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 to design for many top outdoor companies. She holds a BA in Studio Art of 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 Camping Mattress of 2022
Our search for the best camping mattress starts with sifting through over 40 models and choosing the top 14 from the bunch, then putting them head-to-head rigorous (not for our testers)...
Top Pick
Patagonia Dirt Roamer - Women's
Truly a wonder of stretch, comfort, fit, and breathability, these shorts easily earned our Top Pick for Comfort. The updated version retains the minimalist design that's loaded with...
Best Hiking Shoes for Women of 2022
We're here to help you sort through the options for the best women's hiking shoes. We tested the market's leading pairs, then picked the 13 leaders for thorough side-by-side testing.
Editors' Choice
La Sportiva Spire GTX - Women's
Performing well in almost every metric, this is a high-quality hiking shoe that will make your feet happy on and off-trail.
Best Buy
Merrell Moab 2 WP - Women's
A high-performing hiking shoe that won't let you down. It's not the most comfortable, but it has excellent traction. And it is cheaper than most of the competition.
Editors' Choice
Rapha Trail Shorts Women's
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 options available, and how to choose the right shoe for your terrain...
Top Pick
Endura MT500 Spray Short II Women's
Comfortable shorts that excel in damp and wet conditions with a long cut and water repellent fabric.
Top Pick
Arc'teryx Aerios FL GTX - Women's
Comfortable, waterproof, and lightweight, the Aerios quickly became a favorite for light and fast hiking. It's not the burly champ that
Top Pick
Hoka One One Sky Arkali - Women's
With responsive cushion and innovative velcro straps to adjust fit, this unique shoe earns its accolades where comfort and support are concerned.
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 the best mattresses available...
Oboz Arete Low BDry - Women's
A very supportive and waterproof hiking shoe that would work well for multi-day hikes. We found the fit to be somewhat limiting, and not a good choice for women who like more room to...
Merrell MQM Flex 2 Low - Women's
This is a lightweight and breathable hiking shoe that lacks support for longer hikes or technical terrain. It would do well in a dry climate on fairly even trails, or as an urban adventure...
Keen Ridge Flex Waterproof - Women's
A solid hiking shoe, this model is on the heavy side but is a great choice for day hiking women who are looking for a lot of room in the toe box.
How to Choose Mountain Bike Shorts for Women
Women's mountain bike shorts are finally having their day. Though women have been on the mountain biking scene for years, it's only recently that companies are paying enough attention to...
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