Matt Kessler - Revelo

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👇 FREE Best Camping Experience Gear Guide High Quality Outdoor Gear & Clothing Reviews Whether you love hiking, camping, backpacking, or canoeing - I’ve been testing outdoor gear and clothing for over 30 years. I research, purchase, and test the top products in all the important categories. Then I recommend the best items based on quality, performance, comfort, and durability. Adventure Trips 🥾 Explorer Adventure, Wyoming - backpacking, fly fishing 🛶 Voyageur Adventure, Minnesota - canoeing, portaging, grouse hunting 🔥 Scout Adventure, Texas - basic bushcraft and primitive survival skills Work With Me I provide Gospel guidance to encourage and equip executives, pastors, and ministry leaders to thrive in their spiritual, emotional, and relational health through leadership formation, spiritual direction, trauma-informed counseling, and marriage care.

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Best Backpacking Gear 2026 — Top 15 Field Tested Picks I Actually Carry!

Best Backpacking Gear 2026 — Top 15 Field Tested Picks I Actually Carry! Matt Kessler - Revelo

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Warbonnet Blackbird XLC Gen3 Review (I Almost Returned This Hammock)!

Warbonnet Blackbird XLC Gen3 Review (I Almost Returned This Hammock)! Matt Kessler - Revelo

490 views - 2 weeks ago

Most Useful Features of the Topo Maps+ App (Simple & Practical!)

Most Useful Features of the Topo Maps+ App (Simple & Practical!) Matt Kessler - Revelo

269 views - 3 weeks ago

How to Use a Map and Compass in the Backcountry With Topo Maps+ GPS!

How to Use a Map and Compass in the Backcountry With Topo Maps+ GPS! Matt Kessler - Revelo

139 views - 3 weeks ago

Plan Your Backpacking Trip with Confidence Using Topo Maps+ GPS

Plan Your Backpacking Trip with Confidence Using Topo Maps+ GPS Matt Kessler - Revelo

126 views - 3 weeks ago

Best New Backpacking Gear of 2026 (My Favorite Picks)!

Best New Backpacking Gear of 2026 (My Favorite Picks)! Matt Kessler - Revelo

1.2K views - 1 month ago

Best Backpacking Sleeping Bags 2026—Top 4 Compared!

Best Backpacking Sleeping Bags 2026—Top 4 Compared! Matt Kessler - Revelo

2.2K views - 2 months ago

Best Backpacking Stoves of 2026—Top 5 Tested & Compared!

Best Backpacking Stoves of 2026—Top 5 Tested & Compared! Matt Kessler - Revelo

3.7K views - 2 months ago

Boundary Waters Canoe Trip—Reset Your Soul on an Epic Wilderness Adventure!

Boundary Waters Canoe Trip—Reset Your Soul on an Epic Wilderness Adventure! Matt Kessler - Revelo

136 views - 3 months ago

Complete Backpacking Packing List—Every Item Explained

Complete Backpacking Packing List—Every Item Explained Matt Kessler - Revelo

2K views - 3 months ago

How to Choose Rain Gear for Backpacking—Most Hikers Get This Wrong!

How to Choose Rain Gear for Backpacking—Most Hikers Get This Wrong! Matt Kessler - Revelo

1.1K views - 3 months ago

Best Rain Pants 2026 for Hiking & Backpacking – Top 5 Tested & Compared!

Best Rain Pants 2026 for Hiking & Backpacking – Top 5 Tested & Compared! Matt Kessler - Revelo

5K views - 4 months ago

Best Hatchet for Bushcraft, Survival, and Adventure - Essential Camping Gear!

Best Hatchet for Bushcraft, Survival, and Adventure - Essential Camping Gear! Matt Kessler - Revelo

768 views - 4 months ago

Top 10 Backpacking Essentials (Camping Gear You Actually Need)!

Top 10 Backpacking Essentials (Camping Gear You Actually Need)! Matt Kessler - Revelo

1.8K views - 4 months ago

Don’t Buy This Backpacking Gear (Unless You Want More Comfort)

Don’t Buy This Backpacking Gear (Unless You Want More Comfort) Matt Kessler - Revelo

336 views - 4 months ago

Best Cold Weather Camping Jacket 2026 Fire Resistant & Campfire Tested!

Best Cold Weather Camping Jacket 2026 Fire Resistant & Campfire Tested! Matt Kessler - Revelo

449 views - 5 months ago

I Tested the Patagonia Torrentshell 3L in Real Backcountry Storms (Here's What Happened)!

I Tested the Patagonia Torrentshell 3L in Real Backcountry Storms (Here's What Happened)! Matt Kessler - Revelo

10K views - 5 months ago

Best Cold Weather Hiking Pants 2026 | Patagonia, KÜHL, Filson!

Best Cold Weather Hiking Pants 2026 | Patagonia, KÜHL, Filson! Matt Kessler - Revelo

1.9K views - 5 months ago

BEST Backpacking Tent 2026 NEMO Dagger Osmo (Honest Field Tested Review)!

