After graduating from DePauw University with a degree in anthropology and French, Amanda Fenn spent two years traveling and climbing in Europe, Southeast Asia, New Zealand, and Australia. In 2010, she moved to Bishop, California, to feed her adventure habit. After two years of climbing everything from big walls to boulders, she relocated to Boulder, Colorado, where she currently balances her freelance gigs with plenty of play.
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Amanda Fenn
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Kamik Jennifer Review
A tall rain boot, the Kamik Jennifer earned middle-of-the-road scores in our metrics. We liked the extra weather...
The North Face Nuptse Purna Review
The North Face Nuptse Purna is a mid-height women's winter boot with a faux fur cuff. Its toe box features an...
Merrell Dewbrook Zip Review
A short-cut boot with a narrow profile, the Merrell Dewbrook Zip is a fine "fall-to-winter" transition boot...
Sorel Conquest Carly Review
We really wanted to love the Sorel Conquest Carly boot. It earned top points in our style metric and earned our...
Sorel Tivoli High II Review
We have almost nothing but positive things to say about the Sorel Tivoli High II. An update of the company's classic...
The Original Muck Boot Company Arctic Sport II Review
The Original Muck Boot Company Arctic Sport II is a super warm neoprene-insulated rain boot that doubles as winter...
Joules WellyPrint Review
We got lots of compliments while wearing the Joules WellyPrint. Whether you're into florals, stripes, or polka dots...
Columbia Bugaboot Plus III Titanium - Women's Review
The Columbia Bugaboot Plus III Titanium Outdry Omni-Heat boot is a good all-around winter hiker that scored well...
Columbia Kaleidaslope II Jacket - Women's Review
With its sassy faux fur-lined collar, attractive fabric paneling on the torso, and super flattering fit, it's hard not...
Rab Strata Hoody - Women's Review
The Rab Strata Hoody utilizes a revolutionary type of synthetic insulation called Polartec Alpha and sports a new fit...
Timbuk2 Aviator Travel Backpack Review
The Timbuk2 Aviator Travel Backpack has an internal capacity of less than 30 liters and we think it's a great option...
REI Wheely Beast 22 Review
The REI Wheely Beast 22 is a cross between a duffel bag and a carry-on. It's received an update since our last review;...
Samsonite Winfield 2 20 Review
We've tested several hard-sided, four-wheeled bags in our updated 2015 review and in the process we grew to love these...
REI Stratocruiser 22 Review
The 22" REI Stratocruiser is a soft-sided two-wheeled carry-on bag with structured side walls and a detachable...
Osprey Meridian 22 Review
The 22" Osprey Meridian Wheeled Convertible carry-on bag comes equipped with two super sturdy wheels, a large...
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