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Out of an abundance of caution, REI has issued a voluntary recall on our Co-op Cycles REV Kids' bikes with training wheels. Although the bikes are okay to use stand-alone, we'd like to replace the k***s on the training wheels so they do not get loose or fall off. Link below for more information.

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In 2021, REI Member and cyclist Regina Yan set out on two wheels and traveled 3,000 miles in a single month along the East Coast Greenway, a path network that connects 15 states from Maine to Florida. Read more about how Yan decided to take on this challenge, what she learned along the way and how greenways can make nature accessible to scores of people across the country.

We tested a bunch of gear, then selected the best of the best for our Editors' Choice Awards. Here are the latest winners, including hiking, camping and running essentials

Best Gear: REI Co-op Editors' Choice Gear Awards REI Co-op Editors’ Choice Awards honor the best equipment and apparel we’ve been recommending for years, along with the latest innovative products.

Boots are the sole of hiking: The right pair will be so comfortable you forget you're wearing them, but they'll let you trek to the most unforgettable places.

Our testers took to the trails for miles and miles so they could choose the Best Hiking Boots of 2024: Now you just have to find your perfect pair in the lineup.

The Best Hiking Boots of 2024: Tested | REI Co-op Our testers spent months putting the best hiking and backpacking boots sold at REI through their paces. The 13 in this list are the top performers.

We can't stop the rain from falling on your tent, but we can help you find the perfect jacket to keep it at bay while you play. We recently set out to compare three best-selling REI Co-op brand rain jackets—Rainier, Flash Stretch and Trailmade—to help you pick which one is best for you. You may surprise yourself and actually start wishing for a drizzle (or a downpour)! ☔

Which REI Co-op Rain Jacket Is Right for You? We compared three different REI Co-op brand rain jackets for their waterproofness, breathability, hood design, pockets and comfort.

Co-op member Shawne Martinez thought it would be good move to take his daughter to her preschool at a nature center on an e-cargo bike. It turned out to be a fun, quick and thrifty alternative to his "diesel-belching" pickup. Martinez's next challenge? Ditch the truck altogether, and ride the bike for the next 365 days.

Uncommon Challenge: 365 Days of Biking One member explains why he ditched a diesel pickup truck for an e-bike and shares the gear and clothing that kept him cruising year-round.

If using a camp pillow is wrong, we don't want to be right.

Read on for six of our staff's favorites.

The Best Camp Pillows of 2024: Staff Picks Rest easy with these six pillows for car camping, backpacking and more.

What ranks higher: Being on the hike, or being done with the hike? Writer Sara K. Runnels shares her top 10 rankings for the parts of an uphill hike.

The Best Parts of an Uphill Hike, Ranked From agreeing to the hike to the post-trek shower, our writer ranks the 10 best parts of lacing up and getting out on the trail.

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Every day the co-op's employees, members, partners and communities come together to accomplish incredible things for the greater good and the great outdoors. That's why we're so proud to share the 2023 Impact Report.

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Whether you climb them, hug them, plant them, or simply gaze at them, everyone has a favorite tree. We recently asked REI Co-op Members and staff to share photos and stories of the most meaningful trees in their lives—including one member and her partner who got matching tattoos of a beloved sequoia.

What's your favorite tree? Leaf us your story in the comments. 🍃

In Praise of Favorite Trees - Uncommon Path – An REI Co-op Publication Trees can change our lives and help us tell our stories. We asked REI Members and staff about their favorite trees. Here are their answers.

Want to take action this Earth Day? Pledge to reduce and prevent plastic pollution wherever you can with these four easy things you can start doing right away.

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Exotic squirrels, waterfalls, pre-Columbian burial mounds, California condors, sand dunes—bet you didn't know you could see all this (and more) by road-tripping around a few of our favorite national parks. Check out three kick-asphalt itineraries to adventure along the Blue Ridge Parkway, in the Midwest and in California.

Best Road Trips to National Parks The open road can lead to some amazing national parks. Here are 3 road trips through national parks that are a must on any bucket list.

Drawers. Bloomers. Boxers. Knickers. Whatever you call them, here's your guide to picking the best ones for hiking.

Let's Talk Underwear for Hiking - Uncommon Path – An REI Co-op Publication What’s underneath is just as important as the outer layers. Find the right pair of underwear for hiking and other activities.

Learn how to make a lantern out of your Nalgene, save pack space by turning your stuff sack into a pillow and carry extra emergency paracord by making it wearable. These are just a few of our all-time favorite camping hacks from REI Members and staff.

22 Camping Hacks and Tips from REI Experts - REI Uncommon Path After spending nights in the outdoors, we've found camping hacks to make the outdoors a little more comfy. Here's a list of our favorites.

You know (and we know) that nature is more than good for us. But 1 in 3 people nationwide doesn’t have walkable access to green space. Residents of color in Atlanta, for example, have 50% less park space per person than those in white neighborhoods.

