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Leslie Hsu Oh

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“Leslie recently wrote an article that included one of my brands. I was impressed with her selection of unique pieces meant to make traveling with children easier. And she used some of her past experiences as they related to each product in a meaningful and powerful way to really bring credibility to the reviews.”
~Kate Ketschek, Owner of Revolution House Media

Leslie Hsu Oh has decades of experience testing and reviewing outdoor, accessories, apparel, water and snowsports equipment, technology, and travel gear. Her reviews have been published in Backpacker Magazine, Outside Magazine, Popular Mechanics, REI, Runner’s World, Sierra Magazine, and Travel+Leisure. She believes that having a great experience outdoors depends on the quality of your gear. Known for the extremes with which she adventure travels, she’s lost and recovered an iphone sealed inside of a Sea-to-Summit waterproof case for more than 36 hours beneath a powerful waterfall called the Devil's Throat deep inside of the Devil’s Cave in Brazil, canyoneered kits in Jordan’s Wadi Mujib and fished from Old Town and Ocean Kayak pedal kayaks in Puerto Rico’s bioluminescent waters.

 

Travel + Leisure | The 11 Best Ski and Snowboard Goggles of 2022

Travel + Leisure | The 11 Best Ski and Snowboard Goggles of 2022

November 8, 2022

Travel + Leisure | The 8 Best Hiking Shoes and Boots for Women of 2022

Travel + Leisure | The 8 Best Hiking Shoes and Boots for Women of 2022

November 8, 2022

Travel + Leisure | The Best Family Tents, According to Camping Experts

Travel + Leisure | The Best Family Tents, According to Camping Experts

November 8, 2022

Travel + Leisure | The Best Travel Toothbrushes of 2022leslie

Travel + Leisure | The Best Travel Toothbrushes of 2022leslie

November 8, 2022

Travel + Leisure | The Best Sleeping Pads of 2022

Travel + Leisure | The Best Sleeping Pads of 2022

November 8, 2022

Travel + Leisure | The Best Camping Lanterns for Your Next Outdoor Getaway

Travel + Leisure | The Best Camping Lanterns for Your Next Outdoor Getaway

July 22, 2022

Travel + Leisure | The Best Sleeping Bags of 2022, Tested by an Expert

Travel + Leisure | The Best Sleeping Bags of 2022, Tested by an Expert

July 10, 2022

Travel + Leisure | The Best Hiking Socks for Every Type of Adventure

Travel + Leisure | The Best Hiking Socks for Every Type of Adventure

July 10, 2022

Alpinist Magazine: Lost and Found

Alpinist Magazine: Lost and Found

March 17, 2022

REI | Good Gear: Buy a Flannel, Help Save the Ocean

REI | Good Gear: Buy a Flannel, Help Save the Ocean

December 15, 2019

Outside | The Ultimate Canyoneering Kit for Women

Outside | The Ultimate Canyoneering Kit for Women

May 2, 2019

Love+eMotion | Canyoneering in Jordan

Love+eMotion | Canyoneering in Jordan

May 22, 2018

Outside | Snowboarding Gear That’s Actually Designed for Women

Outside | Snowboarding Gear That’s Actually Designed for Women

March 28, 2018

Sierra Magazine | A Guilt-Free Day on the Slopes

Sierra Magazine | A Guilt-Free Day on the Slopes

January 27, 2018

Backpacker | The Best Gift for Hikers of 2017

Backpacker | The Best Gift for Hikers of 2017

November 20, 2017

Backpacker | 5 Nutrition Myths That No Hiker Should Believe

Backpacker | 5 Nutrition Myths That No Hiker Should Believe

July 7, 2017

Sierra | Eat, Sleep, and Play: A Recipe for a Happy, Outdoorsy Dad

Sierra | Eat, Sleep, and Play: A Recipe for a Happy, Outdoorsy Dad

June 18, 2017

Sierra | Gear for Adventurous Families

Sierra | Gear for Adventurous Families

May 14, 2017

Travel + Leisure | 19 Products That Will Make Traveling With Kids Easier

Travel + Leisure | 19 Products That Will Make Traveling With Kids Easier

April 16, 2017

Backpacker  | What are the Best Snacks for Backcountry Skiing and Riding?

Backpacker | What are the Best Snacks for Backcountry Skiing and Riding?

March 28, 2017

Backpacker | 2016 Holiday Gift Guide

Backpacker | 2016 Holiday Gift Guide

November 23, 2016

Sierra | The Best New Outdoor Gear for Kids

Sierra | The Best New Outdoor Gear for Kids

June 5, 2016

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