Outdoor & Nature Books We’re Loving REI Staff|May 21, 2024 REI Co-op book buyer David Henkes curates a book selection to connect members and customers with the wonder and discovery of nature.
Gear I Hold Dear: My Secondhand Teva Sandals from Re/Supply Jacqueline Kehoe|May 1, 2024 One writer discovers that she *does* love hiking sandals after finding the perfect pair of secondhand Teva sandals via Re/Supply.
Novelist Amy Tan’s Backyard Birdwatching Journey Alexandra Marvar|April 23, 2024 In an interview with REI Co-op, acclaimed novelist Amy Tan delves into the inspirations behind her latest work, 'The Backyard Bird Chronicles,' exploring themes of nature, introspection, and the beauty found in the mundane.
