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Steve Nagode

REI Staff

Now an independent product developer and engineer, Steve Nagode worked at REI for 24 years in a variety of lab and engineering roles, ultimately becoming REI Co-op’s Senior Innovation Engineer. He’s also an avid, snowboarder, hiker and cyclist.

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    How Does Waterproof Rain Gear Work?

    263 reviews with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars

    Find out what makes GORE-TEX and other rainwear technologies tick. Learn exactly what water resistant, waterproof and breathable mean.