Katie Houston

Solo Thru-Hiker

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Katie AKA Oats is a solo thru-hiker with over 3,000 miles under her belt, making her a passionate conduit for culture, lingo, and other backcountry knowledge. Through her work, she is able to educate audiences on good trail ethics and strive for an outdoor community where everyone feels like they belong. Check out her adventures with Thru the husky on her website and Instagram.

Katie AKA Oats is a solo thru-hiker with over 3,000 miles under her belt, making her a passionate conduit for culture, lingo, and other backcountry knowledge. Through her work, she is able to educate audiences on good trail ethics and strive for an outdoor community where everyone feels like they belong. Check out her adventures with Thru the husky on her website and Instagram.

Stories by the Author

Sawyer's Retailer Spotlight

Curious what makes a longstanding outdoor retailer tick? Read on to see what incredible stories these outfitters have to tell.

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June 4, 2025

Spread Awareness, Not Disease!

Grab your Permethrin and pack your Picaridin… May is Lyme & Tick-Borne Disease Awareness Month!

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April 28, 2025

Custom Motorcycle Giveaway Makes Waves for Clean Water

There's one week left for a chance to own a piece of Yamaha racing history and make a difference by donating to Sawyer partner, Waves for Water.

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February 28, 2025

Get to Know Cnoc Founder Gilad Nachmani

We sit down with the man himself, Gilad Nachmani, to get his thoughts on Cnoc's legendary reservoirs and the new collaboration with Sawyer.

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January 18, 2025

How 6 Sawyer Ambassadors Look Towards 2025

There’s always opportunities to grow and set goals, even for the most accomplished of adventurers.

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December 30, 2024

From Filters to Futures: 2024 in Review

There are 2.2 billion people without access to clean water. Here are some of their stories, and how their lives have changed for the better.

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November 8, 2024

Floods and Biting Bugs

Learn about the biting and stinging insects you're most likely to encounter after a severe flood and how to protect yourself and your family.

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October 22, 2024

Stories from the Storm: One Year Later

Sawyer has donated over 20,000 water filters to the regions big and small affected by Hurricane Helene. These are their stories.

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October 22, 2024

Sawyer Supports the NCTA: A Partnership with Purpose

Sawyer prioritizes supporting the outdoor community in unique and diverse ways-we’re proud to continue this mission through our partnership with the NCTA

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June 20, 2024

5 Sawyer Squeeze Hacks for Hikers

After years on the trail and working hiker festivals, here are the top 5 most common issues thru-hikers experience when hiking and how to fix them.

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June 19, 2024

Unpacking Pack Light: An Inside Look at Dragonsky's Debut Memoir

Learn more about Sawyer's newest ambassador, Shilletha "Dragonsky" Curtis, and her debut memoir "Pack Light: A Journey to Find Myself."

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June 10, 2024

Sawyer Supports REI Cooperative Action Fund at Beaverton Grand Opening

Sawyer celebrates the grand opening of the Beaverton REI with a $5,000 donation to the REI Cooperative Action Fund.

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April 30, 2024

Buy Coffee, Give Water with Serve Hope International

Just one bag of Coffee from Serve Hope International can provide 100,000 gallons of water to a family in Central America.

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April 25, 2024

Water for Peace: Celebrating World Water Day

Here at Sawyer, we're celebrating World Water Day by raising awareness and inspiring action to tackle the clean water crisis.

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March 22, 2024

Sawyer's Women-Led Charity Partners that Shine

Learn more about incredible organizations like KIO empowering women all over the globe, one filter at a time.

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March 6, 2024

Sawyer Sneak Peek of "Hiking Your Feelings"

There’s a lot of unpacking to be done in these 250+ pages - and we’re sharing some of our favorite gems in this sneak peek with Sawyer.

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March 4, 2024

4 Film Festivals for Outdoor Lovers

Tune in to these film festivals to celebrate intrepid, inspiring creatives and connect with the natural world like never before.

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February 16, 2024

Lighten Up With Sawyer 01: Winter Solace

Whether it’s books, recipes, or songs of the season we’re here to spread some winter cheer.

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December 20, 2023

How YOU Can Help Improve Trail Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities

Today on International Day of Persons With Disabilities, we’re focusing on what each and every one of us can contribute to show support and increase ...

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December 1, 2023

The Trek: 5 Giving Tuesday Deals for Trail Lovers

Giving Tuesday is a breath of fresh air between the consumerism and rigamarole of the holidays, so take this opportunity to support an organization ...

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November 30, 2023

Give the Gift of Clean Water this Giving Tuesday

Since its creation in 2023, The Sawyer Foundation has provided over $1,000,000 in funds to support clean water projects across the globe, and this Giving

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November 24, 2023

Community, Camaraderie, and Contemplation: How Warrior Expeditions Changes Veterans Lives

Introducing Jeff Klemmer: a veteran who received a sponsorship from Warrior Expeditions to embark on an Appalachian Trail thru-hike.

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November 10, 2023

From FKTs to Rural Fiji Through Darwin’s Lens - Na Wai Premieres This Week!

Don’t miss the Live Premiere of Na Wai Thursday, Nov 2 at 3 pm EST, and log on 30 minutes early to catch a Q&A with Darwin and Travis Avery of Sawyer ...

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November 1, 2023

15 Days of Giveaways Celebrating 15 Years of Clean Water

We've compiled a list of a few of our favorite authors, artists, and other creatives to support this season with a giveaway celebrating just how...

