Hitting the DRT: Test Riding Co-op Cycles Mountain Bikes Ashley Brown|November 15, 2017 The Co-op Cycles team at REI knows how lucky they are to be based in the Pacific Northwest. Thanks to the hard work and dedication of many, ...
For the Long Haul: Making and Maintaining Gear That Lasts Charlotte Austin|November 13, 2017 Outdoor brands are extending the lifespan of their clothing and gear through in-house repair shops, customer education and the use of recycled products.
Online Used Gear Beta Gets More Gear to More People Vik Sahney|October 9, 2017 For the first time ever, you can shop for lightly used outdoor gear and clothing on REI.com. Learn more about the new REI Co-op Used Gear Beta.
Gear Review: Black Diamond Momentum Climbing Shoe Shannon Davis|October 2, 2017 A no-nonsense yet stylish shoe perfect for new climbers or those looking for an all-purpose workhorse Earlier this summer, Black Diamond...
How Sustainability Standards Are Changing the Face of Gear—and the Planet Michelle Flandreau|September 29, 2017 Learn how outdoor brands are integrating sustainability into their gear and clothing, and helping move the industry forward.
How to Pack for Fall Backpacking REI Staff|September 21, 2017 What to bring, wear, eat, drink and where to go. Fall is one of our favorite times to backpack. There are fewer crowds, fewer bugs and ...
An Ode to the Gear that Lasts Whitney James|September 20, 2017 Gear that wears in is better than gear that wears out. REI member Whitney James shares the story of her beloved blue sleeping bag from 1967, passed down from her dad.
REI Extended Sizing Update: More Sizes, More Women, Right Now Aer Parris|September 14, 2017 For the outdoor industry to claim we’re inclusive, we need to outfit all women. This is what we're doing and when we're doing it.
Opinion: Put a Bell on It Amy Jurries|July 17, 2017 Mountain bike bells go a long way toward keeping the peace between trail users. Last summer, I was steadily grinding up Pinecone above Pa...
Black Diamond to Launch Climbing Shoe Line Shannon Davis|June 19, 2017 Three models debut this coming fall—exclusive to REI When Black Diamond's climbing category manager Kolin Powick stopped by our offices i...
Made in the South Julie Ellison|May 9, 2017 Six of the coolest climbing companies below the Mason-Dixon line When it comes to the climbing industry, mountain meccas like Salt Lake Cit...
Meet the South’s Biggest Little Mountain Bike Brand Brian Smith|April 25, 2017 An insider look at Cane Creek, a company that's changed mountain biking as we know it today From the first-in-flight Wright brothers to t...
