Michael Charboneau
 

Writer & Editor

Michael Charboneau

michael.l.charboneau@gmail.com · Instagram

I’m a Los Angeles-based freelance writer with experience working across a range of projects and media, including longform journalism, breaking news coverage, product journalism, video scripts, branded content, digital marketing, awards show entries, and podcasts. As an editor, I'm adept at turning rough copy into clean, concise stories and managing content across various digital platforms. I love spending time outdoors (running, hiking, and biking) and diving down rabbit holes about bikes, cars, outdoor gear, nature, maps, watches, and more. I'm always looking for opportunities to write and edit pieces on those topics and beyond.

 
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Selected Articles

Los Angeles Times

New challenge unlocked: hiking with a newborn. How to keep your baby safe on the trails, April 2024

Catch the snow at these spots in the San Gabriel Mountains — while supplies last, March 2024

Want to get more out of your time in L.A.’s great outdoors? Give back to it, February 2024

This bird whisperer is keeping the 4,000-year-old tradition of falconry alive in L.A., February 2024

L.A. is home to a thriving cycling culture. These 13 bike shops will help you discover it, January 2024

Read more of my Los Angeles Times articles here.

InsideHook

Review: We Tested the Sustainably Made Juntos AlpaKnit Lace-up, November 2023

The Best Running Jackets for Rainy Weather, November 2023

The Icebreaker ZoneKnit Merino Shorts Are the Best Running Shorts I’ve Ever Tried, September 2023

Stuff We Swear By: The Nike Wildhorse Is the Only Outdoor Shoe You Need, July 2023

The Best Bikes Under $1,000 to Get You Back on the Road (or the Trail), April 2020

Read more of my InsideHook articles here.

Runner's World

The 10 Best Running Shoes for Flat Feet, March 2024

The 9 Best Running Shoes for Beginners, According to an Expert, October 2023

The Best Nike Running Shoes, May 2023

The Best Walking Shoes for Support and Comfort, All Day Long, April 2023

Saucony Wants to Bring Its High-Tech Lab to Your Nearest Running Store, March 2018

Read more of my Runner’s World articles here

Men's Journal

Asics Gel-Kayano 30: Finally, a Stability Shoe Without the Sacrifices, March 2024

The Best Car Auctions: 5 Cars and Trucks We'd Bid on Right Now, May 2023

Specialized's Globe Haul ST E-bike Might Just Replace Your Next Car, April 2023

Photographer Chris Burkard on His New Book, Getting Locked in a Russian Jail, and the Item He Never Travels Without, September 2022

Inside Golden Saddle Cyclery, the Most Famous Bike Shop in L.A., March 2020

Read more of my Men’s Journal articles here

Rolling Stone

Field Mag

Blundstone and L.L.Bean Just Released the Work Boot of Your Dreams, September 2023

Leatherman Garage Batch 005: 40th Anniversary, A New Old School Multi-Tool, July 2023

The Cake Bukk Is a New High-Octane E-Moto for Off-Road Riding, November 2022

Rental Cabins in Illinois: The 10 Best of the Midwest, June 2022

The 6 Best Hiking Trails in Los Angeles, April 2022

Read more of my Field Mag articles here.

SAIL

Cruising: Less (LOA) is More, June 2020 (appeared in June print issue)

CityLab

Get Your Kicks Biking Route 66, July 2018

The New York Times

Revenge of the Suburbs, November 2017

Newest York

On Two Wheels, May 2017

Human Development

Millennials and Christian Love: Searching for Lasting Values, October 2016 (article starts on page 5)

America

Hillsong Brings Religion to a New Generation, November 2015

The Morning News

The New Town & Gown, September 2015 (I also shot and edited photos for this piece)

Copywriting / Branded content

HearstMade

5 Reasons Your Smart Home Deserves a Smart Door, August 2023

7 Places to Work Out With a View in Texas, May 2023

Huckberry

The Joy of Owning: How One BMW Motorcycle Changed the Course of an Entire Life, September 2023

