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.
First Look: Phaenom Ski Boots Megan Michelson|January 27, 2025 A new ski boot brand debuts with a hybrid two-buckle construction that delivers high-end performance, comfort, and repairability.
First Look: The Osprey Poco Soft Child Carrier Megan Lee|January 17, 2025 Osprey introduces the first soft child carrier pack specifically designed for the outdoors. Our writer tested it with her 18-month-old son.
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.
First Look: BOA Ski Boots Megan Michelson|August 30, 2023 Prepare to see innovations in ski boot design with the introduction of a new BOA lacing system. We also tested a new Salomon BOA ski boot.
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.
First Look: HOKA x Cotopaxi Limited-Release Anacapa Breeze Low Hiking Shoe and Kapai 3L Hip Pack – Del Día Erica Zazo|May 4, 2023 Two beloved companies team up to design co-branded editions of your new favorite hiking shoes and hip pack.
First Look: Behind the Co-op Cycles REV line of Kids’ Bikes Courtney Holden|March 27, 2023 The line offers a bike for every rider, from those learning to balance or pedal for the first time to older kids ready for gears and trail adventures
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.
First Look: Testing the New OXO Outdoor Cooking Gear Kelly Bastone|June 24, 2021 The Good Grips brand just debuted a line of kitchenware made especially for camping. My take? It’s about time.
First Look: REI Co-op’s New Snow Outerwear Phuong Le|December 30, 2020 The line of ski and snowboard jackets and pants encourages winter play for everyone with extended sizing, clean designs and approachable pricing.
