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.
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.
Bikepacking, the E-Bike Way Graham Averill|July 28, 2023 An REI Co-op Member explores the Southern Appalachians on a multiday e-bikepacking adventure.
Reaching Higher Ground with Instant Coffee Courtney Holden|June 8, 2023 We extract the details about camping with high-quality instant coffee. Learn how it's made and why it should have a place in your pack.
Ask an Outsider: My friend is a great adventure partner, but he’s flaky. What should I do? Sidney Baptista|May 10, 2023 Sidney Baptista, founder and CEO of PYNRS Performance Streetwear, answers the question: How do I deal with a flaky adventure partner?
Why I Get Outside: Resilience, Community and Understanding REI Staff|May 1, 2023 Four REI members, staff and partners share what the outdoors means to them.
