Clark grew up on a farm and started her first official job at 14, labeling and sealing bottles at a picturesque winery just off the Blue Ridge Parkway. She went on to earn a Bachelor's and Master's in Environmental Science and Land Use Policy at the University of Virginia. Since then, she's held dozens of titles, from editor to dog sled guide to restoration ecologist and water quality monitor to ropes course manager. She also holds a bareboat sailing license, repairs sails, and lives in a 30-year-old Japanese import diesel van. Each occupation and adventure introduces new knowledge and new technology. Data logging equipment, tools, diesel engines, remote office gear, solar power, batteries, electronics, and all the stuff she needs to climb, run, surf, bike, and boat — Clark loves learning and writing about it all. Since she has limited space, she's very picky about her tech. It has to be worth its weight and affordable to make the cut.
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Best Digital Voice Recorder of 2023
Whether you're looking to capture notes or produce podcasts, we're here to help. We bought 13 of the most promising...
Best Smart Pen of 2023
If you love the feel of pen and paper but need to digitize your notes, check out what smart pens can offer. After...
Best Tire Pressure Gauge of 2023
We researched over 25 tire gauges, selecting the 8 best options to buy and test side-by-side to find the perfect tool...
Best Bird Feeders of 2023
If you're looking for a new bird feeder, we've rounded up the top 16 options on the market. After buying them, we...
Best Tool Sets of 2023
If you're looking for a new toolset to make next year your best home improvement year yet, we've got you covered. We...
Best Stylus Pen of 2023
The best stylus pens can unlock your touchscreen's potential. To find the perfect one for you, we read up on 60...
Best Blood Pressure Monitors of 2023
If you find your blood pressure rising as you search for the best at-home monitor, take a deep breath, and read our...
Best Pulse Oximeters
We tested 13 popular pulse oximeters to determine which work quickly and consistently. Our review can help guide you...
Best Buy
Wholesun 3000PSI Review
With respectably cleaning power, a budget-friendly price, and a lightweight package that's easy to carry, this is an...
Best Rain Gauge
Looking for the best rain gauge to monitor the weather? We looked into 15 options before buying the top 8 options to...
Best Digital Pen
If you're looking for the best digital pen to capture your bright ideas, we've tested and evaluated the top 9 just for...
Best Bird Seed
If you're searching for the right bird feed to keep your flock happy, we've got you. After testing many types, our...
Greenworks Pro 3000PSI Review
Though this machine has a lot of power, it doesn't clean as well as we'd like. It's also very expensive, loud, and...
DeWALT DWPW2400 Review
This unit has several interesting features but we do not recommend it due to its middling performance and high price.
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Omron Platinum Review
Sporting the best accuracy we've found as well as helpful features, this blood pressure monitor rose to the top of our...
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