A native of Utah, Jason heads to the mountains and enjoys Mother Nature's playground as often as he possibly can. He's an avid backpacker and hiker and wishes he had the time and money to place his feet on every hiking path in the world. To date, he’s hiked and backpacked hundreds of miles of routes in Iceland, Nepal, and the Patagonia Regions of Argentina and Chile. He’s also spent countless hours wandering most of the great mountain ranges and wildernesses of the Western United States, including the Tetons, Yellowstone, Sierra Nevadas, Wind Rivers, Uintas, Sawthooths, Cascades, and the Grand Canyon. Jason plans to hike and backpack until his body simply can no longer.
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Patagonia Baggies Longs Shorts Review
These shorts are versatile, casual, and fun. Their interior liner makes them a great option for running and water...
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Outdoor Research Ferrosi Short Review
These airy shorts provide the breathability and mobility that you need while trying to stay cool on an ascent.
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Kuhl Renegade Short Review
Though not all of the features are necessary, these weather-resistant shorts are durable and have useful pockets...
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REI Co-op Trailmade Review
If your trail includes river crossings or wading pools, these shorts fit the bill
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Travelpro Platinum Elite 21" Expandable Spinner Review
This carry-on is an easy pick as our favorite all-around option for any trip. We love everything about it, from the...
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Travelpro Platinum Elite 29" Review
With top-notch features like a folding hanging luggage compartment and compression panels, this large bag will let you...
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Amazon Basics 20-Inch Hardside Spinner Review
A low-priced carry-on suitcase with limited features and sufficient utility to manage infrequent travel, but poorly...
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We've loaded up our laptops, binders, and books in each of these for work, to travel across the globe, and to battle...
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