The Joy of Owning: A 55-Year-Old Plane, May 2023

The Joy of Owning: Custom Harley Panhead Chopper, November 2022

The Joy of Owning: Rad Rides, August 2022

The Joy of Owning: '86 Porsche 944, June 2022

Huckberry Book Club: The Art of Maintenance, March 2022

The Cult-Loved Japanese Magazines You Should Be Reading, September 2021

A Catskills Cabin Sets the Vibe for Fall, August 2021

Huckberry Book Club: Born to Be Wild, August 2021

The Joy of Owning: ‘87 Toyota HJ75 Land Cruiser, June 2021

Huckberry Book Club: Do It Your Damn Self, March 2021

Gear Patrol Studios

Today in Gear: The Best New Releases to Know, February 2023

Today in Gear: Hump Day Product News, February 2023

How to Change Your Oil the Right Way, August 2022 (sponsored by eBay)

How to Change a Flat Tire the Right Way, August 2022, (sponsored by eBay)

How to Change Your Air Filter and Check Your Hoses and Belts, August 2022 (sponsored by eBay)

Gaia GPS

Winter Fat Biking Guide, January 2021

9 Expert Driving Tips For Your Next Overlanding Trip, September 2020

Bear Safety Tips for the Backcountry, July 2020

Men’s Journal

One Boot to Rule Them All: Tracing the History of Blundstone #500 Over the Decades, September 2023

A New Way to Winter: Embrace the Season With Fjällräven’s Expedition Series Jackets, December 2021

Wool Done Right: Fjällräven Finds New Ways to Work With Nature, October 2021

Built for the Wild: The G-SHOCK MUDMASTER GGB100 Can Handle the Toughest Jobs on Earth, June 2021

Firefighter Fit: The G-SHOCK GBDH1000 Can Handle Your Most Brutal Workouts, March 2021

For Clint Johnston, Adventure Is Never Far Away (Even When He’s Stuck at Home), December 2020

A Gift That’ll Last: Deejo Pocket Knives Are Practical, Customizable, and Beautifully Made, December 2020

Leatherman Has a Multitool for Everyone on Your Holiday Shopping List, November 2020

How Ryan Kempson is Skiing, Kitesurfing and Rock Climbing His Way to an OCR World Title, September 2020

Your Underwear Is Broken and You Don’t Even Know It, September 2020

Watches and Water: Resistance Ratings, Caring for Your Watch, and More, April 2020

The Urban Chameleon: Exploring New York With Kenneth Cole’s Spring Collection, March 2020

Nikko & Shikinejima: Two Adventurous Day Trips From Tokyo, November 2019

Nagano Travel Guide: The Best Adventures in Japan’s Backcountry, September 2019

The New York Times T Brand Studio

Why Long Distance Doesn't Have to Mean Losing Touch With Loved Ones, December 2018

VP+C Partners

  • Created new copy and wrote blog posts for the redesigned Kaplowitz Firm website.

  • Wrote multiple reported blog posts for the Mohawk Today blog.

The Webby Awards

Gold Label Awards

  • Drafted awards show written entries (Pulitzer Prize, Cannes, Clio Awards, etc.) for clients including Dodge, Intuit/Quickbooks, and P&G.

  • Wrote awards show entry video scripts for clients including Spotify, BMW, and FCA.

Fourlaps

 


Education

Fordham University, New York city

B.A. English, minors in Creative Writing and Spanish
Graduated summa cum laude May 2015

Universidad de Granada, Granada, Spain

In spring 2014, I studied abroad in Granada for a full semester. I took two courses in Spanish literature at the university and three courses in Spanish language and culture at the Centro de Lenguas Modernas.
May 2014

Contact

Email: michael.l.charboneau@gmail.com

Twitter: @mlcharbs

Instagram: @mlcharbs