What was REI Co-op Conversations?

Since its launch in 2019, REI Conversations has been more than an online forum dedicated to outdoor activities, events, and lifestyle—it’s been a learning platform to unlock shared inspiration and expertise for you, our members and customers. Over the past three years, we have hosted nearly 45,000 conversations and celebrated the more than 40,000 members who created a Conversations profile.

Why did Conversations shut down?

While we’ve seen so many successes with the community, we’ve made the difficult decision to shut down Conversations, effective July 22, 2022, and pivot our team talent and resources to other work at the co-op. Once the community has shut down, you will no longer have access to the platform or its content. We continue to believe that REI members go further together, and access to other REI members for connection, information and motivation provides compelling value. We plan to build on everything we’ve learned from Conversations over the past three years as we lean into where community is already happening in-person across the country. On behalf of the REI team, thank you for joining, reading and contributing to REI Conversations. It has been a true pleasure to engage with you in our digital community. We hope you continue to share your wisdom, experience, and stories in other ways for many years to come.

Can I access my old Conversations account and content?

Effective July 22, 2022, the Conversations platform has shut down and content is no longer accessible.

I need help with an REI order or I have another question not answered here...

We’d love to help. Check the Help Center , contact our Customer Support Team at 1 (800) 426-4840 or via email or Live Chat , or head to your local REI store. You can find nearby stores using the REI Store Locator .

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The sun has set for Conversations

The forums are now closed. Thank you for adding your voice to our always-vibrant outdoor conversations.

Community shines on throughout the co-op

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Expert Advice

For outdoor skills, know-how, and in-depth guides you can trust, head to Expert Advice.

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Uncommon Path

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Classes & Events

Join others in Classes & Events to make local connections and enrich your outdoor life.

Join the co-op once, get benefits for life (!)

REI Co-op is a different kind of outdoor company. Built by co-op members, not investors. Accountable to each other, not shareholders. Together, we share, explore and protect the places we love, for today and every day.

Explore all the lifetime benefits of REI Co-op Membership.

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Frequently Asked Questions

While we’ve seen so many successes with the community, we’ve made the difficult decision to shut down Conversations, effective July 22, 2022, and pivot our team talent and resources to other work at the co-op. Once the community has shut down, you will no longer have access to the platform or its content.

We continue to believe that REI members go further together, and access to other REI members for connection, information and motivation provides compelling value. We plan to build on everything we’ve learned from Conversations over the past three years as we lean into where community is already happening in-person across the country.

On behalf of the REI team, thank you for joining, reading and contributing to REI Conversations. It has been a true pleasure to engage with you in our digital community. We hope you continue to share your wisdom, experience, and stories in other ways for many years to come.