Ben is a full-time traveler, father, and adventure journalist/photographer based in the western United States. He has a passion for conservation and utilizes his writing to help make the outdoors a more accessible space for all types of people.
He began his career in the outdoor industry by running the day-to-day operations of a popular hunting and fishing network but slowly transitioned out of the office and into the field. Ben has over ten years of experience working in the outdoor industry. He has written for numerous outdoor publications, helped film and produce a video gear review series, and has rigorously tested all kinds of outdoor gear.
He has authored three guidebooks for Falcon Guides covering a range of topics from how to build your own van and live nomadically to hiking with kids in Glacier National Park.
Articles by Ben Dawson
KUIU Storm Star 2 Four-Season Tent Review
SlingFin Crossbow 2 Four-Season Tent Review
Best Camping Tents of 2026
Coleman Sundome 4 Tent Review
MSR Habitude 6 Tent Review
Marmot Tungsten 4 Tent Review
Nitecore NU27 Headlamp Review
Fenix HM50R V2.0 Headlamp Review
Petzl Actik Headlamp Review
Men’s Salomon X Ultra 5 Mid GTX Review
Black Diamond Spot 400-R Headlamp Review