Here at REI, we’ve been overjoyed to see so many young people expressing their love for errr…camping! Politics aside, our tents are finally getting the media attention they deserve, which is why we’re thrilled to announce our new line of camping equipment designed specifically for student protests! Made for braving the urban jungle quads and greens, this equipment promises the same heavy-duty, weatherproof, animal-proof design with the goretex-granola-chic that has made our beloved consumer-owned co-op a household name… this time in Red, White, and Green!
REI Encamper Tent
Our tents come in a variety of sizes and are adjustable – so don’t worry about not reaching your intended critical mass, the REI Encampmer tent can grow (or shrink) with your movement! We’ve replaced the usual bear-proof tarp with multifunctional netting that can be used both to filter out tear gas and for screen printing!
Solidarity Hiking Boots
Our Encamper Hikers are a spin on our classic boot, but this time designed for trekking a small, flat piece of grass the size of a city block. Built with extra ankle support, these boots will satisfy your gorp-core needs while also allowing you to speed walk away from ID checks to make sure you keep that Fulbright!
Liberation Fleece (Keffiyeh-patterned Patagonia Pullover)
We’re thrilled to partner with Patagonia to present the Liberation Fleece pullover. Designed by a group of bald white men in Ventura, CA, and priced at a reasonable $200, this black-and-white fleece both resembles a keffiyeh AND provides a timeless, crunchy, style perfect for the camping aesthetic. The pullover also sports a spacious breast pocket perfect for placing your ID in between campus police checks. Why sacrifice luxury outdoor-fashion in exchange for solidarity when you can have both!
Camping Toilet/Trash Can/Drum
Space can be tight in these encampments which is why we’ve designed the perfect multipurpose vessel. Made for pooping, pitching (garbage), and percussing, this container has many purposes and can even be used for all three functions simultaneously! Now that’s human-centered design if we’ve ever seen it!
Like all REI products, items in our encampment line are eligible for our 100% satisfaction guarantee. For non-co-op members, items can be returned up to 90 days following purchase or until your university divests! Happy uhh… camping!
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