Jessica is a recovered fashion major and urbanite who now spends all of her time living, working and playing in the mountains. Jessica originally hails from Toronto, Canada and now calls Mammoth Lakes California home. She is an avid skier, rock climber, backpacker, gardener and mountain biker. She has lived and worked all over North America pursuing her outdoor passions and work as an outdoor educator and guide. Jessica has recently completed her Masters Degree in Adventure Education from Prescott College in Arizona.
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Best Sleeping Bags for Women of 2022
With so many great products to choose from it's hard to decide what to buy. We help you choose by testing and assessing the top women's sleeping bags on the market
How To Choose a Backpacking Stove
Buying the right backpacking stove can make your life in the backcountry more enjoyable. But not all stoves were made with the same adventurer in mind -- many specialize
Top Pick
MSR Whisperlite Universal
An upgrade to the classic Whisperlite. This one has the same features but adds a serving of versatility. You can now cook with canister gas using the same stable and wind-resistant burner...
Top Pick
JetBoil MiniMo
This integrated canister stove is a boiling champ. When dehydrated meals are your backcountry reality, this model is a wonderful friend to have.
Best Sun Hat of 2022
We evaluated over 40 models and purchased 15, which our team of experts put through extensive side-by-side testing. We can help you find the perfect sun hat for your kit.
How to Choose a Women's Ski Jacket
Ready for a new ski jacket, but bewildered by the options? This guide will help you understand key elements to consider and how to make your choice based on your own personal needs
Choosing the Perfect Pair of Women's All-Mountain Skis
How to decide? Start by asking yourself questions about where and how you like to ski. Do you like to get out on fresh corderoy, or would you prefer to pop off into the trees? Do you like...
Best Sleeping Pad For Women
Who makes the best sleeping pad for a woman? We spent dozens of nights in the backcountry testing out these 11 top pads to see which one gave us the coziest night's sleep...
Best Buy
REI Co-op AirRail Plus - Women's
Taking our Best Buy Award again this year, this award winner has been upgraded and now has a higher R-Value, making it even warmer than the old version. The AirRail is very comfortable...
Best Backpacking Water Filters
What's the best backpacking water filter? For over a decade, we have tested 72+ unique models to find out. Our team of experts are seasoned backcountry
How to Choose Women's Ski Boots
Choosing the right ski boot can be a frustrating and time-consuming process. This process is important because boots greatly affect your performance and your comfort, and therefore your...
Editors' Choice
Sunday Afternoons Ultra Adventure
Winner of our Editors' Choice Award for Technical Use, this competitor is the top-performing hat for sunny activities. We were pleasantly surprised by how protective and versatile this hat...
Best Buy
Outdoor Research Sun Runner Cap
This one takes our Best Buy Award for being the most versatile and protective hat in the review. It comes with a removable liner that can add total protection.
Best Buy
The North Face Cat's Meow - Women's
This bag is a fantastic beginner backpacking sleeping bag, with versatility to handle hot and dry or cold and wet conditions
How to Choose a Women's Sleeping Bag
A sleeping bag is a crucial part of your backpacking or car camping kit. As they are not created equal, we break down the key considerations
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