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Mat
Apr 28, 20171 min read
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
Apr 23, 20172 min read
Tips For The Trail: Avoiding Tick-Borne Illnesses When Outdoors
Whether you're logging in miles on a multi-day backpacking adventure or enjoying a day hike with the family, staying healthy and safe on...
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Mat
Feb 16, 20177 min read
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, 20174 min read
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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Mat
Jan 26, 20179 min read
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
Jan 18, 20174 min read
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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Mat
Jan 7, 20177 min read
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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Mat
Dec 20, 20166 min read
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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Mat
Nov 20, 20165 min read
Short Is The New Long: 10 Must-Hike Long Distance Trails In New England & New York
Picture yourself at the beginning of a trailhead. The beginning of a trail that takes you across high mountain ridges, by endless scenic...
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Mat
Nov 13, 20163 min read
10 Exercises That Will Get You Ready For Your Outdoor Adventures
It's no secret, our bodies need to be taken care of in order to ensure a lifetime of adventure. Quite often, preparing for these...
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Mat
Oct 28, 20164 min read
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, 201622 min read
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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Mat
Sep 16, 20166 min read
A 14 Mile Hike In Southern CT - Richard H. Goodwin Trail
A hiking friend of mine recently told me about a newly created 14 mile trail in southern Connecticut with almost no hints of...
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Mat
Sep 9, 20167 min read
A Journey In Acadia National Park - NPS Centennial
Last week my girlfriend and I had the opportunity to explore and enjoy one of our beautiful National Parks, Acadia, in celebration of...
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Mat
Jun 23, 20164 min read
11 Incredible Hikes In Connecticut
Hiking can provide some incredible and memorable experiences. It can also connect you with a community, the land and provides us with...
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Mat
Mar 24, 20161 min read
Time Outside Can Be Good For Your Health
Countless studies have been made and the results are always positive. Spending time outdoors, such as hiking, is good for our health and...
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Mat
Feb 12, 20163 min read
11 Reasons Why You Should Try Winter Camping
Winter got off to a late start here in New England for 2015-2016, but nature's unpredictability is one of the traits we truly get to...
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