Based in Seattle, Washington, Rick Meade has 20+ years of experience as an outdoor industry leader and is currently the President of Nikwax North America. An active backpacker, action photographer and backcountry skier, Rick appreciates the performance value of good gear. REI Member since 1976.
Boots take a lot of abuse. When your step tracker shows that you’ve hit 10,000, think about the repetitive stresses your boots take on your behalf—from rocks, s...
Look at the surface of your waterproof jacket next time you’re out in the rain. Does the exterior soak up water like a towel? This phenomenon is called “wetting...
