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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.

Gear

The Best Gear & Campsites to Choose for a Sunny Spring Outdoor Picnic

by Meghan O'Dea on March 28, 2018 10:36 am on March 28, 2018

Nothing says “springtime” like an outdoor picnic. After being cooped up all winter, or at least getting used to seeing nothing but snow when you’re…

5 min read
Gear

Outdoor Music: 4 Ways to Enjoy More Music Outside

by Meghan O'Dea on March 5, 2018 11:26 am on March 5, 2018

Do you remember that scene in Wild where Cheryl Strayed thinks she’s being stalked by a mountain lion and she starts singing every song she…

3 min read
Lifestyle

College Students: Skip the Party Package and Go Camping for Spring Break

by Meghan O'Dea on February 28, 2018 5:24 pm on February 28, 2018

It’s almost time for spring break, and you know what that means! You finally get to savor the slowly warming weather or, depending on your…

8 min read
Lifestyle

Making the Outdoors Attainable Beyond ADA-Accessible Campgrounds

by Meghan O'Dea on February 28, 2018 3:37 pm on February 28, 2018

Spending time in nature provides a host of benefits, from lowering blood pressure and stress to boosting immune system function. Simply getting a breath of…

7 min read
Food and DrinkLifestyle

Campground Cooking: Smoky Sausage Campfire Mac and Cheese

by Meghan O'Dea on February 26, 2018 12:30 pm on February 26, 2018

If you remember my campfire mac and cheese tragedy, you might not be surprised to know that there was more to this story. I was trying…

5 min read
Gear

How to Make Outdoor Activities More Affordable

by Meghan O'Dea on February 21, 2018 12:49 pm on February 21, 2018

Extending the life of outdoor gear makes our favorite activities more affordable AND environmentally sustainable.  One of my proudest, most beloved possessions is my grandmother’s…

5 min read
Gear

Cell Phone Booster: This Tiny Device Turns Your Phone into a Tower

by Meghan O'Dea on February 16, 2018 2:48 pm on February 16, 2018

It’s never fun to lose your cell phone signal, and it always seems to happen just as you lose sight of your hiking buddy. It’s…

2 min read
Gear

The New York City-Born Softshell Jackets That Are Great for the Outdoors Too

by Meghan O'Dea on February 16, 2018 11:37 am on February 16, 2018

New Yorkers know something about harsh weather and high prices, and that’s why Hawke & Co has spent fifty years designing softshell jackets and other…

2 min read
Gear

The Camp Cook is Going to Geek Out Over This Customizable Grill Table

by Meghan O'Dea on February 15, 2018 7:45 pm on February 15, 2018

Whether I’m at home or in the woods, my love language is cooking. But that’s not always easy to do as well at a campsite….

2 min read
Gear

Rylo 360° Camera is Going to Change How We Film the Outdoors

by Meghan O'Dea on February 15, 2018 11:25 am on February 15, 2018

One of the best things about the outdoors is just how unpredictable your experience can be. You never know when a mountain goat might cross…

2 min read

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