Laurel is an artist, designer, writer and project manager. Her diverse resume includes director of marketing for the largest mountain bike touring company in the western US and design work for many top outdoor companies. She holds a BA in Studio Art from San Francisco State University and an MFA from Arizona State University. She can usually be found following the good weather with her mountain bike and naughty dogs.
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Laurel Hunter
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Best Mountain Bike Shorts for Women of 2023
Women's mountain bike shorts are better than ever! We purchased the best to test them back-to-back on all of our...
How to Choose Winter Boots for Women
Winter can be exceptional with a solid pair of women's winter boots. Making sure a boot fits and provides all the...
Top Pick
Salomon X Ultra 4 Gore-Tex - Women's Review
A comfortable, supportive, and well-tractioned shoe in a sleek, modern package. Highly recommended for aggressive...
Top Pick
La Sportiva Spire GTX - Women's Review
A high-quality hiking shoe that performs well on days when speed and responsiveness are of particular importance.
Best Camping Mattress
Our search for the best camping mattress starts with sifting through over 40 models and choosing the top 14 from the...
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Patagonia Dirt Roamer - Women's Review
Truly a wonder of stretch, comfort, fit, and breathability, these shorts easily earned our Top Pick for Comfort. The...
Best Buy
Merrell Moab 2 WP - Women's Review
A high-performing hiking shoe that won't let you down. It's not the most comfortable, but it has excellent traction...
Editors' Choice
Rapha Trail Shorts Women's Review
High performing and comfortable mountain bike shorts with a steep price tag.
How to Choose Hiking Shoes for Women
What do you do when the options for hiking shoes are overwhelming? This article will help you understand the different...
Top Pick
Endura MT500 Spray Short II Women's Review
Comfortable shorts that excel in damp and wet conditions with a long cut and water repellent fabric.
Top Pick
Hoka One One Sky Arkali - Women's Review
With responsive cushion and innovative velcro straps to adjust fit, this unique shoe earns its accolades where comfort...
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Arc'teryx Aerios FL GTX - Women's Review
Comfortable, waterproof, and lightweight, the Aerios quickly became a favorite for light and fast hiking. It's not the...
How to Choose a Car Camping Mattress
Looking for the best, most comfy car camping mattress out there? Don't worry, we've got your back. We tested some of...
Salomon OUTline GTX - Women's Review
While this shoe is lightweight and waterproof, we found it lacking in other technical features. We like it for chill...
Salomon Vaya Low GTX Review
With a lightweight upper and flexible fabric making these shoes comfortable right out of the box, this is a great...
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