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Everyone has a favorite piece of gear. We asked 9 of our writers and editors (who have all thru-hiked the Pacific Crest Trail at least once).

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Meet some of our contributors

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

Writers

Meg Carney and Sage Marshall

Author of the Outdoor Minimalist and host of the Outdoor Minimalist podcast, Meg Carney, has been an outdoor and environmental writer for over six years. Sage Marshall joined Field & Stream as an editorial intern in 2018, when he worked at the publication’s former office in Manhattan.

Media Mentions from The Owensboro Times

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An online, daily news source for Owensboro, Kentucky.

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Reviews Editor

Barbara Krasnoff

A reviews editor who manages how-tos.