REI Co-op
REI Co-op offers 2 products on RevWix across Automotive, Travel & Luggage, with an average ethics score of 86.5/10 and recurring certifications including EST-UL 1446-2, FMVSS 208, FMVSS 212.
Standards & certifications
Verified credentials appearing across REI Co-op's product range.
Ethics breakdown
Average scores across our scoring pillars.
- Environment9.5/10
- Labor8.5/10
- Sourcing8.5/10
- Transparency7.5/10
- Animal Welfare7.5/10
Categories covered
Where REI Co-op shows up across our directory.
- Automotive1
- Travel & Luggage1
What reviewers highlight
Strengths mentioned most often across REI Co-op's products.
- ✓Fast and easy installation
- ✓Easy to fold and close
- ✓Withstands speeds up to 75 mph
- ✓Durable and well-constructed
- ✓Ample storage for multi-day adventures
- ✓Comfortable for long hikes
Sustainability commitments
"Part of REI Co-op's sustainability initiatives, profit goes back to outdoor preservation and community involvement."
"Made with recycled materials, and features a bluesign-approved design."
REI Co-op scores & reviews
Product scorecard
| # | Product | Ethics | Shopper rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | REI Co-op RapidSprint Roof Bike Carrier | 88 | — | $349.00 |
| 2 | REI Co-op Tarn 36 Pack | 85 | — | $109.95 |
Products from REI Co-op
The REI Co-op RapidSprint Roof Bike Carrier is a universal fit, foldable bike rack for quick and easy transport, ideal for active, eco-conscious consumers.
The REI Co-op Tarn 36 Pack is a durable and sustainable backpack for travelers and hikers. Made with recycled materials and featuring a bluesign-approved design, this backpack offers ample storage for multi-day adventures. It's designed to carry a load comfortably, with a padded hipbelt and a hydration reservoir sleeve. The Tarn 36 Pack is a great choice for those seeking an eco-friendly and high-quality backpack.
How to read REI Co-op's ethics scores
Each REI Co-op product on this page carries a 0–100 score built from four checkable inputs: active third-party certifications, disclosed ingredients or materials, published supply-chain information, and the brand's watchdog record. Nothing here is based on REI Co-op's own marketing language.
The spread matters as much as the top score. If REI Co-op's highest and lowest products sit far apart, verification is being applied to some lines and not others — common when a company certifies a flagship range and leaves the rest undocumented. A narrow spread, even at a moderate average, usually signals a consistent policy.
Scores can move without any editorial change, because certification status is re-checked as pages refresh. A lapsed certificate, a new audit or a recall notice will all show up in the product's certification and notes sections.
Questions worth asking before buying REI Co-op
Start with ownership: a parent company's testing or sourcing policy can change what a claim on the packaging actually covers. Then check scope — a certification often applies to one fibre, facility or ingredient rather than the whole product.
Finally, compare within the category rather than against REI Co-op's own range. A mid-scoring product can still be the strongest verified option at its price, and a high-scoring one can be beaten by a cheaper certified alternative.
What each score input covers
| Input | What we check | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Certifications | Active listings in public registers, with scope and expiry | Only externally audited claims can be revoked |
| Ingredients & materials | Full disclosure, hazard flags, recycled or organic content | Comparable without trusting brand narrative |
| Transparency | Named suppliers, factories or audit summaries | Shows whether claims survive scrutiny |
| Record | Recalls, regulator rulings and greenwashing findings | Best short-term signal of quality control |
Buying REI Co-op with confidence
- Verify the mark, not the adjectiveSearch the certifier's register for the exact product line.
- Check the parent companyOwnership changes what cruelty-free or organic claims cover.
- Compare in-categoryThe same score means different things across categories.
- Read open notes firstAn unresolved recall outweighs a few score points.
Frequently asked
Is REI Co-op an ethical brand?+
REI Co-op's standing here is the average of its scored products, built only from verifiable inputs: active certifications, disclosed ingredients or materials, published supply-chain data and its recall or regulator record. Where a claim cannot be checked in a public register, it earns nothing.
Is REI Co-op certified by third parties?+
Any certification we could confirm appears on the individual product cards above. Marks shown are matched to the certifier's own register; self-declared logos and internal awards are not counted.
Why do REI Co-op products have different scores?+
Scores are per product, not per brand. Differences usually come from certification scope, ingredient or material disclosure, and packaging — a certified flagship can sit far above an undocumented line from the same company.
Are there better alternatives to REI Co-op?+
Compare within the category rather than the brand: category rankings list the highest-scoring verified options at each price level, so you can see whether a cheaper certified alternative beats the REI Co-op product you were considering.