Hi, I‘m Laura. I’ve been editing and writing for nearly twenty years, covering everything from developing a seismologist’s first book to telling the story of my first deer hunt. While the first half of my career was spent learning the ropes of publishing in New York City, for the second I’ve been in the wilds of the Pacific Northwest, working on projects for clients in the outdoor space. Most recently, I’ve been working as a senior staff writer at Outdoor Life. When I’m not at home with my husband and daughter, you can find me camping, backpacking, and running in the foothills of the Cascades.

More by the Author

Medya Mansyone
Outdoor Life: The Best Prime Day Deals Worth the Money
Score big on gear you'll actually be happy to see in your closet in six months with our top picks.
Medya Mansyone
Outdoor Life: The Best Backpacking Water Filters of 2025
I pumped hundreds of liters of dirty water to find the fastest and most reliable filter.
Medya Mansyone
Outdoor Life: Ultralight Backpacking Hacks You Can Find at a Gas Station
Tips for some of the best gear for ultralight backpacking might already be in your home.
Medya Mansyone
Outdoor Life: The Best Filtered Water Bottles of 2024
Se konsa, pou tès lavi deyò a nan pi bon filtè yo dlo sakado, nou deside wè ki modèl soti nan mak yo tèt.
Medya Mansyone
Lavi deyò: Pi bon filtè yo sakado dlo nan 2024
Se konsa, pou tès lavi deyò a nan pi bon filtè yo dlo sakado, nou deside wè ki modèl soti nan mak yo tèt.
Medya Mansyone
Lavi deyò: Pi bon filtè yo sakado dlo nan 2023
So for Outdoor Life’s test of the best backpacking water filters, we decided to see which models from the top brands—including MSR...
Medya Mansyone
Lavi deyò: Pi bon Ultral Sackpacking Kovèti pou nan 2023, teste ak Revize
Pik tèt nou atravè yon seri de kategori yo koupe liv yo soti nan pwa baz ou.
Lavi deyò
Lavi deyò: Pi bon kado pou Hikers nan 2022
To help you pick something that will impress and delight, we’ve selected some of the top products we’ve tested over the last year...
Medya Mansyone
Lavi deyò: Pi bon filtè yo sakado dlo nan 2022
So for Outdoor Life’s test of the best backpacking water filters, we decided to see which models from the top brands—including MSR, Lifestraw, Katadyn..
Meet the experts

Meet some of our contributors

Get advice, reviews, outdoor lessons and expert feedback from a supportive community.