When Your Travel Adventure Calls for a Second Thought
When planning a trip, you usually think carefully about safety and peace of mind before choosing where to go. But that cautious mindset can quickly fade once the tickets are booked. Meanwhile, according to the Safer Tourism Foundation, actual safety issues are climbing. This is…
Man’s New Best Friend: The Outdoor Wagon.
Because The Rugged Male has such an awesome, informed community of outdoor enthusiasts, OUTDOOREX tapped us to spread the word about the new GOLABS WA2 Heavy-Duty Folding Wagon. And after taking a look at what this thing is designed to do, we can understand why….
The Truth About Sunscreen: Science vs. Social Media
Somewhere along the way, sunscreen became another casualty of social media misinformation. Every week this summer another jobless person, I mean influencer, claims that sunscreen is toxic, and tells millions of followers to throw it away. The irony? Most of these self-appointed experts have never…
Group Golf Trips Are Growing, and Vilamoura Is Built For Them
Golf holidays used to be seen as a simple escape for two. A weekend away, a few rounds in the sunshine and a post-game debrief over dinner and drinks. But now, the classic golf break is becoming a much bigger, more social affair, and Vilamoura…
What’s It Like to Run 500 Miles in Ten Days … On Mushrooms & LSD?
At sunrise, Dante Liberato looks less like an ultra marathoner and more like a man who’s been surviving somewhere deep in the mountains for weeks on cowboy coffee and stubbornness. Salt crusted on his hat, bandana hanging under his beard, and John Lennon shades. His…
Baja Isn’t For Everyone and That’s Why We Go
After a couple hours of work, I lace up my running shoes and head down the hill toward the Malecón for my morning run. The barrio is pleasantly quiet at this hour. High tide pushes the water up against the sea wall, and the Sea…
Never Run Out of Cool: The InoKraft Hands-Free Fan with Swappable Battery
On certain days, the heat stops feeling like weather. It turns personal—thick, still, settling on your skin before you’ve even found your rhythm. You notice it in the smallest details: the dampness creeping through your backpack strap, the back of your neck that simply won’t…
The Most Dangerous Sailing Race & The San Diego Skipper Who Plans To Win It
photo above by Christophe Favreau As I peeled off the 405 and drifted toward Shelter Island, the air thickened into a cool, briny mist—a damp curtain that carried the salty, metallic tang of a hard working sailor’s marina. The fog was slowly burning off as the…
Gifts For The Outdoorsman: Gift Ideas For Men in 2025
The holiday season is descending upon us with the predictable cruelty of Vail Resorts flattening the soul of every cool mountain town. It’s the perfect time to spoil the rugged male in your life with gifts that reflect his adventurous spirit, love of the outdoors,…
Noctourism: The Night Belongs To Those Who Dare
The moon hung heavy over the Wawona Dome, forging the cliffs into sharp, cold silver and turning the Merced River into a ribbon of shimmering light. The crunch of the gravel from the road underfoot was loud enough to remind us we weren’t alone, though…
Bikinis and Bad Decisions: Chicago’s Notorious Playpen
image above by barrybutlerphotography.com On a sunny summer day, a sea of boats stretch out beneath the skyline, interlocked like a naval blockade. The music pumping from all directions, flags flying, champagne flowing and a kind of maritime insanity that would make any coastal town…
The Return of Pan Am Airlines and the Lost Romance of Air Travel
Somewhere over the Atlantic this summer, a Boeing 757 took off from New York and turned more than a few heads. It wasn’t the aircraft itself that caused the buzz — it was the unmistakable blue globe painted on the tail, a logo that hadn’t…
A Trip to the Cayman Islands: Rum and Revelation in the West Bay
Because skiing has gotten so douchey lately, I decided to forgo my annual ski trips this past winter and go somewhere warm. I had long wanted to plan some travel to the Cayman Islands. One of the driving factors in choosing this Caribbean hideaway was…
The Great Train Robberies of … 2025? For Nike Sneakers?
In the days of the Wild West, train robberies were as common as saloon brawls and dust storms. Armed bandits would gallop alongside locomotives, pistols drawn, ready to plunder cash, gold, and whatever else the iron beasts carried. Fast-forward a couple of centuries, and you’d…
The Long Way: Five Epic Hiking Trips That Will Change You
There’s something primal about putting one foot in front of the other for days & weeks on end, dragging your weary bones through ancient landscapes, lost in the rhythm of your own breath. A long trek isn’t just a hike—it’s a slow-burning exorcism, a test…
North America’s Highest Peak Has Been Renamed … Sort Of
On Monday, January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to rename Alaska’s 20,310-foot Denali, the highest peak in North America. Donald Trump’s decision to revert the name of North America’s highest peak back to “Mount McKinley” sparked a heated debate and drew…
The Ultimate Guide To Buying Sunglasses For Your Lifestyle
A short time ago while shopping for a new pair of sunglasses, I found myself reading an article about how to buy sunglasses. A video ensued from a super boring & smug shop owner explaining the four different face shapes. I thought to myself –…
Gifts For The Outdoorsman: The Best Gift Ideas For Men
The holiday season is quickly approaching like new home development in Bozeman. It’s the perfect time to spoil the rugged male in your life with gifts that reflect his adventurous spirit, love of the outdoors, and appreciation for durability and quality. Whether your man is…
How To Buy The Perfect Adventure Backpack
So, you’ve decided it’s finally time to buy an adventure backpack—welcome to the thrilling world of being a “traveler”. Most adventure minded people who travel often for hiking, skiing, surfing or mountain climbing do not even own a suitcase. This is a significant life decision…
The Grand Canyon BASE Jumping Tragedy: A Cautionary Tale
Imagine standing on the edge of the Grand Canyon’s South Rim at 8am on a Tuesday, the vast expanse stretching out before you. You are about to take that adrenaline-fueled leap, a BASE jump that promises the ultimate thrill. Justin Guthrie, a 43-year-old man from…
