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, 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
- Nov 29, 2018
- 2 min
Gear Review: Sierra Designs Cloud 35
Earlier this year Sierra Designs put out a new line of sleeping bags that could become a new standard in the outdoor industry. The Cloud...
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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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Mat
- Jul 16, 2018
- 1 min
Gear Review: Osprey Levity 45
A closer look at the ultralight Osprey Levity 45 backpack, new for spring 2018. #Osprey #backpackinggear #backpacking #outdoors...
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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 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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Reach Your Summit
- 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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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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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 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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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
- Feb 9, 2017
- 4 min
Choosing A Cooking System: Part 2
This is the second part of a two part series on cooking systems. In this post I will discuss cookware and utensils. The first part can be...
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