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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...
Mat
May 26, 20181 min read
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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...
Mat
May 15, 20181 min read
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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...
Mat
May 13, 20181 min read
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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...
Mat
Apr 21, 20181 min read
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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...
Mat
Mar 22, 20184 min read
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Bay Circuit Trail: Hiking The 230 Mile Emerald Necklace of Massachusetts (Section 2)
My next section hike of the 230 mile Bay Circuit Trail picked up where I had left off at the end of Old Town Hill on Newman Rd. in...
Mat
Mar 2, 20183 min read
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Bay Circuit Trail: Hiking The 230 Mile Emerald Necklace of Massachusetts (Section 1)
I recently came across the 230 mile Bay Circuit Trail after noticing maps for the trail and was instantly intrigued. The prospect of a...
Reach Your Summit
Feb 12, 20184 min read
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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...
Reach Your Summit
Jan 29, 20185 min read
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Grass Mountain: Bushwacking In The Green Mountains of Vermont
Grass Mountain is a peak located in southwestern Vermont in the town of North Bennington. The mountain is a part of the New England's 50...
Reach Your Summit
Jan 11, 20183 min read
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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...
Reach Your Summit
Dec 7, 20175 min read
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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...
Mat
Nov 25, 20171 min read
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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...
Mat
Nov 13, 20174 min read
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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...
Mat
Oct 25, 20171 min read
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Peak Bagger's Delight: Hiking In One of The Quieter Parts of Acadia National Park
With the opportunity to bag four peaks within a few hours, it was hard to pass this up during a recent trip to Acadia National Park. Not...
Mat
Oct 10, 20175 min read
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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...
Mat
Sep 27, 20174 min read
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The Seven Sisters Traverse
The Seven Sisters are part of a distinct basalt ridgeline within the Holyoke Range that is part of the New England National Scenic Trail...
Mat
Sep 18, 20175 min read
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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...
Mat
Aug 31, 20171 min read
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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...
Mat
Aug 28, 20171 min read
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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...
Mat
Aug 22, 201724 min read
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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,...
Mat
Aug 1, 20171 min read
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