Mat JobinNov 25, 20204 minHoliday Gear Gift GuideI recently had the opportunity to do a segment with MyTv9 News, Lauren's Crazy Pet Show and FALPS (Friends of American Legion & Peoples...
MatDec 20, 20195 minComparison: Altra Lone Peak 4.5 vs Altra Lone Peak 4.0 ShoesThe Lone Peak by Altra has quickly become a trail favorite for thru-hikers, section hikers and weekend warriors, and it's easy to see...
MatSep 4, 20191 minNational Trails Day 2019 Backpacking AdventureExplore the trails of Pachaug State Forest on this backpacking trip celebrating Connecticut Trails Day 2019. The trip was guided by Mat...
MatApr 29, 20197 min5 Items I'll Be Testing On Trips In 2019This month kicked off my 3-season guided backpacking trips as well as conditioning for this year's Allegheny 100 Challenge. With multiple...
MatFeb 19, 20196 min8 Reasons Why You Should Consider Thru-Hiking A Long TrailThru-hiking has seen an explosion in popularity over the last few years. Books are being written and published. Blockbuster movies such...
MatJan 31, 20195 minBackpacking On Cape CodI know what you're thinking and I had the same feeling when I first learned about it. Backpacking? On Cape Cod? Surely you must be...
MatJan 21, 20194 minBay Circuit Trail: Hiking The 230 Mile Emerald Necklace of Massachusetts (Section 6)My sixth segment on the Bay Circuit Trail came with a lot of historical significance, more daylight and a bit of trail running. I had...
mattjobinDec 18, 20181 minGear Review Video: Ultimate Direction FK Tarp & FK BivyA look at two new pieces of gear from Ultimate Direction for 2018. The FK Tarp and FK Bivy. Testing out the tarp and bivy system during a...
MatNov 29, 20182 minGear Review: Sierra Designs Cloud 35Earlier this year Sierra Designs put out a new line of sleeping bags that could become a new standard in the outdoor industry. The Cloud...
MatOct 27, 20182 minBay Circuit Trail: Hiking The 230 Mile Emerald Necklace of Massachusetts (Section 5)Picking up where I left off near the T, I crossed a busy intersection and entered the woods Indian Ridge Reservation. It was a cold late...
MatSep 12, 20183 minBay Circuit Trail: Hiking The 230 Mile Emerald Necklace of Massachusetts (Section 4)For the next stretch of the Bay Circuit Trail, I picked up right where I left off in Oxford State Forest. It was a mild, but cool...
MatJul 18, 20188 minFastpacking 101Have you ever found yourself pressed for time, but itching to get out on an epic adventure? Let me introduce you to fastpacking....
MatJul 16, 20181 minGear Review: Osprey Levity 45A closer look at the ultralight Osprey Levity 45 backpack, new for spring 2018. #Osprey #backpackinggear #backpacking #outdoors...
MatJul 8, 20182 minBay Circuit Trail: Hiking The 230 Mile Emerald Necklace of Massachusetts (Section 3)The next section of the Bay Circuit Trail, I hiked after some snow had fallen. Picking up where I left off at Rte 1, the trail left...
MatJun 27, 201810 minLKD Loop Backpacking TripLast year, Reach Your Summit was the first to offer a backpacking adventure trip in the entire country for National Trails Day (CT Trails...
MatMay 27, 20181 minAllegheny 100 Training Hike: 39.3 Mile LKD Loop & Nine Trails Vest TestThis video is a combination of two trips. The first is a quick 6 mile rainy training hike on part of the LKD Loop where I was eager to...
MatMay 15, 20181 min22.5 Mile Day Hike Allegheny 100 Training: New England TrailIn this video I share a 22.5 mile training hike I take on the New England Trail, in preparation for the Allegheny 100 Challenge which I...
MatMay 13, 20181 min25 Mile Day Hike Allegheny 100 Training: Appalachian TrailIn this video, I go over my gear selection, nutrition and hydration for a 25 mile day hike on the Appalachian Trail, followed by sharing...
MatApr 21, 20181 minGear List For 2018 Allegheny 100 ChallengeIn this video, I go over the gear, clothing and footwear that I will be using for the 2018 Allegheny 100 Challenge. I go over each item...
MatMar 22, 20184 minGear Preview: Osprey Levity 45The much anticipated Osprey Levity is not a pack for everyone, but for those it is, it could be a game changer. The pack comes in a 60...