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Dec 18, 20181 min read
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, 20182 min read
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
May 13, 20181 min read
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 read
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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Reach Your Summit
Jan 29, 20185 min read
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
Sep 27, 20174 min read
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 read
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 read
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
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
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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