Top Stories From Coal Mines to the Milky Way (and Beyond) An REI Co-op Member and West Virginia coal miner turned to photography to express his love for his state’s night skies and wilderness areas—and it changed his life. Eric J. Wallce | July 9, 2025 From Desk Job to Discovering Diversity in Nature: How I Became a Queer Ecologist Jason Wise | June 12, 2025 In Praise of Solo Hiking Meredith O’Connor | June 11, 2025 What Does Pride 2025 Mean to You? REI Staff | May 30, 2025 A Walk in the (Urban) Park Kade Krichko | March 12, 2025
My Father’s 7 Days Elle Wayt|June 2, 2025 A touching essay on a father’s seven-day annual backpacking tradition. His daughter reflects the beauty of time, nature and time together.
Humans Designed the New REI Co-op Bear Canister. Bears Tested It. Lisa Jhung|May 2, 2025 The patent-pending bear canister offers two sizes and backcountry reliability—which REI put to the test with real grizzly bears.
What Kind of Hiker Are You? Your Pants Tell All Courtney Holden|April 28, 2025 Your favorite trail trousers reveal a lot about your personality.
Which REI Co-op Rain Jacket Is Right for You? Yitka Winn|April 23, 2025 Don’t let a bit of rain stop you from going outside. Here’s how to choose the best REI Co-op rain jacket for you, with the help of REI designers, prototypers and a former sales specialist turned product copy editor.
Dear REI: Letters about Opting Outside Erin Berger|April 10, 2025 We love when REI Co-op Members write in to tell us how the co-op has helped fuel their outdoor adventures. Here are stories of how members #OptOutside.
Design That Only Gets Better with Time Courtney Holden|March 21, 2025 For 45 years, the REI Co-op Half Dome tent has sheltered backpackers from the elements while helping them enjoy every minute outside.
From Coal Mines to the Milky Way (and Beyond) An REI Co-op Member and West Virginia coal miner turned to photography to express his love for his state’s night skies and wilderness areas—and it changed his life. Eric J. Wallce|July 9, 2025
Can You Get Exercise Riding an Electric Bike? There’s a perception that riding an e-bike is like cheating. But some studies have found that riding an e-bike can be a pretty good workout. Courtney Holden|April 29, 2025
6 Tips to Make an Outdoor Habit Stick Building fresh air and movement into your schedule can help you stay on a healthy track. Maddie Wilcox|December 23, 2024
Understanding Goggle Lens Colors Goggles can make or break a day on the slopes. We help you find the right goggle lens color for your skiing or riding conditions. Aaron Potvin|November 14, 2024
Numb Fingers and Toes? It’s Not Frostbite, But Raynaud’s Can Still Be a Pain to Deal With Raynaud’s syndrome, where fingers turn white and get numb, is uncomfortable. Learn the causes and ways to manage it during your outdoor activities. Ken Knapp|November 7, 2024
How to Make Sustainability Part of Your Running You might be surprised at the many ways you can lessen your environmental impact through running. Amanda Loudin|September 24, 2024
Founder Spotlight: Keva Niver, Boheme Retreats Ever Meister|January 27, 2025 Keva Niver wants more people to feel comfortable outdoors. Her inclusive glamping getaway achieves just that.
Finding Our Wild REI Staff|August 14, 2023 A father and son take an overdue camping trip; along the way they discuss family history, culture and what it's like to watch each other age.
The Right to Joy REI Staff|June 19, 2023 In a new REI Co-op Studios documentary, cyclist Izzy Sederbaum pedals his way back to himself after surviving a cougar attack while biking.
