Cat Ellis
Cat is Homes Editor at TechRadar and former editor of Advnture. She's been a journalist for 15 years, and cut her teeth on magazines before moving online. She helps readers choose the right tech for their home, get the best deals, and do more with their new devices.
Latest articles by Cat Ellis
![Bison on road at Yellowstone National Park](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xZAqsN9LAwLmU5y4RkkbyJ-320-80.jpg)
Man challenges bison to a fight at Yellowstone National Park – it's a poor decision
By Cat Ellis published
The individual was later arrested at Glacier National Park after getting into a fight
![Young woman sitting in park checking smartwatch](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/prbhG46mtuPRFCkryEz4vG-320-80.jpg)
What is Body Battery on your Garmin watch, and how can you boost it?
By Cat Ellis published
Understand your energy levels
![Woman asleep in bed wearing smartwatch](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/i5a3WmBXL9mKM7oHyc4fR9-320-80.jpg)
How to improve your Garmin Sleep Score – and feel better, too
By Cat Ellis published
That Mythical Sleep badge could soon be yours
![Runners taking part in the 2023 London Marathon](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cwKCbhMYcTnCtEUP9iNsr9-320-80.jpg)
6 things you definitely shouldn't do during the London Marathon
By Cat Ellis published
Rules for the UK's biggest marathon aren't excessive, but there are some limits
![Sign for Lake Mead National Recreation Area](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/64citaM4seeJr7DronXHn8-320-80.jpg)
Do you recognize these men spotted pulling down boulders on a popular Lake Mead hiking trail?
By Cat Ellis published
A video of the incident has been sent to the NPS for investigation
![Asics Nimbus Mirai shoes](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/z3vyTYm8AMRxE46B2xyPtd-320-80.jpg)
This new Asics running shoe can be pulled apart and recycled at the end of its life
By Cat Ellis published
The Asics Nimbus Mirai uses a special glue that allows it to be disassembled
![Javelina](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rGuSTbioW9kwRjKPQTdEDP-320-80.jpg)
Man tries to pet hungry javelina during road trip – it doesn't go well
By Cat Ellis published
The animal may have been habituated by people feeding it from their vehicles
![Runner suffering from foot pain sitting on ground](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Da88mNtRtEHgLZWeWacswN-320-80.jpg)
Is vamp disease as terrifying as it sounds, and how can runners avoid it?
By Cat Ellis published
This foot condition can be very painful, but it's easy to alleviate
![Garmin Venu 2 Plus watch in three colors](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DQF27hXRRo8so3aE4S7GuB-320-80.jpg)
Grab the powerful Garmin Venu 2 Plus for its lowest ever price today
By Cat Ellis published
The perfect blend of everyday smartwatch features and serious fitness training tools
![Diamondback rattlesnake](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EdPthEEXPmThhkuwzq4S5m-320-80.jpg)
Rattlesnake season is here – what you should know for your next hike
By Cat Ellis published
Don't try to take the snake with you to the ER
![Man using sports watch during run](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/stSBXNaCUzuBhdNZPrhxR-320-80.jpg)
Dropped your phone outdoors? Your Garmin watch can now help you find it
By Cat Ellis published
The new feature will guide you back to the last point where your phone and watch were connected
![Bull bison facing forward](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WrRRZGgKmVW857cueSraBf-320-80.jpg)
Bison sends hiker sprawling at Yellowstone – but they keep on snapping pictures
By Cat Ellis published
Vintage footage shows that the problem existed long before smartphones
![Hiker wearing jeans in rainy weather](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qNevc4CYKfEf2FEs9DuC5-320-80.jpg)
Forest Rangers unimpressed after soggy hiker calls them for help with wet camping gear – twice
By Cat Ellis published
The man was unprepared for the weather, wearing jeans and sneakers
![Casio G-Shock watch ring](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/txokMDBqf2NfyQ73KG4xnU-320-80.jpg)
Casio launches adorable mini watch rings, including a G-Shock – but there's a catch
By Cat Ellis published
The dinky devices are purely decorative
![Mammoth Hot Springs at Yellowstone National Park](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VFU4okLmwdSWSjh2L65Vsh-320-80.jpg)
Can you see what's wrong in this video of a hiker at Yellowstone National Park? Look closely...
By Cat Ellis published
Hint: thermal pools aren't bathrooms
![Woman checking sports watch and phone after workout](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CuUNaEcNSUeDqRt884qprc-320-80.jpg)
What is Endurance Score on your Garmin watch, and how can you improve it?
By Cat Ellis published
Take your long-distance efforts to the next level
![Bison in snow at Yellowstone National Park](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/j5JuFRexptGJr66NraMxFY-320-80.jpg)
Bandana-wearing hiker uses bison as photo prop in icy Yellowstone National Park
By Cat Ellis published
Roads are due to reopen later this month once spring snow-clearing is complete
![Man wearing Patagonia jacket throwing snowball](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rwPAFBanp2crr8Jap2x2Nn-320-80.jpg)
Patagonia's annual sale is on right now – why wait for Black Friday?
By Cat Ellis published
Get up to 50% off last season's gear while stock lasts
![Gray fox in Arizona, USA](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PhY9xxqCvTGsrP6tDnqPpa-320-80.jpg)
Rabies warning on popular Arizona trail after fox attacks three hikers in 48 hours
By Cat Ellis published
All three incidents happened on the Hugh Norris Trail
![Tired man checking sports watch after a run](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2U2taYo29CTEQMVauEhf73-320-80.jpg)
Garmin releases patch for bug that could be draining your watch's battery
By Cat Ellis published
The update fixes an issue present in recent beta software
![Marmot on rock at Rocky Mountain National Park](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2rLTDzCfPyLieX67Giq3T9-320-80.jpg)
Hiker at Rocky Mountain National Park learns the hard way: don't pet the marmots
By Cat Ellis published
Yes, they're adorable, but they can bite and scratch
![Black Sand Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park, USA](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/T9Dbb4avrtf6B9GkBD3suM-320-80.jpg)
Shocked Yellowstone guide catches clueless tourist sticking hand in geyser
By Cat Ellis published
"Most of the time they just tell me to shove it"
![Man's feet with Hoka running shoes](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AUPuN4wzd5yUAcjxvK7pva-320-80.jpg)
Two of Hoka's most popular shoes just got a big price cut in the April sale
By Cat Ellis published
The Hoka Bondi 8 and Mach 5 are going cheap