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A deep dive into a mindful perspective on the discipline of hunting.
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Thursday Aug 01, 2024
Thursday Aug 01, 2024
I love doing head-to-head product reviews but sometimes it’s hard to capture all the nuance of the underlying technologies or materials. So, I wanted to take a first principles approach to gear reviews in this new series and start to look at individual variables separate from the products themselves. I have wanted to do a backcountry stove review for a while but have been challenged by what systems to include. With that in mind, I backed up a step and derived some tests to look at how important heating fins were on the pots themselves. I was quite surprised at the results.
0:00 – Intro
5:47 – Testing Methodology
9:01 – Results
11:23 – Conclusions
15:21 – My Favourite Setup
Olicamp Kinetic Ti + XTS Pot Combo
https://a.co/d/gnO9LXM
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
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Free Backcountry Nutrition Guide
https://www.mindfulhunter.com/tools
Thursday Jul 25, 2024
Thursday Jul 25, 2024
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.
Tyler Geiger
http://www.nockperformance.com/
https://www.instagram.com/nockperformance/
http://www.nockperformance.com/podcast/
Jay Nichol
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
Thursday Jul 18, 2024
Thursday Jul 18, 2024
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
Thursday Jul 11, 2024
Thursday Jul 11, 2024
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/
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
Tuesday Jul 02, 2024
Tuesday Jul 02, 2024
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_/
Jay Nichol
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
Thursday Jun 27, 2024
Thursday Jun 27, 2024
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.
Lifestyle apparel for the backcountry hunter
https://forgedinthebackcountry.com/
Join Mindful Reviews to support unbiased nonsponsored gear reviews and have a chance to win some kick-ass hunting gear.
https://www.mindful-reviews.com/
Ape Equipment
https://www.instagram.com/apeequipment/
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
Jay Nichol
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
Thursday Jun 20, 2024
Thursday Jun 20, 2024
We’re back for another episode of Guns & Stuff. This week Colton and I sat down with Matt from AG composite stocks.
AG Composite
https://www.agcomposites.com/
https://www.instagram.com/agcomposites/
Jay Nichol
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
Thursday Jun 13, 2024
Thursday Jun 13, 2024
Get 15% off with code fathersday2024 at https://forgedinthebackcountry.com/ until June 16th. You can also enter for your chance to win a prize pack valued at over $1000 by visiting this Instagram post. https://bit.ly/3VjR7Ty
If you’re looking to go deep on orthotics, inserts and assistive devices to improve foot function than this is the podcast for you. Adam Janke is a Canadian board certified Pedorthist and ran a successful business for many years helping people improve the functionality of their feet through creating assistive devices such as orthotics.
Adam Janke
https://journalofmountainhunting.com/
https://www.instagram.com/beyond_the_kill
Jay Nichol
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
Thursday Jun 06, 2024
Thursday Jun 06, 2024
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/
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
Thursday May 30, 2024
Thursday May 30, 2024
Jake puts more animals on the ground with a stickbow every year than most guys can with a compound or rifle. On top of that, he runs his own electrical contracting business and has a young family to take care of. Jake and I spent most of our time discussing mindset, discipline and why it’s important to do hard shit every day.
Jake Downs
https://www.instagram.com/jake_d_downs/
Jay Nichol
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