The Mindful Hunter Podcast (Jay Nichol)
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| 21 Oct 2022 | EP 89 – My 2022 Archery Setup and Q&A | 01:05:17 | |
This week I broke down my entire archery setup including bow, arrow build, broadhead, speed, everything. After that, I dove into an archery-focused Q&A.
Jay Nichol https://www.mindfulhunter.com/
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| 23 Jun 2023 | EP 124 – Sharing the Stories of Hunting the Right way with Steven Drake | 01:06:03 | |
This week’s guest needs no introduction. You have seen his photos and videos for years. I sat down with Steven Drake, and we discussed his early exposure to hunting, a pivotal moment that changed the way he saw hunting, his approach to content creation and much more.
Steven Drake https://www.youtube.com/user/stevendrakemt https://www.instagram.com/stevendrakephoto
Jay Nichol https://www.mindful-reviews.com/ https://www.mindfulhunter.com/
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| 10 Jun 2022 | EP 76 – Living a Life Doing What You Love with Professional Bodybuilder Big Ron Partlow @rep300 | 01:16:44 | |
This week I sat down with my good friend Big Ron Partlow. Ron owns West Coast Iron, the gym I train at, hosts the podcast It’s Just Bodybuilding, is sponsored by the supplement company Mutant, and is a retired IFBB professional bodybuilder. We had a great conversation and covered things like how Ron started training, bodybuilding in the 90’sand how to build a life doing what you love.
Ron Partlow https://www.instagram.com/rep300/ It’s Just Bodybuilding Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-big-bodybuilding/id1561623662 https://open.spotify.com/show/0RZgpBPeXPcRLmhG5rDr2X?si=61f14b2ba1484697 West Coast Iron https://www.westcoastirononline.com/
Jay Nichol https://www.mindfulhunter.com/
Merch https://www.mindfulhunter.com/shop
Free Backcountry Nutrition Guide https://www.mindfulhunter.com/tools
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| 18 Oct 2024 | EP 198 - Prime RVX 34 – 10-Month Long-Term Review + Bow Giveaway (Win a Prime Bow!) | 00:33:42 | |
Want to WIN this bow? 🎯 Enter now by joining https://www.mindful-reviews.com/ before December 15, 2024, and you’ll be automatically entered into the giveaway to win the Prime RVX 34 Compound Bow! In this video, I’m sharing my 10-month in-depth review of the Prime RVX 34 — a bow I’ve hunted with and tested on multiple trips, including a successful Vancouver Island black bear hunt 🏹. Unlike typical “first impression” bow shop reviews, I’ve spent months living with this bow in the field, putting it through real hunting conditions. I’ll break down the Prime RVX 34’s performance across objective categories like speed, weight, grip, and build quality, as well as my subjective experience with tuning, hand feel, and overall stability. Whether you’re a seasoned archer or just starting out, I’ve made this review accessible to everyone. 📜 Time Stamps for Easy Navigation: 0:00 – Intro 0:56 – Mindful Hunter Outfitting 1:35 – Context for Review Objective Categories 3:35 – Price 4:02 – Specs & Models Available 5:07 – Weight 5:32 – Speed 7:14 – Cams 8:28 – Riser 8:39 – Rest and Sight Mounts 9:32 – Quiver Mount 10:48 – Stabilizer 11:13 – Vibration Dampeners 11:22 – Strings 12:45 – Grip Material 13:34 – Build Quality 14:33 – Bow Giveaway Subjective Categories 16:05 – My Setup 17:01 – Tunability 20:39 – Hand Feel 21:12 – Stability 21:40 – Noise 24:01 – Grip Ergonomics 25:38 – Accuracy 26:57 – X-Factor & Final Conclusions Other great Prime RVX 34 Review @podiumarcher3447 https://youtu.be/1nNkVZF1Bbo?si=v191I4tOeeNn6U_k 🎯 Prime RVX 34 Key Features: • Core inline cam system • Center grip riser • Nano grip Join me in this detailed breakdown of the Prime RVX 34, and don’t forget to enter the giveaway! 🔗 Important Links: Join Giveaway https://www.mindful-reviews.com/ Jay Nichol jay@mindfulhunter.com https://www.mindful-reviews.com/ https://www.mindfulhunter.com/ Forged In The Backcountry https://forgedinthebackcountry.com/ Merch https://www.mindfulhunter.com/shop Newsletter https://www.mindfulhunter.com/contact IG https://www.instagram.com/mindful_hunter/ Podcast https://www.mindfulhunter.com/podcast Free Backcountry Nutrition Guide https://www.mindfulhunter.com/tools | |||
| 22 Mar 2022 | Monday Night Live Q&A EP 07 | 01:10:16 | |
I’m solo for this week’s live stream so I hit up a bunch of Q&A.
Wild Sheep Society Act Now! https://www.wildsheepsociety.com/actnow/
Howl Campaign https://www.howlforwildlife.org/bcpeace
BC Gov’t Site
Jay Nichol https://www.mindfulhunter.com/
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| 08 Oct 2021 | EP 42 – Solocast: WTF Does Crypto Have to Do with Hunting? | 00:45:28 | |
Well, I decided to take a hard left turn this week and discuss crypto currencies. If you’re curious how I tie this back into hunting then have a listen.
Jay Nichol https://www.mindfulhunter.com/
Merch https://www.mindfulhunter.com/shop
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| 08 Mar 2022 | Monday Night Live Q&A EP 05 | 01:06:45 | |
Monday Night Live Q&A EP 05
On this week’s live podcast, I discussed a warranty issue I’m going through with Zeiss, my thoughts on the latest goat hunting film from Kifaru, an update detailing progress towards my bodybuilding show, quilts vs. sleeping bags, and a whole lot more! Tune into YouTube every Monday at 8:30 pm PST for the live show.
Jay Nichol https://www.mindfulhunter.com/
Merch https://www.mindfulhunter.com/shop
Free Backcountry Nutrition Guide https://www.mindfulhunter.com/tools
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IG https://www.instagram.com/mindful_hunter/
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| 24 Jun 2022 | EP 78 – Backpacking Camera Gear for Hunting | 00:39:07 | |
This week I break down my backpacking camera gear for hunting. I dive into it from both a photography and videography perspective and cover cameras, lenses, power management etc. I also give three different gear lists for three different budgets. Let me know your thoughts.
Jay Nichol https://www.mindfulhunter.com/
Merch https://www.mindfulhunter.com/shop
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| 27 Oct 2023 | EP 142 - 65mm Spotting Scope Review 2023 | 00:56:35 | |
After multiple requests, I decided it was time for a 65mm spotting scope review. 65mm spotting scopes are arguably the most versatile size of spotter available. They are big enough to reach out a fair distance while still being light enough for most people's backcountry kit. In this review, I looked at the Maven CS.1A, Swarovski ATS, Leica Televid, Kowa Prominar, and Tract Toric. I analyzed all 5 spotting scopes across 25 different categories to do my best to derive a quantifiable winner based on as much evidence and as little opinion as possible. As always, this review is not sponsored and is as unbiased as possible. If you want to support this style of review please consider joining Mindful Reviews.
The raffle is live. Please go to https://www.mindful-reviews.com/ for all the details.
0:00 – Intro 3:38 – Price 4:46 – Weight 7:06 – Length 7:57 – Angled & Straight 9:36 – Origin 10:30 – Descriptive Totals 10:56 – Warranty 12:58 – Hardware 14:49 – Build Quality 15:47 – Weather Resistance 17:55 – Frame Material 18:51 – Internal Purging 20:29 – Construction Totals 20:55 – Magnification 22:33 – Field of View at 1000 yards 25:20 – Glass Quality 29:44 – Glass Coatings 31:55 – Eye Relief 34:03 – Optics Totals 34:41 – Performance Class 36:25 – Operation Class 43:05 – Final Results 45:15 – Raffle Details 46:33 – Final Thoughts & Recommendations
Links 85mm – 2:11
Good reel – 33:11
Jay Nichol https://www.mindful-reviews.com/ https://www.mindfulhunter.com/
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| 24 Jan 2025 | EP 217 – Winter Goat Hunt Chaos: Freezing Rain, Failed Sleep Systems, and Broken Snowshoes | 01:01:11 | |
Winter goat hunting isn’t for the faint of heart, and this trip proved why. From 60mm of freezing rain to failed sleep systems and broken snowshoes, this hunt was a brutal test of both gear and grit. As miserable as it was, I learned a ton and put some new gear through its paces—some of it held up, and some didn’t. In this episode, I break down the highs and lows of the trip, share what worked (and what didn’t), and offer tips for planning your own winter hunt. Tune in for hard-earned insights and a look at what it takes to chase goats in the harshest conditions.
Jay Nichol https://www.mindful-reviews.com/ https://www.mindfulhunter.com/
Forged In The Backcountry https://forgedinthebackcountry.com/
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| 02 Sep 2021 | EP 37 – The Founder of the Journal of Mountain Hunting and Beyond the Kill Adam Janke @journal_mtn_hunting | 01:14:13 | |
This week I got to sit down with my good friend Adam Janke. Adam is not only a dedicated life-long hunter, but he also founded the Journal of Mountain Hunting online magazine and the Beyond the Kill podcast. Both of which are staples of the BC hunting community. We had a great chat about how he got both those projects off the ground, some of the challenges he faced, and we even dove into his most recent sheep hunt. If you don’t follow the Journal or BTK already I highly recommend both.
Timestamps: 0:00 – Intros 5:42 – Adam’s hunting background 16:25 – The founding of the Journal 46:25 – The founding of the BTK podcast 54:30 – Sheep hunt updates
Adam Janke https://journalofmountainhunting.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/journal_mtn_hunting
Jay Nichol jay@mindfulhunter.com https://www.mindfulhunter.com/
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| 19 May 2023 | EP 119 – Sheep Hunt Gear List and Q&A | 01:08:45 | |
This week I share my gear list for my upcoming sheep hunt and dive into gear related listener questions.
