About this episode
What do you get when you mix raw adventure, music tours in war zones, bowhunting in Africa, and building one of the most respected survival gear companies in North America? You get Christian Schauf.
In this episode, we go far beyond the typical founder story. From recording with Prince to launching survival kits that save lives, Christian opens up about what drives him: faith, fitness, hunting, entrepreneurship—and doing something meaningful with this short time we’re given. We talk about moose hunting in BC, building gear that’s actually reliable when things go sideways, learning from failure, and the mindset needed to push forward when most people quit.
Whether you’re into the outdoors, business, or just trying to live a more intentional life, this one’s for you.
https://unchartedsupplyco.com/
https://www.instagram.com/unchartedsupplyco
https://www.instagram.com/christianschauf
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Silvercore Club - https://bit.ly/2RiREb4
Online Training - https://bit.ly/3nJKx7U
Other Training & Services - https://bit.ly/3vw6kSU
Merchandise - https://bit.ly/3ecyvk9
Blog Page - https://bit.ly/3nEHs8W
Host Instagram - @Bader.Trav https://www.instagram.com/bader.trav
Silvercore Instagram - @SilvercoreOutdoors https://www.instagram.com/silvercoreoutdoors
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00:00 – Podcast intro, Silvercore Club mention, and Christian’s bio
01:15 – How Christian came onto Travis’s radar: Half Face Blades and pack rafts
03:00 – Origin of the pack raft: military request, product design challenges
04:30 – Material development, Outdoor Retailer debut, slow early adoption
05:00 – Rafts used for hauling moose in Yukon and Alaska
07:00 – Living near elk and moose in Idaho/Park City, gratitude for the outdoors
08:00 – Reflection on time, legacy, and trying to do something meaningful
09:00 – Balancing ambition and faith; feeling overwhelmed; personal introspection
09:30 – Touring Iraq with a band, 39 trips for troop entertainment
12:26 – Using Prince’s sound guy, building portable sound systems for Blackhawks
14:43 – Making the shows about the troops, not the band
17:00 – Transitioning from touring to building new ventures
20:00 – Founding Crispin Cider, selling to MillerCoors
21:00 – Working with GoPro,
