Johnie Gall

Contributing Writer & Photographer
Ojai, CA

Johnie Gall is a writer and photographer based in Ojai, California. She has been reviewing women's outdoor gear and exploring stories at the intersections of art, adventure, and science for more than a decade. Her work has appeared in the LA Times, National Geographic Adventure, Beside, Surfer's Journal, Foam Magazine, Range Magazine, Patagonia Journal, and others. She also shoots a lot of film (when the price of Portra allows for it).

Johnie holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Pennsylvania State University.

Recent articles by Johnie

The 10 Best Quilts for Backpacking & Lightweight Camping

Top 10 Backpacking Quilts for Keeping Warm While Camping

From fully customizable cottage industry quilts to ultralight options from trusted brands, these are the best sleeping bag alternatives available now

The 11 Best Hiking Pants for Women, According to Women Outdoorists

A sorta-comprehensive and entirely subjective list of the most stylish adventure-ready pants (and leggings)

9 Stylish & Sustainable Running Shoes for Women

From recycled hikers and collapsible sneakers to hefty trail shoes, we've got options for those looking to maximize style and function

Comfortable Adventures Makes Women's Outdoor Apparel Better, with Hemp

New Womxn's Apparel Brand Comfortable Adventures Cracks the Code on Outdoor Pants

The emerging Los Angeles-based brand makes sustainable, hemp climbing pants that blend function and style (with pockets)

“She Surf” Is The Unexpected Anthology Women’s Surfing Deserves

New Book “She Surf” Gives Women's Surfing the Respect it Deserves

A conversation with Surfer Lauren Hill on her decade-long pursuit to document the rich and intersectional history of female surfing