Jay Nichol https://www.mindful-reviews.com/ https://www.mindfulhunter.com/
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| 06 Aug 2021 | EP 35 – Q&A with the Sheep Hunting Crew Tristan & Spencer | 00:54:58 | |
In this episode, I sit down with my sheep hunting partners Tristan and Spencer. With only 48 hours until we leave on our Stone’s hunt in the Northern Rockies, we thought it would be fun to answer some questions and talk about our final preparations. Podcast will be taking a two-week break following this episode while I’m in the mountains.
Tristan Bucchiotti @tristan_bucchiotti
Spencer Miller @spencergordonmiller
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| 18 Mar 2022 | EP 65 – The SuperCast: BC podcasters against proposed Region 7B changes, Beyond the Kill, Come Out Heavy, Silvercore, Talk is Sheep, Eat Wild, Focus Hunting, Wilderness Locals, Hunt Hard Talk Free | 01:18:05 | |
Due to our opposition of the proposed changes to regulations in region 7B we all decided to get together and do one massive podcast. It was my first time meeting some of these guys. It was great to get together with like-minded individuals and discuss things that matter to us all. See the links below to take action!
Wild Sheep Society Act Now! https://www.wildsheepsociety.com/actnow/
Howl Campaign https://www.howlforwildlife.org/bcpeace
BC Gov’t Site
Google the podcast names below for further info about each of them.
Beyond The Kill
Come Out Heavy
Silvercore
Talk is Sheep
Eat Wild
Focus Hunting
Wilderness Locals
Hunt Hard Talk Free
Jay Nichol https://www.mindfulhunter.com/
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| 24 Dec 2021 | EP 53 – Solocast From Mexico: My First Whitetail Hunt | 00:43:32 | |
I’m down in Mexico with the family on vacation so I snuck away for an hour and recorded a solocast breaking down my recent whitetail hunt. I go over the gear I used, the lessons I learned, and the outcome of the hunt. I hope everyone is having a great holiday season.
Jay Nichol https://www.mindfulhunter.com/
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| 24 Dec 2024 | EP 212 - Aziak Frontcountry vs. Outdoorsmans Innegra – Catastrophic Failure & Field Test Results | 00:26:37 | |
There has been significant innovation in tripod technology over the last few years and both Aziak and Outdoorsmans have updated their carbon fiber offerings. I have considerable experience testing gear from both companies and have always been impressed. Unfortunately, I had a catastrophic failure on this recent trip with one of these tripods. Watch the video for a detailed comparison of these tripods and hear the story of why I will never bring one of these tripods to the field again. Chapters: 0:00 – Intro 0:21 – Technical Specs 2:17 – Filed Testing Protocol 2:52 – Mindful Hunter Outfitting 4:32 – Pros and Cons of The Aziak 9:50 – Pros and Cons of The Outdoorsmans 17:34 – Catastrophic Field Failure 22:22 – Standing Tripods In The Backcountry 23:42 – Follow-Up Review With RRS Jay Nichol jay@mindfulhunter.com https://www.mindful-reviews.com/ https://www.mindfulhunter.com/ Forged In The Backcountry https://forgedinthebackcountry.com/ Merch https://www.mindfulhunter.com/shop Newsletter https://www.mindfulhunter.com/contact IG https://www.instagram.com/mindful_hunter/ Podcast https://www.mindfulhunter.com/podcast Free Backcountry Nutrition Guide https://www.mindfulhunter.com/tools | |||
| 10 Nov 2023 | EP 144 – Colorado Second Rifle Mule Deer Hunt Wrap-Up Q&A | 01:44:16 | |
During my drive home from Colorado, I told the story of my successful hunt and also answered a bunch of questions off of IG.
Jay Nichol https://www.mindful-reviews.com/ https://www.mindfulhunter.com/
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| 26 Jan 2024 | EP 155 – Tag Application Strategy and Backcountry Nutrition with Mark Livesay @treelinepursuits | 01:41:15 | |
Mark has been hunting in the backcountry a long time and originally made a name for himself with his obsessive approach towards escouting. Mark has also long been a proponent of making your own meals for the backcountry. First with a dehydrator and now with a freeze drier. We had a great chat about out application strategies this year given all the changes that the western states have gone through and some healthy strategies for nutrition in the backcountry.
Mark Livesay https://www.instagram.com/treeline_pursuits/ https://www.treelineacademy.net/
Jay Nichol https://www.mindful-reviews.com/ https://www.mindfulhunter.com/
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| 28 Jan 2022 | EP 58 – Deep Dive on Sharpening with Hap from @nanohone | 00:58:06 | |
This week I sat down with Hap from Nano Hone to really nerd out on sharpening and the science of abrasive surfaces. Hap is deeply passionate about his work and has built a business specializing in innovative abrasive surfaces used to sharpen various types of steel. Not only was Hap full of knowledge but he was able to communicate it in a very digestible way. I highly recommend taking a look at some of his products the next time you’re in need of some sharpening tools.
Hap Stanley https://www.instagram.com/nanohone/
Jay Nichol https://www.mindfulhunter.com/
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| 12 Jul 2024 | EP 183 – Elk, Wolves, and Bears Oh My! with Tom Schneider from Stuck N The Rut | 01:52:48 | |
The crew over at Stuck N The Rut have one of the best hunting YouTube channels going right now. I got eh chance to sit down with Tom Schneider and have a great chat. We touched on a bunch of topics including hunting tactics, the history of North Idaho hunting and some of the courses and events that SNTR are offering now for up-and-coming hunters.
Tom Schneider https://www.instagram.com/sntrhunter/ https://www.instagram.com/stuckntherut/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPAT7XECi55O62ZOsYxOO5A
Jay Nichol https://www.mindful-reviews.com/ https://www.mindfulhunter.com/
Forged In The Backcountry https://forgedinthebackcountry.com/
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| 15 Apr 2022 | EP 69 – Documentary Filmmakers Jesse Bone and Tash Baycroft Discuss New Film; Transmission | 00:47:37 | |
I had the boys behind Filter Studios over to discuss the release of a very important documentary titled Transmission. There is a pandemic happening amongst wild sheep. The infectious bacteria known as mycoplasma ovipneumoniae (movi) is a deadly bacteria that is passed from domestic sheep to wild sheep. Enter Dr. Helen Schwantje, the lead wildlife veterinarian for the Government of BC and a sheep farmer. Helen is at the forefront of the battle against Movi. Working with a handful of other passionate scientists and volunteers they’re doing what they can to try and stop the spread of this killer. There is no shortage of struggles though… a lack of resources, a lack of public awareness, a lack of proven science, and the biggest foe of all… a lack of time.
https://www.instagram.com/movifree/
Main Funding Provided by Wild Sheep Society of BC Habitat Conservation Trust Fund
Additional Funding Provided by Wild Sheep Foundation Wild Sheep Foundation - Midwest Wild Sheep Foundation - Alberta Wild Sheep Foundation - Yukon Jurassic Classic / Abbotsford Fish and Game Club Cabelas’ Canada Outdoor Fund Grant
Filter Studios https://www.instagram.com/filterstudios/
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| 25 Mar 2021 | EP 17 – Post-Hunt Gear Breakdown: Goat Hunt Part 2 | 00:55:51 | |
In this episode, Jay dives into the second half of his thorough post-hunt review of the gear he used on his recent solo mountain goat hunt in northern B.C.
Gear Covered: Sitka Blizzard GTX Gloves Sitka Stormfront GTX Gloves Zeiss Optics AGC Bino Harness La Sportiva Nepal GTX Boots WHOOP Black Diamond Trail Ergo Cork Trekking Poles Kifaru Gunbearer Thermarest z-lite foam pad MSR Reactor Black Diamond Revolt and New Revolt 350 Dyneema Cord MSR Lightning Ascent Snowshoes
@mindful_hunter jay@mindfulhunter.com
01:26 – Training and diet update: discussion on periodization 11:08 – Sitka down clarification 12:08 – Sitka Blizzard GTX and Stormfront GTX 19:04 – Optics and AGC Bino Harness 23:10 – La Sportiva Nepal GTX Boots 24:39 – WHOOP 26:28 – Black Diamond Trail Ergo Cork Trekking Poles 28:46 – Kifaru Gunbearer 30:27 – Thermarest z-lite foam pad 34:00 – MSR Reactor 35:23 – Black Diamond Revolt and New Revolt 350 37:37 – Dyneema Cord 40:20 – MSR Lightning Ascent Snowshoes 43:37 - Food | |||
| 30 Sep 2022 | EP 87 – Gear Dump and Lessons Learned from Family Elk Hunt | 00:55:56 | |
I just spent 9 days hunting elk with my old man and brother in northern BC. While we didn’t kill an elk it was our first hunt all together and it was great to spend time together. I thought I’d do a gear breakdown and share some of my takeaways from the hunt. Also, I’m headed back out solo for elk on Sunday and dove into my plan for that as well.
Jay Nichol https://www.mindfulhunter.com/
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| 11 Feb 2022 | EP 60 – A Life of Adventure with Greg McHale @gregmchaleswildyukon | 01:27:47 | |
Greg is well known for both his illustrious career in adventure racing and his popular hunting show Greg McHale’s Wild Yukon. Greg has a wealth of experience in the backcountry and has really dedicated himself to achieving excellence for not only himself but for everyone around him. I really enjoyed this conversation and found Greg to be a smart, self-aware, and humble guy.
