@AngiePaddlesandMore in addition to @REI-JohnJ's response, you can always drop by your local REI store and ask to chat with a member of the management team - share your ideas with them and see what opportunities/options might be possible! Many stores curate or supplement their classes/topics based on what they hear is of interest to their local members and customers. ... View more

@janeokamurasanders there are several assumptions in your post which do not accurately reflect all members of the Black community, namely that all are unaware or fearful of outdoor activities, uncomfortable spending time outside, and that the popularity of a brand is indicative of latent enthusiasm for the outdoors. If you are interested in getting involved in increasing equity in the outdoors among Black communities, connecting with one of our partner organizations may be a good place to start. Many of those partnerships can be found in our article How to Support Organizations Working Toward a More Inclusive Outdoor Community. ... View more

@rcaldera123 unfortunately, at this time, we do not currently have roof-top tents included in our selection of rental gear - we'll pass it along for future consideration! ... View more

@rbbakeratl we are likely able to help with shipping your bike from Knoxville to Atlanta, however it will be up to the sending store to give you a definitive yes with additional details (pricing, timeline, etc.). So, we'd recommend calling the Knoxville store to get the process started!  ... View more

@whgeol the item number you list above is our 2018 REI Kingdom 6 Tent. Hope this information helps! ... View more

@TWren love that wind in your pup's face! ... View more

@NukNuk love how your pup blends a bit with the leaves! ... View more

@Jminges wow, how did it go?! ... View more

@Edwardsdua this was one of my favorite hikes with my pup when we lived in Olympia! ... View more

@Tony710m such a beautiful location! And an awesome dog! ... View more

@Crea23 was it immediate love? Or more trepidation? ... View more