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Mallory Paige

Pro Gear Tester Mallory Paige is always up for adventure. Whether motorcycle camping across North America (with her dog in a sidecar!), paddling whitewater in a tiny packraft, or traveling in a van she’s always ready to pivot and turn a challenge into an opportunity. When not busy obsessing about gear, she can be found building an off-grid homestead in the remote mountains of Colorado.

Dovetail Launches ‘Exclusively Women’s Workwear’ Brand

Tradeswomen rejoice: For the first time, there’s a line of durable and stylish workwear made specifically for women.

Written by Mallory Paige June 12, 2018

Do More With Less? Meet Combar, the 5-in-1 Multitool

A multitool on steroids, the new Combar is a heavy-duty super-tool complete with axe, spade, hammer, knife, and folding saw.

Written by Mallory Paige April 13, 2018

10 Days Away: Endurance Racing as a New Mom

Godzone is a brutal race: 134 miles on a bike, 93 miles on foot, 114 miles paddling, and a half mile trekking in a cave.…

Written by Chelsea Sendgraff April 05, 2018

Meet Leentu, the 150-Pound Pop-Up Camper

Move over Sprinter Van, there’s a new adventure-mobile in town. The Leentu pop-up camper will transform your truck into a road trip machine.

Written by Mallory Paige March 28, 2018

Five Badass Adventure Women You Should Know

To celebrate International Women’s Day we’ve rounded up five unstoppable and amazing adventurous women. Prepare to be inspired.

Written by Mallory Paige March 08, 2018

Power of She: REI Partners With Women’s Fitness Brand Athleta

In an effort to get more women outdoors, REI is teaming up with Athleta and expanding its women’s clothing offerings. Beginning Feb. 28, women can…

Written by Mallory Paige February 26, 2018

Try Before Buying: We Rented Gear and You Can Too

Renting outdoor gear is a great option for anyone traveling or looking to try before buying.

Written by Mallory Paige December 12, 2017

USA-Made: Rare Deals on Cyber Monday

Some of our favorite, rarely-discounted, USA-made brands are on sale today! Snag a Cyber Monday deal on Hyperlite Gear, Topo, Duluth Pack, and more.

Written by Mallory Paige November 27, 2017

A Heartfelt Goodbye To My Favorite Old Shoes

This is for the shoes we wear to hike, bike, run, walk across town, and trek over mountains.

Written by Mallory Paige October 25, 2017

Rest Smarter, Perform Better: Sleep Gear Essentials

The average person spends nearly one-third of their life sleeping. That’s around 25 years asleep. Or more than 9,000 days snoozing. It’s time you got…

Written by Mallory Paige October 24, 2017

Best Women’s Flannel Jackets Review

Insulated flannel jackets are the perfect answer to cold winter nights. They offer the warmth of a coat and the soft comfort of a flannel.

Written by Mallory Paige October 24, 2017

Three Survival Skills from Bear Grylls Academy

The Bear Grylls Survival Academy teaches survival skills like starting a primitive fire, trapping animals and building a primitive shelter.

Written by Mallory Paige October 20, 2017

Adult Summer Camp: Get Outside at the Pursuit Series

The CamelBak Pursuit Series offers adults the opportunity to learn outdoor skills and find a community of like-minded active people.

Written by Mallory Paige September 28, 2017

Doggy Paddle: Tips to SUP With Your Pup

Sure, paddling with a dog looks easy and fun on Instagram, but for the unprepared it can be frustrating, unsteady, and potentially dangerous. Here’s what…

Written by Mallory Paige August 25, 2017