Vanguard Photo UK brand ambassador, Matt Holland shares a snippet from his recent trip to Glen Coe, Scotland using his mountaineering set up for scrambling and using the new Veo 2 Go travel tripod as his only option.
All in Trips
Glen Coe
What could go wrong? Four outdoors photographers and avid wilder campers head to Scotland, Glen Coe for a week of photography, camping and madness.
Ultra Trail Snowdonia 2019
My first year helping at the Ultra Trail Snowdonia. It was gruelling, long and tiering but so much fun. Read the full journal to find out the ups, downs and the few mountain rescue call outs we had to endure over the long weekend.
Keeping warm this winter
Outdoors enthusiast, Matt Holland takes the Bridgedale StormSocks, Jetboil Zip with Coffee press and new Camelbak Hot Cap and Magnetic Chute insulated bottles to review in the snow and winter and shares their uses for the outdoors and everyday life.
In Pursuit of Snow
Thryveworld Adventure journal - Matt Holland takes us to the Brecon Beacons, South Wales in pursuit of a winter wild camp. Proving last minute trips can be the most rewarding.
A not so wintry Wales
Join Matt Holland, Gareth Danks and Jim Cossey once more on a not so wintery trip to Cadair Idris and Barmouth beach in an attempt for some wintery landscapes. Read how the trip turned in to a wash out.
OPOTY 2018 shortlisted images
Matt Holland shares his exciting news of shortlisting in the Outdoor Photographer of the Year 2018.
A Festive Brecon Beacons
Follow the journey of Matt Holland, Jim Cossey and Gareth Danks as they spend a weekend around the Brecon Beacons getting festive for Christmas with a last wild camp of 2018.
With an exclusive look at Decathlon UK Cold Season hiking kit on review and Vanguard Photo UK Sedona Wanderlust.
TwitterTogFest2018 with Olympus
An exclusive look at Matt Holland’s new camera, the Olympus OM-D EM-5mkII has he takes it out to North Wales during a week of storms, heavy rain and high winds. Proving size isn’t everything.
SnowdoniaTogFest2018
Follow the story of TwitterTogFest2018 (SnowdoniaTogFest2018) as the Twitter Gang venture back to North Wales for a week of photography in storms, rain and wind. Covering most of North Wales slate quarries and coast.
Snowdonia with Cossey
Follow Matt Holland and Jim Cosseys weekend in North Wales as they prepare content for the Bath Optic Show in 2018.
Bannau Brycheiniog
An exclusive interview with outdoors photographer, Matt Holland by Kozu Books. Looking at Matt’s numerous adventures to South Wales in the Brecon Beacons National Park.
Snugpak Journey Duo review
A review from Snugpak brand ambassador, Matt Holland on the new 2018 Snugpak Journey Duo tent.
Follow as Matt takes the new tent out wild camping and hiking throughout Summer.
Hyatt Heights - A weekend away in the Brecon Beacons
A story from outdoors photographer, Matt Holland as he joins fellow photographers; Grant Hyatt and Jim Cossey on a hot weekend of hiking and wild camping in the Brecon Beacons.
Royal to Mountain
Outdoors photographer, Matt Holland shares his story off a very wet weekend celebrating his Duke of Edinburgh Gold presentation at Buckingham Palace, followed with a wild camp in Snowdonia.
Durdle door in the rain
A story from outdoors photographers, Matt Holland on his detox weekend away to visit Durdle Door.
Cambrian Detox
A story from outdoors photographer, Matt Holland on his numerous trips to the Cambrian Mountains in Mid-Wales.
Beast From The East 2018
Outdoors photographer, Matt Holland showcases his photography from across Bracknell, Swinley Forest during the Beast from the East 2018.
Wandering the Elan Fog
Outdoors photographer, Matt Holland tells the story of his visit to Elan Valley in Mid-Wales during a wet and misty trip.
Jurassic Coast detox
Outdoors photographer, Matt Holland shares his story on a digital detox down on the Dorset coast, visiting Durdle door during a passing storm.