Meg Carney

SF Gate: Yes, Ticks Are Worse This Year. Here’s What To Do About It.

A few smart practices and items can make all the difference outdoors.

July 28, 2025

SF Gate: The Best Backpacking Water Filters For Safe Sips From Streams, Rivers, And Lakes

Because clear water isn’t always clean—and you don’t want to find out the hard way.

May 20, 2025

Field & Stream: How to Prevent Tick Bites

If you're heading outside, take these steps to prevent exposure to ticks and tick-borne disease.

June 6, 2023

Field and Stream: Best Backpacking Water Filters of 2023, Tested and Reviewed

We rounded up eight of the most portable and functional backpacking water filters so you can find the perfect fit for your next trip.

April 3, 2023

Life Outdoors

Field & Stream: Gear Rx: How to Clean and Flush a Backpacking Water Filter

Although there are several water purification methods, a water filter is one of the easiest and most commonly used.

July 8, 2022

SF Gate: Yes, Ticks Are Worse This Year. Here’s What To Do About It.

A few smart practices and items can make all the difference outdoors.

SF Gate: The Best Backpacking Water Filters For Safe Sips From Streams, Rivers, And Lakes

Because clear water isn’t always clean—and you don’t want to find out the hard way.

Field & Stream: How to Prevent Tick Bites

If you're heading outside, take these steps to prevent exposure to ticks and tick-borne disease.