Gear Tested. Projects Built. Adventures Lived.
Hands-on gear reviews, practical DIY projects, outdoor adventures, and lessons learned from real-world experience.
Practical guides, real-world experience, and useful research to help you make better decisions.
MattyTripps shares practical advice built from hands-on experience, careful research, and lessons learned along the way. Whether you’re choosing gear tackling a project, or learning something new, the goal is to give you useful information you can actually put to work.
Kayaking & Paddleboarding
Practical advice, safety tips, techniques, equipment guidance, and lessons from real time on the water.
Wood Stoves & Winter
Practical heating advice, wood stove experience, winter preparation, and equipment recommendations.
DIY & Home Projects
Step-by-step ideas, tool comparisons, fixes, and practical solutions for projects around the home.
Lifestyle & Everyday Life
Useful ideas, experiences, products, and lessons that can make everyday life easier or better.
Research & Buying Guides
Detailed research, comparisons, and explanations to help you understand your options before spending money.
You can kayak or paddleboard all winter long, even when the roads are icy and the snow is falling!
Read more to learn about the essential gear that you need in order to prolong your season to all year, including the one thing that nobody ever thinks about!
What is the difference between a recreational kayak and an advanced model? Should you get a recreational one or just jump the shark straight to a more aggressive advanced kayak? Read more to find the answers to all of your questions!
Why would a long time, avid kayaker switch to the dark side - to stand-up paddleboarding? Do I, and should you, now believe that stand-up paddleboarding is truly better than kayaking? Read on to find out!