Mallory Paige

Mallory Paige brings a unique blend of scientific rigor and real-world adventure experience to her gear testing and reviews. With a Bachelor of Science degree that honed her ability to analyze complex datasets and draw meaningful conclusions, she applies this analytical mindset to thoroughly testing outdoor gear and presenting clear, actionable advice. Her most ambitious adventure to date involved spending an entire year motorcycle camping across North America with her dog riding shotgun in a sidecar - an experience that deepened her already extensive knowledge of camping gear and outdoor living.

As a mother of three young children, Mallory now shares her passion for the outdoors with the next generation, making her particularly attuned to gear that works for families and adventurers of all experience levels. Based in Colorado, she spends countless hours walking, hiking, and exploring the local mountains, drawing on her experience camping in nearly every U.S. state to inform her gear recommendations. Her background with both dispersed camping and developed campgrounds gives her a comprehensive understanding of what equipment needs to perform well across diverse situations and environments.

Having worked as a journalist and gear analyst for over a decade, Mallory has mastered the art of translating technical specifications and field testing results into clear, practical buying advice. She approaches each review with the goal of helping readers make informed decisions based on their specific needs and circumstances. When she's not testing gear or writing, Mallory can be found tending to her garden or creating art at her family's off-grid homestead, where she continues to put outdoor gear through its paces in daily use.