Which REI Co-op Rain Jacket Is Right for You? Yitka Winn|April 22, 2024 Don’t let a bit of rain stop you from getting 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.
Thru-Biking the East Coast Greenway: A Community-Centered Adventure Erica Zazo|April 5, 2024 What one solo bikepacker’s journey on the East Coast Greenway can teach us about community connection, accessible trails and the power of spontaneous adventure.
Dear REI: Letters from Co-op Members REI Staff|March 18, 2024 From buying that first piece of gear to wandering the store on date nights, REI Members share their love letters to the co-op.
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.
What We’re Reading, Watching and Listening To Right Now Erin Berger|January 17, 2024 We asked artists, writers and tastemakers what they're reading and listening to. They shared their favorite outdoor adventure books and more.
How to Hike the Camino de Santiago Kade Krichko|January 17, 2024 The Camino de Santiago, or the Way of St. James, is an epic Catholic pilgrimage to the Spanish city of Santiago de Compostela.
Photo Diary: REI x HOKA at UTMB REI Staff|December 22, 2023 REI staffers traveled to the French Alps to join HOKA for the 2023 Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc, ultra running's ultimate bucket-list race.
Gear I Hold Dear: Oru Kayak Lake Kayak Keith Erps|November 27, 2023 An ultralight kayaking vessel becomes an unexpected companion as the author navigates disability.
Gifts That Do Good Sarah Grothjan|October 27, 2023 Here are eight suggestions for gifts that do good, give back and can create lasting memories—no wrapping paper required.
How I Started Trail Running—and Why You Should Too Rebecca Campbell|October 26, 2023 A lifelong runner explains her transition from short to long distances, and talks to experts about the benefits of switching some of those road runs for the trail.
Gear Check: Alan Ortega’s Running Journey Courtney Holden|October 2, 2023 The REI Store Manager has always loved hitting the trail. Now he’s exploring what possibilities await down the road, from 5Ks to marathons.
Quiz: How Well Do You Know Our National Monuments? Jacqueline Kehoe|September 12, 2023 The United States has 133 national monuments. Test your knowledge about them—and learn how to join REI Co-op in supporting the movement to designate several more.
