Top Stories From Desk Job to Discovering Diversity in Nature: How I Became a Queer Ecologist 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. Jason Wise | June 12, 2025 In Praise of Solo Hiking Meredith O’Connor | June 11, 2025 What Does Pride 2025 Mean to You? REI Staff | May 30, 2025 A Walk in the (Urban) Park Kade Krichko | March 12, 2025 Idina Menzel Goes Into the Trees with “Redwood” Ever Meister | March 3, 2025
My Father’s 7 Days Elle Wayt|June 2, 2025 A touching essay on a father’s seven-day annual backpacking tradition. His daughter reflects the beauty of time, nature and time together.
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.
Which REI Co-op Rain Jacket Is Right for You? Yitka Winn|April 23, 2025 Don’t let a bit of rain stop you from going outside. Here’s how to choose the best REI Co-op rain jacket for you, with the help of REI designers, prototypers and a former sales specialist turned product copy editor.
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.
Design That Only Gets Better with Time Courtney Holden|March 21, 2025 For 45 years, the REI Co-op Half Dome tent has sheltered backpackers from the elements while helping them enjoy every minute outside.
Can You Get Exercise Riding an Electric Bike? There’s a perception that riding an e-bike is like cheating. But some studies have found that riding an e-bike can be a pretty good workout. Courtney Holden|April 29, 2025
6 Tips to Make an Outdoor Habit Stick Building fresh air and movement into your schedule can help you stay on a healthy track. Maddie Wilcox|December 23, 2024
Understanding Goggle Lens Colors Goggles can make or break a day on the slopes. We help you find the right goggle lens color for your skiing or riding conditions. Aaron Potvin|November 14, 2024
Numb Fingers and Toes? It’s Not Frostbite, But Raynaud’s Can Still Be a Pain to Deal With Raynaud’s syndrome, where fingers turn white and get numb, is uncomfortable. Learn the causes and ways to manage it during your outdoor activities. Ken Knapp|November 7, 2024
How to Make Sustainability Part of Your Running You might be surprised at the many ways you can lessen your environmental impact through running. Amanda Loudin|September 24, 2024
In Praise of Playing Hooky Feeling burned out? We asked REI Members, partners and staff how they recharge by skipping work to spend time where it really matters: outdoors. Courtney Holden|July 23, 2024
Founder Spotlight: Keva Niver, Boheme Retreats Ever Meister|January 27, 2025 Keva Niver wants more people to feel comfortable outdoors. Her inclusive glamping getaway achieves just that.
Finding Our Wild REI Staff|August 14, 2023 A father and son take an overdue camping trip; along the way they discuss family history, culture and what it's like to watch each other age.
The Right to Joy REI Staff|June 19, 2023 In a new REI Co-op Studios documentary, cyclist Izzy Sederbaum pedals his way back to himself after surviving a cougar attack while biking.
