What’s Your Tent Personality? Sara K. Runnels|June 25, 2024 Turns out, you can learn a lot about yourself based on the tent you choose. Here's what yours says about you.
How Hiking Saved Me from Postpartum PTSD Jenni Gritters|June 18, 2024 One member who endured a traumatic birth experience tells how hiking (with her newborn son in tow) helped her overcome postpartum PTSD.
What I Listen To While I Run REI Staff|June 3, 2024 Seven runners with differing tastes dish on their preferred sounds (or silence) while on the trail and road.
Behind the Designs: Q&A with Bradlee Thielen Tori Twine|May 31, 2024 Meet Bradlee Thielen, the artist behind this year’s REI Co-op Outside with Pride collection. We discuss their artistic vision and favorite outdoor activities.
How to Hike with a Partner REI Staff|May 24, 2024 Some of our most magical moments are spent outside. Here's how to share them with the right person.
4 New Outdoor & Nature Books We’re Loving REI Staff|May 21, 2024 REI Co-op book buyer David Henkes curates a book selection to connect members and customers with the wonder and discovery of nature.
Finding Nature on a Bike Commute Trevor Husted|May 13, 2024 For one REI Co-op member, a bike commute to work along a multiuse rail-trail opened up a new way to connect with nature.
Novelist Amy Tan’s Backyard Birdwatching Journey Alexandra Marvar|April 23, 2024 In an interview with REI Co-op, acclaimed novelist Amy Tan delves into the inspirations behind her latest work, 'The Backyard Bird Chronicles,' exploring themes of nature, introspection, and the beauty found in the mundane.
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.
