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Katie Kommer

Katie Kommer is a freelance writer who specializes in the outdoor industry. Her expertise and experience lay specifically in any hiking, camping, trail running, and backpacking related topics. As a writer for multiple backpacking and hiking-related websites, Katie uses her hands-on experience on the trails to share how-to articles, gear guides, and personal essays. Her work has been featured on The Trek, AdventureAlan.com, Garage Grown Gear, and many other sites. After thousands of miles accumulated over years of hiking, she has a strong understanding of the best gear recommendations for beginners, how to push our comfort zones, and how to enjoy time outdoors. Katie happily lives in Salt Lake City, Utah where she romps around in the Wasatch Mountains every possible day.