With stints working for both the Ramblers and the Scouts under his belt, Matt knows one or two things about walking and camping. A highly experienced outdoors writer and editor, he contributes regular features and gear reviews to various leading magazines and websites, including Outdoors Magic. Matt's passions are for wild camping, long-distance backpacking and climbing mountains. Originally from Kent, he's now based in Snowdonia, which is the ideal backyard for testing outdoor kit to its limits.
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