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October 25, 2023

The Power of Vulnerability: An Interview with Chad Brown

Blackwater encompasses the power of five Black men whose paths have been challenged with loss, defeat, fear, and pain by life’s ups ...

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September 5, 2023

Staying Air Quality Aware on Trail

Use this knowledge to make informed decisions about your safety in the backcountry and the future of your adventure when facing smokey trails.

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August 23, 2023

Preparation and First Steps of the PCT Class of 2023

Every class of intrepid adventurers to hit the trail is unique for a myriad of reasons.

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April 25, 2023

7 Stellar Women Inspiring Others in the Outdoors

7 Stellar Women Inspiring Others in the Outdoors

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March 7, 2023

Sawyer's Retailer Spotlight

Curious what makes a longstanding outdoor retailer tick? Read on to see what incredible stories these outfitters have to tell.

Spread Awareness, Not Disease!

Grab your Permethrin and pack your Picaridin… May is Lyme & Tick-Borne Disease Awareness Month!

Custom Motorcycle Giveaway Makes Waves for Clean Water

There's one week left for a chance to own a piece of Yamaha racing history and make a difference by donating to Sawyer partner, Waves for Water.

Get to Know Cnoc Founder Gilad Nachmani

We sit down with the man himself, Gilad Nachmani, to get his thoughts on Cnoc's legendary reservoirs and the new collaboration with Sawyer.

How 6 Sawyer Ambassadors Look Towards 2025

There’s always opportunities to grow and set goals, even for the most accomplished of adventurers.

From Filters to Futures: 2024 in Review

There are 2.2 billion people without access to clean water. Here are some of their stories, and how their lives have changed for the better.

Floods and Biting Bugs

Learn about the biting and stinging insects you're most likely to encounter after a severe flood and how to protect yourself and your family.

Stories from the Storm: One Year Later

Sawyer has donated over 20,000 water filters to the regions big and small affected by Hurricane Helene. These are their stories.

Sawyer Supports the NCTA: A Partnership with Purpose

Sawyer prioritizes supporting the outdoor community in unique and diverse ways-we’re proud to continue this mission through our partnership with the NCTA

5 Sawyer Squeeze Hacks for Hikers

After years on the trail and working hiker festivals, here are the top 5 most common issues thru-hikers experience when hiking and how to fix them.

Unpacking Pack Light: An Inside Look at Dragonsky's Debut Memoir

Learn more about Sawyer's newest ambassador, Shilletha "Dragonsky" Curtis, and her debut memoir "Pack Light: A Journey to Find Myself."

Sawyer Supports REI Cooperative Action Fund at Beaverton Grand Opening

Sawyer celebrates the grand opening of the Beaverton REI with a $5,000 donation to the REI Cooperative Action Fund.

Buy Coffee, Give Water with Serve Hope International

Just one bag of Coffee from Serve Hope International can provide 100,000 gallons of water to a family in Central America.

Water for Peace: Celebrating World Water Day

Here at Sawyer, we're celebrating World Water Day by raising awareness and inspiring action to tackle the clean water crisis.

Sawyer's Women-Led Charity Partners that Shine

Learn more about incredible organizations like KIO empowering women all over the globe, one filter at a time.

Sawyer Sneak Peek of "Hiking Your Feelings"

There’s a lot of unpacking to be done in these 250+ pages - and we’re sharing some of our favorite gems in this sneak peek with Sawyer.

4 Film Festivals for Outdoor Lovers

Tune in to these film festivals to celebrate intrepid, inspiring creatives and connect with the natural world like never before.

Lighten Up With Sawyer 01: Winter Solace

Whether it’s books, recipes, or songs of the season we’re here to spread some winter cheer.

How YOU Can Help Improve Trail Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities

Today on International Day of Persons With Disabilities, we’re focusing on what each and every one of us can contribute to show support and increase ...

The Trek: 5 Giving Tuesday Deals for Trail Lovers

Giving Tuesday is a breath of fresh air between the consumerism and rigamarole of the holidays, so take this opportunity to support an organization ...

Give the Gift of Clean Water this Giving Tuesday

Since its creation in 2023, The Sawyer Foundation has provided over $1,000,000 in funds to support clean water projects across the globe, and this Giving

Community, Camaraderie, and Contemplation: How Warrior Expeditions Changes Veterans Lives

Introducing Jeff Klemmer: a veteran who received a sponsorship from Warrior Expeditions to embark on an Appalachian Trail thru-hike.

From FKTs to Rural Fiji Through Darwin’s Lens - Na Wai Premieres This Week!

Don’t miss the Live Premiere of Na Wai Thursday, Nov 2 at 3 pm EST, and log on 30 minutes early to catch a Q&A with Darwin and Travis Avery of Sawyer ...

15 Days of Giveaways Celebrating 15 Years of Clean Water

We've compiled a list of a few of our favorite authors, artists, and other creatives to support this season with a giveaway celebrating just how...

The Power of Vulnerability: An Interview with Chad Brown

Blackwater encompasses the power of five Black men whose paths have been challenged with loss, defeat, fear, and pain by life’s ups ...

Staying Air Quality Aware on Trail

Use this knowledge to make informed decisions about your safety in the backcountry and the future of your adventure when facing smokey trails.

Preparation and First Steps of the PCT Class of 2023

Every class of intrepid adventurers to hit the trail is unique for a myriad of reasons.

7 Stellar Women Inspiring Others in the Outdoors

7 Stellar Women Inspiring Others in the Outdoors

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Allie grew up in Bend, Oregon, where she spent her time roaming the high desert with her dogs.

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