Guest Articles, Interviews, and Media Mentions
Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to contribute to various platforms, be interviewed, or get featured in articles that highlight the work I’ve done around mental resilience, the outdoors, and veteran advocacy. This page brings those pieces together—both what I’ve written for others and what others have written about me.
ArmPocket Review for Survival Use
Published on Spotter Up
I wrote this review after field-testing the ArmPocket during Triple B Adventures hikes and outdoor programs. It’s a breakdown of how this fitness-focused armband holds up in rugged, real-world environments—not just on a treadmill.
Bag Drop: The Amazon Gray Man Pack
Published on OFFGRID Magazine
In this piece, I explored the utility and limitations of a low-cost, discreet backpack option. Ideal for urban environments where staying unnoticed is the goal—while still having the gear you need within reach.
TOPS Knives SXB Review
Published on OFFGRID Magazine
I took a critical look at the SXB from TOPS Knives—known for its aggressive design and survival-show fame. This review focuses on real-world performance, practicality, and whether this blade lives up to its intended role.
Soft Skills and Philosophy in Executive Protection – Part One
Published on EP Wired
In this first part, I break down why technical skills alone aren’t enough in close protection. Things like emotional discipline, social awareness, and communication are often the deciding factors in whether a detail succeeds or fails.
Soft Skills and Philosophy in Executive Protection – Part Two
Published on EP Wired
The second part continues the discussion—focusing on timeless skills that don’t go out of style. From discretion to observation, I explore how the fundamentals apply across both modern and traditional protection work.
TRAVTAC Onyx Sling Bag Review
Published on Spotter Up
I wrote this review after putting the TRAVTAC Onyx Sling through field use to see if a budget-friendly pack could hold up in real conditions. Covered the build, practicality, carry options, and where it fits (or doesn’t) in a daily or mobile loadout. Honest look at function over marketing.
Cowles Mountain Night Hike
Published in San Diego Reader
An older piece I wrote about hiking Cowles Mountain at night. Simple reflection on solitude, risk, and why nature has always been a personal proving ground—long before the formal training and philosophy came in
Features and Interviews
Brady Pesola – Feature: Triple B Adventures in SDVoyager
Featured on SDVoyager
An early profile highlighting my work with Triple B Adventures—covering survival mentorship, veteran outreach, and how it all came together through shared struggle and outdoor connection.
Brady Pesola – Feature: Safe Passage for Veterans in OFFGRID Magazine
Spotlight in OFFGRID Magazine
This piece focuses on the post-service challenges veterans face and how Triple B Adventures provides a meaningful path forward through outdoor programs and community. I share the mindset and mission behind the work.
Brady Pesola – Feature: Reconnecting Veterans with Nature in Coffee or Die
Featured in Coffee or Die Magazine
Covers the philosophy behind Triple B Adventures and why nature remains a powerful tool in veteran reintegration. I talk about the impact of shared outdoor experiences and the healing found off the grid.
Brady Pesola – Feature: Everyday Carry Profile in RECOIL Web
Featured on RECOIL Web
A breakdown of my personal everyday carry setup—focused on real-world function. This feature walks through the gear I use and the practical logic behind it, rooted in survival instruction and daily readiness.
Brady Pesola – Interview: Modern Mountain Man Rendezvous (3MR) with OFFGRID Magazine
Featured on OFFGRID Magazine
A conversation on the mindset, philosophy, and fieldcraft that shaped the 3MR event I helped create. We explore how survival skills intersect with mental resilience and personal growth.
Brady Pesola – Recap: 3MR Event Part 1 – Water, Fire, and Signaling
Published on OFFGRID Magazine
Covers the first phase of Modern Mountain Man Rendezvous, a project created by myself and a few great veterans and outdoorsmen. Focused on foundational survival skills and the mental discipline behind them.
Brady Pesola – Recap: 3MR Event Part 2 – Wild Edibles, Meat, and Medicine
Published on OFFGRID Magazine
Part two of the 3MR recap, covering deeper wilderness skills—edibles, animal processing, and natural medicine. Built on the philosophy of self-reliance and personal capability.
Brady Pesola – Feature: Triple B Adventures on DVIDS
Published on DVIDS
Highlights how Triple B Adventures uses nature and challenge to bring veterans together. I discuss the deeper meaning behind outdoor retreats and the impact of tribe, movement, and shared purpose.
