Super Bowl Sunday – Turkey Chili & Prop Bets
Its that time of year again when the whole world gets together on Sunday to watch today’s modern gladiators take the arena to decide who is the best football team on the planet. The Super Bowl is watched by over 120 million people, making it the largest…
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,…
Betting on NBA Basketball
Online sports gambling is becoming legal in more and more states. New Jersey and Nevada both generated over $1B in revenue since legalizing online sports gambling. The NBA season is nearing the All Star break and things are starting to heat up at the top…
American Whiskeys Make A Great Holiday Gift
The need to buy American has never been more prominent amidst the nation’s supply chain issues and the fast approaching Christmas holiday. So why not take the supply chain (and weirdo Jeff Bezos) out of the equation and pick up a bottle of one of…
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…
Best Places To Visit in California … And Some To Skip
When you live in California, and you are the adventure/outdoor type, you hopefully have amassed an extensive knowledge about the best places to visit in California. You’ve also had many friends visit that want to experience as much as they can on their trip to…
Best Men’s Leather Boots For Fall 2021
With Autumn approaching and temperatures dropping across the country, many living creatures are migrating to warmer places to spend their winters. Whales, Salmon, Sea Turtles and your grandparents are all travelling vast distances in search of better food and warmer climate. You should also be…
The Best Movies About The Ocean – Top Ocean Films
16. Fools Gold (2008) McConaughey, Hudson & Donald Sutherland … cmon! This film is a must for anyone’s list of the best ocean movies. Treasure hunter Finn (Matthew McConaughey) has sunk his marriage to Tess (Kate Hudson) and his trusty boat in his obsessive quest…
It’s Time To Talk About Bedroom Performance
No man really wants to own up to the fact that he struggles in those intimate moments with erectile dysfunction. The truth is that many men experience the exact same issues. The erectile dysfunction (ED) market is currently a $4B industry and growing quickly. The…
The Pre-Owned Watch Market is Booming
There is a serious groundswell increasing in men’s fashion. It’s moving quicker than skinny jeans. It’s quieter than the mohawk, and its more sustainable than short shorts. I am referring to pre-owned men’s luxury wristwatches. Collecting men’s watches has become the new treasure hunt and…
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…
Hidden Gems: Uncovering the Best Beach Bars in America
17. The Whaler, Venice Beach, CA A true Venice, local institution, welcoming locals and visitors alike, since 1944. Like the rest of Venice the Whaler has been completely taken over by millennials and their awful DJs and dorky Bird scooters, which is why we pushed…
How To Take Amazing Photos With Your Phone
Have you ever met up with really good friends that you rarely see and desperately want a good photo? You hand your phone to the closest person and cross your fingers, hoping they can do something a six year-old can do. More often than not…
Best New Camping Gear For Summer 2021
As the weather warms up, it’s hard to resist the pull of the great outdoors. Nothing can satisfy the call of the wild like an outdoor excursion. Having the proper gear is essential to making the experience as enjoyable as possible. Camping gear and outdoor…
What Is Bitcoin and Should You Buy It?
We thought it was a get rich scheme. Then we thought it was dead. Like mold in our showers and 80s fashion, Bitcoin keeps coming back. Now we must learn about it because it’s here to stay. As we do here at The Rugged Male,…
Five Habits To Lead a Healthy Life
We are so constantly bombarded with health tips that the information is numbing, much like Covid case numbers. Magazines, websites, television and the guy next door in his Lululemons, are constantly shoving health strategies into every orafice of our bodies. It’s enough to make you…
Simple Ab Exercises You Can Do At Home
The strategy for a better abdomen is not that complex. The execution of that strategy is the hard part. We all know we need to exercise the abdomen muscles and consume fewer calories to improve our midsection. You don’t need a PhD in physiology or…
Fish Tacos And Life Lessons
“Fish Tacos Are Like A Bob Dylan Song…” After spending over 20 years in California and traveling exclusively to beach destinations on vacations, I have slowly become an culinary expert and certainly a connoisseur of fish tacos. Fish tacos are representative of a culture, enjoyed…
Does Emergen-C Really Work?
One of the regular items on my “healthy shopping list” is Emergen-C. I have been taking it for years and rarely get sick. While I am not going to attribute that to a powder packet I believe it has aided in that outcome. But like…
How to Buy a New Bike and Not Regret It a Few Months Later
Buying a new bike is not rocket science, especially with so many specialized shops that can help you and guide you through the entire purchase. Of course, some part of the effort still lies on your shoulders – especially when it comes to knowing what…