FRV Loop Revisited October 2022
Total Miles: 40 miles Total Elevation: 5,367 ft Duration: 2 Days The FRV Loop is a unique backpacking loop located in the Farmington...
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Mat
Dec 19, 20195 min
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, 20197 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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Reach Your Summit
Dec 18, 20181 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 26, 20181 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, 20181 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, 20181 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, 20181 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, 20184 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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Reach Your Summit
Jan 29, 20185 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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Reach Your Summit
Dec 7, 20175 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, 20174 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, 20171 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 27, 20174 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 22, 201724 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, 20171 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, 20171 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, 20177 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, 20179 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, 20164 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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