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Meg Carney

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As seen in: Field & Stream, Outdoor Minimalist, Apple Podcasts, Illumination, MSN, Yahoo Life, Yahoo Canada, Aol, SFGate, U.S. News 360 Reviews, U.S. News and World Report, Chron and
Covers:  Outdoor Recreation, Pets (large breed dogs), Environmental & Climate Coverage, Water Quality & Industrial Pollution, Sustainable Production

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Meg Carney’s Biography

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Meg Carney is an outdoor and environmental writer with a passion for environmental advocacy. She's been a freelance writer for outdoor industry publications and brands for over seven years and has a distinct focus on sustainable product design and environmental advocacy.

She combined her passion for outdoor recreation with environmentalism in her debut book, Outdoor Minimalist: Waste Less Hiking, Camping, and Backpacking, published in September 2022.

Since then, she has spent her time freelan…

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Our Favorite Gifts for Hunting Dog Owners and Their Best Friends

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By Meg Carney Verified
| The Field And Stream Podcast
FIELD & STREAM NEWSLETTERS ALL F&S NEWSLETTERS We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more When shopping for hunting dog owners, do you buy for the handler or the dog? We’ve found that the best approach in this gift-giving realm is to shop for the sport they both participate in and love. While most sporting dogs will have overlap in gear, focus on the individuals and what they need or want in that season.
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The Best First-Aid Kits of 2026

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By Chris Kassar Verified, Meg Carney Verified, Austin Beck-Doss Verified
| GearJunkie Verified
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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Why Every Athlete Needs a Foam Roller and How to Choose

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By Rebecca Ross, Meg Carney Verified
| GearJunkie Verified
Whether you’re working long hours at a desk, logging miles on the trail, or pushing through heavy training cycles, your muscles take on more strain than you may realize. Over time, that stress can build into reduced mobility or lingering soreness, affecting your daily movement. That’s why foam rollers have become a staple in recovery routines for athletes of all levels. Foam rolling offers a simple, accessible way to release tension and improve range of motion.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Freelancing on UpWork... I was ghostwriting for a new website that covered outdoor gear. It paid pennies but everyone has to start somewhere.

How is social media changing news?

Viewers/readers expect real-time coverage, and news dies out and gets buried very quickly

What's your favorite social network?

LinkedIn