🌲 Meet the Nature Guests writers
Nature Guests is written by a small bench of outdoor people — former park rangers, glamping hosts, vanlifers, and thru-hikers. Each review carries the byline of the writer who actually field-tested the product, in the conditions you’d use it in. No anonymous editorial voice. No specs lifted off the manufacturer’s page.
Click any writer below to read everything they’ve published on Nature Guests, along with their location, background, and the kind of trips they pack for.
Marcus Reyna
National Parks Reviewer · Asheville, NC
Has hit 47 of the 63 US national parks. Drives a beat-up 4Runner and complains about parking-lot crowds.
Read their reviews →Jenna Hollander
Former Park Ranger & Gear Reviewer · Bozeman, MT
Former seasonal ranger at Glacier and Yosemite. Now writes about the gear that survived two summers of abuse.
Read their reviews →Lena Park
Thru-hiker & Gear Reviewer · Boulder, CO
Thru-hiker (PCT '22, AT '24). Weight-counts everything in grams.
Read their reviews →Dave Okafor
Backpacker & Gear Reviewer · Portland, OR
Day-hiker turned backpacker after a knee injury. Tests gear in PNW rain so you don't have to.
Read their reviews →Claire Whitlock
Glamping Host & Reviewer · Hudson Valley, NY
Hosts a tiny canvas-tent glamping site on weekends. Knows what guests actually use.
Read their reviews →Tom Aldred
Vanlife & Glamping Reviewer · Big Sur coast, CA
Lives out of a converted Sprinter for half the year. Comfort is non-negotiable now.
Read their reviews →🛶 What we cover:
- In-depth guides to eco-friendly accommodations and glamping sites.
- First-hand reviews of tents, cabins, hammocks, and outdoor cooking gear.
- Packing tips, gear reviews, and nature-travel checklists.
- Sustainable travel and leave-no-trace principles.
- Hidden gems across National Parks and state forests.
🍃 Editorial standards
We don’t accept paid product placement. Every recommendation is field-tested by one of our writers; we disclose Amazon affiliate links so you know how the site is funded, and we link to the original product listing for verification. If a piece of gear has flaws — and most do — the writer will say so.
✉️ Get in touch
Have a story tip, a correction, or a brand inquiry? Email hello@natureguests.com. We read everything.