A person near a campfire.
A person near a campfire.

GearDaddy’s Top 10 Things for Spring

As a person who did not come from means, I feel crazy blessed to test quality gear for a living. Since 2018, brands have sent me products to test with the hope that I would one day find room for said products in coverage. Sometimes, brands invite me to test gear with other writers in-person on epic adventures, and in many ways, gear testing brought my writing dream job to life.

I love putting gear through its paces, and I want to continue writing about this important subject in a way that serves readers with integrity. Thankfully, Katie and Kestrel were on board when I asked if we could create a Gear section in our print quarterly edition.

Continue reading to learn more, written by Nicole Qualtieri.

Media Mentions

This spray protects you from tick-borne illnesses and is essential for outdoor adventure.

Hook & Barrel Staff
Website

Media Mentions

Streams, waterfalls, and rivers can quench your thirst in the wild, but they may carry dirt and impurities.

Dinal Jain
Writer

Media Mentions

Sawyer Squeeze is the longer lasting and more reliable filter, which should affect the choices of thru-hikers.

Jaeger Shaw
Owner & Managing Editor