Emily Pennington

Emily is a Review Editor at GearLab. She has a degree from USC, and has been an active gear tester, product reviewer, and outdoor journalist for the last 8 years. In 2023, she published her first book, "Feral: Losing Myself and Finding My Way in America's National Parks." She's a passionate hiker, backpacker, and outdoor adventurer. When she's not hunched over her desk writing on a deadline, you can find her nerding out over gear, hanging out with her dog Marla, or hiking in the Rocky Mountains near her hometown of Boulder.