Introducing More Styles for More Women Aer Parris|February 23, 2018 Through Force of Nature, our public effort to level the playing field for women outdoors, we’ve made a commitment to provide quality gear that fits women of all sizes. It’s been a journey to change the shrink-it-and-pink-it mentality among the outdoor industry over the past few years.
With Phantom No-Wax Technology, DPS Shakes Up the Ski Industry. Again. Gordy Megroz|February 20, 2018 DPS Skis debuts Phantom, a new technology that'll eliminate the need for ski wax. This isn't the first time DPS has shaken up the ski industry.
First Look: REI Drypoint GTX Jacket Lisa Dougherty|February 12, 2018 “There’s no bad weather, just bad clothing.” Here is the debut of the REI Co-op Drypoint GTX® jacket featuring brand new GORE-TEX® technology (a first-time partnership for REI).
Big Agnes Debuts New Tiger Wall Tent & Sleeping Gear Aer Parris|February 9, 2018 Lighter, comfier, better. It’s the gear we want this season Big Agnes is a company obsessed with getting you outdoors in comfort. The new...
First Look: Rad Snowsports Gear from Outdoor Retailer 2018 Megan Michelson|January 30, 2018 New outdoor gear technology debuts at 2018 Outdoor Retailer show, from ski boots heated by an app to a jacket with a built-in hydration bladder.
Gear Review: Black Diamond ATC Pilot Assisted Braking Belay Device Joe Pasteris|January 15, 2018 The new Black Diamond ATC Pilot is a lightweight assisted braking belay device for single-pitch climbs. Here’s a review from an REI expert.
Gear Review: Patagonia Micro Puff Michael Lanza|December 13, 2017 The new Patagonia Micro Puff hoodie is a highly compressible synthetic insulation that delivers down-like warmth for its weight, according to our testers.
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, ...
Behind the Scenes of The North Face’s Summit Series Evolution Matt Whittaker|October 26, 2017 For more than a decade, The North Face has designed its Summit Series, featuring apparel, packs, and tents, to be the technical pinnacle of ...
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.
