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Building on #OptOutside to #ThriveOutside

Lise Aangeenbrug//November 8, 2018

With help from REI and other generous lead partners, the Outdoor Foundation wants to reverse the indoor migration that shifted how we live over the past few decades. Together, we can reunite people with what was once an innately human outdoor habit. Read More...

REI Co-op and The Moth Team Up to Tell Stories of a Life Outdoors

Laura Chapman//

For the second year, REI Co-op has teamed up with the crew behind The Moth to bring live storytelling events about the outdoors to local com... Read More...

The REI Co-op Half Dome 2 Plus Wins Coveted Backpacker Hall of Fame Award

Laura Chapman//May 22, 2018

On the 25th Anniversary of Backpacker's Editors' Choice Awards, the team behind the recommendations and evaluations you've come to depend on... Read More...

Outessafest: The Next Step in Celebrating Women Outdoors

Laura Chapman//

We’re sorry to inform you that REI Outessafest has been canceled. Despite an incredible lineup of artists and activities, ticket sales did n... Read More...

REI Member Meeting 2018: Celebrating 80 Years of Passion for the Outdoors

Caitlin Goettler//May 10, 2018

Members had the opportunity to hear from REI leadership and board of directors about the health of the business and the ways REI is continuing to have a positive impact and inspire outdoor experiences. Read More...

Introducing the ZipAll

Aer Parris//April 1, 2018

For the first time ever, REI has designed a piece of apparel so versatile and customizable it almost defies common sense: the REI Co-op ZipAll. Read More...

REI Partners with Athleta to Offer Its Latest in Hike, Yoga and Swim

Aer Parris//February 26, 2018

We strive to bring our members the best gear to help outfit them for a life outdoors. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce we’re now offering an Athleta collection. Read More...

Force of Nature: This is Just the Beginning

Laura Swapp//December 22, 2017

REI’s director of next gen marketing Laura Swapp reflects on the start of Force of Nature and what’s to come in 2018 and beyond. Read More...

We Must Take the Long View on Public Lands

Jerry Stritzke//

To those who want their stump speeches about loving public lands to be more than words, now is the time to match sentiment with action. Read More...

REI Responds to Administration’s Decision on Bears Ears, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments

REI Staff//December 4, 2017

Today, the President announced his plan to dramatically reduce the size of two national monuments in Utah—Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante. Read More...

Jerry Stritzke: Why We #OptOutside

Jerry Stritzke//October 29, 2017

This year we are handing #OptOutside over to the millions of people who choose to #OptOuside, everywhere and every day. Read More...

Online Used Gear Beta Gets More Gear to More People

Vik Sahney//October 9, 2017

For the first time ever, you can shop for lightly used outdoor gear and clothing on REI.com. Learn more about the new REI Co-op Used Gear Beta. Read More...