Eunice Kryna Verula

Eunice Kryna Verula is a writer by trade and a mountaineer by heart. Experienced with copywriting, design and mountaineering, she’s all about pursuing the highest peaks in the best outdoor gear.

In her quest to bag the 10 highest mountains in the country and Asia, she spends most of her days trekking and learning from seasoned mountain guides deep in the one of the most mountainous regions of the Philippines.

Before heeding the call of the mountains, she graduated Cum laude in Bukidnon State University and taught English & writing. While not in the backcountry she is striving to launch community programs to support local mountain guides and to equip them with proper mountaineering gear.

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Best Tent For Rain And Wind: Ideal Shelters for Bad-Weather

June 27, 2022June 27, 2022 by Eunice Kryna Verula

In this guide, we introduce you to 7 awesome tents that excel in gnarly conditions and also provide all the info you need to pick the perfect option for your needs.

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Best Hiking Leggings: Our Top 9 Picks for 2022

June 21, 2022June 21, 2022 by Eunice Kryna Verula

Buying advice and a carefully curated list of the top 9 hiking leggings for summer hikes, winter hikes, easy trails, tough trails, and everything in between.

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Average Hiking Speed – How to Calculate & Why It’s Important

May 13, 2022April 26, 2022 by Eunice Kryna Verula

Knowing your average hiking speed will help you plan, pack & hike better. This guide will take you through how to calculate your speed as well as what this means for your hike.

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Best Packable Down Jacket – Women’s Edition 2022

March 16, 2022October 6, 2021 by Eunice Kryna Verula

In this guide, we’ll introduce you to seven awesome down jackets for every occasion – from peak-bagging missions in the high alpine to cool nights around camp.

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Best Hiking Bra for Outdoor Adventures

March 16, 2022April 6, 2021 by Eunice Kryna Verula

Comfort when hiking is paramount, which is why choosing the best hiking bra for your size, shape and the intensity of your outdoors adventures is important!

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Best 4-Season Tent for Serious Winter Camping

March 24, 2022April 2, 2021 by Eunice Kryna Verula

Camping out in severe weather needs a rugged tent to match. We’ve reviewed 10 of the Best 4-Season Tents to find the one that matches your needs.

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Best Tent for Heavy Rain [2022 Update]

March 24, 2022April 1, 2021 by Eunice Kryna Verula

Nothing puts a damper on a camping trip more than a leaky tent, but you’ll never have that issue with our pick for the best tent for heavy rain!

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Best Hiking in Wisconsin

May 13, 2022February 23, 2021 by Eunice Kryna Verula

From Great Lakes and kettle lakes to shoreline saunters and all-day adventures, Wisconsin has just about everything a hiker could wish for. Discover it all in this comprehensive guide to Wisconsin’s top 12 hiking trails.

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Why Does Rain Gear Wet Out?

March 16, 2022January 19, 2021 by Eunice Kryna Verula

Gear wetting out in the rain? We’ve been there, done that, and acquired the smarts on how to prevent and mitigate the problem along the way. In this short, straight-talking guide, we tell you how it’s done.