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.
With the arrival of spring, many of us are getting back on our bikes for the commute to work, the ride to school or the quick jaunt for errands. As you get into...
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...
