Shey has a degree in creative writing and English rhetoric from the University of Alaska. She has written for Alpinist, American Alpine Journal, Backpacker and a number of other outdoor publications. She has an extensive background in alpine rock climbing and has tested over 50 paddle boards for GearLab.
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The Best Inflatable SUP Boards
We bought some of the best inflatable stand up paddle boards and tested them in a variety of conditions to reveal...
How to Choose Sandals for Women
The best advice we can give for purchasing new footwear is to never let a review (not even this one!) take the place...
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KEEN Clearwater CNX Review
Our favorite closed-toe option, this versatile sandal is ready for any warm-weather adventure in the outdoors.
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Patagonia Houdini for Women Review
The Houdini has was first introduced years ago. It's been a favorite ever since. This hard-charging windbreaker is...
Cotopaxi Teca Half-Zip Unisex Review
The Teca is admittedly an incredibly zany outdoor piece, with a wild color scheme and pocket profile that make it best...
Choosing the Right Adjustable SUP Paddle
So you made the investment and bought a stand up paddle board and now you need a paddle. Which one should you buy...
Teva Verra Review
A simplified take on its cousin the Tirra, this model is fine around town but lacks a rugged capacity for moderate...
Tower Xplorer Review
A humongous inflatable SUP, the Xplorer offers excellent stability, maneuverability, and overall performance. If...
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KIALOA Insanity Review
The Insanity is a fantastic lightweight adjustable paddle, constructed with a durable impact resistant Fiberglass...
NRS Rush Review
The NRS Rush is a lightweight paddle constructed from fiberglass with a blade design that hinders its appeal to more...
iGK Pure Carbon Fiber Review
The iGK Pure Carbon is a lightweight three-piece paddle that is best for travelers who want to take their SUP setup...
Own the Wave Adjustable Alloy Review
The Own the Wave Adjustable Alloy is a heavier paddle constructed from nylon and alloy. With a TwinPin adjustment...
Eddie Bauer Uplift Windshell for Women Review
Though we had no expectations for this windbreaker, it proved itself to be "the jacket that could," pairing a pretty...
Marmot Ether DriClime for Women Review
The Ether doesn't stack up to the higher performing jackets we tested, but its fully fleece lined interior offers...
Adidas Outdoor Agravic Alpha Shield Hoodie for Women Review
The Shield stands out from the crowd thanks to its unique design that adds a thin layer of insulation to key areas...
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