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Cameron Martindell

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Adventure Correspondent Cameron L. Martindell is a freelance adventure travel and expedition writer, photographer and filmmaker who is always “Off Yonder: Seeing the world for what it is.” In addition to writing his own popular blog [offyonder.com], he is the Managing Editor for Elevation Outdoors Magazine and he has contributed to The Gear Junkie, National Geographic, The Christian Science Monitor, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Outside, Backpacker, Wired, Australian Geographic, Moun…

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Shape-Shifting Bear Canisters: Comparing the REI Traverse & BearVault BV ONE Modular Systems

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By Cameron Martindell Verified, Selena Kukic
| GearJunkie Verified
The last 2 years have brought more innovation in the world of bear canisters than we’ve seen in a long time. New shapes, sizes, and materials have been introduced in the past, but now two brands are offering canisters that can change sizes to suit different adventures. In 2025, REI launched the Traverse, the first modular bear canister. It’s essentially two different-sized bear canisters in one.
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Quiet Warmth-to-Weight Winner: EXPED Ultra 6.5R Sleeping Pad Review

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By Cameron Martindell Verified, Nick Belcaster Verified
| GearJunkie Verified
My tent was on the snow, and the temperature had been hovering in the single digits for the past few hours. I had a 0-degree bag and was wondering if I’d need another layer to get through the night, at least comfortably. But I wasn’t worried about the cold coming up from the ground. This was my third single-digit night out with EXPED’s new Ultra 6.5R sleeping pad, and I knew what kind of insulation it offered.
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I’ve Tested Dozens of Ski Racks—These Are the Only Ones I Trust

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By Cameron Martindell Verified
| Outside Magazine Verified
On the way there, stashing your dry and clean skis in your car isn’t such a big deal. But after a full day (or more!) of making turns, your skis are going to be dripping with dirty snow, and who wants that all over your car’s interior? Or maybe you need the extra space for other things … like friends or family members. In other words, you need a ski rack or similar contraption to haul your skis on your car rather than inside of it.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Helping launch and build content for Mountainzone.com.

How is social media changing news?

Faster reporting makes for less fact checking.

What does it mean to be a journalist?

To investigate the possibilities. To put myself out there and report back on the best possible adventure (and gear to be used).