Valentines Day Strategy For The Rugged Male
“Women dig a public expression of love, especially if its slightly embarrassing for you.” It’s here gents, our most dreaded day of the year. We just suffered through the holiday season and boom, like a duck on a June bug Valentine’s Day is on us. …
Eddie Vedder’s Ohana Festival by Boat
This past weekend The Rugged Male team was invited to attend Eddie Vedder’s Ohana Festival in Dana Point, California. We decided to add to the adventure by riding down to south Orange County in the Cuttyhunk – my 1988 Tiara, a 31-foot cabin cruiser with two…
7 Surf Fishing Tips For Beginners
Walking a beach in the morning is one of the most rewarding activities on the planet. The tranquility of the morning with the sounds of waves & birds make saltwater fishing from shore a popular activity for beach goers. Surf fishing is relatively simple but…
How To Help Your Dog’s Separation Anxiety
Does your dog give you the sad face every time you leave the house? It’s just awful to witness. Do you leave the television on Animal Planet in an effort to help him cope? Well that may not be the best thing for your dog. …
Getting In Shape Starts At The Grocery Store
If you are always looking for ways to get in shape each Summer, let me give you a pro-tip. Summer is always approaching! That’s the pro-tip. You don’t start working out in April, you start in January. Take your month off in December and enjoy…
Your First Job: Ten Critical Things That Nobody Tells You
Starting your first career job is exciting as hell when you are in your early twenties. It was certainly more exciting before the pandemic relegated everyone to pajamas and annoying zoom calls. The business world functioned just fine for decades using speakerphones. There is no…
Sustainability On The Rugged Seas of Maine
As consumers most of us try to support brands that have some sense of morality and decency – if we have a choice. We certainly try to do that here when we work with our sponsors – Duraflame, Penny Skateboards, Original Grain and Bulleit bourbon,…
The Best Outdoor Documentaries
[Updated] Documentaries about the outdoors have been in existence since there has been video. Outdoor films inspire us to travel and learn about other communities, nature and conservation. They get us off the couch and jumpstart parts of our minds that have stalled since we last…
The Best Movies About The Ocean – Top Ocean Films
If you have been long time fan of The Rugged Male then you understand our love for the ocean. We have penned articles like What Every Man Should Know About The Ocean, How To Buy Your First Surfboard and Tips For Boating at Night. You…
Why Are Men’s Casual Shorts So Lame?
“Style begins with clothing and ends with personality … and footwear.” It has been awhile since we’ve done a clothing or style article and it’s time we gave you some fodder to become that summer horse that makes all the fillies tingle. Style begins with…