Matt Benson

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I'm Matt Benson, a Florida-based graphic designer and photographer who enjoys going outside and writing about it. This is where I document those adventures.

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Breathe
Breathe

I made a video about being present, Alex and I went camping for the first time since 2019, and Zion turned one year old!

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A Guide to Primitive Camping in Juniper Prairie Wilderness
A Guide to Primitive Camping in Juniper Prairie Wilderness

Everything you need to know to camp in the Juniper Prairie Wilderness area of the Ocala National Forest, including parking information and trailheads, camping locations and helpful resources.

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Florida Adventures, GuidesMatt Bensonflorida, the real florida, juniper prairie wilderness, yearling trail, florida trail, photography, videography, hiking, camping, get outside, matt benson, how to, guide, primitive, backcountry, dispersed, adventure, ocala national forest, central florida
Gear Parade
Gear Parade

Here is a list of my top ten favorite things to bring into the woods. Some are practical, others just fun. There is no particular order. It’s just ten things. That I like. Out of order. Here we go.

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Gear ReviewsMatt Bensonsea to summit, aeros, pillow, camping, gear, accessories, tarp, garmin, etrex, 10, gps, buff, tubular, headwear, gif, animated, review, sawyer, squeeze, water filter, trowek, trowel, backpacking, lightweiht, lightweight, patagonia, fanny pack, hip pack, mini, travel, hiking, equipment, petzl, headlamp, light, actik, pentax, digital, spotmeter, spot, meter, mamiya, 7ii, film, 120, medium format, camera, 80mm f/4, juniper prairie wilderness, ocala national forest, florida