Greg McHale https://www.instagram.com/gregmchaleswildyukon/ https://www.gregmchaleswildyukon.com/
Greg’s DIY Sncaks https://www.kuiu.com/blogs/hunting-tips/nutrition-for-mountain-hunting-eating-on-the-go
Jay Nichol https://www.mindfulhunter.com/
Merch https://www.mindfulhunter.com/shop
Free Backcountry Nutrition Guide https://www.mindfulhunter.com/tools
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| 26 May 2023 | EP 120 – The Founders Series: Jim Graham of Marsupial Gear | 01:01:54 | |
For the next installment of The Founders Series, I sat down with Jim Graham of Marsupial Gear. It is incredibly impressive what Jim has been able to build since 2015 and what is even more helpful is Jim’s level of awareness about the challenges he faced and the tactics he used to overcome them. I learned a ton from this conversation, and I am sure you will too!
Marsupial Gear https://www.instagram.com/marsupialgear/ https://www.marsupialgear.com/
Jay Nichol https://www.mindful-reviews.com/ https://www.mindfulhunter.com/
Merch https://www.mindfulhunter.com/shop
Free Backcountry Nutrition Guide https://www.mindfulhunter.com/tools
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| 12 Nov 2021 | EP 47 – Risk Mitigation and Winter Goat Hunting with John Barklow @jbarklow | 01:37:40 | |
This week I got to sit down with John Barklow. John is well known in the hunting industry for his vast knowledge of technical apparel, alpinism, and the time he spent in the Navy at the Special Warfare Center teaching Navy Seals how to survive in the cold. While the two main topics we dove into were risk mitigation and winter mountain goat hunting the conversation diverged across several interesting subjects. You might need to listen to this one twice to catch all the info. If you don’t already follow John on IG I highly recommend you start immediately as the quality of information he puts out for free on a regular basis is impressive. Also, John’s new website, Knowledge From Storms is a great place to find a wealth of backcountry guidance for free.
John Barklow IG https://www.instagram.com/jbarklow/ Website https://knowledgefromstorms.com/ Apparel https://www.sitkagear.com/
Jay Nichol https://www.mindfulhunter.com/
Merch https://www.mindfulhunter.com/shop
Free Backcountry Nutrition Guide https://www.mindfulhunter.com/tools
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| 17 Sep 2021 | EP 39 - How to Consistently Kill Elk in BC with Jordan and Ryan from @bcbackcountry | 01:21:10 | |
This was one of my favourite podcasts to date. I’ve been wanting to chat with these guys ever since I started following them on IG over 5 years ago. To me, Jordan and Ryan epitomize what it means to be a true BC hunter. They go into some of the toughest spots in BC and regularly come out with respectable elk. That is one of my own goals that I have yet to achieve so I was personally very interested in this conversation. If you ever have plans of elk hunting in BC then this podcast is a must listen.
Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro 2:08 – Jordan and Ryan’s background 12:28 – Applying traditional strategies to BC terrain and dense undergrowth 19:06 – Challenges with the 6-point limit 25:25 – Ideal scope magnification 27:38 – Underage sheep and how to approach killing the right animals 35:56 – Camping and hiking strategies 50:30 – Calling strategies 1:04:40 – The strategy for the @bcbackcountry IG page 1:11:11 – Jordon’s opinion on trophy hunting 1:13:00 – Who’s the better hunter? 😊 1:14:40 – Identifying new hunt areas 1:16:51 – Bino recommendations
Jordan and Ryan on IG @bcbackcountry
Jay Nichol jay@mindfulhunter.com https://www.mindfulhunter.com/
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| 02 Jun 2023 | EP 121 - Headlamp Review 2023: Fenix vs. Peax vs. Nitecore | 00:26:53 | |
Well folks this one took a hard left turn. I have been running these headlamps since September of last year. I put the Fenix HM65R-T, Peax Backcountry Duo and Nitecore HC68 through the wringer in a major way. After testing and collecting data for 9 months I never foresaw the actual outcome that occurred. You need to watch this one to find out.
0:00 – Intro 0:14 – Mindful Reviews 1:50 – Nitecore HC68 (chop a reel from this part) 10:40 – Fenix HM65RT 12:55 – Peax Backcountry Duo
Jay Nichol https://www.mindful-reviews.com/ https://www.mindfulhunter.com/
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| 13 Feb 2024 | EP 160 - Ultralight Tripod Comparison – Aziak vs. Tricer | 00:28:31 | |
There have been some great strides of innovation in the ultralight tripod industry over the last few years and Aziak and Tricer are two of the best examples of this. Both these companies have taken different approaches to solving the problem of creating the lightest weight backcountry tripod while still offering a stable platform for glassing. I’ve been running these tripods for the last 6 months and in this video I break down the pros and cons of each and give my recommendation as to which one you should buy.
0:00 – Intro 2:00 – Buyer’s Remorse 4:22 – Scoring System 4:51 – Pricing 5:29 – Weight 6:52 – Materials 9:43 – Load Capacity 10:51 – Height 13:07 – Packability 15:01 – Leg Locks 20:28 – Vibration 23:01 – Heads 25:40 – Scoring 26:13 – Final Recommendations
Reel – 1:59 – Buyers Remorse
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| 15 Feb 2022 | Monday Night Live Q&A EP 02 | 00:58:05 | |
On this week’s live podcast, I cover the potentially controversial changes to the moose and caribou regulations in the northeast. I also answer some listener questions including, best beginner bow, tips on archery practice, which scope I’m putting on my 300 PRC, and some bino and shelter recommendations. Tune into YouTube every Monday at 8:30 pm PST for the live show.
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| 19 Nov 2022 | EP 93 – Solocast Q&A | 01:22:04 | |
Tried to answer as many questions as I could from IG this week. I got into things like is TRT worth it, Dealing with knee pain, best base layers and many more.
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| 08 Dec 2023 | EP 148 – Hunting and Outfitting with Cliff Gray | 01:13:22 | |
EP 147 – Hunting and Outfitting with Cliff Gray
Cliff is a very well-known outfitter who made a name for himself in The Flat Tops of Colorado and has now transitioned into a content creator with a thriving YouTube channel. Cliff is one of those guys with a very analytical mind and it was a pleasure to get into the details of his outfitting background and get some of his insights on the challenges of hunting.
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| 28 Mar 2025 | EP 226 – Catching up with the lads from Oryx Outdoors | 01:20:48 | |
This week, I sat down with the founders of Oryx Outdoors, a new apparel company focused on designing durable, technical training gear for hunters. We dive into their personal hunting stories, what pushed them to start an apparel company in a saturated market, and the real challenges of designing clothing that works when it matters most. Oryx Outdoors https://www.instagram.com/oryxoutdoors_official/
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| 25 Nov 2023 | EP 146 Trekking Pole Review 2023 – Argali Guide X vs. Black Diamond Alpine Ergo Cork | 00:34:53 | |
After many requests, I figured it was time for a trekking pole head-to-head review. In this video, I compared the Argali Guide X against the Black Diamond Alpine Ero Cork. Both of these poles have some great features but they also have some stark differences worth discussing. Let me know in the comments section below which poles you’d like to see next. 0:00 – Intro 4:23 – Pricing 4:58 – Weight 5:10 – Materials 11:00 – Grips 16:00 – Adjustability 17:13 – Vibration 18:58 – Weight Capacity 21:28 – Build Quality 22:03 – Locking Mechanisms 27:11 – Extras 29:40 – Packability 30:51 – Final Results and Thoughts
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| 08 Nov 2024 | EP 200 – Winter Hunting Gear Deep Dive | 01:22:09 | |
This week’s episode is a Q&A focused on winter hunting gear. I answered questions such as how to thaw your boots, the best hot tent combo, down vs. synthetic sleep systems and much more
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| 15 Jan 2021 | EP 09 – Arrow building 101, pinched nerve and BPC-157, Draw strategy for AZ, WY, and MT | 01:01:25 | |
In this episode, Jay discusses how to successfully design and build your own custom arrows. He lists all the necessary tools and equipment and also lays out a clear design strategy followed up with simple construction instructions.
Jay also dives into his use of the peptide BPC-157 to try and solve a nagging pinched nerve issue and gives a brief update on his draw application strategy for AZ, WY, and MT
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0:00 – Intro 1:11 – Pinched nerve and the use of BPC-157 10:03 – Diet update and carb manipulation for mass gain 13:06 – New A-CPAP purchase 19:10 – Draw application updates for AZ, WY and MT 23:18 – Arrow building 101 24:15 – Best archery supply store 27:43 – Tools and equipment required 42:29 – Custom arrow design 49:08 – Building your arrow 58:28 – Q&A
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| 05 May 2023 | EP 117 - Stone Glacier Solus vs. Hilleberg Soulo Review & Raffle | 01:00:25 | |
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This review has been over 2 years in the making. I have put these two 4 season shelters from Hilleberg and Stone Glacier through the wringer spending more than 20 nights in each of them in temps down to -25c, -10f with upwards of 12”-16” snowfall on some nights. Both the Sky Solus and the Soulo are premium tents but they also both have their flaws. Watch this video to learn what worked for me and what didn’t with these two tents.
0:00 – Intro 0:55 – Raffle details 2:03 – A note on specialized shelters 4:20 – My personal experience with both tents 5:36 – Categories of comparison 7:45 – In the field footage 15:11 – Sleeping pad size comparisons 27:36 – Price 27:59 – Advertised dimensions 32:57 – Practical vestibule space 33:05 – Practical space inside the tent 34:15 – Tent fabrics 36:30 – Doors 37:23 – Weight & Weight honesty 40:59 – Tent pegs 41:17 – Ease of setup 42:11 – Build quality 42:35 – Pole quality 44:26 – Weather resistance 45:10 – Breathability/Condensation 46:10 – Heat retention 47:05 – Personal X factor 52:53 – Instagram Q&A 56:44 – Final scores
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| 03 Dec 2021 | EP 50 – Traeger Guru Garth Tolmie @garthsoutdoors | 01:11:04 | |
Cooking was a big reason why I started Mindful Hunter. I love cooking for my friends and family and there’s no better way to expose people to wild game than a phenomenally cooked creative dish. My friend Garth epitomizes this value and is an absolute master with the Traeger pellet grill. Even if you don’t consider yourself a serious cook, you’re going to get something from this episode. Go give Garth a follow, he’s always posting great ideas and recipes.
