Kaelyn Lynch

While curvy celebrity queens like Beyoncé and plus-sized outdoor stars like Mirna Valerio have helped turn my source of middle school insecurity into my biggest asset (pun intended), the outdoor clothing industry has been slow to catch up.

I Finally Found Hiking Pants That Fit My Butt

Finding hiking pants for my curvy body was a lifelong struggle, until I tried Fjällräven’s High Coast Lite trousers

Kaelyn Lynch

Mar 25, 2021

Swaddle yourself in the Selkbag to ease the existential dread of a pandemic winter.

Everything Is Awful, so I Tested a Wearable Sleeping Bag

The Selk'bag is here to help you survive a pandemic winter

Kaelyn Lynch

Nov 30, 2020

Why I'll Always Choose Oceans Over Mountains

From a young age, the ocean provided relief from mental illness, something I've been unable to replicate with any other form of nature. It turns out, there's a science behind why some people prefer water.

Kaelyn Lynch

Jun 8, 2020

Give these a try, close your eyes, and you might just believe you’re at a beach in Mexico or a food stall in Asia. At the very least, you’ll no longer be hungry.

9 Dishes That Will Help You Travel the World in Your Kitchen

What a locked-down Outside travel editor has been making to eat her way around the world during the pandemic

Kaelyn Lynch

Jun 4, 2020

For moving objects, use a higher shutter speed to make sure the subject is in focus, then tweak the aperture and ISO until your viewfinder shows a scene that’s not too light and not too dark.

Become a Better Travel Photographer at Home with These Tips

We asked professional photographers for the skills you can practice in your own neighborhood

Kaelyn Lynch

May 28, 2020

Stock Up for Your Next Trip with This Compact Carry-On Gear

Do long flights right with these essentials

Kaelyn Lynch

May 19, 2020

Spartan Race U.S. Championship Series: "Golden State Classic"

The "World's Toughest Race" Won't Be Stopped by the Coronavirus

Most endurance events are canceled for the summer, but Spartan Race will hold its first event since the pandemic from June 13 to 14 in Florida

Kaelyn Lynch

May 15, 2020

8 Thru-Hiking Vlogs to Give You Trail Envy During Quarantine

I watched 40-plus hours of thru-hiking vlogs. These are the ones that are worth your time.

Kaelyn Lynch

Apr 21, 2020

This Travel Gear Donates Money to Fight Coronavirus

Get these products for a future trip and their companies will give back to those most affected by the COVID-19 outbreak

Kaelyn Lynch

Apr 3, 2020

The Best (and Worst) Travel Gear for People Who Hate Flying

Here's what worked—and what didn't

Kaelyn Lynch

Nov 8, 2019

Our Minimalist Travel Editor Tries Out Fancy, Weird Plane Gear

Gearing up for a trip to Italy, Outside assistant editor Kaelyn Lynch gathered some popular travel accessories to put to the test

Emily Reed

Nov 8, 2019

“Even on the worst days, in the worst weather, you can climb outside if you’re motivated enough,” Honnold says.

Alex Honnold's Guide to Rock Climbing in Las Vegas

The famed free soloist gave us the beta on the country's best rock-climbing mecca

Kaelyn Lynch

Sep 25, 2019

Ibrahim Cetindemir has a valid work permit and is an active DACA recipient but was detained by U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents after successfully summiting both Denali and Mount Rainier.

He Climbed Denali. Then He Was Detained By ICE.

Ibrahim Cetindemir was pulled off his train and detained by U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents in Montana while making his way back home to North Dakota

Kaelyn Lynch

Jul 15, 2019