That's why we're partnering with community-led organizations like Greening Youth Foundation, which is working to connect local ATL neighborhoods to the outdoors, create green jobs and an inspire a network of young, committed conservationists in the greater metro area.

Read more about how Greening Youth Foundation seeks to transform Atlanta's Westside and grow a bright, green future for all.

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From sign up to start line to finish, who's welcome? If running events–from bucket-list marathons to local trail races—want to keep up with demographic shifts, they'll need to improve their inclusion efforts. Here's how advocates and race directors are already doing that work and the challenges they face.

What Does It Take to Design an Inclusive Running Race? Running events need to change if they want to keep pace with demographic shifts in the U.S. Here’s what athletes are advocating for, and the work that remains.

Backpacking just got cozier, thanks to three REI Co-op sleeping bags that come in nine new genderless sizes.

A better fit = a better adventure.

First Look: Three REI Co-op Sleeping Bags Now Come in Nine Genderless Sizes For Spring 2024, REI Co-op debuts three technical sleeping bags in nine genderless sizes to revolutionize fit and performance for backpackers.

The most important piece of personal gear in this backpacker's kit: her p*e cloth. Read about how this one item helped her reclaim her place outside.

Gear I Hold Dear: My Kula Cloth The challenges of popping a squat outside deterred one writer from enjoying backpacking trips with family—then she discovered the Kula Cloth.

Drinking from Mother Nature’s tap isn’t like flicking on a faucet at home. You have to treat the water first.

Our experts share their 7 favorite water filters and purifiers for backpacking, travel and more.

The Best Water Filters and Purifiers of 2024: Staff Picks Our experts share their seven favorite water filters and purifiers for camping, backpacking, traveling and more.

Ah, spring—the season that's summer in the sun and winter in the shade. It's hard to know what to pack for hikes in this shoulder season, but of course we've got your back—and your pack, and shoes, and layers and more in our Perfect Kit for Spring Hiking.

The Perfect Kit for Spring Hiking The weather might be less predictable in spring, but we've got everything you need to keep you warm, dry and happy on hikes through the whole season.

Headlamps are like cats: They sleep all day to save up energy for zoomies at night. We know that when *you* get the night zoomies, you need the perfect beam to light your evening adventures. That's why we set out a slew of testers prowling the trails at night to select our favorite headlamps available at REI.

Best Headlamps of 2024: Tested Our testers took the best headlamps sold at REI Co-op into the wild to find the perfect portable lights for all outdoor activities.

What's on your adventure list this year? 🥾

May we suggest the Tour du Mont Blanc, a 105-mile-long trek bursting with epic alpine scenery—glaciers, mountains, rivers, lakes, meadows and wildlife.

How to Hike the Tour du Mont Blanc The Tour du Mont Blanc is a world-class trek bursting with epic alpine scenery—glaciers, mountains, rivers, lakes, meadows and wildlife.

Want the best view of this April's total solar eclipse? Hit the trail! Here are our 5 favorites hikes located on the path of totality (and don't forget to pack a pair of eclipse glasses).

Best Hikes to See the 2024 Solar Eclipse Whether you’re looking for a short walk or an escape into nature, here are five scenic trails on which to see the 2024 solar eclipse on April 8, 2024.

Spring is finally here, and you know what that means: Time to start looking up! It's the peak season to watch our fine feathered friends return from their wintering grounds, and it's easier than ever to get into birding.

We've got the perfect kit of gear and clothes to help you be the bird nerd you've always dreamed of becoming.

The Perfect Kit for Birding Bird-watching is accessible, you can do it just about anywhere and no experience is required. Here's everything you need to get started.

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Member coupons have arrived! Save 20% on one full-price item and an additional 20% on one item from REI Outlet. Hurry, the coupons expire on 3/25. Terms and conditions apply.

Whether waterproof, wind-resistant, hard shell or insulated, choosing the right rainwear is the key to enjoyable outdoor adventures all year long. We've got you covered (literally) with these tips.

How to Choose Rainwear Learn about the types of rainwear, waterproof/breathable technology and how to choose the jacket that will best serve your needs.

Ready to hang up the hiking boots? Not so fast. Try trading them in instead. REI Co-op Members can trade in some gently used gear for a gift card. It's a win-win: You get credit to spend toward gear you need, and your pre-loved items get to adventure on with someone..

Member Benefit Highlight: Trade In Gear with Re/Supply Both your wallet and the environment benefit when you trade in gently used outdoor gear to the REI Re/Supply program. Exclusively for Members.

“Customer's girlfriend thought the bag made her look like a ninja turtle" isn’t even our favorite on this list.

Their Return, Your Score: Funny Reasons People Return Gear These are 12 of the funniest reasons customers have listed on their REI returns. (Our favorite is number three.)