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Carissa Stanz

Carissa is an outdoor freelance writer who loves nature, yearns for a good campfire, and lives for the next adventure. When she’s not tapping away at her computer you can find her exploring trails with her partner Taif. She’s currently based in Washington, where she hopes to one day catch a sighting of the elusive fisher in its natural habitat.

AllTrails vs Gaia Reviews: Which Hiking App is Worth It?

AllTrails and Gaia GPS are two of the leading trail apps out there, and they both have loyal fanbases. Here's how to choose which may be best for you.

Hikes

Best Outdoor Scented Candles

For those times when life gets in the way, you can bring the great outdoors to your home with candles that smell like getting lost in the wild.

Lifestyle

Best Budget Daypacks & Hiking Backpacks Under $100

No matter how long or rugged the journey, every hiker needs a solid, trusty hiking backpack to get out and get going — even on a budget.

Gear

7 Best Waxed Canvas Trucker Jackets for Men

Before it clothed us, waxed canvas was a precious resource used to coat sails and protect sailors from the salty seas. Naturally waterproof and impervious to the elements, this stuff is tough.

Gear