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A deep dive into a mindful perspective on the discipline of hunting.
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Thursday Jun 16, 2022
Thursday Jun 16, 2022
Time for another solo Q&A episode. This week I answered questions about how to get fit for hunting in the backcountry. I personally believe this is a lot simpler than most people make it out. I discussed everything from training splits to injury recovery and a whole lot in-between. Let me know your thoughts!
Jay Nichol
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
Thursday Jun 09, 2022
Thursday Jun 09, 2022
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
Newsletter
https://www.mindfulhunter.com/contact
IG
https://www.instagram.com/mindful_hunter/
Podcast
https://www.mindfulhunter.com/podcast
Thursday Jun 02, 2022
Thursday Jun 02, 2022
Here are the final results for the most ambitious review I’ve ever attempted. In addition to multiple smaller elements, I looked at load shelf capability and tested 80lbs and 120lbs loads. The results surprised even me. I’d love to hear your comments and feedback and requests for future comparative reviews you’d like to see. I hope you enjoy it.
I reviewed the
Kifaru Fulcrum with Duplex Lite Frame
Stone Glacier Sky Guide 7900 with X-Curve Frame
Mystery Ranch Marshall
Exo K3 6400
Kuiu 7800 Pro
0:16 – Introduction
5:46 – Exo YouTube marketing clarification
6:42 – Kifaru shipping weight clarification
9:48 – Phase 2 testing results
10:35 – Load shelves
18:52 – Colour options
20:42 – Accessories/Customizability
24:50 – Training conversion
27:03 – Warranty
30:04 – Durability
33:05 – Water retention
34:31 – IG Feedback
35:30 – Functional volume
37:41 – Hardware
39:40 – 80lbs comfort rating
44:31 – 120lbs comfort rating
48:09 – Final thoughts
Jay Nichol
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
Thursday May 26, 2022
Thursday May 26, 2022
This week I sat down and answered questions off IG. I covered things like tips for new bowhunters, my favourite kind of bear hunting, the software I use to edit videos, how I prefer to butcher meat, and a whole lot more.
Jay Nichol
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
Thursday May 19, 2022
Thursday May 19, 2022
Well, here it is! Part 1 of my attempt at the most comprehensive 10-day + hunting backpack review ever done. In this first part, I do an overview of each bag, test out 40lbs loads and look at 14 different individual characteristics of the bags. In part 2 I will continue to add more elements and run 80lbs and 120lbs tests. The results surprised even me. I’d love to hear your comments and feedback and requests for other elements you’d like to see in part 2. I hope you enjoy it.
I reviewed the
Kifaru Fulcrum with Duplex Lite Frame
Stone Glacier Sky Guide 7900 with X-Curve Frame
Mystery Ranch Marshall
Exo K3 6400
Kuiu 7800 Pro
0:00 – Intro
1:45 – Tribalism and marketing
5:15 – Different tools for different jobs
8:05 – Methodology and 5 bags we’re testing
11:05 – Overview of the bags
15:05 – Kuiu Pro 7800
24:42 – Stone Glacier Sky Guide 7900
29:03 – Exo K3 6400
32:15 – Mystery Ranch Marshall
35:36 – Kifaru Fulcrum
38:33 – Price
39:44 – Weight
41:10 – Weight Honesty
45:15 – Volume per pound capacity
46:09 – Shipping Speed
46:55 – Purchase Experience
47:53 – Canadian Bonus
48:47 – Lids
49:58 – Fitting
51:20 – 40lbs Comfort Rating
54:54 – Lateral Stability
56:41 – Vertical Stability
57:40 – Lumbar Pads
1:01:09 – Load Lifter Angle
1:01:38 – The Final Rankings for Part 1
Jay Nichol
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
Thursday May 12, 2022
Thursday May 12, 2022
Nick Marchiando is one of my favourite backcountry filmmakers right now. I wanted to sit down with him and pick his brain and hear his story. Nick has a very unique perspective on production and storytelling and we had a great chat.
Nick Marchiando
https://www.instagram.com/nmarchiando/
https://www.instagram.com/backcountrybcandbeyond/
https://www.nickmarchiando.com/
Jay Nichol
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
Thursday May 05, 2022
Thursday May 05, 2022
Ray is one of the best Taxidermists I know. I have been taking him my bears for the last 5 years. After getting a ton of questions on how to properly prepare trophies in the field for taxidermy I thought I should just have him on so he could share some of his knowledge and wisdom. I hope we all get a chance this season to utilize some of the techniques Ray shared in this episode. If you like looking at beautiful mounts, I highly recommend following Ray on IG.
Ray Wiens Taxidermy
https://www.instagram.com/ray_wiens/
Jay Nichol
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
Thursday Apr 28, 2022
Thursday Apr 28, 2022
I’ve recently re-prioritized what I want to do with the podcast and what type of content I want to create. One of the things that I have always loved and drove the creation of the podcast in the first place was nerding out on gear. With that in mind here’s my gear list for my 2022 solo Stone’s Sheep hunt. You can download it at the link below.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/elijr79tko7krcx/2022%20Sheep%20Hunt_Upload.xlsx?dl=0
Jay Nichol
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
Thursday Apr 14, 2022
Thursday Apr 14, 2022
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/
Jay Nichol
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
Tuesday Apr 12, 2022
Tuesday Apr 12, 2022
Simon and I shoot the shit and answer some questions on this week’s live stream.
Simon Friesen
https://www.instagram.com/backcountrybloodline/
Jay Nichol
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