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Expert Advice

Tested and trusted. Get the gear deemed best-in-class by our experts.

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Checklists

Trail-Running Checklist

52 reviews with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars

Our comprehensive trail-running checklist includes everything you need for a day on the trail.

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Gear Guides

The 10 Best Hiking Shoes of 2025: Staff Picks

37 reviews with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars

REI Co-op Members and staff share their 10 favorite lower cut, lighter weight hiking shoes for everything from urban trails to thru-hikes.

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Gear Guides

The Best Gravel Bikes of 2025: Staff Picks

17 reviews with an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars

Gravel bikes handle both asphalt and dirt; our favorites include carbon- and aluminum-frame bicycles for weekend rides, gravel races or bikepacking.

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Gear Guides

The 6 Best Bike Shorts of 2025: Staff Picks

23 reviews with an average rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars

Our staff weighed in on their favorite bike shorts from Pearl iZumi, Outdoor Research, Terry and Rapha.

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Skills

The Benefits of Cycling

The physical, mental and practical benefits of biking outside on the road or in the mountains—or indoors.