Brady Pesola – Feature: Modern Mountain Man Rendezvous in Leatherneck Magazine (p. 45)
Published in Leatherneck Magazine (Feb 2018)
A look at the Modern Mountain Man Rendezvous and the mission behind it—bringing veterans together for skill-building, community, and mental clarity through the outdoors. (See page 45.)
News & Media Appearances
Brady Pesola on Huck’s Heroes: Triple B Adventures Featured on TBN
Featured on TBN – Huckabee Show
As part of the Huck’s Heroes segment, this national feature highlights the mission behind Triple B Adventures—an organization I helped found to help veterans reconnect with nature, rebuild community, and navigate life after service. The segment captures how the outdoors becomes a tool for healing, resilience, and purpose for veterans.
Brady Pesola on CBS8: Teaching Your Kids Wilderness Survival Skills
Featured on CBS8 News
In this segment, I share how I teach wilderness survival skills to kids, focusing on practical preparedness and building early self-reliance. It's about more than gear—it's about confidence, capability, and connection with the natural world.
Brady Pesola Shares San Diego’s Best Camping & Hiking Spots – Gr8 Outdoors on CBS8
Featured on CBS8 – Morning Extra
I joined CBS8’s Gr8 Outdoors to talk about some of San Diego’s top hiking and camping spots—places that provide real peace, challenge, and reset. These are the spaces we guide veterans to through Triple B Adventures.
Brady Pesola on CBS8 Out & About: Take a Hike with Triple B Adventures
Featured on CBS8 – Out & About
This segment highlights the work I do with Triple B Adventures—getting veterans out on the trail to rebuild mental clarity and community. Hiking’s just the vehicle; what we’re really building is connection.
Brady Pesola Featured in CBS8 Silkies Hike Segment: Tiny Shorts, Big Mission
Featured on CBS8 News
Coverage of the Oceanside Silkies Hike, where I served as San Diego coordinator alongside Juan Ortiz. The event brings veterans together to build camaraderie, raise mental health awareness, and lighten the weight carried by many through shared struggle and humor.
Public Speaking Event; "Surviving The Civilian Wilderness
Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to contribute to various platforms, be interviewed, or get featured in articles that highlight the work I’ve done around mental resilience, the outdoors, and veteran advocacy. This page brings those pieces together—both what I’ve written for others and what others have written about me.
ArmPocket Review for Survival Use
Published on Spotter Up
I wrote this review after field-testing the ArmPocket during Triple B Adventures hikes and outdoor programs. It’s a breakdown of how this fitness-focused armband holds up in rugged, real-world environments—not just on a treadmill.
Bag Drop: The Amazon Gray Man Pack
Published on OFFGRID Magazine
In this piece, I explored the utility and limitations of a low-cost, discreet backpack option. Ideal for urban environments where staying unnoticed is the goal—while still having the gear you need within reach.
TOPS Knives SXB Review
Published on OFFGRID Magazine
I took a critical look at the SXB from TOPS Knives—known for its aggressive design and survival-show fame. This review focuses on real-world performance, practicality, and whether this blade lives up to its intended role.
Soft Skills and Philosophy in Executive Protection – Part One
Published on EP Wired
In this first part, I break down why technical skills alone aren’t enough in close protection. Things like emotional discipline, social awareness, and communication are often the deciding factors in whether a detail succeeds or fails.
Soft Skills and Philosophy in Executive Protection – Part Two
Published on EP Wired
The second part continues the discussion—focusing on timeless skills that don’t go out of style. From discretion to observation, I explore how the fundamentals apply across both modern and traditional protection work.
TRAVTAC Onyx Sling Bag Review
Published on Spotter Up
I wrote this review after putting the TRAVTAC Onyx Sling through field use to see if a budget-friendly pack could hold up in real conditions. Covered the build, practicality, carry options, and where it fits (or doesn’t) in a daily or mobile loadout. Honest look at function over marketing.
Cowles Mountain Night Hike
Published in San Diego Reader
An older piece I wrote about hiking Cowles Mountain at night. Simple reflection on solitude, risk, and why nature has always been a personal proving ground—long before the formal training and philosophy came in
Features and Interviews
Brady Pesola – Feature: Triple B Adventures in SDVoyager
Featured on SDVoyager
An early profile highlighting my work with Triple B Adventures—covering survival mentorship, veteran outreach, and how it all came together through shared struggle and outdoor connection.
