Baby’s First Thru-Hike Tommie Ethington|May 13, 2020 In September 2019, REI members Pablo and Rachel Muldoon took their infant son on a 200-mile trek of the Camino de Santiago in Spain.
How Old Should My Baby Be To Go Hiking? Shanti Hodges|February 16, 2018 When a baby enters the picture, new parents often have a lot of fears and questions about hiking. Hike it Baby founder Shanti Hodges shares her top tips.
How to Get More Kids Outside with Hike it Baby Zoë Rom|October 20, 2017 What we can learn from the founder of one of hiking's biggest new movements As a new mother, Shanti Hodges was looking for more ways to ge...
Outdoor Gear for A Baby’s First Adventure Megan Michelson|December 8, 2015 Here are some outdoor baby gear essentials you’ll need in order to bring your newest family member along for the ride.
Summer Camp Series: Camping with Kids with Hailey Terry Shelby Stanger|July 3, 2025 Hailey Terry is a mom of three young kids who shares her family's outdoor adventures online. In this episode, Hailey teaches us that with a little preparation and a go-with-the-flow mindset, camping with younger kids can be both manageable and magical.
Member Memories: My REI Co-op Half Dome Tent REI Staff|February 28, 2025 13 REI Co-op Members share their favorite adventures (and misadventures) with the enduring REI Co-op Half Dome Tent.
A Poet’s Love Letters to Nature Davi Gray|January 17, 2025 An REI Co-op Member and published poet writes about the relationship between nature and poetry, and tells some of their own story.
First Look: The Osprey Poco Soft Child Carrier Megan Lee|January 17, 2025 A hiking parent tested the lightweight, packable Osprey Poco Soft Child Carrier on the trail with her toddler to see how it performs.
New to Camping? There’s an App for That. Courtney Holden|October 21, 2024 Lestarya Molloy developed Fridie Outdoors to provide camping newbies with tips and tricks that are accessible anywhere.
How Hiking Saved Me from Postpartum PTSD Jenni Gritters|June 18, 2024 One member who endured a traumatic birth experience tells how hiking (with her newborn son in tow) helped her overcome postpartum PTSD.
What I Listen To While I Run REI Staff|June 3, 2024 Seven runners with differing tastes dish on their preferred sounds (or silence) while on the trail and road.
Gear I Hold Dear: My Secondhand Teva Sandals from Re/Supply Jacqueline Kehoe|May 1, 2024 One writer discovers that she *does* love hiking sandals after finding the perfect pair of secondhand Teva sandals via Re/Supply.
