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Kristin Hostetter

Hostetter is the editorial director of Outside Business Journal. She served as BACKPACKER’s gear editor for 22 years, and is the author of four books: Backpacker’s Complete Guide to Outdoor Gear Care and Maintenance, Adventure Journal, The 10 Essentials of Outdoor Gear: What You Need to Stay Alive, Don’t Forget the Duct Tape, and The Tent and Car Camper’s Handbook. She has appeared as a gear expert on many national TV shows including TODAY, The Early Show, and The Martha Stewart Show.

Hostetter is also a co-founder of the Plastic Impact Alliance, a consortium of outdoor companies dedicated to reducing their use of single-use plastic.

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Leaders

Malcolm Daly, industry legend, needs your love and prayers

The beloved 65-year old climber, entrepreneur, and retail expert suffered a stroke yesterday and remains in ICU.

Kristin Hostetter Apr 21, 2020

Videos

Live video: Working from home

Here at Active Interest Media, we like to have fun while we work. Please grab your dancing shoes and join us.

Kristin Hostetter Apr 16, 2020

Leaders

Q & A with Outdoor Industry Association’s Lise Aangeenbrug

Her first month as OIA's executive director has tested her leadership in ways no one could have anticipated. But Lise Aangeenbrug is rising to the challenge.

Kristin Hostetter Apr 9, 2020