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| 31 Jan 2025 | EP 218 – From Trophy Hooks to Bipods with Matt and Nick from MTNGear | 01:51:04 | |
It’s no secret I am a big fan of small innovative companies that produce great products and MTN Gear is definitely one of those. Matt made a big splash with his ultralight bipods a few years ago and has continued to improve their design until recently selling the rights to MDT. We had a great chat covering ground from his humble beginnings to what he plans to do with the new found funding from the sale of the bipod.
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| 02 Dec 2020 | Ep 02 - First Lite Obsidian vs. Sitka Apex Review and 2021 Hunt Plans | 00:55:36 | |
In this episode, Jay does a deep dive into the training principles of progressive overload and time under tension and how these principles can be applied to make you a more effective hunter. This week we feature a new section called the Gear Shootout Series. This series will pit two pieces of similar gear head to head in an in-depth field-tested review. Up first we compare the First Lite Obsidian pants against Sitka’s Apex pants. Closing out, Jay gets into his hunt plans for 2021 and shares some tips on how you can get away for more hunts and spend more time in the outdoors pursuing your passion.
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| 01 Mar 2022 | Monday Night Live Q&A EP 04 | 01:22:05 | |
A weekly hunting-focused live stream where I answer listener questions. This week we're joined by Greg Johnston @johnston_outdoors | |||
| 20 Jan 2023 | EP 102 – Gear Debrief from My Solo Winter Mountain Goat Hunt | 00:50:25 | |
Alright folks I failed to kill a goat, but I successfully made it back in one piece. In this week’s episode, I walk through every piece of gear I brought and discuss how it performed!
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| 22 Apr 2021 | EP 20 – My First Sheep Hunt | 00:39:16 | |
In this episode, Jay shares his thoughts about getting prepared for his first sheep hunt. He also discusses a recent minor tear in his calf and his thoughts on IIFYM.
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0:00 – Intro 7:00 – Torn calf 15:46 – If It Fits Your Macros (IIFYM) revelations: science vs results 24:36 – Thoughts on my upcoming sheep hunt | |||
| 31 Oct 2023 | EP 143 - Sitka Ascent Pants vs. Stone Glacier De Havilland Lite – Field Tested Review | 00:25:33 | |
Both the Sitka Ascent Pants and the Stone Glacier De Havilland Lite pants are great products that provide an excellent option for early-season pants. However, while they both do a good job they do so in different ways. During this field-tested review, I do my best to highlight what those differences are and share what circumstances I think each of these pieces would thrive in. Part 1 – Core Lightweight vs Avro Synthetic https://youtu.be/VRmLGj4WR9Y Part 2 – Cirque Lite vs. Ambient Hoody https://youtu.be/QDeBKNA4HBo
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0:00 – Intro 3:25 – Pricing 3:27 – Weight 4:09 – Materials 5:21 – Warmth 5:35 – Breathability 5:43 - Durability 7:05 – Fit 12:28 – Construction 13:21 – Features 18:34 – Options 19:09 – Packability 19:20 – Odor Resistance 19:57 – Raffle Details 21:18 – Final Results & Thoughts
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| 21 Feb 2025 | EP 221 - I Finally Found the Perfect Boxers For The Backcountry - Swaro ATX 85mm Giveaway! | 00:19:56 | |
If you want something done right, sometimes you have to do it yourself—and that’s exactly why I created the Forged Base Series. A complete redesign from the ground up, this next-to-skin base layer system was built for unmatched comfort, durability, and performance in the backcountry. 🔥 Why I Built It: For years, we searched for the perfect pair of base layers—especially boxers—that could withstand the grind of multi-day hunts. After brands cut corners and changed fabrics, I decided to create my own. ⚡ What Makes It Different? ✅ Premium Fabric Blend – We tested multiple materials before landing on a Modal & Spandex blend: • Modal: Bio-based, ultra-soft, breathable, moisture-wicking, and antimicrobial • Spandex: Just the right amount of stretch for all-day mobility • Durability: Resists pilling, shrinkage, and holds its shape over time ✅ Dialed-In Fit • Mid-thigh length for a secure fit • Supportive waistband without discomfort • Legs that stay in place without restriction ✅ Built for Performance • Top-access fly for convenience with a pack hip belt • Strategic mesh panels for breathability in high-heat zones • No chafing, no hot spots, no compromises This is base layer apparel designed for the modern backcountry hunter—because when the foundation is strong, performance follows. 🎯 GIVEAWAY ALERT! Every $5 you spend on merch at https://forgedinthebackcountry.com/ gets you 1 entry to win a Swarovski 85mm Spotting Scope. No purchase required. Contest begins on February 1, 2025 at 12:01 a.m. PST and ends on April 30, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. PST. There is a total of 1 prize available to be won consisting of: (i) 1 previously owned Swarovski ATX 85mm Spotting Scope (approximate retail value $5,900.00 CAD). Skill testing question required. Open to legal residents of Canada, excluding Quebec, who are age of majority in their province or territory of residence at time of entry. Odds of winning depend on number of eligible entries received before contest closes. No entry limit. For full rules and entry details visit: https://forgedinthebackcountry.com/blogs/resources/swarovski-atx-85mm-spotting-scope-giveaway 👉 Watch now & check out the full breakdown! 0:00 – Intro 2:07 – Design Process 3:09 – Feel/Fabric 5:26 – Fit 7:51 – Function 12:07 – Bear Hunts 12:40 – Sizing 14:47 – Forged Base Hat 16:28 – Forged Obsession Tees 17:32 – Swarovski ATX 85mm Giveaway 18:25 – Zulu 10 15X Binocular Giveaway #ForgedBaseSeries #TechnicalHuntingGear #BackcountryHunting #HuntingBaseLayers #PerformanceApparel #HuntingBoxers #BuiltToEndure #StayForged | |||
| 04 Feb 2021 | EP 12 – It’s the little things that matter the most: Possibles pouch deep-dive | 01:05:37 | |
In this episode, Jay discusses why the little things matter too. Most pack dump videos focus on the big-ticket items; shelters, clothing, boots etc. Jay wanted to take some time and discuss all the little things you take on a hunt as well. In addition, he covers his camera accessory bag and few other items of note.
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0:00 – Intro 1:37 – Update on the last podcast 9:38 – Training and diet update 15:57 – Possibles and accessories discussion 18:45 – OR insulated Nalgene holster 21:05 – Backpack rain fly 23:04 – Kill kit 29:27 – Camera accessories 42:24 – Possibles pouch | |||
| 22 Jan 2021 | EP 10 – Gear Shootout: Hilleberg Akto vs Soulo | 00:28:21 | |
In this episode, Jay compares the Hilleberg Akto and Soulto tents. In less than 4 weeks Jay leaves on a solo backcountry hung and both these tents provide a different value proposition. While the akto is lighter the soulo has more headroom. After countless hours reading online reviews Jay decided the only sensible option was to buy both, set them up, and decide for himself.
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0:00 – Intro 6:29 – Thoughts after setting up both tents 10:29 – Inside the akto 15:37 – Inside the soulo 21:23 – Final decision | |||
| 07 Feb 2025 | EP 219 – I’m Going on An Alaskan Brown Bear Archery Hunt with Timmy Winslow from Bushwack Alaska | 01:25:03 | |
Timmy has spent years guiding hunters through some of the most extreme conditions Alaska has to offer—chasing giant moose, Dall sheep, and brown bear in remote backcountry that few ever get to experience. We’ll talk about what it takes to be a successful Alaskan outfitter, the toughest hunts he’s been on, and what hunters need to know before stepping into the last frontier. Plus, we’ll get into my archery brown bear hunt planned for spring of 2026 and the mindset, gear, and preparation required to make an Alaskan hunt a success.
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| 11 Mar 2022 | EP 64 – Alaskan Moose, Axis Bucks and Aoudad with Sean Curran @missions_hawaii | 01:16:02 | |
Sean lives on Maui but makes travelling on adventure hunts a priority. I’ve been wanting to have this conversation for a while. I love following along on Sean’s IG stories when he goes on hunts. We had a great chat where we covered some technical archery info and Sean told a couple badass hunting stories as well.
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| 10 Jan 2025 | EP 215 – Late Season Gear Breakdown & Broadhead Testing Results | 00:43:31 | |
I was able to get in two late season hunts before the close of 2024 for mule deer and whitetails. In this podcast I go over the gear I took with me on those two hunts and share the results of testing the new Sevr 1.5 Ti Hybrid out in the field.
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| 26 Aug 2022 | EP 84 – Behind the Scenes Look Into my 2022 Solo Sheep Hunt – What the Hell Happened?!? | 01:13:05 | |
I felt as though there was some value in digging a little deeper into my decision-making process during this hunt and going over some of my mistakes might be useful to some people. It also gave me a chance to reflect on the journey and see where I could improve next year.
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| 08 Apr 2022 | EP 68 – Podcast from The Bow Rack with Kellen from @inside_out_precision | 01:41:15 | |
I was lucky enough to drive down to The Bow Rack this week to buy myself a new bow and before I headed down, I hit up Kellen from @inside_out_precision to see if he’d be down for a podcast. We talked about his background in hunting, his history in competitive and scholastic archery and then we nerded out on archery in general. This is a great podcast for anyone looking to dive a little deeper into this sport we love.
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| 26 Jul 2024 | EP 185 – Optimize and Execute with Tyler Geiger of Nock Performance | 01:15:39 | |
I only met Tyler a few months ago when he invited me on his podcast, but I instantly knew he was my people. He is an ex-cop turned private physical performance coach with a deep passion for hunting and the outdoors. We had a great chat, and I hope you enjoy it.
