Crismateski (BlkWgn)

I am in my late thirties, married and Dad to a beautiful little girl. I work in the entertainment industry, which keeps me in the city during the week, but it also supplies the gas money to get out of town. Over the last 20 years, the love for the outdoor lifestyle has really grown. It does not matter if it is a short hike, an afternoon in the hammock, a night around the campfire, a day of off-roading in the Power Wagon or a week-long overland trip that combines it all together with friends and family—you can sign me up.

Update: Colby Valve Emergency Valve Stems – Peace of Mind on the Trail

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Colby Valve is just an outstanding company.  They have sent out an upgrade kit to all of their customers.  FOR FREE!  Not because there is something wrong or defective with the originals, but because they want their customers to be happy and have the best product possible.

Staying sane behind the wheel with Podcasts

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I spend 3 or more hours a day getting to and from Los Angeles.  This is enough to drive anyone crazy and bring out the road rage, but I have found that I can keep myself somewhat sane with a good story.

Customer service isn’t dead at Campmor

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This is a short post, but this situation kind of caught me off, guard.  We are currently in planning and prep mode for our upcoming winter trip to Utah.  This gives me a great excuse to do some gear shopping since Hunter will need a quality cold-weather setup.  I started searching through all my favorite … Read more

2017 American Adventurist SoCal Mountain Rendezvous

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Group photo from the 2017 American Adventurist SoCal Mountain Rendezvous

Last weekend put the 7th Annual SoCal Mountain Rendezvous in the books.  This is one of 3 Rendezvous events put on by the American Adventurist family, and as always it is done in support of the community.  Mountain Rendezvous or MRV, in particular, is a fundraiser for the Long Beach Council of the Boy Scouts … Read more