Gear Reviews
Outside Magazine 2021 Holiday Gift Guide
This Swimwear Is Also Workout Attire
For serious training sessions that end in the ocean, any old bikini won’t do. Here are our favorite specialized sets.
Outside Magazine 2020 Holiday Gift Guide
Our not-so short list of the finest gear and accessories to give your loved ones this season. The only question is: What will you choose for yourself?
Testing Tesla’s New All-Wheel Model Y on a Surf Road Trip
EVs like the Model Y are not yet the obvious choice for adventure, but they promise its future.
6 Female-Founded Surfwear Brands We Tested This Summer
Created by women, for women.
Unnecessary (but Insanely Comfy) Camping Gear We Love
The best thing about car camping? Bringing all the amenities.
The Best E-Bikes for Urban Riders in Need of Public Transportation Alternatives
Five bikes for the urban dweller who wants to social distance but needs to get around town.
10 Amazing Pieces of New Adventure and Camping Gear We Saw at Outdoor Retailer 2020
Scouring the showroom floor for next season’s most exciting and innovative camping essentials.
Pineapple Express
Curated and tested tropical travel pieces for Outside Magazine’s Jan/Feb ‘19 issue.
Eight Pieces of Women’s Surfwear to Pack for a Tropical Escape
Eight curated and field-tested warm-weather pieces that are both functional and stylish for female surfers.
8 Ways to Dress Like a Californian This Winter
I shot this with talented photographer Roly Gomez, who works solely with medium format film, in Los Angeles’ Griffith Park. These eight women’s streetwear pieces are meant for climates where winter is about cozying up, not bundling up.
Field Test: 4 Road-Ready New Dog Gear Essentials
I’m on the road a lot and take my dog with me as much as I can. Good dog gear helps keep him happy, save space in the car and cover miles efficiently. Here are four items from Yeti and Ruffwear that I’ve been using on the road with Buddy.
When a Camp Mattress Claims It’s the Most Comfortable Ever – And It Is
A review of the Hest Outdoors Sleep System for Adventure Sports Network.
7 New Items We Love for Women’s Surf
A personally curated roundup of women’s surf apparel and accessories for Adventure Sports Network.
A Day With the Priority Classic Plus Commuter Bicycle
Informing audiences about commuter cycling bikes and gear is of special interest to me as it supports sustainable transportation. Accompanied by photographer Jackson Von Kirk, I spent a day testing the Priority Classic Plus commuter bicycle for Adventure Sports Network.
The Light and Affordable Camera Travel Accessories We’re Using This Summer
All of the gear in this 2018 article is still in my camera quiver. At Outdoor Retailer, I pointed out a design issue to one of the brands in this story, which helped them rework one of their features for better functionality. As I field test, I love sharing feedback with brands to help them create the best product possible.