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| 17 May 2024 | EP 175 – Guns & Stuff 04: A Fresh Perspective on Bullet Design with Hammer Bullets, Colton and Jay | 01:13:39 | |
On the most recent episode of Guns & Stuff, Colton and I sat down with Bryan and Eric from Hammer Bullets to discuss their unique approach to bullet design.
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| 15 Mar 2024 | EP 168 - The Worst Tripod I Have Ever Used! | 00:26:21 | |
Alright folks, it’s rare but it does happen. Every now and then I use a product so bad that I can say with complete confidence you do not need this in your arsenal. This tripod definitely fits into this category. I hope you guys find this useful and I give some other recommendations at the end of the video for products that will perform significantly better for you!
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0:00 – Intro 1:33 – Price 4:52 – Weight 6:20 – Load Capacity 7:27 – Height 8:31 – Packability 9:02 – Vibration 10:33 – Leg Locks 14:35 – Final Thoughts & Recommendations
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| 24 Jun 2021 | EP 29 – The Woman who Brought Hilleberg Tents to North America with Petra Hilleberg | 01:00:58 | |
In this episode, I sat down with Petra Hilleberg, the CEO and daughter of the founders of Hilleberg Tents. We had a great discussion covering topics like what it was like to grow up a Hilleberg, how Petra brought Hilleberg tents to North America and the technical differences between their product offerings. Petra is an incredibly intelligent and thoughtful leader, and it was a pleasure to talk with her.
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0:00 – Intro 2:14 – What it was like growing up a Hilleberg 5:15 – Petra’s passion for the outdoors 7:18 – The growth of Hilleberg 9:00 – The importance of quality 14:50 – Petra’s career path 16:25 – Bringing Hilleberg to North America 21:45 – Problems with Canadian distribution 25:00 – Petra’s transition to CEO and thoughts on leadership 28:30 – Goals for the next 10 years 31:20 – Covid’s impact on the outdoors industry 34:20 – Hilleberg supporting hunting 37:20 – The 4 different tent labels: Blue, Black, Red, Yellow 49:20 – Pick a tent game 56:00 – Repair times 58:43 – Surprises | |||
| 10 Dec 2021 | EP 51 – The Backcountry And The Digital Frontier with Jeff Agostinho @jeffagostinho | 01:19:49 | |
This week I had the opportunity to sit down with Jeff Agostinho. Jeff has made a name for himself in B.C. for being not only a legitimate backcountry hunter but also a stalwart conservationist. We got into Jeff’s background, some gear recommendations, and a deep dive on social media and the role it plays in our hunting culture. Jeff is an intelligent guy with some very interesting perspectives, if you don’t follow him already I highly recommend it.
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| 10 Apr 2025 | EP 228 – Red Stag in Argentina with Brandon Roth | 01:13:18 | |
My good buddy Brandon had the opportunity to go down to Argentina and hunt Red Stag, so I had him on the podcast to share the story of his trip.
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| 19 Nov 2024 | EP 202 - How To Find the Perfect Pair of Hunting Boots | 00:40:36 | |
One of the most challenging things about finding the right boot is that reviews are almost no help whatsoever. Our feet are so personal that it seems you can find just as many people who love a specific boot as hate it. At the end of the day, the only true way to find a boot that works for you is to try it on. However, I think I can help narrow down the selection and find boots that will fit your needs more effectively.
0:00 – Intro 6:07 – Boot selection framework 6:25 – Stiffness 10:40 – Materials 13:22 – Insulation 16:07 – Fit 20:00 – Testing process 27:12 – Example recommendations 28:13 – Other good online retailers 29:58 – Q&A 36:59 – Wrap-up
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| 20 Feb 2024 | EP 162 – Family, Business & Hunting with Travis Bader from Silvercore | 01:19:10 | |
Travis Bader is a local entrepreneur who founded Silvercore Outdoors and hosts the Silvercore Podcast. I’ve been social media acquaintances with Travis, but this is the first chance I had to sit down with him for a good chat. Travis is one of those salt-of-the-earth guys who puts family first and is strongly dedicated to being a contributing member of his community.
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| 09 Sep 2022 | EP 86 – Cajun Chef and Host of Duck Camp Dinners on MeatEater Jean-Peal Bourgeois | 01:15:50 | |
Chef Jean-Paul Bourgeois is a MeatEater culinary contributor, an expert on all things Cajun, and an all-around badass with an infectious love of cooking, the outdoors, and intense pride in his home state of Louisiana. He just debuted season 2 of his feature cooking and hunting show Duck Camp Dinners last week on the MeatEater YouTube channel. I thoroughly enjoyed sitting down with Jean-Paul and was part history lesson, part cooking lesson, and part waterfowl hunting lesson.
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Duck Camp Dinners
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| 21 May 2021 | EP 24 – A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words with Adam Foss @fossman8 | 01:03:17 | |
In this episode, I sat down with renowned outdoors photographer and bowhunter Adam Foss. I have wanted to chat with Adam for some time because he embodies the intriguing combination of a hardcore back hunter and the sensitive aesthetic of an artist. This is one of my favourite chats I’ve had the opportunity to have on this podcast. We got a little deep and talked philosophy, gave some technical gear tips, and lots in between. If you do not already, go give Adam a follow.
Adam Foss @fossman8
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0:00 – Intro 2:00 – How Adam grew up hunting 7:40 – Where Adam’s drive and discipline came from 11:17 – Reflections in the mountains 14:31 – How Adam thinks about photography 22:06 – Approach to storytelling on different hunts 26:07 – Adam’s current photography setup 34:32 – Adam’s preferred lenses 42:33 – Principles of gear prep 52:03 – Testing the Sitka Dewpoint rain system | |||
| 06 Jun 2021 | EP 26 – Staying Focused on What Really Matters with Nick Trehearne @nicktrehearne | 00:55:01 | |
In this episode, I sat down with Nick Trehearne. Nick is a very intelligent guy with some unique perspectives on hunting and photography. I was really impressed with his focus and clarity of vision for what he creates and how he builds relationships. If you don’t already follow Nick his info is listed down below.
Nick Trehearne @nicktrehearne
@mindful_hunter jay@mindfulhunter.com
0:00 – Intro 3:00 – Nick’s background 9:58 – The resources to follow your passion 12:50 – Nick’s start in photography 15:45 – Nick’s philosophy on photography 19:30 – Nick’s camera setup 20:30 – Advice on gear for a beginner 23:50 – Why Nick shoots Nikon 27:20 – Nick’s workflow 31:20 – Recommendations on how to build a reputation 39:04 – Gear chat 46:35 – IG Q&A | |||
| 14 Apr 2023 | EP 113 - Double Header Review: Sitka Ambient vs. Heavyweight Hoody & Best Power Pack for the Backcountry | 01:02:24 | |
I'm down in AZ with the fam for some R&R so I am throwing up some recent reviews by request. Hope you enjoy and we'll be back to regularly scheduled programming next week.
Sitka Ambient vs. Heavyweight Hoody – Field-Tested Review After running both the Sitka Ambient Hoody and the Core Heavyweight Hoody back to back for the last year I put my final thoughts together in this field-tested review. Let me know if you have any additional questions. 0:00 – Intro 0:40 – Mindful Reviews 2:06 – Objectivity in reviews 3:20 – Purpose of this layer 8:04 – Categories for this review 8:49 – Price 10:07 – Weight 10:38 – Fabrics 11:06 – Overview 20:29 – How they fit on me at 6’1” 240lbs 27:16 – Final thoughts
Battery Banks For Backpacking Review I picked up 5 battery banks that are marketed at people who spend time in the backcountry and tried my best to figure out which one was best across a number of different categories. 5 banks tested are the Goal Zero Venture 75, Anker 525, Anker 325, Nitecore Carbo 2000, and Biolite 80 PD My apologies for constantly referring to the Nitecore as Nightforce. Also here’s another video I did explaining my entire backcountry power setup. Complete Battery System For The Back Country https://youtu.be/Wl4GKTNJp_M 0:00 – Intro 3:13 – Mindful Reviews 4:09 – Objectivity 4:40 – There is no “best” 5:14 – Categories assessed 5:49 – Notes about power packs 9:03 – Price 10:42 – Weight 11:08 – Size 12:41 – Ports 16:25 – Cables 17:16 – Weather resistance 23:33 – Charging capacity 38:53 – Final scores Mindful Reviews https://www.mindful-reviews.com/ Jay Nichol jay@mindfulhunter.com https://www.mindful-reviews.com/ https://www.mindfulhunter.com/ Merch https://www.mindfulhunter.com/shop Free Backcountry Nutrition Guide https://www.mindfulhunter.com/tools Newsletter https://www.mindfulhunter.com/contact IG https://www.instagram.com/mindful_hunter/ Podcast https://www.mindfulhunter.com/podcast
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| 29 Sep 2023 | EP 136 – How to Become a Consistently Successful Hunter (101 to 201) with Cody Rich | 01:20:09 | |
When I first started hunting all I wanted was to be able to kill a decent animal occasionally. Now that I have been doing it for a while the real goal is consistent and reliable success. Cody has done a ton of work looking into how to transition from a 101 hunter into a 201 hunter. Another way to say this is he’s looked at how to develop systems so that you can reliably kill stuff year after year and stop relying on luck alone. This may be one of my favourite conversations I’ve had on the podcast yet.
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| 13 Jan 2023 | EP 101 – Field Tested Reviews of Fierce CT Rival and Seek Outside 12-Man Tipi | 00:33:39 | |
I’m still out of town goat hunting so I put the audio of two of my YouTube reviews from December up as an interim episode. See links below for YouTube videos.
