Elizabeth Paashaus found her love for the outdoors through backpacking as a way to prove her self reliance. After earning her degree in graphic design, Elizabeth wasn't ready to sit down in an office and took a 1600 mile hike on the Appalachian Trail. She never got ready to be in front of a computer all day and has spent the last 15 years working in various parts of the outdoor industry from guiding climbs and hikes in Estes Park, CO to retail management in NC. Now Elizabeth travels the country with her husband and two kids in a retired school bus, living on public lands, climbing class routes, paddling through canyons, backpacking the wilderness, and teaching her kids along the way.
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Elizabeth Paashaus
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Best Hammock of 2023
How do you find the perfect hammock in a market exploding with options? You lay around a lot. We tested the top...
Best Backpacking Chair of 2023
Have you been stumped by the quest for a comfortable backcountry seat for your rump? We gathered data on over fifty of...
Best Backpacking Backpacks for Women of 2023
Ready to go backpacking? We tested the top women's specific backpacks on the market to determine which one is best...
Best Buy
Moon Lence Camp Chair Review
This Best Buy winner offers a high level of comfort for low weight and minimal price. It is a bit bulky when packed...
Best Budget Hammocks
After researching more than 50 models, we bought the top 8 hammocks and put them to the test with a thorough hands-on...
How to Choose the Right Hammock
So you want to try camping in a hammock instead of a tent? Maybe you've heard that owning a hammock can lighten your...
Top Pick
Dream Sparrow Review
The Dream Hammock Sparrow offers all the right features and plenty of customization to build your perfect hammock. Its...
How to Choose a Women's Backpacking Backpack
Choosing the backpack that is most suitable for your needs can be challenging, but we have broken down the most...
Top Pick
Big Agnes Skyline UL Stool Review
Ultralight, stable, and remarkably comfortable, even without a backrest, this well-designed stool changed our...
Top Pick
Therm-a-Rest Z Seat Review
Take the edge of sitting on rocks and logs with this ground pad. For only 2 ounces, even gram-counting thru-hikers can...
REI Co-op Flash Sit Pad Review
This pad gives backpackers warmth and padding in a teeny tiny ultralight package and even snaps in half to create an...
How to Choose a Backpacking Chair
What should you consider when buying a lightweight portable backpacking chair? Below we break it down so you can sit...
Editors' Choice
Big Agnes Skyline UL Review
This chair is a crowd-pleasing product with a great price and high scores across the board. Its blend of comfort and...
Top Pick
Big Agnes Big Six Review
This seat compacts smaller than a car camping chair and is spacious and comfortable but isn't compact nor light enough...
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Helinox Chair Zero Review
This is one of the lightest chairs in our review and also brings a surprisingly high level of comfort for such a tiny...
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