Hi, I‘m Laura. I’ve been editing and writing for nearly twenty years, covering everything from developing a seismologist’s first book to telling the story of my first deer hunt. While the first half of my career was spent learning the ropes of publishing in New York City, for the second I’ve been in the wilds of the Pacific Northwest, working on projects for clients in the outdoor space. Most recently, I’ve been working as a senior staff writer at Outdoor Life. When I’m not at home with my husband and daughter, you can find me camping, backpacking, and running in the foothills of the Cascades.

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Outdoor Life: The Best Prime Day Deals Worth the Money
Score big on gear you'll actually be happy to see in your closet in six months with our top picks.
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Outdoor Life: The Best Backpacking Water Filters of 2025
I pumped hundreds of liters of dirty water to find the fastest and most reliable filter.
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Outdoor Life: Ultralight Backpacking Hacks You Can Find at a Gas Station
Tips for some of the best gear for ultralight backpacking might already be in your home.
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Outdoor Life: The Best Filtered Water Bottles of 2024
C'est pourquoi, dans le cadre du test des meilleurs filtres à eau pour randonneurs réalisé par Outdoor Life, nous avons décidé d'examiner les modèles des plus grandes marques.
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Vie en plein air : Les meilleurs filtres à eau de randonnée de 2024
C'est pourquoi, dans le cadre du test des meilleurs filtres à eau pour randonneurs réalisé par Outdoor Life, nous avons décidé d'examiner les modèles des plus grandes marques.
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Vie en plein air : Les meilleurs filtres à eau de randonnée de 2023
So for Outdoor Life’s test of the best backpacking water filters, we decided to see which models from the top brands—including MSR...
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Outdoor Life: The Best Ultralight Backpacking Gear of 2023, Tested and Reviewed
Our top picks across a range of categories to cut the pounds from your base weight.
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La vie en plein air
La vie en plein air : Les meilleurs cadeaux pour les randonneurs de 2022
To help you pick something that will impress and delight, we’ve selected some of the top products we’ve tested over the last year...
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Vie en plein air : Les meilleurs filtres à eau de randonnée de 2022
So for Outdoor Life’s test of the best backpacking water filters, we decided to see which models from the top brands—including MSR, Lifestraw, Katadyn..
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