Real talk for midlife men
Midlife Truth is a site for men working through the middle years. We cover money, health, family, travel and the gear that comes with all of it. The aim is useful information for decisions already sitting on your plate.
What we cover
Money
What things cost and whether they hold their value.
Health
Staying in decent shape without rebuilding your whole week around it.
Family
Kids and parents, often in the same stretch of years.
Travel and gear
Trips and the equipment that has to earn its space.
Start here
Psycho Bunny: is it worth it?
We weigh the price against what you actually get.
Rivian R2 vs Tesla Model Y L
We compare two electric SUVs on specs and published tests.
Road-trip kit for an EV
We list the gear that stays in the car for long drives.
EV road trips: are they worth it?
We lay out when an electric road trip works and when it does not.
What small cooler is right for me
We compare YETI and RTIC against the cheaper options.
Can an EV tow an electric trailer?
We look at whether current EVs can pull an electric trailer.
Latest
- Psycho Bunny: Is It Worth It?Psycho Bunny charges $58 for a tee and $98 for a polo. I bought one tee first and wore it for months before ordering more.
- Essential Road Trip Kit for Electric and Gas Cars
The gear that earns a permanent spot in the car after enough road trips with kids — plus the few things that actually change when the vehicle is an EV. - EV Road Trips: When They’re Worth It (and When They’re Not)
EVs make excellent road-trip vehicles when time doesn’t matter. When it does — with kids, school breaks, and a destination to hit — the math changes around the 5-hour mark. Here’s the real range data, the real cost-per-mile numbers, and where the trade-off actually lands. - What Small Cooler Is Right for Me? YETI, RTIC, or Something Else
The cooler problem nobody warns you about You bought the big cooler for the family beach trip, and it was the right call at… Read more: What Small Cooler Is Right for Me? YETI, RTIC, or Something Else - EV Tow Vehicles: Can They Actually Tow an Electric Trailer
I went looking at electric RV trailers because I own an electric SUV and the idea made sense. Then I started reading specifications, and… Read more: EV Tow Vehicles: Can They Actually Tow an Electric Trailer - Towing a Travel Trailer for Noobs
Towing a travel trailer seems a little worrisome. The largest thing I have ever towed is a small rental trailer. I have spent the… Read more: Towing a Travel Trailer for Noobs
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