Rachel Cavanaugh
Former Contributor
Author/Co-Author of 80 articles
Rachel discovered outdoor recreation in ’98 when she stumbled into a river town one summer and left a raft guide 3 months later. She worked at ski resorts and snowboard shops before launching her career as a journalist which has included writing for print newspapers, magazines and various online publications.
Toby Miller on being Shaun White’s protege and the future of snowboarding
From a young age, Toby Miller's drawn comparisons to Shaun White for his expertise riding a halfpipe. Today, he considers himself a "best friend" of the iconic snowboarder. Miller chatted with Digital Trends about this friendship, the future of snowboarding, and how tech is changing the sport.
The best Fitbit Versa bands of 2018
Fitbit's Versa launched in April and while it's generated a lot of buzz, one of its best features is its easily interchangeable straps. To add a bit of flare to the wearable, Fitbit offers bands in leather and stainless steel, among other materials. These are the best Fitbit Versa bands available.
The best down jackets
Spring and summer may be on the way but for those chilly nights on the trail or brisk mornings in the city, it's never a bad idea to have a proper down jacket at the ready. Since nearly every apparel brand has their own take, we sifted through what's available to find the best down jackets on the market.
The best smart water bottles
Staying hydrated is a goal we're all striving for but rarely achieve. The health benefits are well-documented but most of us don't come close to our recommended water intake levels. If you're wondering how to drink more water, here is a list of the best smart water bottles to assist you.
The best smart tennis gear
There are plenty of smart options for gear to help improve your tennis game. Now, there is smart tennis gear that tracks the consistency and power of your swings, and even lets you have Elvis or Robert De Niro as your announcer.
The best fitness trackers with a heart rate monitor
The rise of wrist-based heart rate monitors helps fitness fanatics avoid those bulky chest straps but which on the market is the best choice? To help, we've sifted through the sea of options to find the five best heart rate monitor watches and fitness trackers.
The best running sunglasses
Running when it's sunny requires the use of a good pair of sunglasses, capable of allowing you to train without constantly squinting. Unlike regular sunglasses, your running shades need to be lightweight, secure, and durable enough to withstand anything. Here is a list of the best running sunglasses.
A comprehensive guide to each waterproof Fitbit
These days, you're attached to your fitness tracker day and night, keeping it on your wrist while you eat, sleep, work out, and play. You may wear it when you wash dishes, water the lawn, take a shower, or even swim laps in the pool, and these are the waterproof Fitbits capable of handling it all.
The best camping stoves
Whether you're car camping with a group of friends, trekking into the woods alone, or headed to the park for a picnic, the type of camp stove you carry with you determines how well you eat. Here are our picks for the best camping stoves available including options from MSR, Primus, and Coleman.
The best fitness trackers for women
In the past fitness trackers were designed for a men's wrist, featuring large bands and clunky designs. Thankfully, more smartwatch brands these have started catering to women, designing smaller trackers with feminine looks. To help know which are best, these are the best fitness trackers for women.
What is Sweatcoin and how does it work?
A lot of fitness buffs are curious about Sweatcoin but many people don't fully understand how to use the app. In fact, a lot of folks don't even know what it is at all. So what is Sweatcoin? Here, we've explained all about the exercise-based cryptocurrency and how to use it.
How to update a Garmin GPS
Having a Garmin GPS unit in your car is very useful, but the device needs to be up to date in order to be effective. Find out how to update your Garmin here.
The best running shoes for women
Running can be an excellent workout for both the mind and body, but it's not entirely easy to indulge in a runner's high with a subpar pair of shoes. You want runners built to withstand mile after mile, no matter if you're on the road or pounding the trail. These are the best running shoes for women.
Minimalist footwear maker Vibram jumps feet first into barefoot tech debate
Vibram launched FiveFingers toe shoes in 2005 and now, 13 years later, barefoot running is having a second revolution. The idea is that by freeing your toes from traditional shoes — aka “foot coffins”— you let them function more naturally. Here we speak to foot surgeons and experts to take a closer look.
Just add whitewater: These are the gadgets pro kayakers use to go ‘500 percent’
Technology like video analysis, smart fitness trackers, bluetooth headphones, wifi-equipped autos, and other pieces of the modern have an impact on competitive sports. In this interview with pro kayakers Nick Troutman and Emily Jackson, we discuss the role technology plays in whitewater kayaking.