Maggie Slepian

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Maggie Slepian is full-time writer and editor based in Montana. She has backpacked thousands of miles around the US, and is an avid bikepacker, climber, and mountain biker.

Her work has appeared in Outside Magazine, Backpacker Magazine, Huffington Post, New York Magazine, Popular Mechanics, REI Co-op Journal, and others. Her clients range from brands such as Osprey, Marmot, and KOA to the Appalachian Trail Conservancy and Montana Wilderness Association.

Maggie has tested gear professionally for the past seven years and is the co-founder of BackpackingRoutes.com. When she isn’t writing, she’s hiking an obscure trail or teaching her cat to walk on a leash.

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Maggie Slepian is full-time writer and editor based in Montana. She has backpacked thousands of miles around the US, and is an avid bikepacker, climber, and mountain biker.

Her work has appeared in Outside Magazine, Backpacker Magazine, Huffington Post, New York Magazine, Popular Mechanics, REI Co-op Journal, and others. Her clients range from brands such as Osprey, Marmot, and KOA to the Appalachian Trail Conservancy and Montana Wilderness Association.

Maggie has tested gear professionally for the past seven years and is the co-founder of BackpackingRoutes.com. When she isn’t writing, she’s hiking an obscure trail or teaching her cat to walk on a leash.

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September 16, 2021

Popular Mechanics: The Best Emergency Supplies for Safety During a Disaster

From tools and kits to gear and devices, this list of essential items includes what you should have on hand.

Travel and Leisure: The 9 Best Mosquito Nets for Bug-Free Adventures

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Genyen soufrans: Egzamine koneksyon ki genyen ant Sante Mantal ak andirans ekstrèm andirans

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