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Thursday Jan 11, 2024
Thursday Jan 11, 2024
Well after several months of testing I am finally able to share the results of my bino harness battle where I pit the Catamount and Kuiu harnesses head to head. As usual I dove into a ton of detail and did my best to give you an unbiased appraisal of the highlights and lowlights of each product.
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0:00 – Intro
0:26 – Win These Bino Harnesses
2:53 – Context
6:03 – Catamount Discount Code
7:11 – Scoring System
7:34 – Pricing
8:04 – Weight
8:18 – Colours
8:34 – Sizing
10:45 – Harness System
13:11 – Accessories
25:06 – Noise
25:35 – Access/Lids
30:37 – Hardware
32:48 – Storage
35:55 – Final Score
36:44 – My Experience and Recommendations
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Thursday Jan 04, 2024
Thursday Jan 04, 2024
I have had a ton of requests to review the Zeiss SFL 10x40 binoculars as they sit in a very interesting place in the market. Price-wise they sit right in-between most company’s alpha and mid-range options. That made me very curious to see how they stacked up regarding performance. As usual, I tried to offer a good blend of technical data and my unbiased subjective perspective. I hope this review is helpful.
0:00 – Intro
2:12 – Mindful Reviews
4:26 – Context
5:56 – Price
6:51 – Weight
7:34 – Length
8:02 – Origin
9:22 – FOV
10:31 – Glass Quality
12:35 – Light Transmission
14:11 – Breakdown
20:37 – Recommendations
Robby Denning SFL 10x40 Review
https://www.rokslide.com/zeiss-sfl-10x40-vs-sf-10x32-binocular-review/
Other Zeiss SFL Reviews
https://youtu.be/-v1bn-AcfUw?si=TlnZxtlUB1z3miiD
https://youtu.be/K6cBnfDIi_w?si=0DuZ1oJDfwFTEXe5
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Thursday Dec 28, 2023
Thursday Dec 28, 2023
Well folks it’s time to swing for the fences. After building Mindful Hunter and Mindful Reviews off the side of my desk for over 7 years it’s time to give it all my attention. In this podcast I dive into all the details about what it took to get to this point and what my plans are moving forward.
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Thursday Dec 21, 2023
Thursday Dec 21, 2023
Ryan Lampers is a hunter that you just can’t help but look up to. His success in killing mature examples across a variety of species speaks for itself but more impressive than that is the quiet demeanour with which he holds himself. I think there is a lot more to learn from Ryan than just how to kill big animals.
Ryan Lampers
https://www.instagram.com/sthealthyhunter/
https://westernhuntingsummit.com/
https://www.treelineacademy.net/western-bear-tour-page
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Thursday Dec 14, 2023
Thursday Dec 14, 2023
Ever since I stumbled across Adam on Instagram, I’ve wanted to have a conversation with him. He is truly a fascinating guy. Bush pilot, father to a schwack of kids, hilarious and an absolute killer in the mountains. This was a great conversation, and I am already looking forward to round 2.
Adam Grenda
https://www.instagram.com/grenda89/
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Thursday Dec 07, 2023
Thursday Dec 07, 2023
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.
Cliff Gray
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Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Alright folks, I had the pleasure of hunting whitetails in Saskatchewan with my bow, and as usual, it was an eventful experience. I seem to be incapable of having a regular old boring hunt. I go over my thoughts on guided hunts, how my bow blew up in a ground blind, blood trailing a deer for almost a mile, the new raffle that just went live where you can win the bow of your dreams, and much more!
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Saturday Nov 25, 2023
Saturday Nov 25, 2023
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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Thursday Nov 16, 2023
Thursday Nov 16, 2023
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
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Thursday Nov 09, 2023
Thursday Nov 09, 2023
During my drive home from Colorado, I told the story of my successful hunt and also answered a bunch of questions off of IG.
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