FINAL REVIEW: Fierce CT Rival 300 PRC Leupold VX-5HD 3-15x44
Seek Outside 12 Man Tipi with XL Stove Review
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| 29 Jan 2021 | EP 11 – Gear Shootout: Schnee's Beartooth vs. Lathrop & Sons Mountain Hunter | 01:04:44 | |
In this episode, Jay dives into a boot review comparing the Schnee's Baertooh versus the Lathrop & Sons Mountain Hunter. Having logged well over 200 miles in each of these boots across several different mountain hunts Jay is able to dig into the details that separate these two footwear options. In addition, this week Jay discusses how he has adapted his diet and training protocols now that the goat hunt is less than a month away. In this week's gear corner Jay gives his thoughts on an innovative new lav mic from Tentacle, the Track E.
@mindful_hunter www.mindfulhunter.com
0:00 – Intro 1:08 – New training protocol for the goat hunt 3:21 – Supplements and diet update 10:46 – Diet and training recap 12:17 – Gear Corner: Tentacle Track E Lav Mic 18:51 – My history with boots 21:27 – Morton’s Neuroma 25:50 – Boot sizing 29:53 – Boots I’ve owned 30:48 – Why I prefer leather boots 33:31 – Boots 101 42:45 – After market insoles 44:31 – Waterproofing leather boots 45:35 – Lathrop & Sons Mountain Hunter 55:26 – Schnee’s Beartooth 0g’s | |||
| 22 Sep 2023 | EP 135 - 2023 Updates to My Backcountry Meal Prep System | 00:29:16 | |
I figured it was time to upload a video sharing the updates I have made to my backcountry meal prep system for 2023. Nutrition and prep for the backcountry does not have to be complicated and I give example meal plans and share some simple hacks to increase the caloric density of your meals without unduly increasing the weight in your pack. 0:00 – Intro 0:24 – Mindful Reviews raffle updates 2:23 – Macro math 6:56 – 2023 Meal Plan 9:58 – Breakfast 12:12 – Lunch 13:05 – Dinner 16:01 – Snack 1 18:48 – Snack 2 20:15 – Snack 3 21:26 – Snack 4 22:03 – Added fats 26:10 – Wrap-up Free Backcountry Nutrition Guide https://www.mindfulhunter.com/tools Jay Nichol jay@mindfulhunter.com https://www.mindful-reviews.com/ https://www.mindfulhunter.com/ Merch https://www.mindfulhunter.com/shop Newsletter https://www.mindfulhunter.com/contact IG https://www.instagram.com/mindful_hunter/ Podcast https://www.mindfulhunter.com/podcast | |||
| 05 Nov 2021 | EP 46 – An Epic Northern BC Goat Hunt with @tannisrae | 01:05:09 | |
This week I got to sit down with Tannis and discuss her successful 2021 BC Goat hunt. We also discussed how she hiked in 50kms with her husband for her ram and how having brothers focused on hockey she was able to nudge her Dad to first get her into hunting. Tannis is a great example of a thoughtful, driven hunter and I had a great time talking with her.
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| 14 Mar 2025 | EP 224 – Solocast Q&A: Kifaru vs. Initial Ascent Pack Battle and Why MTN OPS Sucks | 01:00:45 | |
Time for another Q&A episode. This week I answer questions about sleep systems, archery setups, new packs and much more! 🎯 GIVEAWAY ALERT! Every $5 you spend on merch at https://forgedinthebackcountry.com/ gets you 1 entry to win a Swarovski 85mm Spotting Scope. No purchase required. Contest begins on February 1, 2025 at 12:01 a.m. PST and ends on April 30, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. PST. There is a total of 1 prize available to be won consisting of: (i) 1 previously owned Swarovski ATX 85mm Spotting Scope (approximate retail value $5,900.00 CAD). Skill testing question required. This Contest is open only to legal residents of the 50 United States, The District of Columbia, Canada (excluding Quebec), United Kingdom, New Zealand, Finland, France and Switzerland, who are legal age of majority in their jurisdiction of residence (19 in AL and NE, 21 in MS, and 18 in all remaining U.S. states, The District of Columbia and Canada, 16 in United Kingdom, 20 in New Zealand, 16 in Finland, 15 in France, and 18 in Switzerland), who are age of majority in their province or territory of residence at time of entry. Odds of winning depend on number of eligible entries received before contest closes. No entry limit. For full rules and entry details visit: https://forgedinthebackcountry.com/blogs/resources/swarovski-atx-85mm-spotting-scope-giveaway
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| 07 Jun 2024 | EP 178 – Staying Present in The Experience with Mark Huelsing of Exo Mtn Gear | 01:50:16 | |
Well, it was time to interview the host. I’ve known Mark Huelsing, the number 2 at Exo and host of the Hunt Backcountry Podcast, for a few years now and we text quite regularly, but I wanted to get him on the podcast to pick his brain about his history and the role hunting plays in his life. They also have a super cool project coming up at Exo this year that we dove into.
Mark Huelsing https://www.instagram.com/markthefark/
Jay Nichol https://www.mindful-reviews.com/ https://www.mindfulhunter.com/
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| 17 Nov 2023 | EP 145 - Sitka Ascent Pants vs. Stone Glacier De Havilland Lite – Field Tested Review | 00:27:03 | |
Both the Sitka Ascent Pants and the Stone Glacier De Havilland Lite pants are great products that provide an excellent option for early-season pants. However, while they both do a good job they do so in different ways. During this field-tested review, I do my best to highlight what those differences are and share what circumstances I think each of these pieces would thrive in. Part 1 – Core Lightweight vs Avro Synthetic https://youtu.be/VRmLGj4WR9Y Part 2 – Cirque Lite vs. Ambient Hoody https://youtu.be/QDeBKNA4HBo 0:00 – Intro 3:25 – Pricing 3:27 – Weight 4:09 – Materials 5:21 – Warmth 5:35 – Breathability 5:43 - Durability 7:05 – Fit 12:28 – Construction 13:21 – Features 18:34 – Options 19:09 – Packability 19:20 – Odor Resistance 19:57 – Raffle Details 21:18 – Final Results & Thoughts Jay Nichol jay@mindfulhunter.com https://www.mindful-reviews.com/ https://www.mindfulhunter.com/ Merch https://www.mindfulhunter.com/shop Newsletter https://www.mindfulhunter.com/contact IG https://www.instagram.com/mindful_hunter/ Podcast https://www.mindfulhunter.com/podcast Free Backcountry Nutrition Guide https://www.mindfulhunter.com/tools | |||
| 18 Aug 2023 | EP 130 – Post-Hunt Gear Breakdown Archery Stone’s Sheep | 01:08:35 | |
This week I go back over my gear list from my recent sheep hunt and get into all the details about what worked and didn’t work for me.
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| 01 Jul 2021 | EP 30 – Semi-Live Spring Bear Hunt Doubleheader | 01:33:26 | |
Welcome back to another semi-live hunt podcast. For those unfamiliar with this style of podcast, I bring an audio recorder with me on my hunt and do my best to break it out a few times a day and tell the story of the hunt in audio format as things unfold in real-time. On this particular episode I find myself up north in the Prince George region hunting bears and I can say I definitely saw my fair share of action.
@mindful_hunter jay@mindfulhunter.com
0:00 – Intro day 1 2:28 – I love the drive 6:31 – The impact of language in hunting 28:40 – Wrap up of day 1 37:20 – Day 2 42:28 – Thoughts on logging roads 48:07 – Wrap up of day 2 59:30 – Day 3 1:03:50 – Wrap up day 3 1:09:06 – Day 4 1:15:01 – Day 5 telling the story of the doubleheader 1:26:26 – Thoughts on the drive home | |||
| 08 Jul 2022 | EP 80 - Complete Back Country Sheep Hunt Food Guide 2022 – Wilderness Athlete Giveaway | 00:14:58 | |
Okay, folks so I have put together my nutritional plan for my 2022 solo sheep hunt. I have included macros, micros, electrolytes, and all my supplements. In addition to that, I am reposting my Backcountry Meal Planning Guide for free (link below) and have also teamed up with Wilderness Athlete to give away over $200 worth of supplements.
Giveaway Instructions:
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| 07 Jul 2023 | EP. 126 - Binocular Review 2023 | 01:29:03 | |
In this updated binocular review for 2023 I compare 6 different 10x42 binoculars; Swarovski NL Pure, Leica Noctivid, Leica Trinovid, Zeiss Conquest, Tract Toric and Athlon Cronus G2. I analyzed and tested 21 different categories across 5 classes: Descriptive, Construction, Optics, Performance & Operation. At the conclusion of the review, I give 3 recommendations for binoculars within premium, mid-range and low-range budget constraints.
I am raffling off the winning pair of binoculars. Please go to https://www.mindful-reviews.com/ for all the details. Once you are a member you will have access to the link to purchase tickets. Once the raffle is sold out I will update this section to indicate tickets are no longer available.
