When we asked co-op members and friends Eric, Erica, Nile and Natalie to explore Big Sur and test out some new gear for us, the wins just kept on coming. First: Finding the dreamiest campsite in all of Julia Phieffer State Park. The second? In Eric’s words: ”Waking up above ground!” Suffice to say, REI’s very own Westward 6 tent and Dreamer sleeping pads made for some very happy campers. After café owner and coffee roaster Erica hooked the crew up with a cup of @coffeeoutthere, it was breakfast and fireside vibes, where the shockingly thin and light Zempire stove and super-luxe HEST camp chair were stars of the show. Shop their favorites and find even more gear to love (and use your Co-op Member Reward on) at the link in bio!