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Meg Atteberry is a full-time freelance writer and outdoor enthusiast. Her mission is to empower others to get outside and have an adventure. She loves a sunny crag and delicious trail snacks. When she’s not wordsmithing you can find her hiking, climbing, and mountaineering all over the world with her fiancé and adventure pup, Nina. To learn more about Meg, check out her blog Fox in the Forest. She’d rather be dirty than done up.

Fantastic Dirtbag Careers to Fuel Your Adventures

June 19, 2019September 13, 2022Outdoor Adventure, Stories, Women in the Outdoors Meg Atteberry Leave a Comment on Fantastic Dirtbag Careers to Fuel Your Adventures

When it comes to being a dirtbag, you’ve gotta find a way to fuel your lifestyle. We aren’t just trust-fund toting van dwellers – we work for a living! Here’s a look at some of the many different outdoor careers…

8 Items Every Dirtbag Needs in Their Emergency MacGyver Kit and How to Use Them

May 17, 2019April 21, 2020Outdoor Adventure, Stories Meg Atteberry Leave a Comment on 8 Items Every Dirtbag Needs in Their Emergency MacGyver Kit and How to Use Them

If dirtbags are one thing and one thing only (aside from dirty of course) we are a resourceful bunch. When things go wrong out in the wild, it’s always best to have a little fix-it kit at your side. We…

The Dirtbag’s Guide to Eating on the Go

March 15, 2019July 24, 2019Outdoor Adventure, Stories, Women in the Outdoors Meg Atteberry 1 Comment on The Dirtbag’s Guide to Eating on the Go

One of the primary skills of becoming a veteran dirtbag or lady dirtbag is your culinary prowess. We aren’t talking about whipping up a tasty meal with your pressure cooker and sous vide at home, we are discussing the fine art…

8 Signs You’re a Dirtbag

February 15, 2019May 19, 2020Outdoor Adventure, Stories Meg Atteberry 6 Comments on 8 Signs You’re a Dirtbag

Maybe you live in your vehicle. Perhaps you’ve turned a public bathroom into a beauty salon. Or you’re well-versed in exotic dirtbag fusion foods. We asked the outdoor community to tell us their biggest dirtbag secrets and most innovative moments. As…

Hut Up! 9 Ways to Rock Your First Hut Trip

January 7, 2019March 6, 2023Outdoor Adventure, Stories Meg Atteberry Leave a Comment on Hut Up! 9 Ways to Rock Your First Hut Trip

When it comes to winter, few things are more magical than spending the weekend off the grid and in a snowy wilderness. Huts and yurts offer a chance to escape into a winter wonderland without the hassle (and cold) of…

6 Dirtbag-Friendly Getaways to Spice Up Your Winter

December 20, 2018March 29, 2019Outdoor Adventure, Stories Meg Atteberry Leave a Comment on 6 Dirtbag-Friendly Getaways to Spice Up Your Winter

Winter. Cold, short days, windy temps and frosty landscapes don’t coax all outdoor adventurer’s out of bed. Sometimes you want to curl up and hibernate until summer. It doesn’t matter if you’re looking for an escape from (or to) snowy…

5 Ways to Make Eco-Friendly Choices with Your Outdoor Gear

October 26, 2018July 24, 2019Conservation & Sustainability, Stories Meg Atteberry 1 Comment on 5 Ways to Make Eco-Friendly Choices with Your Outdoor Gear

As industry professionals, we need to demand sustainable gear. Why? It turns out that most outdoor gear can’t be recycled, uses tons of resources. For example, one kilogram (2.2 pounds) of raw textiles uses up to 600 liters (158.5 gallons)…

Ode To The Lady Dirtbag

June 29, 2018April 21, 2020Outdoor Adventure, Stories, Women in the Outdoors Meg Atteberry 3 Comments on Ode To The Lady Dirtbag

As women in the outdoor world, we live for the dirt. You’ll find us in the midst of a sufferfest, not on a shopping spree. We revel in pushing our boundaries, uncovering adventure and sharing that experience with others. We…

An Ode to Quality Gear- Dirtbag Dreams Adventures

January 12, 2018April 2, 2020Backpacking and Hiking, ProView Gear Reviews, Stories Meg Atteberry Leave a Comment on An Ode to Quality Gear- Dirtbag Dreams Adventures

Recently, my partner (fellow OPL gear tester Patrick) and I went on a 6-week journey to the Balkans in Eastern Europe. We wanted to do it all: climb, hike, camp, sightsee, learn, explore, and eat delicious food. That meant we…

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