0:00 – Intro 0:55 – Raffle Info 1:19 – Structure of Review 2:36 – Why I Chose These 6 Binos 3:12 – The Maven Story 6:42 – The Tract Story 10:41 – Emotional Marketing Disclaimer 11:40 – Scoring System 12:55 – Price 14:46 – Weight 16:19 – Length 17:32 – Origin 19:27 – Descriptive Totals 20:32 – Warranty 23:53 – Durability 25:26 – Weather Resistance 29:21 – Frame Material 30:08 – Gas Purging 31:49 – Construction Totals 32:07 – Prism Type 35:22 – Field of View 42:02 – Glass Quality 47:16 – Glass Coatings 49:24 – Eye Relief 51:32 – Close Focus Distance 52:03 – Light Transmission 55:11 – Interpupillary Distance 57:02 – Optics Totals 57:47 – Performance & Operation (Field Testing) 1:00:00 – Aziak Bino Clamp Giveaway 1:01:00 – Performance Testing Scores 1:03:29 – Operation Testing Scores 1:06:29 – Field Notes From Testing 1:13:56 – Final Scores and Ranking 1:14:39 – My recommendations and Caveats 1:19:23 – The Binos That Are Getting Raffled Off
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| 25 Oct 2024 | EP - 199 Best Hunting Knife for Field Dressing: Frontiersmen Vulpes vs. Argali Sawtooth | 00:24:32 | |
Want a chance to win the Frontiersmen Vulpes field dressing knife? Follow the simple steps below to enter our exclusive giveaway! After years of using disposable hunting knives, I switched to fixed blades, and ever since I’ve been on the hunt for the ultimate field dressing knife. In this video, I put two of the best knives to the test: the Frontiersmen Vulpes and the Argali Sawtooth. I’ll break down what I liked and didn’t like about each knife, and in the end, you’ll find out which one came out on top as my favorite for field dressing big game. Knife Giveaway Instructions: Each task earns you one entry! YouTube: 1. Like this video 2. Comment below 3. Subscribe to my channel (if you haven’t already) Instagram (Go to my latest post featuring these knives): 1. Follow @mindful_hunter 2. Follow @frontiersmengear 3. Like the post 4. Comment on the post 5. Tag friends for extra entries (1 entry per tag) 6. Share the post to your story 📍 Chapters: • 0:00 – Intro • 0:25 – Testing Experience • 1:19 – Mindful Hunter Outfitting • 2:12 – Categories Reviewed • 2:22 – Price • 2:44 – Frontiersmen Knife Specs • 3:15 – My Custom Frontiersmen • 5:29 – Knife Giveaway Details • 6:33 – Argali Knife Specs • 7:15 – Manufacturing Origin • 7:30 – Blade Material Comparison • 11:41 – Blade Shape Differences • 14:57 – Frontiersmen Handle Review • 16:37 – Argali Handle Review • 17:19 – Sheath Comparison • 19:51 – Final Conclusion 🛠️ Links & Resources: • Argali Outdoors • Frontiersmen Gear 📧 Contact: Jay Nichol | Mindful Hunter Email: jay@mindfulhunter.com Get gear reviews, outdoor content, and more at Mindful Reviews. 🔗 More From Mindful Hunter: • Forged In The Backcountry • Merch Store • Newsletter Sign-Up • Free Backcountry Nutrition Guide 🎧 Podcast: Mindful Hunter Podcast 📸 Instagram: @mindful_hunter
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| 19 Apr 2023 | EP 114 -FIXED UPLOAD: Battery Banks For Backpacking Review | 00:51:03 | |
Well folks apparently last week, when I thought I posted this review I actually double-posted the first review. So here's a bonus episode to fix my screwup. Regularly scheduled new episode tomorrow as always.
Battery Banks For Backpacking Review I picked up 5 battery banks that are marketed at people who spend time in the backcountry and tried my best to figure out which one was best across a number of different categories. 5 banks tested are the Goal Zero Venture 75, Anker 525, Anker 325, Nitecore Carbo 2000, and Biolite 80 PD My apologies for constantly referring to the Nitecore as Nightforce. Also here’s another video I did explaining my entire backcountry power setup. Complete Battery System For The Back Country https://youtu.be/Wl4GKTNJp_M 0:00 – Intro 3:13 – Mindful Reviews 4:09 – Objectivity 4:40 – There is no “best” 5:14 – Categories assessed 5:49 – Notes about power packs 9:03 – Price 10:42 – Weight 11:08 – Size 12:41 – Ports 16:25 – Cables 17:16 – Weather resistance 23:33 – Charging capacity 38:53 – Final scores Mindful Reviews https://www.mindful-reviews.com/ Jay Nichol jay@mindfulhunter.com https://www.mindful-reviews.com/ https://www.mindfulhunter.com/ Merch https://www.mindfulhunter.com/shop Free Backcountry Nutrition Guide https://www.mindfulhunter.com/tools Newsletter https://www.mindfulhunter.com/contact IG https://www.instagram.com/mindful_hunter/ Podcast https://www.mindfulhunter.com/podcast
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| 03 Jul 2024 | EP 182 - Forged Bear Hunt Giveaway Winner: Cody Sisco | 01:22:42 | |
To celebrate Cody’s successful hunt all Forged apparel will be 20% off for the next week until July 9th and any purchases made will be entered into the next giveaway!
Just use code Cody20 at https://forgedinthebackcountry.com/
When I launched Forged In The Backcountry I gave away a guided bear hunt with Primitive Outfitting. Part of the prize was that I would also buy a hunt and film the winner’s hunt. Cody was the lucky Forged customer that won that hunt. We just spent a week together in Northern B.C. chasing black bears with our guide Gary and had an absolute blast. I hope you guys enjoy the film and please let me know what hunt you’d like to see me give away and film next!
Stick Bow Bear Hunt with Primitive Outfitting https://youtu.be/U5yRcy-5x4M
Cody Sisco https://www.instagram.com/_codysisco_/
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| 07 Mar 2025 | EP 223 – An Integrated Approach to Gear Systems – Seminar from WSSBC Mountain Hunter Expo | 00:39:25 | |
The Wild Sheep Society of BC asked me to speak at their Sheep Hunter University again this year at the Mountain Hunter Expo in Penticton. I absolutely love this event. It’s the only true conference solely focused on mountain hunters here in BC and is growing every year. I spoke about how to have an integrated approach to gear systems and more specifically how that applies to a couple of sleep systems I have put together lately. WSSBC https://www.wildsheepsociety.com/
Jay Nichol https://www.mindful-reviews.com/ https://www.mindfulhunter.com/
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| 05 Sep 2024 | EP 193 - Northern BC Stone's Sheep Success with Adam Sarich | 01:19:42 | |
Adam is one of those legit BC killers that quietly gets it done every year on great animals. Last time he was on the podcast we discussed his phenomenal blacktail record and this time we chatted about his similar streak with Stone’s Sheep.
Adam Sarich https://www.instagram.com/4pointoutdoors/
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| 11 Mar 2023 | EP 108 - Comprehensive 85mm Spotting Scope Review | 01:47:53 | |
Welcome to my most ambitious review yet. I compare 6 popular 85mm spotting scopes: Swarovski ATX 85mm, Kowa TSN Prominar 88, Zeiss Conquest Gavia 85mm, Maven S.1A 80mm, and Zeiss Victory Harpia 85mm to give you a better understanding about what makes them different, and which one may be best for you. 100% unbiased, highly technical, and overly detailed, as always!
The raffle for the winning spotting scope is now live. You can join and buy tickets at https://www.mindful-reviews.com/
Original YouTube Video https://youtu.be/4fBi-ucLTpM
0:00 – Intro 1:47 – Mindful Reviews and the spotting scope raffle 3:36 – Tribalism and psychological marketing 5:04 – Objectivity and financial incentives 7:59 – No such thing as a “perfect” spotter 9:07 – Review methodology and categories 13:20 – Scoring system 18:27 – Pricing 21:53 – Weight & Weight Honesty 26:25 – Length 27:57 – Angled & Straight options 29:33 – Origin of manufacture 35:44 – Descriptive Class Rankings 36:26 – Warranty 44:12 – Durability 49:16 – Hardware 53:19 – Build Quality 53:57 – Weather Resistance 58:24 – Frame Material 1:00:11 – Internal Gas Purged 1:02:49 – Construction Class Rankings 1:05:16 - Magnification 1:06:54 – Objective Lens Size 1:07:13 – Field of View 1:10:37 – Glass Quality 1:20:24 – Glass Coatings 1:22:53 – Eye Relief 1:24:52 – Close Focus Distance 1:26:30 – Optics Class Ranking 1:28:28 – Performance Class 1:35:51 – Final Rankings
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| 06 Oct 2023 | EP 137 – Archery Elk Hunt Wrap-Up Q&A | 01:04:08 | |
Alright folks, I threw up a Q&A on IG during the drive home and got a ton of great questions about my successful archery elk hunt. I finally had some time to sit down and answer them all. I hope you enjoy! Apparel Raffle Details https://www.mindful-reviews.com/
UNBROKEN - Becoming A Consistent Archery Elk Hunter (2023 archery elk hunting film)
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| 31 Dec 2024 | EP 214 – My New Favorite All-Mountain Hunting Boot: Scarpa Ribelle HD | 00:17:51 | |
I am always on the lookout for better boots. For years I have been unable to find a replacement for my Schnees Beartooth’s as my go-to all-purpose mountain boot. Well, I think I finally found an upgrade. I have been running the Scarpa Ribelle HD all season and am very impressed with their performance in various hunting scenarios. I review all the features that impressed me about this boot and share who I think it might be a great fit for.
Chapters: 0:00 – Intro 1:15 – Testing Process 2:43 – My Previous Favorite 3:55 – Tech Specs 5:53 – Mindful Hunter Outfitting 8:02 – What I Love About These Boots 12:51 – Water Resistance 16:12 - Takeaways
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| 19 Jan 2024 | EP 154 - New Mexico Archery Mule Deer Hunt Breakdown and Q&A | 01:05:12 | |
I just got back from 10 days of archery hunting mule deer in the desert of southern New Mexico. I did not kill a deer but I learned a ton. In this podcast, I go over what worked, and what didn't, and I answer listeners' questions.
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| 02 Dec 2022 | EP 95 – The Founders Series with Kurt Racicot of Stone Glacier | 00:57:21 | |
Kurt Racicot is the next guest in The Founders Series. Through these podcasts, I will explore the roots of some of the most popular outdoor brands and how their founders built them. Kurt is the founder and lead designer for Stone Glacier. We dove into his history as a hunter, where his entrepreneurial drive came from, some of the challenges he faced founding both these companies, and much much more.
