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https://www.rei.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/12/Copy-of-Backpacking-the-Grand-Canyon-1.jpg?fit=1024%2C7681024768Emily Pennington is an REI gear tester and outdoor expert who knows what makes equipment worth the investment. In this holiday gift guide episode, she shares her top picks for the best outdoor gear gifts—whether it’s backpacking essentials, ski gear for hitting the slopes, or running gear for everyday adventures. Emily breaks down what matters most when choosing quality gear that lasts, so you can give gifts that the adventurers in your life will love.