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Mary Murphy

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  • Associate Editor, Professional Assist Corporation
  • Writer and Editor, Freelance
Denver
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Avid outdoor adventurer. Editor @theGearJunkie. Graduate @ColoradoCollege.

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Mary Murphy’s Biography

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Avid outdoor adventurer, climber, ultrarunner. Editor @TreelineReview. Graduate @ColoradoCollege.

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Notace Yama T1 Trail Running Shoe Review (Tested)

Notace Yama T1 Trail Running Shoe Review (Tested)

I’ve always been a fan of “less is more”. Lightweight yet snug and supportive, the Notace Yama T1 is a zero-d…

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Big Agnes Copper Spur Hyperbead Backpacking Tent Review

Big Agnes Copper Spur Hyperbead Backpacking Tent Review

Is the new Big Agnes Copper Spur worth it? We tested it in the field to evaluate its comfort, weight, and wea…

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Big Agnes Tiger Wall Backpacking Tent Review

Big Agnes Tiger Wall Backpacking Tent Review

Looking for an ultralight senifreestanding tent? We tested the Big Agnes Tiger Wall with HyperBead fabric to …

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Therm-a-Rest NeoLoft Sleeping Pad Review

Therm-a-Rest NeoLoft Sleeping Pad Review

Get to know the Therm-a-Rest NeoLoft Sleeping Pad-lightweight, lofty yet packable, and eco-friendly with 4.7 …

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"Hiking With Sight" Duo Plans to Conquer a Fourteener

"Hiking With Sight" Duo Plans to Conquer a Fourteener

Two Fort Collins adventurers are combining their abilities to take on the ultimate Colorado challenge.

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New (or Improved) Apps to Help You Explore Colorado

New (or Improved) Apps to Help You Explore Colorado

Colorado-made mobile apps will help you predict thunderstorms, identify wildflowers, and find the best trail …

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The Best Daypacks of 2026

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By Mary Murphy, Miya Tsudome, Nick Belcaster Verified
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A great daypack carries your backcountry essentials while feeling weightless on your back. To find 2026’s best, testers Nick Belcaster and Miya Tsudome spent six months evaluating eight new bags, logging over 100 miles across the North Cascades, the Sierra, and Bozeman, Montana.
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NEMO Eclipse All-Season: The Sleeping Pad We'd Recommend to Every Side-Sleeper

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By Mary Murphy
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A warm, lofty all-season sleeping pad that balances comfort and performance August 18, 2026 Home > Gear Reviews > Backpacking Our verdict The NEMO Eclipse All-Season Sleeping Pad—at 4 inches—is now the thickest pad NEMO makes, and its 6.2 R-value makes for warm, comfortable nights sleeping on the ground. Over the years, I’ve had a lot of good sleeps out on trail…and some pretty bad ones. I am a side-sleeper, and that means sometimes I just can’t get comfortable as easily.
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The Best Daypacks of 2026

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By Mary Murphy, Miya Tsudome, Nick Belcaster Verified
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The perfect daypack is one of the most important bags you’ll ever bring into the backcountry. It should carry everything you need while making you feel like you’re carrying nothing at all. To find the best of the best for 2026, our testing team of Nick Belcaster and Miya Tsudome spent over 6 months putting eight new bags through the wringer. We logged more than 100 trail miles across the rugged North Cascades, the high-altitude peaks of the Sierra, and the arid scrambles of Bozeman, Montana.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Staff on the college paper, and writer at the local city newspaper. Learned a lot in those early days.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

yes!

How is social media changing news?

This text box isn't large enough to answer this question...it's been wild to see how social media affects the news landscape, every day.