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| 26 Jul 2022 | EP 82 - The Ultimate Ultralight 2 Person 3 Season Tent Review 2022 | 01:20:50 | |
Up next in the Mindful Review series is a comparative analysis of 9, 2-person 3-season tents including the Big Agnes Copper Spur, Sea To Summit Telos, Hilleberg Niak, MSR Hubba Hubba, Nemo Dragonfly, Stone Glacier Skyscraper 2P, Kuiu Mountain Star, Hilleberg Helags, and the Slingfin Portal. I looked at 30 different elements including price, build quality, practical space, pole construction, and many more.
I am also raffling off 4 of the tents and if you head to the link below you can buy tickets if they are still available.
Please let me know which category of hunting gear you would like to see reviewed next? Rain Gear? Electronics?
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0:00 – Intro 0:26 – List of Tents 2:18 – The Raffle 6:36 – Consumer Psychology 8:41 – Personal Opinion 11:15 – 30 categories tested and 20 scored 13:31 – Practical Space 13:52 – In-tent Height and Length Footage 29:33 – 2-pad Test 33:14 – Price 34:42 – Weight & Weight Honesty 37:24 – Tent Pegs 39:32 – Ease of Setup 44:09 – Build Quality 47:58 – Pole Quality 51:23 – Rain Test 58:10 – Practical Vestibule Space 1:00:00 – Breathability vs Warmth and the Effect on Condensation 1:02:18 – Zippers 1:02:37 – Practical Fabric Quality 1:03:24 – Fabric Specs 1:11:11 – Freestanding 1:11:21 – Number of Doors 1:11:38 – Ease of Getting In and Out 1:12:35 – Final Rankings | |||
| 30 Jan 2024 | EP 156 – Jill’s Big Solo BC Muley Buck @nomadlifebc | 01:08:18 | |
Jill is a dedicated BC hunter who grew up in a hunting family and has come back to finding her peace in the mountains. I think she is a great example for all hunters and especially young women coming up in the discipline. She has integrity, hunts for the right reasons and loves to push herself in the mountains. We dove into her background growing up hunting in BC and then she told the story of how she took her best deer yet which she also did while solo.
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| 01 Apr 2022 | EP 67 – Hunting and Entrepreneurship with Cody Rich @therichoutdoors | 01:39:20 | |
Cody Rich started one of the original hunting podcasts @therichoutdoors 7 years ago. Since then, the podcast has grown and evolved, and he also started up a second outdoors-based business – @backcountryfuelbox I wanted to talk with Cody to see what his original motivations were with entrepreneurship and how he was able to craft a lifestyle that let him hunt as much as possible. The conversation did not disappoint. Cody has now started a new project – The Rich Ideas Lab, to help other outdoors enthusiasts start their own entrepreneurial journeys and you can find out more at the links below.
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| 19 Jul 2024 | EP 184 - Total Gimmick?!? Or Best New Piece of Late-Season Hunting Gear?!? | 00:29:29 | |
Over the last three years, I have slowly become obsessed with late-season whitetail hunting. The one difficulty is staying warm for 10 hour sits in -20 degree weather! I have experimented with multiple different heating strategies and think I have finally found the best one for my hunting style. Last year I ran The IconX Heated Core Long Sleeve and Pant from Pnuma Outdoors and wanted to share a detailed review of my experience. Forged In The Backcountry https://forgedinthebackcountry.com/ Mindful Reviews https://www.mindful-reviews.com/ 0:00 – Intro 2:01 – Who is this gear for? 8:38 – Final Thoughts and Recommendations 9:56 – Synopsis 11:07 – Pricing 12:05 – Weight 12:37 – Materials 13:28 – Warmth 19:14 – Batteries 21:11 – Breathability 21:49 – Durability 22:16 – Fit 24:47 – Options 25:14 – Packability 26:00 – Odor 27:22 – Final Wrap-up https://pnumaoutdoors.com/collections/heated-core https://pnumaoutdoors.com/collections/heated-core/products/iconx-heated-core-pant https://pnumaoutdoors.com/products/iconx-heated-core-long-sleeve-shirt https://www.instagram.com/pnumaofficial Jay Nichol jay@mindfulhunter.com https://www.mindful-reviews.com/ https://www.mindfulhunter.com/ Forged In The Backcountry https://forgedinthebackcountry.com/ Merch https://www.mindfulhunter.com/shop Newsletter https://www.mindfulhunter.com/contact IG https://www.instagram.com/mindful_hunter/ Podcast https://www.mindfulhunter.com/podcast Free Backcountry Nutrition Guide https://www.mindfulhunter.com/tools | |||
| 28 Jun 2024 | EP 181 - The Best Gaiters I have Ever Worn! | 00:33:24 | |
Technically, this is the longest amount of time I have ever spent researching and testing for a review. I got my first pair of Outdoor Research gaiters 23 years ago. Since that time, I have been on the quest to find the perfect pair of gaiters. In this review I compare 4 different options and share why I think I have found my new perfect system.
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0:00 – Intro 3:42 – Gaiter Giveaway 4:01 – Price 4:24 – Sitka Rant 7:44 – Weight 8:22 – Materials 18:46 – Sizing 21:05 – Fit 23:06 – Bear Hunt Giveaway 24:56 – Closure & Attachment Systems 29:13 – Origin 29:49 – Final Thoughts and Giveaway Details
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| 23 Feb 2024 | EP 163 – Hunting Mule Deer and Testing Gear with Steve Evans | 01:52:41 | |
Steve is someone I have followed on IG for a while not only because he’s a badass mule deer hunter but because he buys and tests a lot of his own gear. We had a great chat about deer hunting and some of the standout pieces of hear he ran this last year and also some duds he came across.
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| 13 Oct 2023 | EP 139 – How To Take the Best Buck of Your Life with Robby Denning | 01:21:58 | |
Robby Denning is an absolute legend in the hunting world for his tenacity and focus when it comes to hunting big, mature, mule deer bucks. On top of that, Robby is probably one of the nicest guys you are ever going to meet. His values are grounded in his faith and his family, and it shows in his character. We had a great conversation and he was extremely generous with his knowledge and wisdom.
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| 25 Nov 2022 | EP 94 – The Founders Series with Steve Speck of Exo Mtn Gear and S&S Archery | 00:56:29 | |
Steve Speck is the first guest in The Founders Series. Through these podcasts, I will explore the roots of some of the most popular outdoor brands and how their founders built them. Steve is the owner of Exo Mtn Gear and S&S Archery. We dove into his history as a hunter, where his entrepreneurial drive came from, some of the challenges he faced founding both these companies, and much much more.
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| 04 Oct 2024 | EP 196 – 2024 Guiding Season Part 1: 6pt Bull Elk Down in BC | 01:09:38 | |
I am going to do my best to document this year’s guiding season through the podcast. First up is a combo moose/elk hunt at Primitive Outfitting. I go over the first hunt of the season in this episode. I had two great hunters who busted their ass and we were able to kill a great elk.
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| 08 Sep 2023 | EP 133 – Student of The Elk Woods with John Barklow | 01:20:18 | |
Typically I have John on to do deep dives on gear setup and discuss backcountry mission planning. This week, however, we went in hard on the elk talk. John is a very blue-collar elk hunter and sometimes I think those are the best guys to learn from. Tons of useful info in this week’s episode.
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| 15 Mar 2022 | Monday Night Live Q&A EP 06 with Dylan Drego @dylan.drego | 01:16:39 | |
On this week’s live podcast, I sat down with my buddy Dylan and we had a great chat. Got a little philosophical on this one.
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| 24 Feb 2023 | EP 106 - Field Tested Tent Review: Sea To Summit Telos TR2 | 00:28:47 | |
Seeing as I am heading back in for another goat hunt I figured I'd post another review instead of skipping a week so here you go! After doing my initial 2-person 3-season category review of 9 tents I took my number one choice the Sea To Summit Telos TR2 on a sheep hunt. Unfortunately, I was met with unexpected and considerable water in the tent. Well, it has taken 6 months and a new tent being shipped out but after extensive testing, I can finally share my findings. Original Review: https://youtu.be/lCijxES4wmw Jay Nichol jay@mindfulhunter.com https://www.mindful-reviews.com/ https://www.mindfulhunter.com/ Merch https://www.mindfulhunter.com/shop Free Backcountry Nutrition Guide https://www.mindfulhunter.com/tools Newsletter https://www.mindfulhunter.com/contact IG https://www.instagram.com/mindful_hunter/ Podcast https://www.mindfulhunter.com/podcast
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| 22 Mar 2024 | EP 169 – Culture, Conservation, and Hunting Rights with Mike Duplan | 01:35:03 | |
EP 169 – Culture, Conservation, and Hunting Rights with Mike Duplan
Mike is known for killing big mule deer but more importantly, Mike also has a very strong voice for conservation and hunting rights. Given the climate we are in right now and all the battles we are facing for our hunting rights across North America I wanted to have Mike on to get his thoughts and advice.
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| 12 Feb 2021 | EP 13 – Solo hunting safety tactics | 01:12:26 | |
In this episode, Jay discusses the importance of safety while solo hunting. Some of the topics covered include bear safety, water purification, land nav, and communication tips.
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0:00 – Intro 1:03 – Training & diet – send in your goals! 2:39 – Gear corner: Cotton carrier camera mount 5:48 – Meateater purchases yet another company 10:15 – Creator of the week: Steven Drake 12:33 – Safety while solo hunting 12:56 – Why would anyone go hunting by themselves? 15:48 – Bear safety 26:38 – Sow and cubs story 33:53 – First-aid kits 37:25 – Communication 39:14 – Apps to have on your phone 44:45 – Mapping and land nav 47:10 – Walking in the woods 52:26 – Clothes and gear 56:06 – Water purification 57:01 – Planning your first trip and safety plans 1:05:06 – Game processing solo 1:07:48 – Sleeping solo in the mountains 1:09:10 – The solo hunting mindset | |||