Matt Avatar

Matt Suwak

Matt was reared by the bear and the bobcat and the coyote of rural Pennsylvania. For the moment he lives in Philadelphia and is a gardener and freelance writer by trade.

Matt's free time is devoted to traipsing through forests, angling in creeks, and hunting for rare plants and mushrooms. He's got a soft spot for reading Steinbeck while in the outdoors and is quickly becoming a die-hard hammock camper.

Matt is fueled almost entirely by beer and hot sauce.

Email - Personal Website

how to build a campfire featimage

How To Make A Campfire The Right Way

A campfire is an iconic symbol we associate with overnighting in the great outdoors. However, it can be a fickle master! Learn all the practicalities to build a campfire, the right way.
Matt Suwak
Clouds Rest Hiking Trail Guide featimage

Clouds Rest Hiking & Backpacking Guide

Clouds Rest sits just shy of 10,000 feet and offers incredible 360 views of Yosemite park and it's more well-known brother making it a worthy 6-mile hike.
Matt Suwak
Close up of kotted rope

12 Essential Camping Knots (With Pictures!)

Every good scout knows their basic camping knots! But if you weren’t paying attention we've got you covered in our comprehensive guide on how and when to use them.
Matt Suwak