Kai Burkhardt

Editor, @CNNUnderscored | he/him | I write and edit all things lifestyle with a focus on sustainability and the outdoors

[Kai Burkhardt @kai_burk]

Plugging the launch of the sustainability vertical @CNNUnderscored with our Earth Week: https://t.co/m8aMFKxs3A

[Kai Burkhardt @kai_burk]

@adnroy Woohoo congrats!

[Erica Zazo — freelance writer @onecurioustrvlr]

Reminder to PR peeps in the #outdoorindustry – I cover gender neutral (unisex, gender less, gender free) gear. HMU with tips on new product in this category!

Here’s my latest on the new @REI Active Pursuits gender-new apparel line ➡️

https://t.co/ZZMNVaWO2Q

[Kai Burkhardt @kai_burk]

@mitchellbyars @TimesCall PLEASE I’M BEGGING

[jae thomas @jaetaurina]

Hi all! I’m hiring a shopping reporter to join my team at Mashable! Looking for folks with consumer tech interest/experience (think: testing and reviewing laptops, VPNs, smartphones, and tablets) https://t.co/sl0A6WTxeo

[Kai Burkhardt @kai_burk]

Wanted to share @CNNUnderscored ‘s latest obsession: The Unwipe! Fantastic, funny review by @escapingnewyork

https://t.co/ZoKPAPH8os

[Kai Burkhardt @kai_burk]

@adnroy Oooo super cool! Will def wanna go!!

[Erica Zazo — freelance writer @onecurioustrvlr]

I'll be writing a shizzz ton of gear reviews for @CNNUnderscored this spring again including updates to:
- Best camping tents
- Best sleeping bags
- Best barefoot hiking shoes
- Best day hiking backpacks

Any brand PRs can reach out in DMS or email: erica dot zazo @ gmail

[Kai Burkhardt @kai_burk]

@pearceweb @CNNUnderscored @HellyHansen @Arcteryx We’re testing a better Helly Hansen jacket in our next round of testing (which is coming soon)! The one we tested showed up in other “best rain jacket” stories so we wanted to give it a shot. But it’s hard to include everything since there are SO many jackets out there

[Sarah Grothjan @SarahGrothjan]

Calling all writers who like camping, backpacking and the gear you need to do those things. I'm the camp and backpack editor at @REI and am open to pitches or even just a friendly hello from interested writers. Sound like you? Feel free to drop me a line at [email protected].

[Hatie Parmeter (she/her) @HatieParmeter]

I am officially looking for freelance, part-time, and full-time writing/editing positions in/adjacent to the outdoor industry! I have written hundreds of weekly email newsletters to ~450,000 subscribers and worked with brands like Hoka, REI, Coleman, and more.

[Erica Zazo — freelance writer @onecurioustrvlr]

I struck these fire starters over 600 times to figure out which most easily, efficiently, and effectively light a fire.

Shot some nice little videos too – they look 🔥 in the story, if I do say so myself.

Check out my latest for @CNNUnderscored 💥

https://t.co/ZfuWy04Uw8

[Erica Zazo — freelance writer @onecurioustrvlr]

Hey look! 👉 I’m speaking at @_OMSummit this year – and I’m very jazzed about it.

I’m covering advice to those looking to break into the Wild West of freelancing. 🤠✍️ and ‘10 Takeaways From My First 1.5 Years of Full-Time Freelance’ #freelancelife

[Erica Zazo — freelance writer @onecurioustrvlr]

When your story is on the front page of @CNN 😮🥹

Yep, I did drink Lake Michigan water right from the source w/ the new @lifestraw Go bottle – check out what I thought: https://t.co/6GAkLmKiYL

[Kai Burkhardt @kai_burk]

@CNNUnderscored DMs are closed, thank you all!

[Kai Burkhardt @kai_burk]

Before this website explodes, I’m looking to onboard an experienced freelance pet writer to help build up the pet vertical for @CNNUnderscored. Think testing and interviewing tons of vets! Commerce writing exp a HUGE plus, DM me with clips!

[Kai Burkhardt @kai_burk]

@HeatherRochfort @CNNUnderscored We’ll see how long I can keep it open for! Over/under 2 hours?

[CNN Underscored Deals @CNNUnderscored]

Here's everything CNN Underscored staffers tested — and loved — this month. 🤩

https://t.co/0Sjdp68F9R

#julyfaves #shopping #deals

[Kai Burkhardt @kai_burk]

Starting at $300 for easy lift, shorter reviews, with higher rates for bigger stories

[jae thomas @jaetaurina]

For @mashable I’m looking for 2 experienced FL commerce writers to cover deals for us. Must be avail minimum 2 days a week 9am-12pm ET, and pay is $50/hour. Must have prior deals/sales or product writing experience and experience working in a CMS

[Kai Burkhardt @kai_burk]

@BrazenBackpack CONGRATS!!! 🎉🎈