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The editorial staff REI Co-op is a team of passionate editors, writers and producers. We’re dedicated to covering the outdoors: the people who inspire you, the issues and events impacting our community, the skills and gear you need for your next adventure, and the places you want to go. Learn more about our editorial guiding principles.

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I Ran My Age in Miles in One Day!

I Ran My Age in Miles in One Day!

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I RAN my age in miles in ONE DAY! I combined my love of running and music by running 33 ⅓ miles to 3 record stores on my 33 1/3rd birthday because records spin at 33 1/3 revolutions per minute.
Running Jackets for ALL Types of Weather

Running Jackets for ALL Types of Weather

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Looking for the perfect running jacket? It turns out that the perfect jacket for you might actually be more than one jacket! Follow along as Alan explores his options for windproof, rainproof and insulated running jackets.
Mt Rainier

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How to Pack for Adventure Travel

How to Pack for Adventure Travel

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Packing for a bucket-list trip to Nepal, Peru or a remote destination in the U.S. might seem daunting, because hey, it’s not every day you head hundreds or thou...
Our Land

Our Land

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For decades, Black environmentalists and residents of Eagle Harbor, Maryland, have been fighting to protect the town from land, air and water pollution. &n...
REI Presents: Venture Out

REI Presents: Venture Out

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Editor’s note: This post was originally published on February 20, 2020. In 2014, I quit my corporate job and decided to make a huge life change. I was tired of...
Running Shoe Review: Altra Lone Peak 6 First Look

Running Shoe Review: Altra Lone Peak 6 First Look

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Altra's Lone Peak series of trail running shoes has been around for more than a decade, and the Lone Peak 6 is out now. Is it a worthwhile upgrade from the 5? Alan put the shoe through its paces on his local trails and has the breakdown.