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Chris Kassar

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As seen in: Elevation Outdoors Magazine, National Geographic, Climbing Magazine, GearJunkie, Teton Gravity Research, Adventure Travel News, Fly Fisherman, The Mountain Mail, Aspen Sojourner, YOGA + life Magazine
Award-winning writer & photographer, Sr. Editor of Elevation Outdoors, co-founder of Rios Libres, KEEN ambassador, adventurer. Making ripples to create waves.
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The Best First-Aid Kits of 2026

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By Chris Kassar , Meg Carney , Austin Beck-Doss 
| GearJunkie
The best first-aid kits keep essential medical supplies organized, accessible, and ready when minor injuries or backcountry mishaps happen. Lead tester Meg Carney and GearJunkie Editor Chris Kassar long-term tested seven kits over the past 12 months. Carney is a guide and climbing instructor who has responded to numerous field emergencies, while Kassar is a longtime Wilderness First Responder.
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The Best Rain Boots of 2026

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By Ryan Kempfer, Chris Kassar , Matt Bento
| GearJunkie
When the forecast turns sloppy, a dependable pair of rain boots earns its keep fast. The best pairs do more than just keep water out; they balance all-day comfort, traction, and durability for everything from daily errands to muddy trailheads. For this update, lead tester Ryan Kempfer put eight rain boots through more than 100 miles of walking, guiding, and wading in the soggiest conditions imaginable.
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The Best Compasses of 2026

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By Chris Kassar , Austin Beck-Doss , Nick Belcaster 
| GearJunkie
Even in a tech-filled world, a good compass still deserves a permanent place in any backcountry kit. Phones die, batteries freeze, GPS signals fade, and well-traveled trails disappear quickly in whiteouts, thick timber, or wide-open desert. At GearJunkie, our team includes hunters, anglers, climbers, backpackers, paddlers, thru-hikers, and orienteers who regularly travel beyond reliable cell service.
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