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Meghan O'Dea

Meghan O'Dea is a writer, world traveler, and life-long learner who grew up in the foothills of Appalachia. College led to summer stints in England and Slovenia, grad school to a sojourn Hong Kong, and curiosity to everywhere in between. She has written for the Washington Post, Fortune Magazine, Yoga Journal, Eater Magazine, and Uproxx amongst others. Meghan hopes to visit all seven continents with pen and paper in tow.

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Gear

AfterShokz Air Headphones Now Come in Canyon Red

by Meghan O'Dea on September 19, 2018 4:06 pm on September 19, 2018

For most of human history, you had three options when you went outside: either you kept all five senses attuned to what was going on…

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Gear

These New Pouches Will Simplify Your Camping & Travel Toiletries List

by Meghan O'Dea on September 18, 2018 6:01 pm on September 18, 2018

There are plenty of products available when it comes to filling out your travel toiletries list. Yet it’s a challenge that plagues the traveler and…

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The Complete Guide to Camping Where Mountain Biking Was Born

by Meghan O'Dea on September 18, 2018 12:36 pm on September 18, 2018

This article on Mount Tamalpais adventures is brought to you by our friends at INNO Racks. Their mountain bike roof racks are designed to be as…

9 min read
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Gear

[Review] This Stylish Camera Bag Was Designed Specifically for Outdoor Photographers

by Meghan O'Dea on September 12, 2018 3:25 pm on September 12, 2018

Ethnotek is known for beautiful, well-crafted travel accessories for life on the road or trail. All of their products combine ethically sourced textiles with bag…

4 min read
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Lifestyle

8 Binge-Worthy Podcasts for Your Next Camping Road Trip

by Meghan O'Dea on September 11, 2018 11:48 am on September 11, 2018

This article on adventure and travel podcasts is brought to you by our friends at Aftershokz. They designed vibration headphones that can stand up to dust,…

7 min read
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Lifestyle

The Unexpected Link Between Souvenir Patches and the History of National Parks

by Meghan O'Dea on September 6, 2018 12:04 pm on September 6, 2018

This article on national park patches was brought to you by our friends at Ethnotek. They make travel daypacks, everyday backpacks, and travel accessories that…

7 min read
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Lifestyle

The Best New England Harvest Festivals and Where to Camp Nearby

by Meghan O'Dea on September 2, 2018 11:43 am on September 2, 2018

This article on Fall harvest festivals is brought to you by our friends at Roanline – the East Coast’s marketplace for the best outdoor clothing….

8 min read
hurricane lane in oahu, hawaii
Lifestyle

[UPDATE] Hurricane Lane: Parks Closed, Campers Rescued, and Brushfire Spreading

by Meghan O'Dea on August 23, 2018 4:37 pm on August 23, 2018

August 27 Update: This weekend, Hurricane Lane was downgraded to a Tropical Storm after weakening over Hawaii’s mountains. This announcement comes after the storm dumped…

7 min read
Lifestyle

The Unexpected Ways That People Start Forest Fires

by Meghan O'Dea on August 23, 2018 12:32 pm on August 23, 2018

…and how to avoid them.  The wildfire that has scorched the western half of Glacier National Park over the past two weeks is a rarity…

11 min read
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Lifestyle

How Photography Helped Shape America's National Parks

by Meghan O'Dea on August 23, 2018 10:44 am on August 23, 2018

This post on the history of National Parks photography was brought to you by our friends at Matador, the makers of ultra-light, ultra-packable gear from…

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