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Travel
Gear Reviews
Being Prepared
Winter Recreation
Health and Fitness
The Simple Things in Life
Can you believe it’s already the 2025 holiday season? Feels like we just did this, and now here we are again. Where I live, decorations are going up, music is playing (which in my book should be after Thanksgiving), and that same old question is floating around. Want the full guide as a downloadable PDF? … Read more
Planning my first Princess Cruise from New York City turned into a much bigger project than I ever imagined. What seemed like a simple “book a cruise and show up” situation quickly became a maze of decisions about airports, hotels, terminals, and logistics that nobody really talks about in those glossy cruise brochures. My mom … Read more
Preparedness is more than gear. It’s a way of thinking that helps you handle uncertainty, stay calm under pressure, and respond effectively when life veers off course. You don’t need to live in fear or expect the worst every day. You need awareness, confidence, and adaptability that carry you through a flat tire, a sudden … Read more
What keeps you safe in a neighborhood or on the road is not always enough once you leave the pavement. Out here, everything changes. Weather can turn fast, injuries become harder to manage, and help may be hours or even days away. I have spent plenty of time exploring the American West. What I have … Read more
Here is something that I like to share with people, don’t forget your vehicle can do more than just drive! Your car is not just a way to get from point A to point B. In the right moment, it becomes your shelter, your lifeline, and your way out of a bad situation. Sure, most … Read more
I will just say it. I was pumped when I heard Athletic Greens was launching a sleep product. After years of drinking AG1 and recently becoming an Ambassador, I figured their new sleep supplement would be an easy win. This is not your average glowing review. I bought AGZ with my own cash, not because … Read more
When most people hear the words emergency preparedness, they picture underground bunkers, gas masks, and shelves packed with five years of freeze-dried stew. Which, if you ask me, is awesome, but real-life emergencies look a whole lot different. After spending years responding to all kinds of calls as a law enforcement officer, I can tell … Read more
There’s something about sitting around a campfire that makes conversations flow. Maybe it’s the crackling wood, the shared warmth, or just being unplugged from the noise. You trade stories, share gear tips that actually work, and swap those little tricks that make the next trip smoother. That’s the exact feeling I wanted to capture with … Read more
There is a special kind of freedom in heading out alone. No schedules. No small talk. Just you, your gear, and the quiet clarity that only solo camping can bring. It is peaceful, empowering, and yeah, occasionally frustrating when your tent stakes do not cooperate. Whether you are planning your first solo trip or fine-tuning … Read more
You are deep in the woods. The sun is slipping behind the trees, your phone is gasping at four percent, and your rig just gave up with a cough that would make a dying lawnmower proud. No service. No jump. No way out unless you came prepared. That is the thing about car camping. It … Read more