THE CAPTAIN'S BLOG

Adventures, expeditions, and how-tos - follow along with our stories and those of our ambassadors.

60 Posts
Senior Scientist Moira Brown wearing protective red Mustang Survival flotation clothing sits aboard a Campobello Whale Rescue boat.
6 minutes

7 Fascinating Facts about the Endangered North Atlantic Right Whale

There are less than 350 North Atlantic Right Whales in existence and the Canadian Whale Institute is devoted to protecting them from extinction. Senior Scientist Moira Brown talks about bringing...

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Kayak angler Annie Nagel cleans freshly harvested seafood with a small knife while outdoors during golden hour.
2 minute read

Live Beyond Land 006: Annie Nagel

Annie Nagel is an accomplished competitive kayak angler who discovered the sport after a terrifying car accident changed her life. As soon as she reeled in her first acrobatic rainbow trout,...

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A person climbs a massive blue iceberg with ice axes while another person watches from a paddleboard in an icy field of smaller formations.
3 minute read

Iceland Adventures

Many people, including Jimmy Martinello, escape to a warmer climate before the cold weather truly hits. This past fall was a different story for him. He was invited to Iceland....

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A person paddles a stand-up paddleboard on calm water during a golden sunset, with mountains silhouetted in the distance.
2 minute read

Don't Miss a Day: Stay on the Water When the Temperature Drops

With our expanded line-up of waterproof and thermal options, you can comfortably stay on and in the water all year. From head to toe, we've got you covered whether you're...

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Hands hold a blue can of Survival Session IPA, a co-branded beer by Bridge Brewing and Mustang Survival.
1 minute read

Live Beyond Land 005: Bridge Brewing

When you pair a local commitment to community with a passion for a life lived beyond land, you get: a beer. More specifically, you get Leigh Stratton - owner +...

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A woman and two young children sit in a red canoe on a rocky shore, with gear bags in the foreground and a mountain lake behind them.
4 minute read

Family-Sized Adventure; How to Get a Family Ready for Canoe Camping

Want to take your family adventures a touch further? Meet Roberto and Shereen, also known as The Expeditioners - and they’re the pros in the know for all things about...

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