Gear I Hold Dear: My REI Co-op Fleece Katie Burke|November 7, 2024 Growing up and moving on is part of life, but having something familiar to hold onto—or snuggle into—helps one REI Co-op Member embrace change.
23 Emerging Outdoor Brands to Shop This Holiday Season Jessica Bernhard|October 30, 2024 Find outdoor essentials for everyone on your list—and support companies that are bringing new designs, inclusivity and innovation to the outdoor industry.
New to Camping? There’s an App for That. Courtney Holden|October 21, 2024 Lestarya Molloy developed Fridie Outdoors to provide camping newbies with tips and tricks that are accessible anywhere.
However You Get Outdoors, We’ve Got a Kit for That Erin Berger|October 8, 2024 Putting together the right outfit for the right outdoor place, time, season and reason is an art—a highly personal one. But REI Co-op brand hiking products can help.
What Are Old-Growth Forests? Heidi Wachter|September 17, 2024 A certified forest therapy guide and REI Co-op Member explores the importance of old-growth forests.
Erin Parisi’s Quest to Climb the Seven Summits and Spread Trans Joy Dakota Kim|September 10, 2024 After summiting Antarctica’s highest mountain, Parisi’s ice axe is inducted into the Co-op Living Archive.
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.
