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MOWSER'S MUSINGS
Matthew Will
Matthew Will

Hiking enthusiast and gear aficionado with 35+ years of global experience. Sharing epic adventures and honest gear reviews on YouTube. Passionate about quality, innovation, and inspiring others to explore the outdoors.

Oct 20, 2026

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3 min read

The Helicopter Was Still Looking for Him

Weekly Newsletter

Oct 13, 2026

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4 min read

Your Boots Won't Dry Out There

Weekly Newsletter

Oct 6, 2026

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3 min read

Who's Coming for a Walk?

Preparation

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Sep 29, 2026

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3 min read

When the GPS dies...

Weekly Newsletter

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Sep 22, 2026

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3 min read

The Safety Gap Almost Nobody Worries About

Weekly Newsletter

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Sep 15, 2026

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3 min read

18kg for Eight Days Is Getting Tougher

The lightest pack and the smartest pack are not always the same thing

Gear and packing

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Sep 8, 2026

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2 min read

The insole trick that saved my trip

Gear and packing

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Sep 1, 2026

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2 min read

Spring Starts Today. Nobody Told the Snow.

Gear and packing

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Aug 25, 2026

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3 min read

You Booked the Overland Track. Now What?

Preparation

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Aug 18, 2026

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3 min read

Eight Litres Each: The Water Gap Nobody Plans For

Food and water

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Aug 11, 2026

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3 min read

Both My Knees Are Torn. Here's Why I Still Walk 8km a Day

Fitness

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Aug 4, 2026

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2 min read

The map lied. Your legs knew it first.

Preparation

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Jul 14, 2026

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3 min read

The 10-Minute Pack Audit That Doesn't Cost a Cent

Gear and packing

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Jul 13, 2026

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14 min read

Rufus, Hugel, Cheyne Range, Gell, Hippogriff & Chimera. October 2025

A crazy 4 days through some extremely tough conditions.

Extended Walks

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Jun 30, 2026

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3 min read

The Navigation Habit That's Kept Me Found for 35 Years

Weekly Newsletter

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Jun 23, 2026

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3 min read

The raw bacon incident...

It is almost never fitness. Here is what actually beats you on day two.

Food and water

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Jun 16, 2026

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3 min read

Why you're stumbling at 3pm

Food and water

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Jun 9, 2026

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3 min read

How to not sleep in a bathtub

Gear and packing

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Jun 2, 2026

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2 min read

The Bowl of Soup That Changed How I Do Day Two

I used to roll into camp on empty, wait for dinner, and crash. Then I started carrying one small sachet of soup.

Food and water

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May 26, 2026

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3 min read

25 Winters of Cold Hands, Fixed in 10 Minutes

Gear and packing

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May 19, 2026

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3 min read

I Walked the Same Range Twelve Years Apart. Same Trail. Two Different Trips.

Weekly Newsletter

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May 12, 2026

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2 min read

Never Hit the Day-Three Wall Again: My 10-Minute Food Fix for Multi-Day Hikes

Food and water

May 5, 2026

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3 min read

The First 20 Minutes at Camp Decide How You'll Feel Tomorrow

Food and water

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Apr 28, 2026

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2 min read

5 Questions That Could Save Your Next Multi-Day Hike

If you can't answer all five at the kitchen table, you've found your gap.

Preparation

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Apr 21, 2026

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1 min read

Lost in the Fog? Here’s the Easiest Way to Stay Safe

Standing on a plateau I'd visited dozens of times — and I couldn't recognise a single peak.

Weekly Newsletter

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