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.

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

April 7, 2019May 26, 2017 by Crismateski (BlkWgn)

Make sure you check out our Update to this Colby Valve review with the link at the bottom!

So how do Colby Valves bring peace of mind to the trail?

Ever had a flat tire? Most people have experienced at least one, and when you are on the highway it’s an inconvenient hassle. Now, when you’re in the middle of nowhere on the trail, that hassle multiplies exponentially. I have always been taught that while off road, you repair your tire instead of using your spare, because once the spare goes on, the day is done, and you head for pavement. Since the last thing I want to do is to have to call a trip early, due to a mechanical failure, I carry a comprehensive tire kit.

2017 American Adventurist SoCal Desert Rendezvous

February 16, 2017 by Crismateski (BlkWgn)

Last weekend we were lucky enough to be a part of the 7th annual American Adventurist SoCal Desert Rendezvous held on BLM land just outside of Anza Borrego State Park. I was set to tell you all about it, but last night Chad de Alva from Adventurist Life Magazine posted an article that sums up … Read more

Thanksgiving weekend in the SoCal Desert

December 8, 2016 by Crismateski (BlkWgn)

Hard to believe but it has already been 5 months. We have no idea how, or where the time went, but that’s what the calendar says.

To be honest, we know where the time has gone. We have been camping.

We normally take advantage of the long Thanksgiving weekend to head out, and this year it was out to Death Valley with a few of our friends from American Adventurist.

First Daddy Daughter camping trip

November 14, 2016 by Crismateski (BlkWgn)

Paige was out of town for a girls weekend and I did not want to sit at home all weekend so we ventured out for our first Daddy Daughter camping trip.

We headed out Friday night after dropping Paige at the airport and made our way to Holcomb Valley just north of Big Bear CA. We did not have much of a plan for the weekend, just enjoy the outdoors.

Plantains and Sausage

October 31, 2016 by Crismateski (BlkWgn)

After a long day on the trail during a recent trip with the American Adventurist group, I was off setting up my Outback Swag when the smells of something sweet started to drift through camp. It was not a familiar scent for me, but it sure smelled great. My nose ended up leading me to Humberto’s skottle, where he was frying up some Plantains.