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Illustration of a hiker sitting by a tent and a raven in a tree.

When a First-Time Camping Experience Goes Horribly Just Fine

Being “outdoorsy” has never been my scene—nor my scenery. When I hear the call of the wild, I usually send it to voicemail. I am a bona fide...
Sara K. Runnels | September 12, 2023

REI Co-op Studios Presents: Canary

REI Staff | September 14, 2023
REI Co-op Studios Presents: Canary

Saturday in the Park

REI Staff | August 30, 2023
A wide shot of Prospect Park, Brooklyn.

Finding Our Wild

REI Staff | August 14, 2023
Finding Our Wild

Small Trails, Big Impact: How Micro Trails Can Help You Connect with Nature

Erica Zazo | July 30, 2023
Three people hiking

News & Features

Solitude at San Juan Islands National Monument

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

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

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.
Four people walk along what looks like a rocky shoreline.

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

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.
Two campers cooking food over a portable wood-burning camp stove

Good Gear: BioLite Fuels Outdoor Adventures and Off-Grid Households

Lisa Stiffler|April 28, 2023
The energy company is bringing innovative cooking, lighting and power tech to customers across the U.S. and Africa

Gear

A bright sunset peeking over mountains

Changing the Face of the Outdoors

Erin Berger|September 21, 2023
Close up of ski boots on snow.

First Look: Testing BOA Ski Boots

Megan Michelson|August 30, 2023
The Perfect Kit for Leading Group Hikes with Kids

The Perfect Kit for Leading Group Hikes with Kids

Christina Montoya Fiedler|August 28, 2023
A person riding a bike on a bike path.

Our Favorite Gear for Your Next E-Bike Ride

Courtney Holden|August 15, 2023
Two people biking on an empty road surrounded by trees

The Perfect Kit: Road Biking

Graham Averill|August 10, 2023
A pair of birds sitting on a rock

The Perfect Kit for Birding

Erica Zazo|July 19, 2023
camp cooking

The Perfect Kit for Camp Cooking

Aer Parris|July 14, 2023
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The Perfect Kit: Day Hiking

Michelle Threadgould|June 30, 2023
Barebones Enamelware

The Perfect Kit for the Perfect Picnic

Ryan Wichelns|June 22, 2023

How To

Photo of people car camping in a desert.

A Road Tripper’s Tips for Adventuring Close to Home

Writer and seasoned road tripper Amy Conry Davis shares her tips, tricks and gear picks for local adventures—be it in an RV or your car.
Amy Conry Davis|June 16, 2023
The footprints of several animals can be seen in the mud

Quiz: Can You Identify These Animal Tracks?

Learning to identify the creatures that share our outdoor spaces can enrich our connection to nature. So, can you figure out who left these tracks?
David Moskowitz|March 29, 2023
DIY: Dog Bed

DIY: Dog Bed

This do-it-yourself tutorial uses an old foam pad and sleeping bag to make a lightweight dog bed for your pup's next camping adventure
Ashley Brown|March 14, 2023
A Couple’s Guide to Camp Cuisine

A Couple’s Guide to Camp Cuisine

Good To-Go founder and chef Jennifer Scism designs the perfect Valentine's Day date night for the trail or summit.
Jennifer Scism|February 9, 2023
Ask An Outsider: My boyfriend and I have different trail objectives. How can we find common ground?

Ask An Outsider: My boyfriend and I have different trail objectives. How can we find common ground?

My boyfriend and I have different trail objectives. How can we meet in the middle?
Karla Amador|February 7, 2023
Best Places to See Stars

Best Places to See Stars

Little light pollution and panoramic views make these some of the best places to see stars in the U.S.
Matt Wastradowski|August 11, 2022

Co-op Cinema

Finding Our Wild

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.
Izzy Sederbaum and friends bike on a trail

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.
Founder Spotlight: Sidney Baptista, PYNRS

Founder Spotlight: Sidney Baptista, PYNRS

REI Staff|February 4, 2023
Sidney Baptista went from a stressful corporate job to being the founder and CEO of the streetwear-inspired running apparel brand PYNRS, seeking to transform the running community with help from the Path Ahead Ventures Navigate program.
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