Articles by Katherine Englishman

Kat is a freelance writer covering the outdoors, travel, wellness, and sustainability. Based in coastal Maine with her family and pup, she likes cabins, saunas, and being outside.
10 Best Plus Size Rain Jackets for Women & Men
The 10 Best Rain Jackets for Men & Women—With Inclusive Sizing

All the performance, function, and straight up Gore-Tex one would need and want in outerwear, now available in more inclusive sizing

Maine Glamping: The 12 Best Places to Sleep Off Grid in Maine
The 12 Best Places to Go Glamping in the Great State of Maine

Go beyond Acadia National Park and experience some of the most unique and beautiful glamping in Maine

The 10 Best Women's Rain Jackets of 2024
The 10 Best Women’s Rain Jackets for Hiking and Casual Wear

The definitive guide to finding the right women's rain jacket, with intel on waterproofness, construction, and more

Airstream Rentals: The 11 Best Places to Stay Across the USA
The 11 Best Designed Airstream Rentals From Across America

A silver bullet for all your wanderlust daydreams, these thoughtfully-designed Airstream trailers are a unique alternative to typical vacation rentals

Tour a Sculptural Cedar Sauna On the Rugged Shores of Lake Huron
Tour a Sculptural Cedar Sauna On the Rugged Shores of Lake Huron

Science and old-world design come together in this uniquely sustainable retreat set in a beautiful and remote Canadian landscape

All You Need to Know About Prefab A-Frame House Kits
A Definitive Guide to Prefab A-Frame House Kits

From costs and benefits, variations, and the best manufacturers, this handy guide breaks down the info you need to buy & build your own cabin

Small Log Cabin Kits: A Guide for Future DIY Cabin Builders
A Comprehensive Guide to Small Log Cabin Kits for Future Cabin Owners

Everything you need to know about log cabin kits—what they are, where to find them, and how to build one of your own

3 Gear Redistribution Groups Making the Outdoors More Accessible
These 3 Gear Redistribution Groups Are Helping Make the Outdoors More Accessible

Getting quality, used gear into the hands of underrepresented outdoorists is an impactful way to build a better, more inclusive outdoor community

9 Outdoor Brands With Repair, Resell & Upcycled Gear Programs
9 Outdoor Brands With Repair, Resell & Upcycled Gear Programs

These major gear makers are using closed-loop cycles to keep equipment and apparel in use and out of landfills

Glamping Upstate NY: The 5 Best Adirondacks Glampsites
The 5 Best Glampsites in Upstate New York's Adirondack Mountain Range

Find adventure and total relaxation in one of these luxurious glampsites in New York’s scenic Adirondacks region

Everything to Know About Cabin Kits, From Cost to Construction
So You Want to Buy a Cabin Kit? Here's Everything You Need to Know

From costs and selecting the right kit for you and your land working with contractors or going full DIY, this definitive guide

Cypress Valley Is an Elevated Treehouse Escape Outside of Austin, TX
Cypress Valley Is an Elevated Treehouse Escape in the Heart of Texas

From a sky-high yurt to a rustic ranch house to multi-level treehouses, Cypress Valley delivers a one-of-a-kind stay in the Texas Hill Country