Top Stories 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 Saturday in the Park REI Staff | August 30, 2023 Finding Our Wild REI Staff | August 14, 2023 Small Trails, Big Impact: How Micro Trails Can Help You Connect with Nature Erica Zazo | July 30, 2023
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 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 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.
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 REI Staff|May 1, 2023 Four REI members, staff and partners share what the outdoors means to them.
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
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
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 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 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? 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 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
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.
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.
