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Carissa Stanz

Carissa is an outdoor writer based in Washington. She loves nature, lives for adventure, and yearns for a good campfire at the end of the day. When she’s not busy studying for a degree in Fisheries and Wildlife, you can find her exploring new trails and searching for cool spots to bust a camp.

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Best Down Vests for Women of 2021

Carissa Stanz
Outdoor Clothing, Women's Hiking
From brisk days to the biting cold, if you’re hiking in the cool seasons, you’ll need to layer up. One of the best ways to add a layer of warmth without too much weight is by donning a down vest. Down vests are... Read More...
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Best Double Sleeping Bags of 2021

Carissa Stanz
Camping, Hiking Gear
Don’t let your sleeping bag get in the way of snuggling up with your better half in the outdoors! Keep warm and snuggle until your heart’s content with a double sleeping bag. The best double sleeping bags offer... Read More...
best down sleeping bag

Best Down Sleeping Bags of 2021

Carissa Stanz
Camping, Hiking Gear
At the end of a long trek, few things are as rewarding as kicking off your hiking boots and snuggling into a comfy down sleeping bag. However, your good night’s rest is completely dependent upon just how good y... Read More...
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Best Base Layers for Women of 2021

Carissa Stanz
Outdoor Clothing, Women's Hiking
Ok gals, it’s time to talk layers. Specifically, the best base layers for women. You can have the warmest hiking jacket and pants to match, but without the right base layers on, you might as well forget it - yo... Read More...
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Best Women’s Rain Jackets for Hiking of 2021

Carissa Stanz
Outdoor Clothing, Women's Hiking
Whether you’re the type of lady to enjoy a summer saunter or a long winter trek, a rain jacket is a must for any hike. When you’re out on the trail, clear skies can fill up with ominous clouds at a moment’s not... Read More...
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Best Hiking Headlamps of 2021

Carissa Stanz
Hiking Gear
Don’t get caught in the dark without the best hiking headlamp by your side. Whether you plan to be out on the trail well after dark or not, a hiking headlamp is a must for every hiker. The problem is, how do yo... Read More...
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Best Backpacking Tents of 2021

Carissa Stanz
Camping, Hiking Gear
As your home away from home deep in the backcountry, your backpacking tent will be one of the most important pieces of gear you pack so you’ll want the best of the best. The question is, how do you find the bes... Read More...
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Best Budget Sleeping Pads of 2021

Carissa Stanz
Camping, Hiking Gear
Camping on the cold, hard ground again to save money? Getting some comfy zzz’s in the outdoors doesn’t have to cost you an arm and a leg. With the best budget sleeping pad nestled underneath you, you’ll get som... Read More...
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Best Liquid Fuel Backpacking Stoves of 2021

Carissa Stanz
Food and Water, Hiking Gear
If you want a reliable stove on your backpacking journey, it’s time to invest in a liquid fuel backpacking stove. Performing well in high altitude and cold temperatures, these handy and reliable stoves will del... Read More...
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Best Backpacking Canister Stoves of 2021

Carissa Stanz
Food and Water, Hiking Gear
When the “h-anger” starts to set in after a long day of trekking, you’ll want an effortless meal, fast. For this, you’ll need a backpacking canister stove. Efficient, convenient, and perfect for a quick hot mea... Read More...
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Best Trail Running Shoes for Hiking of 2021

Carissa Stanz
Outdoor Clothing
If you want to be light on your feet and swift on the trail, you can enhance your trail performance with the best trail running shoes. From extreme rugged terrain to easy-breezy well-groomed trails, there’s a r... Read More...
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Best Camping Hammocks of 2021

Carissa Stanz
Camping, Hiking Gear
Are you ready to elevate your outdoor experience? We thought so. Leave the tents to the ground dwellers and take things up a notch with one of the best camping hammocks around. The concept of hammock camping c... Read More...
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