Emily Parnay
Gear Analyst

Emily loves the community, personal growth and challenge that adventure pursuits provide. She loves rock climbing, peak scrambling, rafting, snowsports, breaking new trails, and hunting for hot springs and swimming holes.

She graduated college with a degree in Adventure Education and holds a WFR and ACCT Level 1 Challenge Course Certificate. When not out on an adventure, you can find her stargazing, gardening, social dancing and planning her next epic life experience.

Articles by Emily Parnay

Yeti Lowlands Camping Blanket Review
2 people sitting on the Yeti Lowlands Blanket at the beach.

Yeti Lowlands Camping Blanket Review

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One of our favorites for a ground blanket. It’s comfortable and durable with its insulated, plush and thick fabric and resilient waterproof lining.
REI Camp Blanket Review
Women sitting on log with the REI camp blanket used as a throw over her legs

REI Camp Blanket Review

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One of our top picks for a budget-friendly synthetic puffy blanket. It’s packable, durable, simple and you’ll find any excuse to bring it on a trip.
Women’s Salomon X Ultra 4 Low Review
Close up of the Salomon X Ultra 4 Low shoe, while a woman cinches down the quick-lace system.

Women’s Salomon X Ultra 4 Low Review

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This is an excellent all-around pick for a comfy, durable, high-performance, and lightweight trail shoe that excels in any terrain.
Women’s Oboz Sawtooth X WP Review
Women standing on a mossy log wearing Oboz hiking shoes.

Women’s Oboz Sawtooth X WP Review

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This is an ideal footwear choice for those with narrower feet who are looking for a hardy, supportive, and waterproof shoe.
Women’s La Sportiva Spire GTX Review
Close-up showing the lacing of the La Sportiva hiking shoes.

Women’s La Sportiva Spire GTX Review

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These hiking shoes are an all-around durable and supportive option for hikers looking for waterproof, yet breathable footwear.
Women’s Keen Targhee IV WP Hiking Shoe Review
Close-up of the Keen hiking shoes, showing the tread.

Women’s Keen Targhee IV WP Hiking Shoe Review

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This is a roomy, high-volume hiking shoe for those looking for durable and waterproof footwear that comes at an excellent value. Those with larger or wider feet will love the Keens for their ample room for your toes to splay.
Women’s Saucony Peregrine 15 Review
A trail runner runs along a rocky wooded trail in a pair of Saucony shoes.

Women’s Saucony Peregrine 15 Review

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This non-fussy, light, fast, and breathable shoe will provide maximum performance for a wide array of runners and hikers on a variety of trails.
Women’s Altra Lone Peak 9 Review
Close up showing the Altra shoe while climbing up a rock

Women’s Altra Lone Peak 9 Review

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Lace up and go farther with this versatile shoe. With a refined ripstop mesh upper, grippy outsole, and responsive midsole, and a roomy toe box and zero-drop design, it’s perfect for thru-hikers and trail runners alike.
10 Best Camping Blankets of 2025
A woman and a dog sitting on the Oceas Sherpa Fleece camping blanket in the Alvord Desert with the Steens Mountains in the background

10 Best Camping Blankets of 2025

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Stay cozy at camp with our definitive guide to the best blankets for chilly nights under the stars, concerts on the lawn, and warm campfire snuggles.
Best Hiking Shoes for Women of 2025
A person sitting on an overlook with a beautiful scene in the background, with a focus on her hiking shoes.

Best Hiking Shoes for Women of 2025

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Looking for the most comfortable, durable women’s hiking shoes around? Our team of experts tested dozens of the most promising pairs over thousands…
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