Comparison: Altra Lone Peak 4.5 vs Altra Lone Peak 4.0 Shoes
The Lone Peak by Altra has quickly become a trail favorite for thru-hikers, section hikers and weekend warriors, and it's easy to see...
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Mat
- Apr 29, 2019
- 7 min
5 Items I'll Be Testing On Trips In 2019
This month kicked off my 3-season guided backpacking trips as well as conditioning for this year's Allegheny 100 Challenge. With multiple...
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mattjobin
- Dec 18, 2018
- 1 min
Gear Review Video: Ultimate Direction FK Tarp & FK Bivy
A 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...
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Mat
- May 27, 2018
- 1 min
Allegheny 100 Training Hike: 39.3 Mile LKD Loop & Nine Trails Vest Test
This 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...
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Mat
- May 15, 2018
- 1 min
22.5 Mile Day Hike Allegheny 100 Training: New England Trail
In 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...
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Mat
- May 13, 2018
- 1 min
25 Mile Day Hike Allegheny 100 Training: Appalachian Trail
In this video, I go over my gear selection, nutrition and hydration for a 25 mile day hike on the Appalachian Trail, followed by sharing...
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Mat
- Apr 21, 2018
- 1 min
Gear List For 2018 Allegheny 100 Challenge
In 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...
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Mat
- Mar 22, 2018
- 4 min
Gear Preview: Osprey Levity 45
The 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...
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mattjobin
- Jan 29, 2018
- 5 min
Gear Comparison: Osprey Exos 58 Previous Gen vs 2018 Updated Model
This Spring Osprey is releasing an updated version of their popular Exos pack. A favorite among the ultralight and thru-hiking...
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mattjobin
- Dec 7, 2017
- 5 min
Tips For The Trail: Creating A Routine
When I'm out backpacking, whether I'm solo or with a group, I like to follow a well-defined routine when I arrive at camp. By creating...
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Mat
- Nov 13, 2017
- 4 min
Gear Review: Patagonia Ascensionist 35L
The Patagonia Ascensionist may have been designed with alpine in mind, but I have found it to be a great lightweight 3-season backpacking...
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Mat
- Oct 25, 2017
- 1 min
The Ten Essentials (And Beyond)
Packing the Ten Essentials for any trip is a good habit to have. Even if you are going for a simple day hike, kayaking in a nearby lake...
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Mat
- Sep 28, 2017
- 4 min
Gear Review: Mountain Hardwear Ghost UL 1 Tent
The Mountain Hardwear Ghost UL 1 is a super lightweight 1 person double wall tent with a weight listed at 1 lb 14 oz (tent, rainfly and...
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Mat
- Aug 23, 2017
- 24 min
Lightweight 3-Season Backpacking Gear List
With new technologies and innovations gear is always evolving. As I looked back at a post I wrote a year ago, I noticed some of my gear...
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Mat
- Aug 1, 2017
- 1 min
Gear Review Video: Sea To Summit Ultralight Hammock
A look at the new 2017 Sea To Summit Ultralight Hammock along with an up close in depth setup. Hammock weight limit is 300 lbs. A warm,...
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Mat
- Apr 28, 2017
- 1 min
Gear Review Video: 2017 REI Co-Op Quarter Dome 1 Tent
This video provides a look at the 2017 REI Co-Op Quarter Dome 1 lightweight backpacking tent. River camping at its finest. With the...
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Mat
- Feb 16, 2017
- 7 min
Choosing A Shelter
When it comes to shelters there seem to be an unlimited number of options out there, yet the tasks they are designed to handle are the...
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Mat
- Jan 26, 2017
- 9 min
Choosing A Cooking System: Part 1
This is the first of a two part series on cooking systems. In this segment I'll discuss different heat sources (fire, stoves), fuel and...
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Mat
- Oct 28, 2016
- 4 min
How-to Video: Make Your Own Cat Food Can Alcohol Stove
An alcohol stove can be a great addition to your backpacking, bikepacking or kayak touring kit. Depending on the type of alcohol stove...
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Mat
- Oct 9, 2016
- 22 min
A 3-Season Weekend Trip Backpacking Checklist
As a professional guide, one of the questions I get asked often is, "What's inside your pack?" or "What do you bring for a weekend trip...
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