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    Fastpacking 101
    Mat
    • Jul 18, 2018
    • 8 min

    Fastpacking 101

    Have you ever found yourself pressed for time, but itching to get out on an epic adventure? Let me introduce you to fastpacking....
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    Tips For The Trail: Creating A Routine
    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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    Tips For The Trail: How To Sleep Warm At Camp In The Winter
    Mat
    • Nov 26, 2017
    • 1 min

    Tips For The Trail: How To Sleep Warm At Camp In The Winter

    A good sleeping bag will only get you so far. In addition to a bag, I share tips and methods I use for sleeping warm and comfortably...
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    The Ten Essentials (And Beyond)
    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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    Gear Comparison Video: MSR TrailShot vs Katadyn BeFree vs Sawyer Mini Squeeze
    Mat
    • Aug 31, 2017
    • 1 min

    Gear Comparison Video: MSR TrailShot vs Katadyn BeFree vs Sawyer Mini Squeeze

    The video above shares a look at three lightweight water filters suitable for many outdoor adventures as well as seeing each in use on...
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    How-to Video: Packing A Backpack For Comfort and Efficiency On The Trail
    Mat
    • Aug 28, 2017
    • 1 min

    How-to Video: Packing A Backpack For Comfort and Efficiency On The Trail

    Packing a backpack properly has many benefits that can help your trip more fun and enjoyable. In the video above, I break down the...
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    Tips For The Trail: The Sweet Spot For Backpack Comfort
    Mat
    • Jun 30, 2017
    • 2 min

    Tips For The Trail: The Sweet Spot For Backpack Comfort

    Packs should always be picked last before each trip. To do so beforehand would be like moving a couch into a room without measuring the...
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    Navigation: Trip Planning & In The Field
    Mat
    • Jan 19, 2017
    • 4 min

    Navigation: Trip Planning & In The Field

    When I'm out on backpacking trips, I always like to carry a couple of navigation tools with me. Whether hiking on-trail or off-trail...
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    11 Quick & Cost Effective Ways You Can Go Light
    Mat
    • Jan 8, 2017
    • 7 min

    11 Quick & Cost Effective Ways You Can Go Light

    Growing up in the Boy Scouts and even when I started guiding client trips, a 50 +/- lb pack on my back was the norm. As technologies have...
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    Tips For The Trail: Treating Water During Winter Trips
    Mat
    • Dec 20, 2016
    • 6 min

    Tips For The Trail: Treating Water During Winter Trips

    Despite how we may feel while out exerting ourselves during the winter, staying properly hydrated is just as important as in the summer...
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