REI’s annual winter sale is here. You can get deals on top brands like The North Face, Cotopaxi, Fjallraven and more.

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(Amazon, Zappos, REI) Any hiker knows how essential ... With their tips in mind, we researched dozens of hiking shoes and boots for both men and women. We also considered the customer reviews ...