Brady Pesola – Feature: Safe Passage for Veterans in OFFGRID Magazine
Spotlight in OFFGRID Magazine
This piece focuses on the post-service challenges veterans face and how Triple B Adventures provides a meaningful path forward through outdoor programs and community. I share the mindset and mission behind the work.
Brady Pesola – Feature: Reconnecting Veterans with Nature in Coffee or Die
Featured in Coffee or Die Magazine
Covers the philosophy behind Triple B Adventures and why nature remains a powerful tool in veteran reintegration. I talk about the impact of shared outdoor experiences and the healing found off the grid.
Brady Pesola – Feature: Everyday Carry Profile in RECOIL Web
Featured on RECOIL Web
A breakdown of my personal everyday carry setup—focused on real-world function. This feature walks through the gear I use and the practical logic behind it, rooted in survival instruction and daily readiness.
Brady Pesola – Interview: Modern Mountain Man Rendezvous (3MR) with OFFGRID Magazine
Featured on OFFGRID Magazine
A conversation on the mindset, philosophy, and fieldcraft that shaped the 3MR event I helped create. We explore how survival skills intersect with mental resilience and personal growth.
Brady Pesola – Recap: 3MR Event Part 1 – Water, Fire, and Signaling
Published on OFFGRID Magazine
Covers the first phase of Modern Mountain Man Rendezvous, a project created by myself and a few great veterans and outdoorsmen. Focused on foundational survival skills and the mental discipline behind them.
Brady Pesola – Recap: 3MR Event Part 2 – Wild Edibles, Meat, and Medicine
Published on OFFGRID Magazine
Part two of the 3MR recap, covering deeper wilderness skills—edibles, animal processing, and natural medicine. Built on the philosophy of self-reliance and personal capability.
Brady Pesola – Feature: Triple B Adventures on DVIDS
Published on DVIDS
Highlights how Triple B Adventures uses nature and challenge to bring veterans together. I discuss the deeper meaning behind outdoor retreats and the impact of tribe, movement, and shared purpose.
Brady Pesola – Feature: Modern Mountain Man Rendezvous in Leatherneck Magazine (p. 45)
Published in Leatherneck Magazine (Feb 2018)
A look at the Modern Mountain Man Rendezvous and the mission behind it—bringing veterans together for skill-building, community, and mental clarity through the outdoors. (See page 45.)
News & Media Appearances
Brady Pesola on Huck’s Heroes: Triple B Adventures Featured on TBN
Featured on TBN – Huckabee Show
As part of the Huck’s Heroes segment, this national feature highlights the mission behind Triple B Adventures—an organization I helped found to help veterans reconnect with nature, rebuild community, and navigate life after service. The segment captures how the outdoors becomes a tool for healing, resilience, and purpose for veterans.
Brady Pesola on CBS8: Teaching Your Kids Wilderness Survival Skills
Featured on CBS8 News
In this segment, I share how I teach wilderness survival skills to kids, focusing on practical preparedness and building early self-reliance. It's about more than gear—it's about confidence, capability, and connection with the natural world.
Brady Pesola Shares San Diego’s Best Camping & Hiking Spots – Gr8 Outdoors on CBS8
Featured on CBS8 – Morning Extra
I joined CBS8’s Gr8 Outdoors to talk about some of San Diego’s top hiking and camping spots—places that provide real peace, challenge, and reset. These are the spaces we guide veterans to through Triple B Adventures.
Brady Pesola on CBS8 Out & About: Take a Hike with Triple B Adventures
Featured on CBS8 – Out & About
This segment highlights the work I do with Triple B Adventures—getting veterans out on the trail to rebuild mental clarity and community. Hiking’s just the vehicle; what we’re really building is connection.
Brady Pesola Featured in CBS8 Silkies Hike Segment: Tiny Shorts, Big Mission
Featured on CBS8 News
Coverage of the Oceanside Silkies Hike, where I served as San Diego coordinator alongside Juan Ortiz. The event brings veterans together to build camaraderie, raise mental health awareness, and lighten the weight carried by many through shared struggle and humor.
Public Speaking Event; "Surviving The Civilian Wilderness
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