First Look: Behind the Co-op Cycles REV Line of Kids’ Bikes Courtney Holden|September 1, 2026 New research into rider development, feedback from 2,300 REI members and years of bike design experience inspired the latest updates
Step into Gear Testing at the REI Co-op Magnusson Lab Ever Meister|May 20, 2026 Ever wonder how REI Co-op brand gear's performance is evaluated ? Learn about the history of the co-op's onsite facility, the Magnusson Lab.
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.
First Look: Three REI Co-op Sleeping Bags Now Come in Nine Genderless Sizes Kelly Bastone|April 5, 2024 For Spring 2024, REI Co-op debuts three technical sleeping bags in nine genderless sizes to revolutionize fit and performance for backpackers.
First Look: REI Co-op Trailmade Collection Courtney Holden|April 1, 2024 Next-gen and longtime outdoors-lovers alike are looking for fun hiking and backpacking experiences. That’s exactly what the new REI Co-op Trailmade collection is designed to inspire.
Behind the Design: Q&A with Artist and Illustrator Chelsea Alexander REI Staff|March 7, 2024 Meet the designer whose patterns grace the latest Outdoor Afro + REI Co-op camping and hiking gear.
Outdoor Brands Are Dropping Gender Labels Amanda Loudin|February 12, 2024 With a push from Gen Z, outdoor clothing brands are dropping outdated binaries and introducing gender-neutral clothing.
Boost Your Ride with the First Electric Mountain Bike from REI Co-op Winston Ross|October 5, 2023 REI Co-op debuts its first electric mountain bike under the Co-op Cycles brand. Here's the story behind the sleek full-suspension DRT e3.1.
First Look: REI Co-op Swiftland MT Trail-Running Shoes Courtney Holden|June 1, 2023 REI’s first-ever trail runner introduces a line of footwear with a lighter footprint.
How to Build the Perfect Trail-to-Town Outfit Courtney Holden|March 24, 2023 Find functional benefits hiding behind a fashionable facade with each of these transitional pieces that will take you from hike to hangout in no time.
Made Together: Outdoor Afro + REI Co-op Candace Dantes|September 13, 2022 Outdoor Afro Inc. and REI Co-op co-created a clothing collection that unlocks the nature in all of us. Vibrant and colorful. Durable and functional. Made together just for you.
First Look: Co-op Cycles New Generation e Electric Bikes Ken Knapp|July 26, 2022 Generation e bikes deliver more smiles per mile. The REI Co-op Cycles design team shares the origin story behind the brand’s biggest bike rollout in years.
