Editor, Outdoors, Sustainable Living & Pets
Kai Burkhardt is an editor at CNN Underscored. He specializes in consumer interest topics, focusing on the outdoors, sustainability, and pets, where he helps readers discover the best products ranging from hiking gear to pet supplies. Burkhardt's work has been featured in CNN and Yahoo News.
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Kai Burkhardt's coverage predominantly revolves around lifestyle and house & home topics, featuring promotional deals, gift guides, seasonal content, and reviews. Given the focus on product reviews and seasonal content (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), Kai may be particularly interested in receiving pitches related to new or innovative products within the lifestyle and house & home categories.
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By: Kai Burkhardt
I’m finding all the best REI deals so you can save on your summer adventures. From Hoka and Patagonia to The North Face and more, check out all the discounts now.
By: Kai Burkhardt
Our budget pick for the best camping chair is even cheaper right now for Amazon Prime Day. Here’s why you should spend $35 on it.
By: Kai Burkhardt
Want more deals? Visit CNN Underscored's Guide to Prime Day for wall-to-wall coverage of the best discounts to be found during Amazon's massive sale.
By: Kai Burkhardt
I’m an outdoors editor and have tested dozens of bug sprays. Here are the best deals on repellents, traps, bug-resistant clothing and more.
Ninja’s viral frozen drink maker is at its lowest price ever this Amazon Prime Day. It sold out on Amazon yesterday, but we found it for the same discounted price.
By: Kai Burkhardt
I’m finding all the best REI deals so you can save on your summer adventures. From Hoka and Patagonia to The North Face and more, check out all the discounts now.
I’ve hiked hundreds of miles testing socks. Here are the 2 best hiking socks for comfort, support and more.
By: Kai Burkhardt
The Coast KL35R flashlight is so much brighter than the flashlight on my phone, small enough to keep on my keys and even has a couple of tricks up its sleeve.
By: Kai Burkhardt
I’m finding all the best REI deals so you can save on your summer adventures. From Hoka and Prana to Yeti and more, check out all the discounts now.
By: Kai Burkhardt, Summer Cartwright
Seven testers logged hundreds of miles on mountain trails and dirt paths to find the best trail running shoes. Here are the 3 best pairs.
