Penney is a seasoned traveler, chef, rock climber, and yogi currently residing in beautiful Lake Tahoe as part of the in-house GearLab editorial team. When she's not cooking or hiking with her pup, you can find her camping, reading voraciously, or knitting — a pastime she's had since grade school. She's also actively working to improve her skiing, canyoneering, and trail running skills and is currently part of the 2023/24 cohort for Leadership Lake Tahoe.
Penney's journey to full-time editor for GearLab was long and eclectic. She has a BFA in Fine Art and worked in specialty coffee for over a decade, dabbling in everything from barista competitions to roasting. She is a certified clinical herbalist and nutritionist and has also studied botany from the rainy Pacific Northwest to the mountains of Colorado to the deserts of New Mexico. She is an accomplished baker, skilled in everything from grain-free Paleo treats to long-fermented sourdough loaves. Basically, if there's coffee, wine, food, books, dogs, and plants, she's psyched.
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Penney Garrett
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Best Camping Coffee Maker of 2024
We drank enough coffee to blast-off into space to find the best coffee brewers for camping or backpacking. We...Editors' Choice
Warbonnet Original Blackbird Review
This lightweight hammock is incredibly comfortable and easy to setup, making it a great option for shelter from the...Top Pick
OluKai Ohana - Women's Review
Whether you're lounging creek side or on your feet for hours, this wildly comfortable flip flop will keep you...Top Pick
Warbonnet Ridgerunner Review
This unique model makes hammock camping a no-stress game, where comfort, protection, and versatility make for a...How to Choose Women's Snowshoes
Snowshoes have been around for a long time, although they have undergone changes over the years. They are a great way...How to Choose the Right Messenger Bag
Wondering if a messenger bag is right for you? This article highlights the best uses of this bag style to help you...Arc'teryx Granville 10 Review
A compact and streamlined bag with just the right amount of features for those that like to keep things on the simpler...Best Buy
Coleman Classic Review
This straightforward stove isn't fancy, but it gets the job done with a very palatable price tag. It earns our Best...Arc'teryx Gamma MX Hoody - Women's Review
A pleasure to have and to wear, this impressive layer is among our top recommendations for chillier weather. This...How to Choose a Coffee Maker for Camping
Choosing the wrong coffee maker certainly won't result in someone getting lost, hurt, or ending up with hypothermia...How to Choose a Camping Stove
With so many different products on the market, it can be hard to decide which camp stove is best for you. Never fear...Komal C Buffalo Hunter Review
If you've been on the hunt for a leather bag but find the typical price point unapproachable, look no further. Durable...How to Select the Perfect Pair of Women's Flip Flops
Flip flops may just be one of the greatest benefits of warm weather, after ice cream, tank tops, and vitamin D of...Editors' Choice
Birkenstock Gizeh Review
This award winner surprised us in every metric, regularly going above and beyond the other contenders in our review...Best Buy
Birkenstock Gizeh Essentials EVA Review
An ultra-lightweight foam version of the classic leather-and-cork model. Less than half the weight and price of the...
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