New Garmin Fenix 5 Plus Introduces Music, Topo Maps and Contactless Payments Yitka Winn|June 18, 2018 Compare the original Garmin Fenix 5 with the new Fenix 5 Plus series—three all-new GPS watches that let you train unencumbered thanks to color maps, onboard music storage, contactless payments and more.
Gear Review: Osprey Eja 58 Pack Shelby Carpenter|May 29, 2018 Backpackers looking to enjoy their time in the wilderness face a perennial question: What’s more important, having comfortable gear or lightweight gear? Osprey has finally created a lightweight, women-specific pack that maintains comfort for a range of load weights: the Osprey Eja 58.
Journey to Sustainability Shelby Gonzalez|March 5, 2018 Thanks to industrial innovation and brand dedication to sustainability, you can now get more outdoor essentials with a lighter environmental footprint.
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 Read about the thrilling Dockton Forest mountain bike trails with Co-op Cycles! Read our test-riding experience and get ready to hit the dirt.
Behind the Scenes of The North Face’s Summit Series Evolution Matt Whittaker|October 26, 2017 Learn the evolution of The North Face Summit Series Gore-Tex. Explore the behind-the-scenes story of this iconic mountaineering gear at REI's blog.
