I’ve been testing outdoor gear since I realized how much I liked hiking. And that I’d probably like it more if I had some better gear. As a former REI employee and always a gear nerd, I’ve tried a heck of a lot of gear over the years. In these posts you’ll find gear reviews, packing lists, and my favorite products I’ve used.
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After putting many holes in the rainfly of an expensive DCF tent during my PCT thru-hike, I needed another tent for my backpacking adventures and I really didn’t want to spend another $500+ on a tent quite yet. And the Gossamer Gear The One stood…
Struggling to find the perfect gift for the outdoorsy person who already seems to have everything? You’re not alone, and you’re in the right place! After working at REI for over six years, I’ve helped hundreds of people find gifts that actually get used: not…
Have you ever packed for a quick hike and realized halfway through that it wasn’t going to be quite so quick? Maybe the trail took longer than expected, you ate your only snack before the climb, or sunset suddenly felt a little too close. After…
A tent and sleeping bag are pretty hard to forget when you’re packing for a backpacking trip. The tiny things? Much easier. And a sleeping pad patch isn’t very helpful sitting in a drawer at home when your pad goes flat in the middle of…
For a lot of women, one of the biggest questions about backpacking isn’t the tent or the sleeping bag – it’s how you’re actually going to take care of your body out there. How do you stay clean? What do you do about periods, chafing,…
What’s something that every outdoors lover with too much gear needs? A gear wall! My gear collection has grown exponentially since making my way into the outdoors world. Working in the outdoor industry and being exposed to new and fancy upgrades to everything tempts me…
