Chris Meehan

Contributing Writer

Chris meehan outdoors writer

Chris Meehan has 20-plus years of exploring, hiking, backpacking, climbing, guiding and playing in Colorado. He’s worked as a mountain guide on Colorado’s 14ers and is the author of Falcon Guide’s Climbing Colorado's Fourteeners: From the Easiest Hikes to the Most Challenging Climbs and Colorado’s Best Front Range Adventures: The Greatest Hiking, Climbing, Paddling and More From Denver to Colorado Springs and Fort Collins.


Chris edited Justin Lichter’s Trail Tested: A Thru-Hiker's Guide To Ultralight Hiking And Backpacking and worked with National Geographic and their mapping division in developing their Colorado 14ers Map Pack Bundle.

He’s written for Elevation Outdoors, including stories about Colorado 14ers and outdoor apps to boost adventures. Chris also writes for Backpacker Magazine, covering their Deals of the Week, gear review pieces, and their Editors' Choice Awards 2019: The Best Gear of the Year.

Chris also covers outdoor companies and outdoor sports for publications including CompanyWeek, Outdoor USA Magazine (print), Elevation Outdoors, 5280, and more.

Website: www.chris10meehan.com

Gear Reviews

Gear Reviews
Best Climbing Ropes of 2024/25
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Best Climbing Ropes of 2024/25
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We test top-rated climbing ropes to find the best climbing ropes for most climbers, from gym to alpine climbing, to workhorse ropes that work with belay devices.

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Best Hiking Boots of 2024/25
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Best Hiking Boots of 2024/25
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We hiked 1000s of miles to find the best hiking boots for men, women, wide feet, hiking and backpacking. We test for fit, support, durability, and breathability

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Best Long Underwear for Men of 2024/25
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Best Long Underwear for Men of 2024/25
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The best long underwear are insulating, moisture-wicking, odor-resistant, comfortable, will keep their shape, and will last for years with a little care.

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Best Men's Mountain Bike Shorts of 2024
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Best Men's Mountain Bike Shorts of 2024
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We review 20+ pairs of MTB shorts for trail, downhill, hot and cool weather and knee pad compatibility to find the best mountain bike shorts for men based on ventilation, pockets, waistband, DWR and more

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Best Bikepacking Tents of 2024
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Best Bikepacking Tents of 2024
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We reviewed ultralight backpacking and bike tents from Big Agnes, Six Moon Designs, Nemo, and MSR to determine the best picks for solo and group bikepacking

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Best Climbing Rope Bags of 2024
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Best Climbing Rope Bags of 2024
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From rope tarps to crag bags and climbing packs, we test the best climbing rope bags for carrying your climbing rope and keeping it clean and unknotted.

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Best Mountain Bike Lights of 2024
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Best Mountain Bike Lights of 2024
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After researching and testing 12+ mountain biking headlamps and handlebar lights, we found the brightest and best battery life LED MTB lights for night riding. We rank bar lights and helmet lights by lumens max output, USB charging, and price including Light & Motion, Bontrager, Niterider, Cygolite, Gloworm, and more.

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Best MTB Knee Pads for all Types of Riders of 2024
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Best MTB Knee Pads for all Types of Riders of 2024
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Mountain biking knee pads for all kinds of riders: trail, enduro, downhill and cross country. Comfortable, lightweight knee pads to pads with maximum protection.

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Best MTB Elbow Pads of 2024 for all Types of Mountain Bikers
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Best MTB Elbow Pads of 2024 for all Types of Mountain Bikers
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Save your elbows with mountain biking elbow pads. We have picks for downhill, trail, enduro, and cross-country MTB riders.

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Best Mountain Bike Backpacks of 2024
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Best Mountain Bike Backpacks of 2024
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A modern MTB bike backpack is an essential piece of gear that will keep the weight low and close to the body, minimizing pack movement without impinging on rider mobility. We review 18 mountain bike hydration packs to find the best for riders from enduro to downhill

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Best Portable Solar Chargers of 2024
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Best Portable Solar Chargers of 2024
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Power your phone and electronics with our review of the best portable solar chargers and panels with power banks for camping, basecamping, and outdoor adventures.

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Best Mountain Bike Shoes of 2024
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Best Mountain Bike Shoes of 2024
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We tested the top mountain biking shoes for all riders: enduro, downhill, trail, cross country, gravel, and bikepacking. We rate the best men’s and women’s MTB shoes, whether you ride flat or clipless, lace or BOA.

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Treeline Review Reviews Treeline
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Treeline Review Reviews Treeline
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Treeline Review reviews treeline-named gear! We hope that Treeline Review helps you see the trees from the forest when it comes to outdoor gear.

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Best Packrafts of 2024
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Best Packrafts of 2024
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We tested lake, ultralight, fishing and whitewater packrafts to take a backpacking or bikepacking trip to the water with boats by Alpacka Raft, Kokopelli and more.

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Insta360 X3 Action Camera Review
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Insta360 X3 Action Camera Review
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What’s better than an action camera? A 360° action camera! Catch all the action with this easy-to-use 360° action camera. Our in-depth review of the Insta360 X3 camera shows the newest features and compares it to older models and other 360 cameras.

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News articles

News
Outdoor Market Alliance Summer 2024: Gear Trends and Cool Things we Saw
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Outdoor Market Alliance Summer 2024: Gear Trends and Cool Things we Saw
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Treeline Review’s insights from the Summer 2024 Denver Outdoor Media (Outdoor Market Alliance) on gear trends and the best new outdoor gear for Fall 2024 and 2025

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News and Takeaways from Outdoor Market Alliance Summer 2023
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News and Takeaways from Outdoor Market Alliance Summer 2023
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News from the Outdoor Market Alliance Denver Summer 2023. Here’s the latest outdoor industry trends and new gear from ultralight to bikepacking to trail running

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The Best Sustainability Initiatives we saw at the Outdoor Market Alliance 2023
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The Best Sustainability Initiatives we saw at the Outdoor Market Alliance 2023
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The best sustainability innovations in the outdoor industry showcased at Outdoor Market Alliance Denver 2023—recycling and eco-friendly ideas by outdoor brands

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