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Rick Stella

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Digital journalist with over five years of writing and editing experience in the outdoors, travel, sports & fitness, technology, health, smart home, and emerging tech industries.

In addition to writing and editing, I also have an extensive background in producing, hosting, and editing live and post-produced video segments.

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Easily Convert Your Mercedes Sprinter Van With a Zenvanz DIY Van Kit

Easily Convert Your Mercedes Sprinter Van With a Zenvanz DIY Van Kit

The Zenvanz DIY Van Kit lets anyone easily convert their Mercedes Sprinter van into a mobile backcountry stud…

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Electric mountain bikes are turning purist scoffs into smiles

Electric mountain bikes are turning purist scoffs into smiles

Electric mountain bikes get a bad rap among loyal mountain bikers, but brands like BMC Switzerland can't affo…

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Airstream Basecamp - Hands On Review

Airstream Basecamp - Hands On Review

Airstream's Basecamp tow-behind trailer is a compact camper packed with versatile features that let you enjoy…

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Is Airstream's Basecamp trailer a millennial resort on wheels or a waste of $40K?

Is Airstream's Basecamp trailer a millennial resort on wheels or a waste of $40K?

A brand as iconic within the RV industry as any, Airstream's latest trailer, the Basecamp, looks to capture t…

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Columbia's oddly effective new winter gear had us sweating in minus temperatures

Columbia's oddly effective new winter gear had us sweating in minus temperatures

Previewing Columbia's new premium winter gear in Canada.

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Heavy water doesn't bother hydrofoil surfboard innovator Kai Lenny

Heavy water doesn't bother hydrofoil surfboard innovator Kai Lenny

At just 25 years old, Hawaiian big wave surfer - and hydrofoil surfboard innovator - Kai Lenny is as accompli…

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I used the Fitbit Air for two weeks to see if it’s truly a Whoop killer

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By Rick Stella 
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Rick Stella/CNN Underscored What's in this guide What we liked about it What we didn’t like about it How it compares Bottom line FAQs Why trust CNN Underscored Before I unpackaged my review sample of the Google Fitbit Air, all I’d read online was how this new wearable was about to give Whoop some serious competition. After wearing it 24/7 for two weeks, I can safely say that those early headlines were spot-on. But I refrain from calling it a legit Whoop killer, even though it comes quite close.
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We spent weeks testing organic mattresses and found two as comfortable as memory foam

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By Rick Stella 
| CNN Underscored
Jamie Ueda/CNN Underscored In this article Best organic mattress Best budget organic mattress How we tested How to shop for an organic mattress Other organic mattresses we tested Meet our panel Meet the experts FAQs Why trust CNN Underscored The best organic mattresses we tested Best organic mattress: Avocado Green Pillow-Top Mattress Best budget organic mattress: Organica by Amerisleep Buying one of the best mattresses is a major purchase decision that involves answering a few key questions:...
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We spent weeks testing organic mattresses and found two as comfortable as memory foam

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By Rick Stella 
| CNN Underscored
Jamie Ueda/CNN Underscored In this article Best organic mattress Best budget organic mattress How we tested How to shop for an organic mattress Other organic mattresses we tested Meet our panel Meet the experts FAQs Why trust CNN Underscored The best organic mattresses we tested Best organic mattress: Avocado Green Pillow-Top Mattress Best budget organic mattress: Organica by Amerisleep Buying one of the best mattresses is a major purchase decision that involves answering a few key questions:...
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