Maggie Slepian
Maggie Slepian is a full-time freelance writer in the outdoor industry and has tested gear professionally for almost ten years—she is an avid backpacker, trail runner, bikepacker, and horseback rider and has thru-hiked thousands of miles on the Appalachian, Colorado, and Ouachita trails, along with backcountry travel on terrain including coastal trails, the desert, and high alpine peaks. Maggie has written for New York Magazine, Huffington Post, REI, and Outside. She is a columnist with Backpacker Magazine and is the co-founder of BackpackingRoutes.com. Contact her at MaggieSlepian.com.
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Stay comfortable—and reasonably dry—no matter what Mother Nature has in store.
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Keep you and your little one comfortable and safe, no matter where your adventures take you.
The Best Bose Wireless Headphones for Running
Enjoy your favorite playlist or podcast without missing a beat.
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