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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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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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