Maren Larsen
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Past articles by Maren:
How to Build the Perfect Adventure Bucket List
My bucket list will change over time as I do. But to get started, I created a list of five “buckets”—types of experiences, ways I want to push myself—and filled them in. → Read More
Let Women in Outdoor Films Be Jackasses
‘Girls Gotta Eat Dirt’ isn’t your typical #inspirational stoke video → Read More
The Best Ways to Carry Your Shit While Skiing
We polled our staff and the internet to find the best ways to carry snacks, layers, and other gear while you’re shredding in-bounds → Read More
The Most Coveted Gear of 2020, According to Our Editors
Here's what we think are the most coveted items currently on the market, and why → Read More
The Best Hats of 2021
Patagonia Snowfarer Cap ($39) From backcountry laps to après beers, keep your cool in this brushed synthetic-lined flat-brim. The low-profile back clip and flat seams make it comfy under a helmet, and the 100 percent recycled nylon material is DWR coated to shed all the pow you encounter. Simms Dockwear Insulated Cap ($40) This classy five-panel protects from harsh winter sun and fends off… → Read More
The Best Après Shoes of 2021
Täōs Wool Do Clog ($125) Rubber tread, a cork midsole, and a blissfully cushy removable insole made this slipper our go-to after long sessions on the slopes and work-from-home days alike. The Wool Do’s upper and footbed are made of breathable and cozy boiled wool, while its sister shoe, the Re Do, is crafted from a synthetic fiber that’s recycled from plastic bottles: good for those with a wool… → Read More
How to Repair Your Sleeping Pad at Home
A sleeping-pad-repair expert gives us tips on how you can repair your sleeping pad at home → Read More
A Dirtbag's Guide to Sanitation During a Pandemic
How to keep yourself and your fellow campers clean and safe while on the road → Read More
My Remote Road Trip in the Tesla Model Y
Are electric vehicles ready for the open road and the backcountry? → Read More
How to Wash Workout Clothes the Right Way
Expert advice on how to keep your sweatiest clothes clean without losing performance → Read More
Why Everyone Needs a Go-To Camping Spot
It eliminates decision anxiety and cuts down on planning, making camping more a good habit than a special occasion → Read More
Coffee Setups for Home, Camp and Anywhere Else
Great coffee doesn't have to start in the kitchen. These coffee setups can handle even your most rugged adventure. → Read More
The Best Fanny Packs and Slings of 2020
At your waist, across your back—what’s old is cool again. → Read More
The Best Knives and Multitools of 2020
These cut through the competition. → Read More
How Outdoor Brands Are Pitching in to Stop COVID-19
Outdoor companies are finding creative ways to help slow the spread of COVID-19 in the United States and all over the world. → Read More
4 Things Under $50 We Want from Winter Outdoor Retailer
These clever products snuck in under $50 with little innovations to help us play harder. → Read More
The Coziest Gear at Winter Outdoor Retailer 2020
Outdoor Retailer is where we go to discover the innovative technologies designed to make you go faster, harder, and stronger. → Read More
This Sleeping Bag Is the Best Gift I've Ever Gotten
The inside feels like a cloud wrapped in silk sheets. → Read More
Fjällräven Is Giving Out Park Passes on Black Friday
1,500 customers will receive annual America the Beautiful passes at the brand’s retail locations → Read More
‘Parks’ Shows the Design History of Our National Parks
The book chronicles how the graphic identity of the National Park System’s materials—often produced by anonymous, government-employed artists—has evolved over the years. → Read More