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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.

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Universal Edibility Test: Practice Caution When Eating Raw

I spent my childhood eating weird things, but I was always fascinated with edible plants. Often returning from the woods with a sizable portion of roots, berries, and leaves, but I would never have made it very far without knowing the universal edibility test. Learn how to test plants are safe to eat with our guide.
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89+ Delicious Camping Food Ideas For You To Try!

That rumbling feeling of an empty belly is never so loud as it is while in the outdoors, so a collection of the best camping food recipes is essential to an enjoyable trip. We've managed to round up over 89 of the best camping food recipes for you to try on your next trip!
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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.
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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.
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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.