BEST Backpacking Tent 2026 NEMO Dagger Osmo (Honest Field Tested Review)! Matt Kessler - Revelo

8.6K views - 5 months ago

NEMO Tensor Extreme Conditions vs BIG AGNES Rapide SL Insulated Sleeping Pad Review!

NEMO Tensor Extreme Conditions vs BIG AGNES Rapide SL Insulated Sleeping Pad Review! Matt Kessler - Revelo

4.2K views - 6 months ago

From Wilderness Survival to Spiritual Revival: Zach Fowler’s Journey

From Wilderness Survival to Spiritual Revival: Zach Fowler’s Journey Matt Kessler - Revelo

182 views - 6 months ago

Jonathan Burton: From Addiction to Redemption — His Powerful Outdoor Survival Story

Jonathan Burton: From Addiction to Redemption — His Powerful Outdoor Survival Story Matt Kessler - Revelo

226 views - 6 months ago

Lost Signal in the Backcountry? Here's Why Topo Maps+ Pro Saved Me

Lost Signal in the Backcountry? Here's Why Topo Maps+ Pro Saved Me Matt Kessler - Revelo

600 views - 7 months ago

What Really Happened to Carleigh Fairchild on Alone Season 3: 86 Days, Trauma, Healing & Survival

What Really Happened to Carleigh Fairchild on Alone Season 3: 86 Days, Trauma, Healing & Survival Matt Kessler - Revelo

681 views - 7 months ago

Leatherman Wave Alpha vs Wave+ (New King of Multi Tools?)

Leatherman Wave Alpha vs Wave+ (New King of Multi Tools?) Matt Kessler - Revelo

3K views - 7 months ago

Best EDC Chest Pack for Hiking & Camping (FullTang Tactical Review)

Best EDC Chest Pack for Hiking & Camping (FullTang Tactical Review) Matt Kessler - Revelo

5.1K views - 7 months ago

How Sleeping Bag Temperature Ratings Actually Work (Explained Simply)

How Sleeping Bag Temperature Ratings Actually Work (Explained Simply) Matt Kessler - Revelo

2.8K views - 8 months ago

Sawyer Squeeze + CNOC Vecto Review | Best Backpacking Water Filter Setup 2026

Sawyer Squeeze + CNOC Vecto Review | Best Backpacking Water Filter Setup 2026 Matt Kessler - Revelo

10K views - 8 months ago

Best Backpacking Hammock Setup 2026: Warbonnet Ridgerunner + Topquilt, Underquilt & Tarp

Best Backpacking Hammock Setup 2026: Warbonnet Ridgerunner + Topquilt, Underquilt & Tarp Matt Kessler - Revelo

2.2K views - 8 months ago

The Best American-Made Survival Knife? Field Tested in the Boundary Waters!

The Best American-Made Survival Knife? Field Tested in the Boundary Waters! Matt Kessler - Revelo

664 views - 8 months ago

Into the Boundary Waters - 9 Days of Canoe Camping Adventure!

Into the Boundary Waters - 9 Days of Canoe Camping Adventure! Matt Kessler - Revelo

681 views - 8 months ago

Canoe Trip Packing Checklist: Gear That Keeps You Safe & Comfortable!

Canoe Trip Packing Checklist: Gear That Keeps You Safe & Comfortable! Matt Kessler - Revelo

1.3K views - 9 months ago

Best Hiking Underwear 2025 | Top Merino Wool Boxer Briefs for Men

Best Hiking Underwear 2025 | Top Merino Wool Boxer Briefs for Men Matt Kessler - Revelo

6.9K views - 10 months ago

Best All-Weather Fire Starters for Camping, Backpacking & Survival (Waterproof)!

Best All-Weather Fire Starters for Camping, Backpacking & Survival (Waterproof)! Matt Kessler - Revelo

1.1K views - 10 months ago

Is This Survival Gear Mystery Bag Worth It?

Is This Survival Gear Mystery Bag Worth It? Matt Kessler - Revelo

214 views - 10 months ago

Pocket Dump: Best EDC Wallet + Knife Combo (Zip Pouch Pro + Mini Bugout)

Pocket Dump: Best EDC Wallet + Knife Combo (Zip Pouch Pro + Mini Bugout) Matt Kessler - Revelo

2.2K views - 10 months ago

BEST Beanies for Backpacking (Wool vs Acrylic?) Buy These 2!

BEST Beanies for Backpacking (Wool vs Acrylic?) Buy These 2! Matt Kessler - Revelo

5.9K views - 11 months ago

Most Comfortable Hammock for Backpacking Side Sleepers - Warbonnet Ridgerunner Changes Everything!

Most Comfortable Hammock for Backpacking Side Sleepers - Warbonnet Ridgerunner Changes Everything! Matt Kessler - Revelo

4.7K views - 11 months ago

Best Lightweight Sleeping Bag for Summer 2025 – My #1 Pick for Warm Nights!

