Nate is avid CrossFitter who loves pushing his body to the max in his attempt to look stronger. He loves toppling outrageous hiking adventures. Some of his most recent excursions include the Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu and the Half Dome hike in Yosemite National Park.
When a natural disaster or life crisis comes your way do you feel prepared to protect you and your family?This is a question I have wrestled with from time to time. Often, I have feared many things, from terrorism, to tornadoes, to deep economic depression or inflation. All negatives considered, the best way to combat these […]
Well, it happened… It was inevitable. By the time you are reading this humanity has been overrun and overtaken by the undead in the latest zombie attack and, unfortunately, those who have never experienced death cannot live in harmony with our half-alive counterparts.You may have known this was coming, but are you prepared? Probably not. If not, […]
You know the usual thoughts that pop up in the back of your mind when you hear the latest weather forecast with calls for a major storm coming through. You wonder whether you’ll be able to get to work on time when a blizzard hits. You think just how awful everyone’s driving will become when a […]
Last Updated: September 19th, 2018 Survival skills are taught in classrooms and schools all over the world, and with good reason. You never know when a disaster may strike, or when you might end up in a situation you never dreamed you’d be in. Television shows, like Television shows, like Man vs. Wild, do a […]
When it comes to military survival gear, naturally I lean on what our armed forces use. They have been trained to withstand any element and know exactly how to survive with limited resources and worsening conditions. With the right gear and a 180-mindset shift, I believe you are capable of at least 20 times what […]
You probably have already heard of the name Yeti, due to their outstanding reputation for delivering high-end superior coolers and drinkware. Beautiful Austin, TexasYeti’s base of operations is in my home town of Austin, Texas and so likewise I have bought and used much of their products over the years along with testing and reviewing […]
Last Updated: September 19th, 2018 Wondering whether or not Yeti is made in the USA? Well, you’re in the right place. In recent years, Yeti has built up quite a following of outdoorsy people that like high quality products. Recently, their sales have taken off and have even tripled in just last year alone! Many people swear by […]
Buying the right cooler can be quite the hassle. Most all of us have some sort of cooler horror stories. You probably at some point in your life have went with a cheap cooler that doesn’t last long and starts leaking. I feel like that was the case when I was growing up where there just […]
Last Updated: September 19th, 2018 Having fresh food and cool drinks is a must for any long distance traveler. Though there are plenty of excellent ice chests available, sometimes you just want the reliability of an electric cooler. You don’t have to worry about melting ice or leaks with a plugged in cooler after all. In […]
Planning a short excursion but don’t fancy the idea of limp lettuce, soggy sandwiches, and warm beer? Then a good soft cooler is probably something you want to invest in. Hard sided ice chests are useful, but can be cumbersome and difficult to transport, especially if your destination has a long walk involved like an […]