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Founder Spotlight: Livio Melo and Jennifer Jacobsson, allmansright

REI Staff|February 4, 2023

Allemansrätt, or the Right of Public Access, is a Swedish principle that grants everyone in the country the basic freedom to roam—that is, cycle, ski, camp, wal...

Founder Spotlight: Sidney Baptista, PYNRS

REI Staff|February 4, 2023

“I know that to change the narrative, you have to have a piece of the game.” To Sidney Baptista, ownership is everything: It’s risk and reward, respect and r...

Ibraheem Basir is pictured with a line of A Dozen Cousins products

What’s In My Pack with Ibraheem Basir of A Dozen Cousins

REI Staff|February 1, 2023

When asked what his ideal day outdoors would be, Ibraheem Basir hardly skips a beat: He dreams of the sun and surf, and time with the people he loves most.&nbsp...

Ask An Outsider: How Can I Enjoy Winter More?

REI Staff|January 12, 2023

Welcome to Ask an Outsider. We are here to answer your most pressing questions about enjoying time outside, like how to make outdoorsy friends, tips on going No...

Brooks Caldera 6 Trail Running Shoe Review — Max Cushion and Max Confidence!

REI Staff|December 14, 2022

I admit that when I first received the Brooks Caldera 6, I didn't think it would be the trail running shoe for me, but after putting close to 50 miles in the shoes I can definitely say that my mind has been changed!

Adidas Ultraboost 22 Running Shoe Review — How Does the Style Icon Actually Run?

REI Staff|December 14, 2022

Can the Adidas Ultraboost 22, a running shoe coveted by sneaker heads, perform in my running rotation?

Adidas Adizero Boston 11 Running Shoe Review

REI Staff|December 14, 2022

The Boston series of running shoes has been a mainstay of the Adidas running line since 1984, but last year's Adizero Boston 10 blew up expectations with a complete overhaul of the midsole.

Adidas Terrex Agravic Flow 2 | Running Shoe Review

REI Staff|December 14, 2022

How FLY is your mountain wear? From Run-DMC to Kanye and Ultraboost, Adidas has cinched itself well into the streetwear market since the 1980s.

New York City Marathon | My First Road Race Ever!

REI Staff|December 14, 2022

I can't imagine a better FIRST RACE than the NEW YORK CITY MARATHON! As someone who primarily runs on trails, I didn't know what to expect from a road marathon, but the people of New York City came out in force to pump up everyone running the race!

Brooks Glycerin 20 Running Shoe Review — 20 Years of Engineering!

REI Staff|December 12, 2022

When a running shoe has been around for 20 years, there's got to be a reason, right?

HOKA Carbon X 3 Running Shoe Review

REI Staff|December 12, 2022

When I think about HOKA I think about cushion and comfort, but the HOKA Carbon X 3 is adding another dimension to my thinking.

How I PICK and PLAN a MOUNTAIN RUNNING ROUTE!

REI Staff|December 12, 2022

There's nothing I love more than getting out for a full day of trail running in the mountains, so I thought I'd take some time to talk about how I choose a trail running route and plan for a full day on the trail.

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