Best Lightweight Sleeping Bag for Summer 2025 – My #1 Pick for Warm Nights! Matt Kessler - Revelo

3.2K views - 1 year ago

I Tested Every Major Backpacking Meal Brand So You Don't Have To Matt Kessler - Revelo

3.7K views - 1 year ago

Best Lightweight Hiking Pants for Summer 2025 | Quick Dry & Trail Tested

Best Lightweight Hiking Pants for Summer 2025 | Quick Dry & Trail Tested Matt Kessler - Revelo

9K views - 1 year ago

Best Hiking Shirts for Men 2025 (Quick Dry, UV Protection, Tested & Reviewed!)

Best Hiking Shirts for Men 2025 (Quick Dry, UV Protection, Tested & Reviewed!) Matt Kessler - Revelo

4.1K views - 1 year ago

I Spent 9 Days Completely Alone Canoeing the Boundary Waters

I Spent 9 Days Completely Alone Canoeing the Boundary Waters Matt Kessler - Revelo

3.6K views - 1 year ago

Essential Tool List for Camping and Survival 2026 (Tested & Reviewed)!

Essential Tool List for Camping and Survival 2026 (Tested & Reviewed)! Matt Kessler - Revelo

415 views - 1 year ago

Why Your Wife Thinks You’re A Horrible Listener (& How To Fix It!)

Why Your Wife Thinks You’re A Horrible Listener (& How To Fix It!) Matt Kessler - Revelo

871 views - 1 year ago

5 Camping Tech Gadgets That Make Backpacking Easier

5 Camping Tech Gadgets That Make Backpacking Easier Matt Kessler - Revelo

609 views - 1 year ago

Top 3 BEST Backpacking Packs for Camping in 2025 (TESTED & REVIEWED)!

Top 3 BEST Backpacking Packs for Camping in 2025 (TESTED & REVIEWED)! Matt Kessler - Revelo

8.1K views - 1 year ago

Sawyer Squeeze vs Platypus QuickDraw: Why I Switched (+ Blackflush & Cleaning Guide)

Sawyer Squeeze vs Platypus QuickDraw: Why I Switched (+ Blackflush & Cleaning Guide) Matt Kessler - Revelo

6.7K views - 1 year ago

Top 3 BEST Waterproof Backpacks of 2025: Sea to Summit vs Frost River vs Granite Gear

Top 3 BEST Waterproof Backpacks of 2025: Sea to Summit vs Frost River vs Granite Gear Matt Kessler - Revelo

3.6K views - 1 year ago

Jetboil Flash Review – Is It Really the Best Stove for Backpacking in 2025?

Jetboil Flash Review – Is It Really the Best Stove for Backpacking in 2025? Matt Kessler - Revelo

4.5K views - 1 year ago

Are You Too Harsh or Too Soft? The Truth About Christian Love

Are You Too Harsh or Too Soft? The Truth About Christian Love Matt Kessler - Revelo

92 views - 1 year ago

Best Backpacking Stove and Camping Pot Set Up for 2025!

Best Backpacking Stove and Camping Pot Set Up for 2025! Matt Kessler - Revelo

11K views - 1 year ago

Best Backpacking Sleeping Pads of 2025: Tested & Ranked! Ultralight, Warm & Durable

Best Backpacking Sleeping Pads of 2025: Tested & Ranked! Ultralight, Warm & Durable Matt Kessler - Revelo

27K views - 1 year ago

BEST Lightweight Backpacking Tents for 2025!

BEST Lightweight Backpacking Tents for 2025! Matt Kessler - Revelo

21K views - 1 year ago

BEST Bushcraft Survival Knife For Your Next Camping Trip

BEST Bushcraft Survival Knife For Your Next Camping Trip Matt Kessler - Revelo

3.7K views - 1 year ago

Primitive Survival Skills & Bushcraft for Spiritual Renewal

Primitive Survival Skills & Bushcraft for Spiritual Renewal Matt Kessler - Revelo

377 views - 1 year ago

Simple Guide to Journaling in the Wilderness

Simple Guide to Journaling in the Wilderness Matt Kessler - Revelo

340 views - 1 year ago

Best Backpacking Gadget of 2025: SensorPush Thermometer!

Best Backpacking Gadget of 2025: SensorPush Thermometer! Matt Kessler - Revelo

2K views - 1 year ago

The BEST Chest Pack for Your Next Outdoor ADVENTURE: Hill People Gear vs. Full Tang Tactical

The BEST Chest Pack for Your Next Outdoor ADVENTURE: Hill People Gear vs. Full Tang Tactical Matt Kessler - Revelo

5.3K views - 1 year ago

BEST Adventure Rain Jacket for Men 2025 (Kuiu vs Patagonia vs Outdoor Research) Tested & Reviewed

BEST Adventure Rain Jacket for Men 2025 (Kuiu vs Patagonia vs Outdoor Research) Tested & Reviewed Matt Kessler - Revelo

33K views - 1 year ago