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mattiejgould

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Mattie is an adventure writer and photographer that specialises in hiking, bikepacking and camping. He writes for Australian Geographic Adventure, We Are Explorers, Walkers Journal, Bike Gear Database and more.

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Hyperlite Junction 40L Ultralight Hiking Pack: Review

Posted on May 14, 2025May 16, 2025 mattie

When I was looking for an ultralight hiking pack I knew what kind of pack I was chasing, but I

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Review: Mont Moondance 1P Hiking and Bikepacking Tent

Posted on May 8, 2025May 8, 2025 mattie

I recently went on a bike tour in New Zealand, riding from Auckland to Wellington over ten days, and I

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Lake Dunstan Cycle Trail – New Zealand

Posted on March 11, 2025May 8, 2025 mattie

The newest addition to the New Zealand Great Rides catalogue, the Lake Dunstan cycle trail is well worth checking out.

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Make your own gear (myog) spork cover

Posted on December 8, 2024December 8, 2024 mattie

I’ve recently begun a journey into the world of making your own gear, or myog as it’s affectionately known and

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Mont Lightspeed Jacket: Review

Posted on December 4, 2024May 14, 2025 mattie

As a truly ultralight offering, the Lightspeed jacket might seem like a break from tradition for Mont, but with some

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Neve Gear Waratah Hiking Quilt

Posted on November 27, 2024March 31, 2025 mattie

For a long time I was unsure about hiking quilts. There was no real rationale behind my concerns, but the

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Mont Warmlite Sit Mat

Posted on November 25, 2024November 25, 2024 mattie

I’m a big fan of bringing a sit pad on hiking and biking adventures so it’s cool to see local

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Hiking the Walls of Jerusalem trail in Tasmania

Posted on November 22, 2024November 25, 2024 mattie

Hiking the three day Walls of Jerusalem trail near Cradle Mountain, in Tasmania, has been one of my highlights of

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Cycling the walking trail to Bendora hut
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Bendora Hut

Posted on July 24, 2024 mattie

Bendora Hut definitely isn’t the prettiest of the Kosciuszko Huts around, but as one of the closest huts to the

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Bikepacking Selwyn Snow Resort to Four Mile Hut

Posted on July 5, 2024 mattie

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